Creating Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat Oil: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
4. Sear Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
5. Make Sauce: In the same skillet, combine the cream of chicken soup and sour cream. Stir until well mixed and heated through.
6. Add Cheese: Gradually mix in half of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
7. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece to coat them well.
8. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of the chicken.
9. Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Garnish: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.

Following these steps will guide you in effortlessly creating this incredible dish that is sure to impress!