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    Chicken Madeira

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    Chicken Madeira is creamy, cheesy, and delicious. Tender and juicy chicken is seared and tossed in a madeira wine sauce with mushrooms and tender crisp asparagus, topped with melty mozzarella cheese and baked until golden and bubbly. This family favorite is one of the most popular dishes at the Cheesecake Factory and can be easily made so much better at home. Serve it over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a filling meal that you won't be able to get enough of.

    Chicken Madeira with sautéed mushrooms and tender crisp asparagus is topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Cheaper and better than the Cheesecake Factory! | aheadofthyme.com

    Why You’ll Love Chicken Madeira

    • It’s a Cheesecake Factory Chicken Madeira copycat — but better. Seriously! This Chicken Madeira recipe delivers fresh chicken breasts in a perfectly cooked Madeira sauce with sautéed mushroom and blanched asparagus, topped with melted mozzarella cheese. This Chicken Madeira will have you thinking you’re eating at a fine-dining restaurant.
    • The earthy sauce pairs so well with chicken and asparagus. Imagine the slightly bitter crunch of bright green asparagus combined with a bite of juicy, tender chicken. Now, add in an earthy sauce complete with sautéed garlic mushrooms (and made with that sweet and nutty Madeira wine, of course). It's similar to Chicken Marsala but with asparagus and cheese.
    • It's quick and easy. There may be a few different steps involved here (blanching the asparagus, sautéing the mushrooms, searing the chicken, and assembling it all together before popping in the broiler to melt the cheese), but it's easy to follow. You can have this fancy meal on your table in just 40 minutes. It's great for busy weeknights but definitely a strong date night dinner contender as well.
    Chicken Madeira with sautéed mushrooms and tender crisp asparagus is topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Cheaper and better than the Cheesecake Factory! | aheadofthyme.com

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    To make this delicious Chicken Madeira, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities in recipe card below):

    • asparagus
    • butter
    • white mushrooms - feel free to substitute with brown mushrooms or shiitake mushrooms.
    • salt and pepper
    • yellow onion
    • garlic
    • parsley
    • chicken
    • Madeira wine - for a classic Chicken Madeira taste, don't substitute the wine. It adds a warm, sweet, and nutty flavor. If you must substitute, you can substitute with sherry wine or balsamic vinegar. Note that the taste will not be the same, but it will still be delicious.
    • chicken broth
    • heavy cream - or substitute with half and half
    • cheese - I recommend using mozzarella cheese or any cheese that melts well. You can try provolone or white cheddar.

    You will also need measuring cups and spoons and a skillet such as a 12-inch cast-iron skillet.

    Chicken Madeira with sautéed mushrooms and tender crisp asparagus is topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Cheaper and better than the Cheesecake Factory! | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Make the Best Chicken Madeira

    1. Cook asparagus. In a large pot of boiling water, add asparagus and blanch until slightly but still bright green, about 2-3 minutes. Rinse the asparagus under cold running water to stop the cooking process and drain in a colander. Set aside.
    2. Cook mushrooms. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to bubble, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and sauté until the moisture evaporates from them, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms turns golden brown. Stir in onion, garlic, and parsley and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a plate and set aside.
    Chicken Madeira with sautéed mushrooms and tender crisp asparagus is topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Cheaper and better than the Cheesecake Factory! | aheadofthyme.com
    1. Sear chicken. Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise (horizontally) and season with salt and pepper to taste (about ¼ teaspoon of each). Use a paper towel to wipe the same skillet clean. Melt the remaining butter over medium heat until it starts to bubble, about 1 minute. Sear the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. The internal temperature for the chicken should reach 165F on a meat thermometer. Remove the chicken from the heat and transfer to the same plate with mushrooms.
    Chicken Madeira with sautéed mushrooms and tender crisp asparagus is topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Cheaper and better than the Cheesecake Factory! | aheadofthyme.com
    1. Make the sauce. In the same skillet, add wine and stir well to deglaze the bottom of the pan. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Mix well and bring the sauce to a simmer. Continue to simmer until thickened to a desired consistency, about 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat.
    2. Assemble the chicken madeira. Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Arrange the mushrooms and asparagus around the chicken. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
    3. Broil. Transfer the pan into the oven and broil on HI for 3-4 minutes (or bake in a preheated 450F oven for 5-7 minutes) until the melted cheese turns golden brown.
    Chicken Madeira with sautéed mushrooms and tender crisp asparagus is topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Cheaper and better than the Cheesecake Factory! | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Serve Chicken Madeira

