Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic Italian dish with tender chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful marsala wine sauce with mushrooms. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 to 2 pounds total)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry marsala wine
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, basil, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brown Chicken: Brown seasoned chicken in olive oil in a skillet.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer chicken to slow cooker, top with mushrooms and garlic. Deglaze skillet with marsala wine and pour over chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until chicken reaches 165˚F internal temperature.
- Thicken Sauce: Remove chicken, make a slurry with water and cornstarch, then add to the wine sauce. Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning.
- Final Steps: Return chicken to slow cooker, cook on HIGH for 20 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve chicken topped with mushroom sauce and parsley.
Notes
- If you’re short on time, browning the chicken is optional but adds flavor.
- Use dry marsala wine for best results; substitute with low-sodium chicken broth if preferred.
- Alternative wine options include Sherry, Madeira, Dry White Wine, or Port, but they will alter the flavor slightly.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165˚F internal temperature for doneness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
