Cheesecake Factory-Style Chicken Madeira
Cheesecake Factory‑Style Chicken Madeira is a restaurant‑inspired dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with melty mozzarella and served with a rich Madeira wine mushroom sauce. It’s elegant yet surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan‑Saute & Broil
- Cuisine: American (restaurant style)
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded thin)
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (minced)
- Shallots (optional)
- Mushrooms (sliced, cremini or white)
- Madeira wine
- Beef broth or chicken broth
- Heavy cream (optional)
- Mozzarella cheese (slices or shredded)
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil over medium‑high heat until golden on both sides. Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté mushrooms (and shallots if using) until browned.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with Madeira wine, scraping up browned bits; simmer until reduced by half.
- Add broth and continue to simmer until sauce thickens slightly; stir in a splash of heavy cream for richer texture (optional).
- Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, top each piece with mozzarella.
- Cover the pan (or broil briefly) until the cheese melts and is lightly browned.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes, pasta, or veggies.
Notes
- You can add spinach to the sauce for extra greens.
- Use provolone or fontina instead of mozzarella for a sharper flavor.
- For gluten‑free version, ensure the broth and wine are certified gluten‑free.
- Add a touch of Dijon mustard to the sauce for extra depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
