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Cozy Chicken with Mushrooms & Asparagus

A fuss-free, comforting, and delicious chicken dish with mushrooms and asparagus, perfect for weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large skillet A good heavy-bottomed one is best.
  • Plate
  • Airtight container For storing leftovers.

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 5 ounces each, trimmed.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 2 cups white mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Madeira wine Or dry sherry or red wine.
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 0.5 pound asparagus trimmed
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
  • Shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prep Your Chicken: First things first, grab those chicken breasts and give them a good sprinkle of Kosher salt and ground black pepper. Make sure they're evenly coated – this is where the flavor starts!
  • Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet (a good heavy-bottomed one is best!), melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Once it's shimmering, carefully add your seasoned chicken breasts. Let them get a beautiful golden-brown crust on each side, about 5-7 minutes per side. You want them cooked through. Once they're done, take them out of the skillet and set them aside on a plate. We'll be coming back to them!
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Sauté the Mushrooms: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to that same skillet. Toss in your thinly sliced mushrooms. Cook them, stirring every now and then, until they're nice and soft and have a lovely light brown color. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Build the Sauce: Now for the flavor explosion! Pour in the Madeira wine and the beef broth. Give it a gentle stir and bring it all to a simmer. Let it bubble away for about 10-15 minutes. You'll notice it getting a little thicker as the liquid reduces by about one-third. This concentrates all those amazing flavors!
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Add the Asparagus: Toss your trimmed asparagus spears into the simmering sauce. Let them cook for just 3-5 minutes. You want them to be tender-crisp, not mushy. We want that little bit of bite!
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Bring it All Together: Gently place your cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet, nestled amongst the mushrooms and asparagus. Now, sprinkle that shredded mozzarella cheese all over the chicken. Pop a lid on the skillet and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes. You're just waiting for that cheese to melt into a glorious, bubbly blanket.
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Serve and Enjoy! Spoon the chicken, mushrooms, asparagus, and that luscious sauce onto plates. Finish with a generous sprinkle of shaved Parmesan cheese. Ta-da! Dinner is served!
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Notes

This recipe is wonderfully adaptable! You can swap vegetables, use a mushroom medley, add herbs, or spice it up. For best results, don't overcrowd the pan when searing chicken, taste and adjust seasonings, and consider prepping vegetables ahead of time.