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Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala

Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala


  • Author: Alyssa
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

πŸ” 6 (1.5 to 2 pounds, total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
πŸ§„ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🌿 1 teaspoon dried basil
🌱 1 teaspoon dried thyme
🌢️ ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
πŸ§‚ salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
πŸ«’ 1 tablespoon olive oil
πŸ„ 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
πŸ§„ 4 cloves garlic, minced
πŸ₯£ 1 cup chicken broth (substituted for dry marsala wine)
πŸ’§ Β½ cup water
🌽 ¼ cup cornstarch
πŸ₯› ΒΌ cup heavy cream
🌿 chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1️⃣ 🍳 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the hot oil and cook for 3 minutes per side or until just browned. Transfer chicken to slow cooker and top with mushrooms and garlic.
2️⃣ 🍲 Return skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken broth; cook for 1 minute, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Pour the broth over the chicken and mushrooms.
3️⃣ πŸ•’ Close with a lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165˚F.
4️⃣ πŸ” Remove chicken breasts from slow cooker and set aside on a plate.
5️⃣ πŸ₯£ Combine water and cornstarch in a mug or a small mixing bowl and whisk until incorporated; then, whisk the slurry into the wine sauce.
6️⃣ πŸ₯› Add heavy cream to the wine sauce and whisk until combined. Taste for salt and pepper, and adjust accordingly.
7️⃣ 🍲 Return chicken to the slow cooker; cover with a lid and cook on HIGH for 20 minutes or until sauce has thickened. For a creamier texture, add more heavy cream.
8️⃣ 🍽️ Transfer chicken from slow cooker to plates; top with mushroom sauce and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve.

Notes

πŸ— For a richer flavor, browning the chicken before slow cooking is recommended.
🍲 If you prefer not to use chicken broth, alternatives like sherry, Madeira, or dry white wine can be used, but they will alter the classic flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours