Description
This Cheesecake Factory-inspired Chicken Madeira features tender chicken breasts in a rich Madeira wine sauce with mushrooms, onions, melted mozzarella, and fresh asparagus for a flavorful, elegant dinner.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ lb)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
2 Tbsp butter, divided
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion (or ½ medium), diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups Madeira wine
1½ cups beef broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 lb asparagus, trimmed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Pound to ¼″ thick and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Add remaining oil and butter. Sauté mushrooms and onion ~5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add Madeira wine, scrape pan, and boil to reduce by half (~5–7 min).
- Stir in beef broth and simmer to reduce again (~8–10 min). Add heavy cream, simmer 2–3 min to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, blanch asparagus in salted boiling water for 2–3 min. Drain and set aside.
- Return chicken to pan. Coat in sauce. Add asparagus on top and sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Broil 2–3 min until cheese melts and lightly browns. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use Marsala or dry sherry if Madeira is unavailable.
- Swap mozzarella with Gruyère or fontina for deeper flavor.
- Roast asparagus at 425°F for more texture instead of boiling.
- Reheat over low heat to keep sauce from separating.
- Double broth for extra sauce and reduce longer for depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with sauce and asparagus
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
