Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 ounces each)
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 medium leeks (white portion only), halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 fennel bulb, chopped
  • 3/4 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Madeira wine
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Combine thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper and coriander; rub over chicken. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons butter 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  • In same skillet, saute leeks and chopped fennel in remaining butter 4-6 minutes or until just tender. Add mushrooms; cook 5 minutes longer or until mushrooms are tender.
  • Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually add wine and simmer 2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chicken and sprinkle with cheeses.
  • Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. Sprinkle with fennel fronds.