Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Madeira Recipe

The Chicken Madeira from The Cheesecake Factory has always been my favorite.

We whipped it up at home for less than half the cost and time.

Now the whole family loves it!

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How to pound chicken breasts:

For the best results in this recipe, you’ll want 1/4 inch thick chicken breasts. We know they don’t come that thin, so here are some simple instructions on pounding them thinner.

1. Place one chicken breast at a time into a large resealable bag, pressing out as much air as possible when sealing.
2. Using a meat mallet, kitchen hammer, or rolling pin, pound the chicken to an even 1/4 inch thickness
3. Remove the chicken breast and repeat with remaining chicken.
4. This is a great time to cut off any unwanted fat on the chicken.

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Madeira

The tastiest part of this recipe is the delicious sauce drizzled on top, with sauteed mushrooms and a buttery balsamic flavor.

Here’s how to make the Cheesecake Factory Chicken Madeira sauce at home:

1. In the same skillet used for cooking the chicken, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
2. Add sliced white mushrooms and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients, balsamic vinaigrette, beef stock, and brown sugar and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the sauce has reduced by about 50%.
5. Drizzle this delicious sauce over your chicken and even your mashed potatoes!

How to make Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette:

Chicken Madeira doesn’t taste quite as good without a delicious balsamic vinaigrette in the sauce and in the marinade.

You can buy balsamic vinaigrette by the salad dressing at your grocery store, or whip up your own real quick at home.

Here’s our quick recipe for homemade balsamic vinaigrette:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper, to taste

Whisk all ingredients together until combined

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Here are a few other sides that go great with Chicken Madeira:

If you’re going for the full restaurant experience, we like to serve ours with Easy Broiled Asparagus and Homemade Mashed Potatoes just like the cheesecake factory.

• Orange Glazed Carrots
• Parmesan Lemon Asparagus
• Italian Roasted Vegetable Medley
• Honey Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Copycat Chicken Madeira Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Our favorite recipe from The Cheesecake Factory, but made at home. The perfect at home date night with all the amazing flavor of eating out.

ServingServing: 4 people

Prep Time 45 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

• ▢ 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Sauce

• ▢ 2 Tablespoons butter
• ▢ 2 cups white mushrooms, sliced
• ▢ 2 cups beef stock
• ▢ 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons brown sugar

Equipment

• Ziploc Bag (Gallon)
• Skillet
• Baking Dish (9 x 13)

Instructions

1. Pound chicken breasts until they are about 1/4" thick.
2. Shake balsamic vinaigrette, brown sugar, and olive oil together in a sealed Ziploc bag. Add chicken and marinade for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4. Remove chicken from bag and place in a large skillet with olive oil, cook 4-6 minutes on each side (until chicken is a golden brown).
5. Once browned, remove chicken and place in an oven safe dish. Bake for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
6. In the same skillet used for cooking the chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the sauce has reduced by about 50%.
8. Top cooked chicken with mozzarella cheese and broil for 3-4 minutes, until the cheese starts to turn golden. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
9. Serve chicken immediately with sauce poured over top. We serve it with potatoes and asparagus or green beans, just like the Cheesecake Factory.

Notes

Chicken Madeira doesn’t taste quite as good without a delicious balsamic vinaigrette in the sauce and in the marinade.

You can buy balsamic vinaigrette by the salad dressing at your grocery store, or whip up your own real quick at home.

Here’s our quick recipe for homemade balsamic vinaigrette:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper, to taste
  
  Whisk all ingredients together until combined

Nutrition

Calories: 622 kcal · Carbohydrates: 21 g · Protein: 34 g · Fat: 44 g · Saturated Fat: 8 g · Cholesterol: 95 mg · Sodium: 1222 mg · Potassium: 824 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 16 g · Vitamin A: 307 IU · Vitamin C: 4 mg · Calcium: 181 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Main Course

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