Description
Spicy Chicken Lazone Pasta is a rich and creamy dish featuring tender chicken tenders seasoned with Creole spices, served over linguine pasta and coated in a bold, spicy cream sauce. It’s a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Seasoning Mixture:
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons Creole or Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Remaining seasoning mixture
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Pasta:
- 8 oz linguine
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix salt, Creole seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and flour.
- Dredge chicken tenders in the seasoning mixture, shaking off excess. Reserve remaining seasoning mix for sauce.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken tenders for 3–4 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add 4 tablespoons butter to the skillet, then stir in the remaining seasoning mixture. Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
- Add 1 teaspoon paprika and the heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3–4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Meanwhile, cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to coat. Use reserved pasta water to thin sauce if needed.
- Add chicken back to the skillet to reheat. Serve with sauce spooned over the top and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese or additional spice for extra richness or heat if desired.
- Creole or Cajun seasoning varies in saltiness—adjust salt to taste.
- This recipe pairs well with garlic bread or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 857
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 31g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 233mg