    Serve chicken madeira on it's own or with a side of pasta or rice. Some of my favorite sides to serve with this are:

    • Fettuccine Alfredo
    • Steamed Rice
    • Ciabatta Rolls
    • Garden Salad
    • Cacio e Pepe
    • Garlic Breadsticks
    Chicken Madeira with sautéed mushrooms and tender crisp asparagus is topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Cheaper and better than the Cheesecake Factory! | aheadofthyme.com

    Storing and Reheating Instructions

    • How to store: Keep leftover chicken madeira in the fridge for 3-4 days. Be sure to allow it to cool first before placing it in an airtight container.
    • How to reheat: You can reheat chicken madeira in the oven or over the stove. To reheat in the oven, I recommend adding a little water to the baking dish and then covering it loosely in aluminum foil. Reheat in a 375F preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes until warmed through and cheese has melted. To reheat on the stove, place the chicken in a covered pan over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Add 1-3 tablespoons of water to the pan to help steam the chicken.
    • Tip for reheating faster: No matter how you reheat this chicken madeira, you can speed it up by slicing the chicken before reheating and spreading it out. More surface area will allow the chicken to heat through faster.
    Chicken Madeira with sautéed mushrooms and tender crisp asparagus is topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Cheaper and better than the Cheesecake Factory! | aheadofthyme.com

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    Chicken Madeira


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    • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Chicken Madeira with sautéed mushrooms and tender crisp asparagus is topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Cheaper and better than the Cheesecake Factory! 


    Ingredients

    • 1 pound medium asparagus, ends trimmed
    • ¼ cup butter, divided
    • 1 pound white mushrooms, sliced
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
    • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
    • 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
    • ½ cup Madeira wine
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

    Instructions

    Cook the asparagus:

    1. In a large pot of boiling water, add asparagus and blanch until slightly but still bright green, about 2-3 minutes. Rinse the asparagus under cold running water to stop the cooking process and drain in a colander. Set aside.

    Prepare the mushrooms:

    1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to bubble, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and sauté until the moisture evaporates from them, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms turns golden brown. (Salt will further extract more water from the mushrooms, giving them a nice brown color).
    2. Stir in onion, garlic, and parsley and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a plate and set aside.

    Prepare the chicken:

    1. Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise (horizontally) and season with salt and pepper to taste (about ¼ teaspoon of each).
    2. Use a paper towel to wipe the same skillet clean. Melt the remaining butter over medium heat until it starts to bubble, about 1 minute.
    3. Sear the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. The internal temperature for the chicken should reach 165F on a meat thermometer. Remove the chicken from the heat and transfer to the same plate with mushrooms.

    Assemble the chicken madeira:

    1. In the same skillet, add wine and stir well to deglaze the bottom of the pan. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Mix well and bring the sauce to a simmer. Continue to simmer until thickened to a desired consistency, about 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat.
    2. Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Arrange the mushrooms and asparagus around the chicken. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
    3. Transfer the pan into the oven and broil on HI for 3-4 minutes (or bake in a preheated 450F oven for 5-7 minutes) until the melted cheese turns golden brown.
    4. Serve warm with pasta or rice if desired.

    Notes

    How to store: Keep leftover chicken madeira in the fridge for 3-4 days. Be sure to allow it to cool first before placing it in an airtight container.

    How to reheat: You can reheat chicken madeira in the oven or over the stove. To reheat in the oven, I recommend adding a little water to the baking dish and then covering it loosely in aluminum foil. Reheat in a 375F preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes until warmed through and cheese has melted. To reheat on the stove, place the chicken in a covered pan over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Add 1-3 tablespoons of water to the pan to help steam the chicken.

    Tip for reheating faster: No matter how you reheat this chicken madeira, you can speed it up by slicing the chicken before reheating and spreading it out. More surface area will allow the chicken to heat through faster.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: Chicken
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Keywords: chicken madeira, homemade chicken madeira, chicken with mushrooms and asparagus, skillet chicken

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    I'd love to see! Tag me @aheadofthyme on Instagram.

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    1. Tim says

      June 09, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      Made for a dinner party last night, everyone went nuts for it. Leftovers are fantastic too!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Starfire says

      May 01, 2022 at 7:04 pm

      Made it for my mother in laws birthday. Total hit.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Lizzie says

      March 14, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      I made this last night for my family. It was SOOO good! Highly recommend!

      ★★★★★

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