Basil Madeira Chicken with Portobello Mushrooms

This elegant dish is great for a family dinner but would be equally appropriate for entertaining. The chicken breasts are pan-seared then the sauce is made in the same pan making this dish as easy to prepare as it is delicious.

 

Ingredients

Yield: 4 Servings

boneless chicken breasts, skin and all fat removed
yellow onion sliced julienne
1 lb - portobello mushrooms sliced
1 T - fresh crushed garlic
1 T - whole grain mustard
8 oz - Madeira
2 C - defatted, reduced-sodium chicken stock
2 - tomatoes, seeds removed and diced
1 C - fresh chopped basil leaves
2 T - olive oil

Instructions

  1. Saute the onions until well browned.
  2. Flame with brandy.
  3. Cover with veal stock and red wine.
  4. Cover and braise until soft but not mushy. About 1/2 hour.

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