Recipe Review- Chicken Lazone (because I can't leave well enough alone...)

As I have mentioned, we are a mixed household. Me and my 4 year old son are vegans. My husband and grown daughter eat a whole food, unprocessed, plant based diet 90% of the time, with some clean, ethically raised animal protein occasionally. My daughter is also 100% gluten free. My older sons eat a clean, minimally processed omnivore diet. All this being said, most of the meals I cook are vegan. But, once, sometimes twice a week, I make something "meaty" for my husband, and other kids that eat meat, if they are home. This recipe review details one of those meals.

Tonight I made the Chicken Lazone, that I mentioned in my most recent weekly food plan, for my husband.

I can't give you a good review on the original recipe, because I changed it a smudge...okay, more than a smudge. Because, yeah, I just can't leave anything alone, try as I might. But, I can tell you that my husband absolutely loved the finished result. Here is the recipe's original version:

http://www.plainchicken.com/2013/05/chicken-lazone.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+blogspot/wJJTP+(Plain+Chicken


Here is what I did:

•1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt
•1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
•1 1/2 tsp chili powder
•1 1/2 tsp onion powder
•2 tsp garlic powder
•1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
•2 lb chicken tenders
•2 TBSP olive oil, divided
•1 16 ounce can of organic coconut milk
• 1/2 cup garbanzo/fava flour
• 1 cup fresh, organic spinach
• 1/2 cup fresh, organic, shaved parmesan cheese
• 1/2 package of quinoa spaghetti

Combine salt, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

Sprinkle over both sides of chicken tenders.

In large saute pan, heat half of the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Cook the chicken tenders until done, about 8 minutes.

Pour the cream and remaining olive oil into the skillet.

Add flour. Stir, lower heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Add spinach and cooked pasta, stir.

Transfer to a 9 by 11 casserole dish. Top with parmesan.

Cook at 350 for 20 minutes.

By making these changes, not only was it delicious, but much, much healthier. And since I want my husband to be with me for many more years to come, it is totally worth the time and effort! So, based on his reaction, I'd say it's a keeper!