Company Chicken Madeira Recipe

Name: Company Chicken Madeira
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 ounces each); 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 medium leeks (white portion only), halved and thinly sliced; 1 fennel bulb, chopped; 3/4 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup Madeira wine; 3/4 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 ounces each)
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 medium leeks (white portion only), halved and thinly sliced
1 fennel bulb, chopped
3/4 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Madeira wine
3/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Combine thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper and coriander; rub over chicken. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons butter 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
2
In same skillet, saute leeks and chopped fennel in remaining butter 4-6 minutes or until just tender. Add mushrooms; cook 5 minutes longer or until mushrooms are tender.
3
Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually add wine and simmer 2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chicken and sprinkle with cheeses.
4
Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165u00b0. Sprinkle with fennel fronds.

588

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Company Chicken Madeira 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!

Company Chicken Madeira

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