Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Madeira Recipe

Inspired by The Stamford Diner
Time45m
Serves4

Sautéed chicken breast topped with fresh asparagus & melted mozzarella cheese, covered with mushroom madeira wine sauce, served with mashed potatoes.

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Ingredients

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Chicken and Asparagus

Mushroom Madeira Sauce

Mashed Potatoes

Method

Chicken and Asparagus

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the Asparagus

    In the same skillet, add the asparagus and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp. Remove from skillet and set aside.

  4. 4

    Melt the Cheese

    Return the chicken to the skillet, top each breast with sautéed asparagus and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese, about 2-3 minutes.

Mushroom Madeira Sauce

  1. 5

    Sauté the Mushrooms

    In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt. Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms are browned.

  2. 6

    Add Liquids

    Pour in the Madeira wine and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes.

  3. 7

    Thicken the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

  4. 8

    Combine and Serve

    Pour the mushroom madeira sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.

Mashed Potatoes

  1. 9

    Boil the Potatoes

    In a large pot, add diced potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.

  2. 10

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

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