Imagine the tantalizing flavors of juicy chicken and mushrooms enveloped in a creamy Madeira sauce, crowned with melted cheese. This homemade Chicken Madeira will transport your tastebuds straight to a fine dining experience, right in your home kitchen.
Ingredients
- Asparagus โ 1 lb
- Water โ 1440 ml (6 cups)
- Salt โ 1 tablespoon + extra for seasoning
- Mushrooms โ 450 g (1 lb), thickly sliced
- Onion โ 1 small, diced
- Garlic cloves โ 2 large, finely minced
- Fresh parsley โ 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Butter โ 56 g (4 tablespoons)
- Olive oil โ 2 tablespoons
- Black pepper โ 1/2 teaspoon
- Chicken breasts โ 2, sliced and pounded to 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick
- Madeira wine โ 360 ml (1 1/2 cups)
- Beef broth โ 360 ml (1 1/2 cups)
- Whipping cream โ 120 ml (1/2 cup)
- Mozzarella cheese โ 1 cup, shredded
Cooking Instructions
- Prepare the Asparagus
Snap off the fibrous ends of the asparagus. Boil water in a large pot, add a tablespoon of salt, then cook asparagus for 2-3 minutes until vibrant green and crisp-tender. Remove and set aside. - Cook the Mushrooms
Melt butter and oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Cook sliced mushrooms for about 5 minutes until soft. Stir in diced onions and cook for another 3 minutes. Add garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper, stir, and cook for 2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate. - Prepare the Chicken
Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound to 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Heat butter and oil in the same pan, sautรฉ chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to the plate with mushrooms. - Make the Sauce
In the same pan, add Madeira wine and scrape the bottom to deglaze. Boil until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add beef broth and boil until 1/4 of the liquid remains. Lower heat, add whipping cream, and simmer until the sauce thickens. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. - Combine and Finish
Return chicken to the pan, coat with the sauce, and top with mushrooms and asparagus. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Broil in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
This savory masterpiece pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes, making for an unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy every bite of this sweet, savory, and cheesy delight!
