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chicken madeira

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

Chicken Madeira combines tender chicken, crisp asparagus, and melty mozzarella cheese in a sweet and savory wine sauce. This classic chicken recipe is even better than then The Cheesecake Factory.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken madeira

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, divided
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 lg
    chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 10 oz
    cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 lb
    asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch segments
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 c
    Madeira wine
  • 1 c
    low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped fresh parsley

How To Make chicken madeira

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2
    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken and cook until browned on both sides. Remove the chicken to a plate and cover it to keep it warm.
  • 3
    Heat remaining olive oil and melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook for another 3-5 minutes or just until crisp tender.
  • 4
    Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute while stirring. Remove the veggies to a plate.
  • 5
    Increase the heat to medium-low. Add the wine to the skillet and gently boil until reduced by half or about 5 minutes. Whisk the beef broth and cornstarch together. Whisk the beef broth mixture into the Madeira wine and cook until slightly thickened, whisking several times.
  • 6
    Return the chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Spoon the mushrooms and asparagus over the top and around the chicken. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
  • 7
    Bake for 4-6 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Be very careful removing the skillet from the oven, as the handle will be extremely hot. Use an oven mitt and remember the handle will stay hot for a while. Garnish with parsley.
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