Cheesecake Factory Chicken Madeira: Price, Calories & Nutrition (2026)
If you order one chicken dish at The Cheesecake Factory, this is usually the one people mean. Chicken Madeira is the chain's signature chicken entree, and it is also one of the easier dishes to get wrong online, because several calorie and price sites still show old or estimated numbers. Below is the verified version: the real price range, the official calories and full nutrition, what actually comes on the plate, and the questions people ask before ordering it.
Fifty location menus set the price band, and the brand's published nutrition data sets the calories.
Quick answer
- Price
- $25.95–$29.95 (dinner portion, varies by location)
- Calories
- 1,300
- What it is
- Sauteed chicken breast, asparagus, mozzarella, mushroom Madeira sauce, mashed potatoes
- Protein
- 89g
- Official note
- The official menu calls it "our most popular chicken dish"
What is Chicken Madeira?
The official menu describes it in one line: sauteed chicken breast topped with fresh asparagus and melted mozzarella cheese, covered with fresh mushroom Madeira sauce, and served with mashed potatoes. That is the whole dish, and it is why it works. The Madeira sauce is savory and mushroomy rather than sweet, the asparagus keeps it from feeling too heavy, and the mashed potatoes soak up the sauce.
It sits in the Specialties section of the menu, not with the pastas, even though people often compare it to pasta dishes. There is no pasta in it. If you want the same kind of rich, savory flavor over pasta instead, Louisiana Chicken Pasta is the closest comparison, but it is a much heavier plate at 2,270 calories.
How much does Chicken Madeira cost?
Chicken Madeira costs $25.95 to $29.95 for the dinner portion. Fifty official location menus set that $25.95 to $29.95 band, so it is the spread real stores charge, not an average and not a guess. Your restaurant will fall somewhere inside it.
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| 50 official location menus (range) | $25.95–$29.95 |
| 50-store median | $28.95 |
| Austin, live menu check (Nov 1, 2026) | $25.95 |
| Orlando, live menu check (Nov 1, 2026) | $28.95 |
If your local menu shows a price outside this range, it is worth a second look, because it may be a lunch portion, a different size, or an outdated listing. The dinner portion is what this page prices.
Chicken Madeira calories and nutrition
Chicken Madeira has 1,300 calories, according to the official Summer 2026 nutrition guide (Specialties section). The full breakdown for one serving as listed:
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1,300 |
| Calories from fat | 660 |
| Total fat | 73g |
| Saturated fat | 35g |
| Trans fat | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 415mg |
| Sodium | 2,390mg |
| Carbohydrates | 72g |
| Fiber | 9g |
| Sugar | 11g |
| Protein | 89g |
Two things stand out. First, the protein is genuinely high at 89g, which is why this dish keeps people full. Second, the sodium is high too at 2,390mg, so if you watch sodium, this is a dish to plan around rather than order without thinking. Some third-party sites still show 1,180 calories for this dish. That figure is outdated. The current official guide value is 1,300.
What comes with Chicken Madeira?
It comes as a complete plate: the chicken with asparagus and mozzarella, mushroom Madeira sauce over the top, and mashed potatoes on the side. There is no separate side to pick. The portion is a full dinner portion, which is part of why the calorie count sits at 1,300. If you eat lighter at lunch, the dinner portion can easily stretch into two meals, and plenty of people do exactly that with the leftovers.
Is Chicken Madeira gluten free?
Official location menus mark Chicken Madeira as gluten free upon request. That means the kitchen can prepare it that way if you ask, but the restaurants are not allergen or gluten free environments. If gluten matters to you, tell your server when you order and confirm preparation, rather than assuming the standard plate qualifies.
For the full allergen picture across the menu, see our allergen information.
Does Chicken Madeira come in a lunch portion?
Honestly, we could not verify one. The Austin and Orlando lunch menus we checked do not list Chicken Madeira, so the price and calories on this page are for the dinner portion. Some locations run a lunch menu with smaller portions at lower prices, and a lunch version of this dish may exist at your restaurant, but we are not going to quote a lunch price we could not verify. Check your location's lunch menu if you want the smaller portion.
Is Chicken Madeira worth ordering?
If you like savory mushroom sauce, chicken, and mashed potatoes, yes, this is the safe signature pick. It is filling, high in protein, and consistent across locations. The reasons to skip it are specific: you want something lighter (Herb Crusted Filet of Salmon is 1,350 calories but a very different plate), you want spice (Louisiana Chicken Pasta, at 2,270 calories, is heavier but spicier), or sodium is a concern for you (2,390mg is a lot for one plate). For most people ordering a classic Cheesecake Factory dinner, it is the dish the menu itself recommends, and it earns that.
Frequently asked questions
Chicken Madeira costs $25.95 to $29.95 for the dinner portion, depending on location. Austin's live menu showed $25.95 and Orlando's showed $28.95, both from the 50 official location menus behind that range.
Chicken Madeira has 1,300 calories, according to the official Summer 2026 nutrition guide.
Sauteed chicken breast topped with fresh asparagus and melted mozzarella cheese, covered with fresh mushroom Madeira sauce, and served with mashed potatoes.
Official location menus mark Chicken Madeira as gluten free upon request. Restaurants are not allergen or gluten free environments, so confirm preparation with your server.
The Austin and Orlando lunch menus we checked do not list Chicken Madeira, so the verified price and calories on this page are for the dinner portion. If your location offers a lunch portion, expect a smaller portion at a lower price and check that location's lunch menu.
The official menu itself calls it our most popular chicken dish, and it is one of the chain's signature entrees.
Final thoughts
Chicken Madeira is the rare menu item where the simple answer is also the right one: $25.95 to $29.95, 1,300 calories, and a plate that matches its reputation. Check your local menu for the exact price, and if sodium is on your mind, plan the rest of the day around it. The whole menu is one click away in our complete menu guide, and for everything nutrition, see our nutrition numbers.