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Cheesecake Factory Chicken Madeira Recipe

You’ll love the combination of flavors in this recipe, featuring juicy chicken nestled in a rich and creamy Madeira sauce with mushrooms and asparagus.
A key trick to elevating this dish is to let the sauce simmer until it thickens beautifully, ensuring it coats the chicken perfectly.
I adore how this recipe pairs the savory sauce with the freshness of asparagus, bringing a balance of richness and brightness to your plate.
When cooking, be sure to let the beef broth and Madeira wine reduce enough to capture the deep flavors the dish is known for.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
  
  • 4 Chicken Breasts thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 ½ cup Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 4 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 cup Madeira Wine
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 2 Tbsp Parsley chopped
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 lb Asparagus trimmed
Instructions
 
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken until golden on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • Remove chicken and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add diced onion and cook for 3 additional minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in Madeira wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Reduce the wine by half, then add the beef broth.
  • Simmer until reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece.
  • Cover and cook for another 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • While the chicken is finishing, heat a separate pan with olive oil.
  • Cook asparagus until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
  • Serve chicken topped with mushrooms and sauce alongside asparagus.