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Chicken Lazone

Lightly breaded chicken simmered in a creamy cajun sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast, halved horizontally
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of onon powder
  • 2 teaspoons of cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 cup of all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • 1 1/2 cups of half n half
  • 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • a pinch of black pepper
  • fresh parsley, finely chopped (garnish)

Instructions

  • Combine 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper and 1/2 cup of all purpose flour in a shallow bowl
  • Dip each piece of chicken into the seasoned flour and set aside for now
  • Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of extra. virgin olive oil into a large skillet and place over medium heat
  • As soon as the butter has melted, add the coated chicken into the skillet in a single layer
  • Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side or until the chicken is lightly crisp and golden brown
  • Transfer the cooked chicken onto a plate and set it aside for now
  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter into the skillet and as soon as it melts, add 2 cloves of finely minced garlic and cook for 60-90 seconds, stirring consistently
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of half n half, 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder and salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer and simmer for a few minutes to allow the sauce to begin reducing
  • Once the sauce has reduced a bit, add the breaded chicken back into the sauce and simmer for a few minutes to re-warm the chicken
  • Serve with potatoes, rice or pasta