Creamy Chicken and Asparagus

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and butter until melted.
4. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
5. Remove chicken breasts from skillet and place in an oven-safe dish.
6. In the same skillet, add onions and garlic and cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
7. Add chicken broth to the skillet and stir, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet.
8. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, thyme, and oregano to the skillet and stir until combined.
9. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it begins to thicken.
10. Add asparagus to the skillet and stir until coated in the sauce.
11. Pour the sauce and asparagus over the chicken breasts in the oven-safe dish.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the asparagus is tender.
13. Serve hot and enjoy your Creamy Chicken and Asparagus!