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Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala

This easy slow cooker dinner is an impressive meal made in the comfort of your own home.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 252kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 large breasts or 6 small breasts)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup Holland House Marsala Cooking Wine
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Pasta, rice, bread or potatoes for serving

Instructions

  • Season both sides of chicken breasts with thyme, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook on the first side for 3 to 4 minutes, until brown, flip and brown on the other side, about 2 additional minutes. The chicken does not need to be cooked all the way through. Note: If using the Crock-Pot Express Cooker, use the sauté function for this step to brown the chicken on both sides.
  • Transfer the chicken to the pot of a slow cooker.
  • Top with mushrooms and garlic.
  • Pour the marsala cooking wine over the ingredients.
  • Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and transfer to a plate.
  • Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add to the slow cooker. Pour in the heavy cream. Cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Return the chicken to the slow cooker and let heat for5 minutes to warm through.
  • Serve with pasta, rice, bread or potatoes. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS:
  • Chicken breasts: You can use boneless chicken thighs instead of breasts, but you may need to adjust cook time to ensure it’s cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  • Heavy cream: You can omit the heavy cream to make this dish lighter or dairy free. 
  • Marsala cooking wine: You can substitute with dry marsala wine.
  • Cornstarch: You can add one additional tablespoon of cornstarch to make the sauce even thicker, if desired.
SERVINGS: This recipe makes 6 servings. Use 6 small chicken breasts to yield one breast per serving. If you are using larger chicken breasts, then each chicken breast will contain more than one serving.
STORAGE: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg