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Bringing all the flavor with this Skillet Creamy Cajun Chicken Lazone with Herby Corn. Lightly breaded chicken seared until golden in a creamy, spicy, cajun style sauce that is truly delicious. This chicken is made all in one skillet with herbed summer corn, and a squeeze of lemon. It’s simple and quick cooking, yet roll your eyes back delicious. Serve this skillet chicken over pasta, mashed cauliflower, or creamy polenta…though I am partial to pasta for this recipe. This dish makes great use of those delicious ears of summer corn. It’s the 30-minute dinner that everyone will love!

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As we enter into these last few days of July (I can’t believe July is over), I’ve been really trying to come up with some new and fun ways to highlight summer produce. Sometimes I feel like summer recipes can actually lack in flavor a bit. Yes, I LOVE simple recipes, and I live for a simple buttered noodle dinner with a bit of garlic and fresh basil. But you guys know me, I also live for a dinner that’s full of flavor, color, and texture too.

It’s all about the mood I’m in that day. If I’m in need of simple and comforting I’ll make something like this lemon orzo or my garlic butter ramen. But when in need something with a bit more of a kick to it, I’ll turn to a recipe like this chicken.

Is it still simple and quick to cook? Yes, absolutely.

But is it also loaded with fun and exciting flavor, color, and texture? YES. ABSOLUTELY.

Sorry for all the caps, but I’m extra excited about this recipe. It’s just really good.

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The inspiration…

Hmm, I’m not really sure. I saw a random recipe for chicken lazone over on Pinterest the other week. Also known as chicken in a creamy sauce with cajun seasonings. I was suddenly hit with the idea of a chicken lazone skillet dinner with the addition of my favorite blend of cajun inspired seasonings, summer corn, fresh herbs, and a splash of wine too.

It’s kind of a mix between my favorite garlic butter creamed corn chicken and my cajun popcorn chicken.

And trust me, it’s a very happy marriage of flavors. Guys, this chicken is so delicious. It even got the seal of approval from my oldest brother, who’s a rather tough critic these days.

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Onto the process.

This is a skillet dinner, so it’s all pretty straight forward, quick, and easy. You’ll need chicken breast cutlets, fresh corn, some herbs, and a handful of pantry staples plus thirty minutes of time.

Here’s how this works.

Dredge the chicken through a beaten egg and toss in flour to coat. Pan sear the chicken until it forms a nice golden crust on the outside. Using thin chicken cutlets is key. The thin chicken cooks evenly and browns nicely in a short amount of time.

Once the chicken is crispy and the butter browned, pull the chicken out of the skillet. Add the corn plus some butter, some garlic, and thyme, and let that cook until it’s nice and golden.

Now add in pretty much all remaining ingredients, some wine, some cream, and a mix of cajun seasonings. Add the chicken back, and done. You’ve got crispy chicken in a lusciously creamy, spicy sauce, with herbed buttery corn mixed in too.

I know I say this every single day, but this recipe really is a favorite. It’s one of those dinners that you’ll crave time and time again. Plus the sauce kind of just melts in your mouth. Yum!

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What to serve this with?

You’ve got a lot of options. As you guys can guess, I love pasta and usually serve this chicken overtop linguine or penne pasta. Both are delicious.

Other ideas include steamed quinoa, for a healthy, protein-packed grain, brown, or white rice. All would be equally delicious. Creamy polenta would also be a great option. Or for an even lighter option, my go-to cauliflower mash,

You can’t go wrong, so just pick something you love! Make a side salad and you’ll have the perfect simple summer dinner that can easily be carried into the fall months ahead.

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Looking for other simple skillet chicken recipes? Here are a few ideas: 

20 Minute Florentine Butter Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Skillet Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Chicken

One Skillet Cheesy Cuban Chicken Rice Bake

Lastly, if you make this Skillet Creamy Cajun Chicken Lazone, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Watch The how-to video:

Skillet Creamy Cajun Chicken Lazone with Herby Corn

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 735 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients

Instructions

  • 1. Place the egg and flour in separate shallow bowls. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge both sides of the chicken through the egg, and then through the flour, tossing to coat. Place the chicken on a plate.
    2. In a large skillet set over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken and cook on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan. 
    3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, the corn, garlic, and thyme. Cook another 5 minutes or until the corn is golden. 
    4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the wine. Simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, then add the cream, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper. Slide the chicken into the sauce, simmer 5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from the heat.
    5. Serve the chicken topped with fresh thyme, basil, and a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy! 
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  1. 5 stars
    Made this last night and it was great! I didn’t have any white wine (drank it all out lol) or chicken broth so i was freaking but I used apple cider vinegar instead diluted with some water. I also added some peppers. I didn’t have smoked paprika so I mixed regular paprika with chipotle chili powder. Plus I used canned corn. I threw it over some udon noodles because that’s all we had, and it was such a hit. My fiance said let’s add it to the roster (which includes your peanut chicken and coconut curry meatballs). Thanks for this!

  2. 5 stars
    Really good. Used dried thyme and frozen corn because that’s what I had. Served with the polenta linked.

    1. Hey Andrea,
      Thanks so much for trying the recipe. That is so great the recipe was enjoyed! Happy New Year! xTieghan

  3. 5 stars
    I have made this recipe twice now and it is absolutely amazing. It’s pretty hard to mess up too, even if you’re an amateur cook like me. It’s sooo creamy and has such a unique flavour. I am making again tonight!

    1. Hey Lydia,
      I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thank you so much for giving it a try! Happy New Year! xTieghan

  4. 5 stars
    This recipe is amazing and just another thoughtful example of why this is my favorite food blog. This meal is spicy, smooth, very filling, and so unique – my wife and I loved it. The white wine and smoked paprika shine through. I look forward to trying other bookmarked recipes in the coming weeks.

    Rafael

  5. 5 stars
    Made with rice – it was delish! I added a scoop of sour cream into the sauce at the end to thicken it a little. So good!

  6. 5 stars
    I made this today and it was SO GOOD. My boyfriend raved about it and added it to his “approved recipes” list. We had it over wild rice – I added a bit more cream, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and served it with a little parm. It was fab. Highly recommend!

  7. 3 stars
    Love the idea of this recipe but don’t love the smoked paprika. I think next time I’ll substitute Cajun seasoning for the smoked paprika. And add spinach and tomatoes. Thanks for the recipe tho! Super fun to try and gives me a great base!

  8. 5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious but the milk curdled while simmering on low and the flour coating on the chicken got soggy and came off. It’s not the recipe’s fault, just my own inexperience. Any suggestions for how to fix this? I do plan on making it again. 🙂

    1. Hey Jen,
      So sorry about this! Next time, be sure that you don’t have a lot of flour on the chicken, a light coating is good and then make sure your milk is at room temp, this should help with the curdling. I hope this helps! xTieghan

  9. Family absolutely LOVED this…”can I have more of everything Mom?” My son asked! This was delicious and simple-I served with garlic Parmesan orzo and roasted broccoli !! Thank you ❤️

  10. 5 stars
    This is so yummy! I didn’t have white wine so I used chicken broth instead. Did add a bit of corn starch to thicken the sauce at the end and enjoyed over penne. Definitely putting on the monthly rotation!

  11. This was yummy and liked by all. I made it as directed, and served it over pasta with a salad. There wasn’t nearly as much liquid as in the picture, so I’ll need to play with that next time, especially if I serve it over pasta again.