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Chicken Madeira

Chicken Madeira is a rich, restaurant-quality meal made right at home with tender chicken, a delicious sauce, and melty mozzarella cheese. Juicy chicken is pan-seared to golden brown, then simmered in a Madeira wine sauce with fresh mushrooms, before being topped with gooey cheese and served alongside bright green asparagus.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 613 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts about 1 pound, sliced thin horizontally
  • 1 pound asparagus blanched
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon pepper divided
  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 16 ounces mushrooms thickly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups Madeira wine a sweet white dessert wine
  • 2 cups beef stock or beef broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

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  1. Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Use a meat mallet to pound each piece of chicken to 1/4" thickness between two pieces of plastic wrap. Season chicken on both sides with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic for the last minute, then transfer cooked mushrooms to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, melt 1 additional tablespoon each of butter and oil. Sauté the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until nicely browned and cooked through. Transfer to the plate with the mushrooms.
  4. In the same skillet, add the Madeira wine and bring to a boil. Boil vigorously for 5 minutes until reduced by half, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits left over from cooking the chicken from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Once the Madeira has reduced by half, add the beef broth and bring to a boil.  Boil for about 10 minutes until only about 1 cup of liquid remains (about 1/4 of the original volume of liquid). Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the cream. Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  6. While the Madeira sauce is reducing, blanch the asparagus by adding it to a large pot of salted, boiling water and cooking for 2-3 minutes, just until tender-crisp and bright green. Drain immediately and set aside.
  7. Return the cooked chicken and mushrooms to the pan, tossing to coat in the Madeira sauce. Arrange the blanched asparagus around the chicken and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Place the skillet in the oven under the broiler for 3-4 minutes, just until the cheese is melted, then serve with mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. The sauce will thicken as it sits but reheats beautifully.
  • Freeze: Let the dish cool completely before transferring it to a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
  • Reheat: Warm gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or beef stock to loosen the sauce. If using a microwave, heat in short intervals, stirring in between to keep the sauce creamy.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce a day in advance, storing them separately. When ready to serve, reheat, assemble, and broil until the cheese is perfectly melted.

Nutrition Information

Calories 613kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 158mg (53%) Sodium 1290mg (54%) Potassium 1221mg (35%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1782IU (36%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 224mg (22%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 613

% Daily Value*

Calories 613kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 158mg 53%
Sodium 1290mg 54%
Potassium 1221mg 26%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1782IU 36%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 224mg 22%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.