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Savory Chicken Madeira with Mushrooms & Melted Cheese

Savory Chicken Madeira with Mushrooms & Melted Cheese
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Savory Chicken Madeira with Mushrooms & Melted Cheese is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with earthy mushrooms and gooey melted cheese, all smothered in a luscious Madeira wine cream sauce. This comforting yet elegant meal is perfect for weeknights or special occasions and pairs beautifully with a variety of side dishes.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Mushrooms & Aromatics

  • 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Madeira Sauce

  • 1 cup Madeira wine
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

Cheese

  • 4 oz Gruyère or mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded

Garnish & Extras

  • Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
  • Additional salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  2. Sauté Mushrooms and Aromatics: In the same skillet, add butter, then toss in finely chopped shallots and garlic. Cook until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and begin to brown, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Create the Madeira Sauce: Pour in Madeira wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce by half to concentrate the flavors, about 5-7 minutes. Then stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, around 3-5 minutes.
  4. Combine and Melt Cheese: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon some sauce and mushrooms over each breast, then top with slices or shredded cheese. Cover the pan and let the cheese melt and chicken finish cooking through, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or thyme over the dish, add an extra grind of black pepper if desired, and serve hot with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if needed for a nice golden crust.
  • Use quality Madeira wine or substitute with Marsala or dry sherry for best flavor.
  • Allow the sauce to reduce properly to avoid harsh alcohol taste and deepen flavor.
  • Rest the cooked chicken a few minutes before serving to lock in juices.
  • Choose melting cheeses like Gruyère, fontina, mozzarella, or provolone for smooth texture.
  • Adjust cream quantity to control sauce thickness and creaminess.

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Keywords: chicken Madeira, mushroom chicken, melted cheese chicken, Madeira sauce, comfort food, creamy chicken recipe

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