Copycat Chicken Madeira Recipe
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.
Serving4 people
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
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts until they are about 1/4" thick.
- Shake balsamic vinaigrette, brown sugar, and olive oil together in a sealed Ziploc bag. Add chicken and marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 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).
- Once browned, remove chicken and place in an oven safe dish. Bake for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- In the same skillet used for cooking the chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the sauce has reduced by about 50%.
- Top cooked chicken with mozzarella cheese and broil for 3-4 minutes, until the cheese starts to turn golden. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- 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