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Creamy spicy chicken lazone pasta with seasoned sauce and tender chicken
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Spicy Chicken Lazone Pasta

Creamy, gently spiced chicken lazone pasta made with tender seared chicken, rich sauce, and perfectly coated noodles for a comforting, flavorful meal that’s easy enough for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American-Inspired Cajun
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Seasoning Mix
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Reserved seasoning mix
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Pasta
  • 8 ounces linguine
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Preheat and prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Season Chicken
  4. Mix seasoning ingredients and coat chicken evenly, shaking off excess. Reserve remaining seasoning.
  5. Cook Chicken
  6. Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
  7. Cook Seasoning Base
  8. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter, add reserved seasoning, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Make Sauce
  10. Slowly stir in cream and paprika. Simmer gently 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  11. Cook Pasta
  12. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
  13. Combine
  14. Add pasta to sauce and toss, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a smooth consistency.
  15. Finish
  16. Slice chicken, return to skillet, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Slice chicken evenly so it cooks at the same rate.
  • Cook chicken until fully done and no longer pink, then reduce heat before adding cream.
  • Stir sauce gently to keep texture smooth and prevent separation.
  • Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce if it thickens.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and store airtight up to 3 days.
  • Reheat slowly over low heat until hot throughout, adding liquid if needed.