Company Chicken Madeira Recipes

CHICKEN MADEIRA

Steps:

• Sprinkle each chicken breast liberally with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until browned, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat and saute the mushrooms until softened, 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook 1 minute before adding the beef broth and thyme. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let reduce by three-quarters, about 15 minutes. The sauce should have thickened and turned a rich dark brown. Just as the sauce is almost done, return the chicken to the pan and finish cooking through to 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve the chicken with the mushrooms and Madeira sauce and garnish with fresh thyme.
• Per serving: Calories 280; Total Fat 14 grams; Saturated Fat 2 grams; Protein 29 grams; Total Carbohydrate 4 grams; Sugar: 3 grams; Fiber 0 grams; Cholesterol 76 milligrams; Sodium 296 milligrams

CHICKEN MADEIRA

Steps:

• Place chicken tenders between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat tenderizer to flatten slightly.
• Mix together the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a shallow bowl. Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture and set aside on a sheet pan until all pieces have been coated.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place half of the chicken in the pan and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a sheet pan. Heat the remaining butter and oil in the pan, and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces. Set chicken aside.
• Combine mushrooms and shallots in the same skillet and cook until the mushrooms release their juices, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer mixture to a bowl and set aside.
• Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in the same skillet and whisk in beef base until dissolved. Add Madeira wine, bring to a boil, and cook until mixture has reduced by about 1/3. Return mushrooms, shallots, and garlic to the skillet and let simmer.
• Mix cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl. Add to the skillet and boil until sauce thickens slightly, at least 1 minute.
• Return chicken to skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes more. Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

EASY COMPANY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, curry powder and cheese. Mix well and pour mixture over chicken.
• Cover dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove cover for last 10 minutes of baking to lightly brown the top.

CHICKEN MADEIRA

Steps:

• in a large skillet over medium heat olive oil.
• Cover each chicken breast with plastic wrap then use a mallet to flatten the chicken to about 1/4-inch thick.
• Sprinkle each fillet with salt and pepper.
• Sauté the chicken fillets for 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until the chicken has browned just a bit.
• Remove chicken fillets from the pan and wrap them together in foil to keep the fillets warm while you make the sauce.
• Don't clean the pan.
• You want all that cooked-on goodness to stay in the skillet to help make the sauce.
• With the heat still on medium, add two tablespoons of oil to the skillet.
• Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for about two minutes.
• Add the madeira wine, beef stock, butter and pepper.
• Bring sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until sauce has reduce to about 1/4 of its original volume.
• When the sauce is done it will have thickened and turned a dark brown color.
• As the sauce is simmering, bring a medium saucepan filled about halfway with water to a boil.
• Add a little salt to the water.
• Toss the asparagus into the water and boil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until just tender.
• Drop the asparagus in a bowl of ice water.
• Set oven to broil.
• To Prepare the dish: Arrange the cooked chicken fillets on a baking pan.
• Cross two asparagus spears over each fillet, then cover each with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
• Broil the fillets for 3 to 4 minutes or until light brown spots begin to appear on the cheese.
• To serve: Arrange two chicken breasts on each plate, then spoon 3 or 4 tablespoons of madeira sauce over the chicken on each plate.

CHICKEN, MADEIRA AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• For the casserole, season the chicken pieces with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then dredge them in the flour to coat.
• Heat two-thirds of the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. When foaming, add the chicken pieces, in batches if necessary, and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden-brown on each side. (Do not overcrowd the pan.) Remove the chicken pieces from the pan and transfer to a casserole or a large heavy-based saucepan.
• Place the casserole over a medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, Madeira, chicken stock, cream and thyme, stir well and bring the mixture to the boil. Reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering, then simmer for 12-15 minutes.
• Stir in the mushrooms and continue to simmer for a further 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken pieces are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly. (The chicken is cooked through when the juices run clear when pierced in the thickest part with a knife, and no trace of pink remains.) Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then stir in the remaining butter and the parsley.
• Meanwhile, for the mash, boil the potatoes in a pan of salted water, then reduce the heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until tender. Drain well and return to the pan, then place over a low heat for a couple of minutes to dry them slightly.
• Mash or rice the potatoes until smooth, then stir in the butter and cream until smooth and well combined, and season to taste.
• Serve the casserole with a spoonful of mash.

COMPANY CHICKEN MADEIRA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. 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., 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. , 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., Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. Sprinkle with fennel fronds.

COMPANY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Coat the chicken breasts in the dressing mix.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the chicken and cook undisturbed until well browned, about 4 minutes. Turn the chicken, add the butter to the pan, and cook until the chicken is just golden brown on the reverse side, 3 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a large baking dish.
• To the skillet, add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Spoon the mushrooms on top of the chicken.
• In a medium saucepan combine the soup, cream cheese and wine. Stir over medium-high heat until well blended and heated through. Pour the sauce over the chicken and mushrooms.
• Bake, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through, 1 hour. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

COMPANY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place bread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken. In a skillet, saute mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. , Using a slotted spoon, place mushrooms over chicken. Combine water chestnuts and mayonnaise; spoon over mushrooms. Top with cheeses. Beat eggs and milk; pour over cheese. Combine soups; spread over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the casserole; bake 10 minutes longer.