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Keto Chicken Madeira
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Low-Carb Chicken Madeira

Asparagus, mushrooms, sauteed with sherry and heavy whipping cream, all cooked with chicken breasts - keto chicken madeira is a tasty dinner.
Course dinner, Main Course
Keyword chicken madeira
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 495kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 large Chicken Breasts cut in half lengthwise
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 pound Asparagus trimmed and halved
  • 1/2 Onion chopped
  • 2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 cup Sherry Cooking Wine substituted for Madeira wine to make the recipe low carb friendly
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, and place into the heated skillet.
  • Sear the chicken evenly on both sides until browned and cooked partially. Remove and set aside. Drain the oil from the skillet.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, and add the butter to the skillet.
  • Place the mushrooms and onions into the skillet, and saute until softened.
  • Stir in the garlic, and saute another 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the sherry, and simmer until half of the liquid has been reduced.
  • Add the chicken broth to the skillet, and return the chicken.
  • Cover and simmer until the chicken is mostly cooked through.
  • Stir in the asparagus and Italian seasoning.
  • Cover and simmer until the asparagus has been cooked.
  • Stir in the heavy whipping cream and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat, and sprinkle the mixture with the mozzarella cheese.
  • Place the lid on the skillet, allow the cheese to melt and then serve.

Notes

Calories: 495
Net Carbs: 10 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.