Chicken Madeira

INGREDIENTS

chicken breasts (skinless and boneless, about 1 lb)

1/2 tsp

salt (or to taste)

1 1/2 tsp

pepper (or to taste)

3 tbsp

olive oil

1 lb

cremini mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)

2 cloves

garlic (minced)

2 cups

Madeira wine (or a dry red wine)

1 cup

chicken broth

1 tbsp

all-purpose flour (optional)

2 tbsp

butter

2 tbsp

fresh parsley (chopped)