Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Step 3

Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes. DO NOT move it around.

Step 4

Using tongs, flip the chicken over and continue to cook for 6 more minutes, or until cooked through.

Step 5

Remove chicken from skillet to a plate; cover and set aside.

Step 6

DO NOT wipe the skillet.

Step 7

Add butter to skillet and melt over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Add onions and cook for 3 minutes, or until softened.

Step 9

Stir in garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 10

Add wine and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet to mix the brown bits into the liquid; cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, or until half of the wine has reduced.

Step 11

Stir in thyme and half-and-half.

Step 12

Reduce heat to slowly bring to a boil; place chicken breasts back in the skillet and leave to simmer and thicken for about 4 minutes.

Step 13

Remove skillet from heat.

Step 14

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Step 15

Serve.