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Tender chicken pieces resting on sauced noodles, sprinkled with fresh herbs.

Chicken Lazone

Chicken Lazone made with chicken tenders, butter, olive oil, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and parsley.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern-Inspired
Keyword: Chicken Lazone
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken tenders unbreaded
  • 4 tbsp butter divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 c heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley optional garnish

Spice Mix

  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the spice mix.

  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, coarse sea salt, and black pepper.

Season the chicken.

  • Generously season both sides of the chicken tenders with the prepared spice mix.

Heat the skillet.

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and 2 tbsp butter.

Melt the butter.

  • Allow the butter to melt and combine with the olive oil.

Sear the chicken.

  • Add the chicken tenders to the skillet in a single layer and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.

Cook in batches.

  • If necessary, cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.

Remove the chicken.

  • Transfer the cooked chicken tenders to a plate and set aside.

Reduce the heat.

  • Reduce the heat to medium.

Prepare the cream sauce.

  • Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and add the remaining 2 tbsp butter.

Deglaze the skillet.

  • Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet and stir them into the cream sauce.

Season the sauce.

  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper, to taste.

Simmer the sauce.

  • Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and reduced slightly.

Return the chicken.

  • Return the chicken tenders and any accumulated plate juices to the skillet.

Finish cooking.

  • Simmer for 2 minutes, or until the chicken is warmed through and coated in the sauce.

Serve.

  • Serve hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

To make this Chicken Lazone gluten free, verify that the chicken tenders are unbreaded and free from gluten-containing additives. Confirm that the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, butter, olive oil, heavy cream, sea salt, black pepper, and parsley are labeled gluten free or free from gluten cross-contact. Serve with gluten-free pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or another gluten-free side. Use clean cookware, utensils, and serving dishes to prevent cross-contact with gluten-containing ingredients.