Chicken With Madeira Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken With Madeira Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into pieces; nutmeg; salt & pepper; ½ cup shallot, minced; ¼ cup parsley, minced; ½ cup carrot, thinly sliced; ½ cup mushroom, diced; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ cup madeira wine; ½ cup champagne; 1 ½ cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons flour; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken breast, cut into pieces
nutmeg
salt & pepper
½ cup shallot, minced
¼ cup parsley, minced
½ cup carrot, thinly sliced
½ cup mushroom, diced
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup madeira wine
½ cup champagne
1 ½ cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons flour
cooking spray

1
Heat a large, heavy skillet or shallow sauce pan over medium heat.
2
When warm, remove and spray generously with cooking spray.
3
Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
4
Add chicken to pan and brown both sides.
5
Remove chicken, add butter, shallots, carrots, mushrooms, parsley and sautee until softened.
6
Add champagne and the Madeira wine and allow to boil about 2 minutes.
7
Add 1/2 of the stock and return the chicken to the pan.
8
Cover and cook 5 minutes.
9
Stir the flour into the remaining broth until smooth.
10
Add the flour/broth mixture to the pan and allow to cook with the lid off until the liquid reduces about 5 minutes.
11
Serve over rice.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into pieces, nutmeg, salt & pepper, ½ cup shallot, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Madeira Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken With Madeira Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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