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Chicken Madeira Recipe with Secret Sauce

This Chicken Madeira recipe features tender chicken breasts sautéed to perfection and topped with a rich, savory secret sauce, made with mushrooms and a touch of Madeira wine.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup Madeira wine
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
4. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté until tender (about 5 minutes).
6. Pour in beef broth and Madeira wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
7. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce by half (about 10 minutes).
8. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
9. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables. Feel free to adjust seasoning according to your taste.

  • Author: moha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Protein: 30g

Keywords: chicken, madeira, secret sauce, dinner