Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Madeira Sauce
Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Madeir A mixture of madeira, pepper, fontina cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add diced mushrooms and garlic; saut 3 minutes. Stir in pepper, and set aside.
Cut a horizontal slit through the thickest portion of each breast half to form a pocket. Stuff 2 tablespoons mushroom mixture and 1 slice cheese into each pocket.
Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken; cook 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done.
Remove chicken from skillet. Set aside; keep warm.
Add broth and Madeira to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until reduced to 3/4 cup.
Combine cornstarch and water; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Return chicken to skillet; cover and simmer 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Serve sauce with chicken; garnish with mushrooms and thyme, if desired.