About
Chicken Madeira is a Portuguese take on Italy’s Chicken Marsala; both feature a creamy, sparkling sauce with just a touch of sweetness, sauteed mushrooms, and juicy golden-brown chicken. Topped with melty cheese and mixed with roasted asparagus, this Easy Chicken Madeira is a rich, tender, and savory meal in one pan. It’s equally perfect for summertime feasts or cold winter evenings!
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise and pounded between plastic wrap or zip bag
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons flour, divided in half
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 16 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced, more to taste
- 2 cups Madeira wine or your choice of sweet white wine
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese, grated
- fresh parsley, optional, finely chopped, for garnish
- 1 pound asparagus, optional, trimmed and blanched, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the broiler to high heat.
Step 2 -Season the chicken on all sides with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3 -Place it in 2 tablespoons of the flour, coating both sides.
Step 4 -In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high heat.
Step 5 -Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
Step 6 -Transfer the chicken to a plate, and add in 1 tablespoon of butter.
Step 7 -Add the sliced mushrooms, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the mushrooms until soft, about 5 minutes.
Step 8 -Transfer the mushrooms onto a plate.
Step 9 -Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and the garlic, sautéing for one minute.
Step 10 -Add in the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour and stir vigorously until the raw flour smell dissipates, about 1 minute.
Step 11 -Pour in the Madeira wine slowly, whisking continuously to combine with the flour mixture and form a cohesive sauce.
Step 12 -Add the chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 13 -Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer until thickened, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 14 -Add the chicken and mushrooms back into the pan.
Step 15 -Sprinkle the chicken and mushrooms with the cheese.
Step 16 -Broil the chicken and mushrooms on high until the cheese melts, about 3-4 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve with the blanched asparagus.
