Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala Recipe
A rich and flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala recipe featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. This easy, hands-off dish brings Italian-inspired flavors to your table with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Mushrooms
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
Sauce
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the mushrooms and mince the garlic. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear Chicken (Optional): In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and quickly sear the chicken breasts about 2 minutes per side until browned. This step adds flavor but can be skipped to simplify.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, Marsala wine, chicken broth, butter, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Add Cream: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream and continue cooking.
- Serve: Once the sauce is creamy and chicken is cooked perfectly, serve hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, or polenta.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, remove chicken after cooking and simmer the sauce on high in the slow cooker or stove until desired thickness.
- Using seared chicken enhances flavor but is optional.
- Fresh mushrooms provide better texture and flavor than canned.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala, Chicken Marsala, Slow Cooker Recipes, Italian Chicken, Creamy Mushroom Sauce
