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Cheesecake Factory Chicken Madeira
Cheesecake Factory Chicken Madeira tastes even better when you make it at home.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 514 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms (white or baby Portobello mushrooms)
- 8 ounces beef stock
- 2 cups Madeira wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese (fresh is best)
- 8 asparagus spears steamed
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally. Place cut chicken breast onto a sheet of plastic wrap, and cover the chicken with plastic wrap, use a meat pounder to flatten out chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. Flatten out remaining pieces of chicken with a meat pounder. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat add butter and vegetable oil. When the butter begins to foam slightly add chicken. Be
- careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook the chicken in batches. When the chicken's edges turn white, flip over, and cook chicken on the other side. The chicken should be slightly browned. Remove chicken from the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan, and add mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms for a couple of minutes. The mushrooms will begin to brown and sear. Remove mushrooms from the pan.
- Add 2 cups of Madeira wine in the pan, scrape the browned bits up from the bottom of the skillet. Add beef broth to the wine, stir to blend well. Cook the sauce until it reduces by 1/3. When the sauce has reduced add a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Stir to blend well cook for about 2 minutes. Add two tablespoons of butter to the sauce and stir well. Return mushrooms to the sauce. To serve: place chicken breast on a pile of mashed potatoes.
- Spoon sauce over the chicken, and add a slice or two of the Mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken. Place the chicken under the broiler until the cheese browns if desired. You can place the chicken with cheese in a hot oven to warm the cheese. Garnish with Asparagus spears.
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Notes
- Chicken Thickness: Even pounding ensures consistent cooking
- Mushroom Browning: Don't overcrowd pan for better caramelization
- Sauce Reduction: Look for coating consistency on the back of a spoon
- Fresh Mozzarella: Pat dry before using to prevent excess moisture
- Temperature Control: Adjust heat as needed in order to avoid burning
Nutrition Information
Calories
514kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
910mg
(38%)
Potassium
822mg
(23%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
685IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2.6mg
(3%)
Calcium
236mg
(24%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 910mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 822mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 685IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 236mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.