Best Chicken Madeira

Step 1 -Pound the chicken fillets to an even 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 2 -Lightly season the chicken fillets on both sides with the salt and the pepper.

Step 3 -In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil until hot.

Step 4 -Place the chicken fillets in the hot oil without overcrowding, working in batches as needed.

Step 5 -Cook the chicken fillets until browned on both sides and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 6 -Transfer the chicken fillets to a baking pan and cover to keep them warm.

Step 7 -In the same skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining olive oil until hot.

Step 8 -Add the mushrooms to the hot oil and stir until slightly softened, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 9 -Add the madeira, the garlic, the beef broth mixture, the butter, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper to the skillet.

Step 10 -Stir the sauce mixture and bring it to a boil.

Step 11 -Immediately reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce mixture until it is reduced by 1/4 of its original volume, about 20 minutes. The sauce should be dark brown and thickened. Keep the sauce warm.

Step 12 -Preheat the broiler.

Step 13 -Sprinkle the chicken fillets with the mozzarella cheese.

Step 14 -Broil the chicken just until the cheese is golden and melted, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 15 -Serve the chicken generously drizzled with the sauce and garnished with the parsley.