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Chicken Madeira

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Chicken Madeira is a restaurant-quality dish featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with a rich mushroom and Madeira wine sauce, tender asparagus, and melted mozzarella. This elegant yet easy recipe delivers a perfect balance of savory, creamy, and slightly sweet flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot for blanching asparagus
  • tongs
  • whisk
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 cup flour (for dredging)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 cup Madeira wine
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp mustard powder
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp butter (for vegetables)

Instructions
 

  • Bring salted water to a boil, cook asparagus for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to ice water, drain, and set aside.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then dredge lightly in flour.
  • Heat oil in a skillet and sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then cook mushrooms until softened.
  • Add Madeira wine and simmer until reduced by half.
  • Whisk in flour, then gradually add chicken and beef broth, simmering until thickened.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and optional cream, adjusting seasoning to taste.
  • Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over, top with asparagus and mozzarella.
  • Cover or broil briefly until cheese is melted and bubbly, then serve hot.

Notes

Pound chicken evenly for consistent cooking. Reduce Madeira wine properly to enhance flavor depth. Use a mix of broths for richer taste, or substitute with all chicken broth for a lighter version. Add cream gradually and avoid boiling to maintain a smooth sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword chicken madeira, easy chicken dinner, mushroom wine sauce, restaurant style chicken
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