Description
Succulent chicken madeira showcases elegant flavors from traditional Italian-American cuisine, blending rich mushroom sauce with perfectly seared chicken breasts. Delightful restaurant-style dish promises restaurant-quality comfort right in home kitchens, offering you a gourmet meal without complex preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 pound white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 pound medium asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Liquids, Seasonings, and Cheese:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) Madeira wine
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (113 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until vibrant green. Immediately cool under cold water and set aside.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté mushrooms until rich golden color develops, approximately 7-8 minutes. Incorporate onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for additional 2 minutes. Remove mixture to a separate plate.
- Butterfly chicken breasts horizontally, creating thinner cutlets. Season thoroughly with salt and pepper. Clean skillet and melt remaining butter. Sear chicken for 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and achieves golden exterior.
- Deglaze skillet with Madeira wine, scraping browned bits from pan bottom. Pour chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously. Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, generously coating with prepared sauce. Strategically place sautéed mushrooms and blanched asparagus around chicken pieces. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly across surface.
- Position skillet under broiler at high temperature. Broil for 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and develops attractive golden-brown bubbles.
Notes
- Ensure asparagus remains crisp-tender by blanching briefly and immediately cooling in ice water to preserve vibrant green color and prevent overcooking.
- Use high-quality, dry Madeira wine for authentic flavor depth and balance in the sauce, enhancing the overall richness of the dish.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning to achieve perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Select fresh, firm mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper umami flavor and better texture in the final presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 132 mg