RECIPE 46: Cheesecake Factory Chicken Madeira (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
RECIPE 46: Cheesecake Factory Chicken Madeira (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •• 4 skinless chicken breasts
  • •• 2 tbsp olive oil (instead of butter)
  • •• 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • •• 1½ cups Madeira wine
  • •• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (instead of regular)
  • •• 2 tbsp arrowroot powder (instead of cornstarch)
  • •• 1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella (instead of full-fat)
  • •• Fresh asparagus spears
  • •• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • •• Fresh thyme
  • •• Black pepper and sea salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 11. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness
  2. 22. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme
  3. 33. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat
  4. 44. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden
  5. 55. Remove chicken, add mushrooms and garlic
  6. 66. Add Madeira wine, simmer 5 minutes
  7. 77. Add broth, thicken with arrowroot
  8. 88. Return chicken, top with cheese
  9. 99. Steam asparagus separately
  10. 1010. Serve chicken with sauce over asparagus

Smart Substitutions

• Butter→Olive oil

Heart-healthy fats, less saturated fat

• Regular broth→Low-sodium broth

40% less sodium, same taste

• Cornstarch→Arrowroot powder

Better for blood sugar control

• Full-fat cheese→Reduced-fat mozzarella

30% fewer calories, similar melt