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Chicken Madeira

A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Madeira recipe that brings the flavors of the Cheesecake Factory to your home, featuring tender chicken in a savory mushroom sauce served over creamy mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless Seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour For coating the chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For searing the chicken
  • 2 tablespoons butter For searing the chicken
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms Cremini or button mushrooms work well
  • 1 cup Madeira wine Adds elegance to the sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth For additional flavor in the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Enhances the umami flavor
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Mixed with a bit of water to thicken the sauce
For Serving
  • to taste creamy mashed potatoes or pasta Optional: add a side of garlic bread

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a shallow dish, spread the flour and coat each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Searing the Chicken
  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot and the butter is bubbly, add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, toss in the sliced mushrooms and sauté until soft, about 4-5 minutes, scraping up the browned bits at the bottom for flavor.
  2. Pour in the Madeira wine and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly. Add the chicken broth and soy sauce, stirring to combine. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil.
  3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, letting it bubble for another minute or two.
Bringing it All Together
  1. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over it. Let it simmer for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
Serving
  1. Plate the chicken over creamy mashed potatoes, drenching it in sauce. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish.

Notes

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking for juiciness. You can also swap out chicken for sliced beef or mushrooms for a vegetarian option. For a substitute to Madeira wine, use a dry white wine or chicken broth.