Cheesecake Factory Chicken Madeira Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• STEP 2.Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
• STEP 3.In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onions, and cook until softened and lightly browned.
• STEP 4.Pour in the Madeira wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until slightly reduced. Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
• STEP 5.Add the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
• STEP 6.Serve the Chicken Madeira over mashed potatoes, garnished with steamed asparagus. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
• If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken in a skillet or bake it in the oven.
• For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the chicken with tofu or portobello mushrooms.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover Chicken Madeira can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, gently warm the chicken and sauce in a skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally.
• Serve the reheated Chicken Madeira over fresh mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a delicious meal.