For the Chicken & Sauce:
For the Mashed Potatoes:
For the Asparagus (side dish):
Make the Mashed Potatoes:
Boil Potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes)
Drain, then mash or rice and mix with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Cook the chicken:
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high and sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature is at least 165F. Remove from pan and set aside.
Make the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:
In the same pan, add butter and sauté mushrooms until browned.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream (or milk + flour) and mozzarella cheese, then add thyme. Let it thicken.
Return the chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400F for 8 - 10 minutes or saute in a pan for 5 minutes.
Plate the mashed potatoes, with chicken on top, pour over extra sauce, and serve with Asparagus.