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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 combines tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, earthy cremini mushrooms, and a rich Madeira wine sauce, all crowned with a luscious layer of melted Gruyere or mozzarella cheese. This comforting yet elegant dish suits everyday meals as well as special occasions, offering a perfect harmony of rich, balanced flavors and melty indulgence.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 fresh boneless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Mushrooms & Aromatics

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

Sauce

  • 1 cup Madeira wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Cheese Topping

  • 4 oz Gruyere or mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded

Seasoning

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown and almost cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Mushrooms and Aromatics: In the same skillet, add more butter if needed and toss in the sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, and finely chopped shallots. Cook until mushrooms are tender and their natural juices have released, creating a flavorful base for the sauce.
  3. Deglaze with Madeira Wine: Pour in the Madeira wine, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet bottom. Let it reduce slightly to concentrate the flavors, melding the sweetness of the wine with the earthiness of the mushrooms.
  4. Add Broth and Simmer: Stir in chicken broth and fresh thyme. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to a velvety consistency.
  5. Melt the Cheese: Top each piece of chicken with slices or shredded Gruyere cheese. Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven or under a broiler until the cheese melts and bubbles beautifully, creating a golden, gooey blanket.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken to ensure even cooking and retain juiciness.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken and sautéing mushrooms to achieve proper caramelization.
  • Choose quality Madeira wine for the best flavor impact in the sauce.
  • Allow the sauce to reduce well to avoid a watery consistency and concentrate flavors.
  • Add fresh herbs toward the end of cooking to maintain their vibrant flavor and aroma.

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Keywords: Chicken Madeira, Chicken with mushrooms, Madeira wine sauce, melted cheese chicken, easy chicken recipe, gluten free chicken, comforting chicken dish

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