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Chicken Lazone
4.9 from 144 votes

Chicken Lazone

Chicken Lazone is a chicken and linguine dish where seasoned chicken breast is pan-seared and served with pasta coated in a creamy half-and-half sauce infused with garlic and butter. The seasoning blend, including smoked paprika and herbs, adds warmth and depth. The result is a saucy, flavorful entree combining tender chicken bites and rich pasta.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast cut crosswise in half, boneless skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups half and half
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
For the seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon basil dried
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. To make the seasoning, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano and basil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  2. In a gallon size Ziploc bag, add chicken, olive oil and paprika mixture, shaking to coat thoroughly.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm.
  4. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  5. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in half and half until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine.
  7. Serve immediately with chicken, garnished parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Half and half can be replaced by mixing whole milk and heavy cream in equal parts or a 2:1 milk to cream ratio, depending on desired richness.