Chicken Madeira + Video

This Chicken Madeira recipe is rich and delicious, and tastes just like the Cheesecake Factory™ original. Indulge with this simple yet decadent dish!

Juicy chicken, a decadent mushroom sauce, gooey mozzarella, and fresh asparagus work in perfect harmony for the ultimate comfort meal.

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Making Chicken Madeira

• Use a tenderizer for the perfect thickness. To get the ideal thickness for your poultry, slice the breasts in half and place between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound to ¼ thick with a meat tenderizer. 
• Spread the sauce. Be sure to spoon your reduction over the dish when serving for flavor in every bite!
• Don’t want to cook with wine? Simply replace it with additional stock. You could also add a few dashes of balsamic vinegar for a similar tang.
• Prep ahead. The mushrooms and sauce can be prepped ahead of time! You’ll save a good bit of time if you do this, leaving you with only the meat and asparagus to cook day-of. Reheat in the skillet on low heat for the best result.

Recipe Video

To see us make this delicious copycat chicken recipe from start to finish, watch the video in this post.

Serving Suggestions

For a perfect mimic of the original Cheesecake Factory Chicken Madeira, serve yours over mashed potatoes.

Some great side dish choices include this moist and flavorful chicken rice or our favorite roasted broccoli.

Kitchen Tools You Will Need

• Large Skillet - The sauce is the key to this recipe. To help the liquid cook evenly, a wide skillet works best.
• Quality Knives and a big solid Cutting Board make prepping a breeze and are well worth the investment.
• Meat Tenderizer - If you don’t have one handy, a rolling pin or cast iron skillet will work just as well. 

Chicken Madeira FAQ

What can I use instead of madeira wine?

You can substitute with another fortified wine. Marsala is your best alternative, but you could also go with Sherry.

How long can I store leftover chicken in the fridge?

Leftovers will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container.

What’s the difference between the Madeira and Marsala versions of this recipe?

The difference lies in broth and the wine used. In this dish, you use beef broth and Madeira wine.

The marsala version of the dish is usually made with chicken stock and with Marsala wine. These wines can usually be switched out pretty easily in recipes.

Just pay attention to if you should be using a sweet or dry wine! In this Chicken Madeira recipe, for example, you want to use a sweet wine.

Enjoy!

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Author: Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell

Chicken Madeira

This Chicken Madeira recipe rich and delicious, and tastes just like the Cheesecake Factory™ original. Indulge with this simple yet decadent dish!

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 55 Min

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts (approx 1 pound) halved and pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 2 cups Madeira wine
• 1 1/2 cups beef stock
• 8 ounces Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed

Instructions

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of butter. Salt and pepper the chicken breasts and place them in the hot pan. Don’t overcrowd the pan, you may need to cook in batches. Cook chicken for about 4 minutes on each side, or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
2. Add the remaining butter to the pan along with the sliced mushrooms. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until mushrooms are tender and cooked through, approximately 15 minutes. Set aside with chicken.
3. Add the Madeira wine and beef broth to the same pan, turning up the heat and bringing the mixture to a boil. Boil for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, and then reduce to a simmer. Keep cooking until the mixture is reduced by half and the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Approximately 10 minutes.
4. While the sauce cooks steam your asparagus until it is crisp-tender.
5. Add the chicken and mushrooms back to the sauce. Top with the steamed asparagus and sliced mozzarella cheese. Place a lid on the pan and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
6. Serve over mashed potatoes.

https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2020/04/cheesecake-factory-chicken-madeira.html

Recipe developed by Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell for The Slow Roasted Italian
Copyright ©2020 The Slow Roasted Italian – All rights reserved.

Originally published April 2020, updated and republished January 2022

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