Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Cajun-inspired pasta dish with this Spicy Chicken Lazone Pasta recipe. Tender chicken strips are coated in a zesty spice mix, then combined with fettuccine in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Season and Cook Chicken: Mix spices, coat chicken, and sauté until cooked. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté butter, add cream, broth, cheese, and simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add chicken, pasta to sauce, toss together, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to taste
- Try with shrimp or turkey
- Enhance with sautéed mushrooms or spinach
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
