Tender Chicken with Mushrooms (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 24 ounces)

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 1 teaspoon paprika

→ Vegetables

08 - 1 medium onion, sliced
09 - 1 cup sliced mushrooms
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1 cup chicken broth
13 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Garnish

14 - 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

# Instructions:

01 - Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly on both sides of each chicken breast.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken breasts. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, sauté the sliced onion and mushrooms for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent and mushrooms soften.
04 - Incorporate the minced garlic into the skillet and cook for an additional minute until aromatic.
05 - Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
06 - Stir in heavy cream, dried thyme, and paprika until fully combined.
07 - Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over them.
08 - Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
09 - Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For a lighter preparation, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. Serving suggestions include mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to complement the rich sauce. A splash of white wine can be added to enhance the flavor profile.