Description
Let your slow cooker do the magic with this elegant yet effortless Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala Delight. Juicy chicken breasts simmer in a luxurious Marsala wine and mushroom cream sauce, offering a restaurant-style experience from the comfort of your kitchen. This dish is ideal for cozy nights, family dinners, or meal prep, with rich Italian-American flavors and a no-fuss cooking process. Whether you’re after an easy dinner recipe, a slow cooker chicken idea, or weeknight dinner inspiration, this dish checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup Marsala wine
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
3. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker. Add mushrooms, garlic, Marsala wine, and chicken broth.
4. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 2.5–3 hours.
5. Stir in heavy cream during the final 30 minutes of cooking.
6. Let the sauce thicken slightly and flavors combine.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
8. Enjoy over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
Notes
For extra richness, substitute half the chicken broth with additional cream.
To thicken the sauce further, add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water during the last 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: chicken marsala, slow cooker chicken, marsala recipe, creamy chicken, easy dinner