Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced (I used baby bella)
  • 3 cups madeira wine
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 lb whole grain pasta (uncooked)

Method

  • Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cover each chicken breast with plastic wrap and using a mallet flatten to about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Saute chicken for 6 minutes or until the chicken has browned and fully cooked.
  • Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Do not clean pan.
  • Keeping the heat on medium, add two Tablespoons olive oil to the skillet.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and saute for about two minutes.
  • Add the Madeira wine, beef stock, butter and pepper.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  • The sauce will be done when it has thickened and turned a dark brown in color.
  • As the sauce is simmering, bring a a large pot filled halfway with water to a boil.
  • Cook pasta in a pot.
  • When pasta is cooked, plate pasta.
  • Prepare the dish by arranging the cooked chicken fillets ontop of the pasta. Then spoon a couple of tablespoons of Madeira sauce over the chicken on each plate.