Crockpot Chicken Madeira

I am always on the search for fast, easy, healthy, delicious recipes to make cooking at home more realistic. Here is my crockpot take on the cheesecake factory chicken madeira. It was a big hit with my family, so I hope your family loves it too! I paired it with mashed potatoes and garlic cheese bread.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 cup Madeira wine (or Marsala wine as a substitute)

• 1 ½ cups chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

• 1 small onion, finely diced (I used a yellow onion due to its balanced sweetness and mild flavor)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear on each side for about 2-3 minutes until golden. Set aside.

2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the butter, onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms are browned and the onions are soft, about 4-5 minutes.

3. Combine in Crockpot: Add the seared chicken breasts, sautéed vegetables, Madeira wine, and chicken broth to the crockpot.

4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is tender.

5. Add Asparagus and Cream: About 30 minutes before serving, add the asparagus and heavy cream to the crockpot. Continue to cook until the asparagus is tender.

6. Top with Cheese: Once everything is cooked, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover the crockpot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.

7. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve with mashed potatoes or over pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.

   
   

Enjoy your crockpot Chicken Madeira!

Here’s an estimate of the nutrition facts per serving for the crockpot Chicken Madeira recipe:

• Calories: 777

• Protein: 67.25g

• Carbs: 14g

• Fat: 44.75g

This makes it a high-protein, hearty dish with a rich, creamy sauce (this does not include any added sides). Enjoy!