Smothered Chicken with Onions and Mushrooms

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button mushrooms work well)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

• Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides.

1. Sear the Chicken:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken breasts and sear them for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

1. Cook the Onions and Mushrooms:

• In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt.
• Add the sliced onions and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
• Add the mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes until they release their moisture and turn golden brown.
• Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

1. Make the Sauce:

• Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Let the broth simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
• Stir in the heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce (if using), and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

1. Combine Chicken and Sauce:

• Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the onion and mushroom sauce over the chicken.
• Simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors.

1. Garnish and Serve:

• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve the smothered chicken hot with rice, mashed potatoes, or over pasta.

Enjoy your delicious Smothered Chicken with Onions and Mushrooms!