"Enjoy a flavorful Chicken Madeira with mushrooms, asparagus, and melted mozzarella. Perfect for a special dinner. Easy to follow recipe with rich flavors."
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add butter and sauté mushrooms and garlic.
Add Madeira wine, beef broth, and thyme. Simmer until reduced by half.
Stir in flour, then add cream. Cook until sauce thickens.
Return chicken to the skillet. Add asparagus and cover with mozzarella cheese.
Cook until cheese melts and chicken is cooked through.
Serve hot with your choice of side.
Notes
Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking.
• Sauté mushrooms until golden for enhanced flavor.
• Reduce Madeira wine properly to concentrate the flavor.
• Steam asparagus just until tender-crisp to maintain color and texture.
• Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier melt.