My entire family loved this dish. I plan on doubling the recipe next time

1. Start by heatin' up your favorite heavy skillet over medium heat and spread the olive oil around like love in a family.
2. Season those chicken breasts with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, both sides mind you, as if you're dressin' them for Sunday service.
3. Once that pan whispers of readiness, lay the chicken in gently and cook each side until it's got a golden blush, roughly 7 – 8 minutes a side, then lay it aside, much like settin' the table before dinner.
4. In the same pan, sauté the onion until it's soft and fragrant like a tender moment shared. Then, pour in the chicken broth to pick up all that flavorful fond, the memories left by the chicken.
5. Whisk in the heavy cream, cream cheese, and cheddar until it blends into a sauce as smooth as a lullaby.
6. Stir in the green chilies and then nestle the chicken back into the pan, cookin' it all together until that sauce thickens and the chicken is as tender as a mother's love.
7. Just before servin', sprinkle with cilantro, givin' it a final flourish like a quilt given at a weddin'.
Variations & Tips
- For a smokier kick, darlin', you might add a dash of chipotle powder or a handful of diced, roasted poblano peppers into the mix.
- Try usin' a variety of cheeses, perhaps some pepper jack for a wee bit of spice or Monterey Jack for a milder touch.
- Can't handle dairy? Replace cream and cheese with coconut cream and dairy-free cheese alternatives, though it'll stray from tradition, the heart of the dish remains.
- And remember, if you're squeezin' this recipe between chores, it all can be prepared ahead and reheated when the time's right, holdin' the warmth until the last rays of sunlight dip behind the horizon.