Slow Cooked Creamy Chicken Marsala

This Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala is a creamy and savory dish that delivers the perfect balance of tender chicken breasts, flavorful mushrooms, and a rich Marsala wine sauce. Using your slow cooker, this meal is easy to prepare and makes a fantastic dinner for special occasions or weeknight meals. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, creating a rich, comforting dish that’s sure to please everyone at the table.

Ingredients

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 to 2 pounds)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  
  

• 1 teaspoon dried basil
  
  

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  
  

• ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
  
  

• Salt and black pepper to taste
  
  

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
  

• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  
  

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 cup dry Marsala wine
  
  

• ½ cup water
  
  

• ¼ cup cornstarch
  
  

• ¼ cup heavy cream
  
  

• Fresh parsley (for garnish)
  
  

Directions

1. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, basil, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
   
   

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side.
   
   

3. Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a slow cooker.
   
   

4. Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic over the chicken breasts.
   
   

5. Deglaze the skillet with Marsala wine and pour the mixture over the chicken and mushrooms in the slow cooker.
   
   

6. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
   
   

7. Remove the chicken breasts and set them aside.
   
   

8. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl to create a slurry, then add to the sauce in the slow cooker.
   
   

9. Stir in the heavy cream and adjust seasoning as needed.
   
   

10. Return the chicken to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on HIGH for an additional 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
    
    

11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
    
    

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 281 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 13g
  
  

• Protein: 26g
  
  

• Fat: 9g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 3g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 86mg
  
  

• Sodium: 143mg
  
  

• Potassium: 595mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 4g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 180 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 2.6mg
  
  

• Calcium: 25mg
  
  

• Iron: 1.1mg