Discover the secrets behind recreating the mouthwatering Chicken Madeira from Cheesecake Factory at home! Juicy chicken, mushrooms, and a sweet wine sauce make it both fancy and comforting. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
½cupwhipping cream(heavy or regular), at room temperature
Ground black pepper
1cupshredded mozzarella cheese
2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley, for serving
For serving: Mashed potatoes
Instructions
Chicken
In a heavy-bottomed, oven-safe pan, melt 2 Tablespoons butter and 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and mushrooms. Sauté 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Place each piece between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thick. Rub the chicken 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
In the same pan, melt the remaining 1 Tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter is no longer foaming, add the chicken breasts and sauté 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to the same plate with the mushroom mixture.
Sauce
In the same pan, add the wine and boil over medium-high heat, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and pick up any browned bits, 5 minutes, or until wine is reduced by half. Stir in the broth and boil until 10 minutes, or until reduced to 1/4 of its original liquid.
While the sauce is reducing, fill a large pot with water and add salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add asparagus and boil 3 to 4 minutes, or until bright green and tender. Place on a plate lined with paper towel or to keep crisp transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice cold water. Drain.
Reduce heat on the sauce to medium-low and slowly whisk in the cream. Simmer 2 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan, ensuring the chicken is well coated in the sauce. Top with mushroom mixture, asparagus, and mozzarella. Broil 3 to 4 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes.