Chicken Madeira Recipe (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

Chicken Breasts (2 large) (, halved lengthwise and pounded to an even 1/4" thickness)

1 lb

asparagus (blanched*)

3/4 tsp

sea salt, divided (and black pepper to taste)

3 tbsp

Unsalted Butter (divided)

2 tbsp

Olive Oil (divided)

16 oz

button mushrooms (thickly sliced)

small or 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely diced)

large garlic cloves (minced)

2 tbsp

fresh parsley (finely chopped, plus to garnish)

1 1/2 cups

Madeira Wine (sweet white wine*)

1 1/2 cups

low sodium beef stock or broth

1/2 cup

Whipping Cream (heavy or regular)

1 cup

mozzarella cheese (shredded)