Description

Easy Creamy Chicken Madeira is a rich, flavorful dish inspired by the Cheesecake Factory classic. It features tender chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and a luxurious Madeira wine cream sauce, perfect for an elegant yet simple dinner.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
1/2 cup Madeira wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
1 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until browned and tender.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in Madeira wine and chicken broth, scraping the pan to deglaze. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until reduced by half.
Stir in heavy cream. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 5–10 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is heated through.
For thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir into the sauce during the final minutes of cooking.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes, pasta, or bread.

Notes

Substitute Madeira wine with Marsala, dry sherry, or dry white wine if needed.Add sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and color.Top with cheese and broil briefly for a Cheesecake Factory-style finish.Use chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.Do not freeze; cream sauce may separate.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 420
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 140mg