Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala Recipe
Using your slow cooker is the way to go when you’re looking for minimal effort and maximum flavor, and this easy slow cooker chicken Marsala recipe is no exception. Cooking chicken in a slow cooker is simply fantastic because it offers convenience, tenderness, and flavor like no other method thanks to the long cooking time which gives all the flavors a chance to really develop. Even if you’re not a huge slow cooker fan like me — I am the queen of fast 30-minute stovetop dinners normally — but this recipe may turn you into a Crock-Pot fan. The chicken is so incredibly tender and moist that it practically melts in your mouth. Coupled with the mushrooms, fresh herbs, ultra decadent Marsala wine and heavy cream sauce, this is a restaurant-worthy dinner. But guess what? It’s not complicated! The magic of Crock-Pot recipes is that once you have everything inside, you can walk away for 4-6 hours and just let it do it’s thing. So whether you want to serve this as a family dinner at home on weeknights, or impress your guests at a dinner party, as the chef in charge your job is easy!
What is Chicken Marsala?
If you’re not familiar with this classic chicken recipe, chicken Marsala is a mouthwatering Italian American dish featuring tender, golden-brown chicken breasts and mushrooms, simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce made with Marsala wine. The sauce perfectly balances savory and slightly sweet notes, while the sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and fragrant herbs add an earthy and aromatic touch. It’s a comforting dish you can make for your family during the week like I mentioned, yet elegant enough to serve to friends at a dinner party.
Ingredients in Crock-Pot Chicken Marsala
A few simple, common, easy-to-find ingredients are all you need to make this delectable dish including the following:
All-purpose flour – You can substitute a 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free flour if needed Paprika Salt Pepper Boneless skinless chicken breasts Olive oil Mushrooms – Baby portabella, brown button mushrooms, or white mushrooms Cloves garlic Thyme – fresh or dried Oregano – fresh or dried Dry Marsala wine Chicken broth Corn starch and Water – this makes a slurry to thicken the sauce Heavy cream – You do need to use heavy cream because if you don’t, you run the risk of your sauce breaking. Meaning, the dairy curdles and it looks absolutely awful. You’ll want to throw it all out, which would be the biggest shame after 6 hours of slow cooking Fresh parsley, for garnishing
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Chicken Marsala in a Slow Cooker
Using a slow cooker is the ultimate in hands-off cooking. Everything gently simmers away for hours resulting in succulent tender chicken every time. It couldn’t be any easier!
More Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Dinners:
Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken — Tender, juicy, chicken that’s simmered with green chiles, jalapeno, salsa verde, onions, garlic, and spices for the most FLAVORFUL and versatile green chile chicken! Use it in tacos, burritos, casseroles, sandwiches, or as a meal prep recipe. Best of all, it’s SO EASY because your slow cooker does ALL the work! You don’t need it to be any larger, but make sure it’s not one of the smaller 4-quart models (usually they are round) which isn’t big enough. Reheat leftovers very gently in the microwave due to the wine + cream sauce. If you think it’s necessary, add a splash of chicken broth before reheating. I’ve never frozen any leftover cooked chicken marsala so I can’t say for sure how it will fare. Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas — These EASY and flavorful chicken carnitas are seasoned with Mexican spices, citrus juices, chipotle peppers in adobo and slow-cooked to PERFECTION! A quick trip under the broiler ensures those traditional crispy bits and then it’s ready to use in tacos, burritos, salads, or other Mexican-inspired dishes for a simple but family FAVORITE weeknight dinner! Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken: This is an easy crock-pot recipe with tender chicken, cream cheese, salsa, black beans, green chiles, and more. Perfect for serving over rice or with tacos. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs — EASY homemade chicken meatballs that simmer in buffalo wing sauce, seasonings, and spices in your slow cooker! Juicy and full of all the flavor of traditional buffalo chicken wings, minus the messy factor! Great for game day parties, holidays, graduations, or anytime you need an appetizer that kids and adults alike just adore! Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala — Make this Indian favorite at home in 30 minutes in your pressure cooker, or make it in your slow cooker!! Juicy chicken is coated with an ultra FLAVORFUL creamy sauce! You don’t need to go to a restaurant because this EASY recipe tastes BETTER!! Slow Cooker Orange Chicken: Juicy tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange glaze. Skip the takeout and make this Chinese-inspired dish at home. Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple: Sweet and tangy with a kick, this irresistable dish will whisk you away to a warm Hawaiian beach. Or at the very least, running to the dinner table! Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken: What could be better than tender pieces of chicken smothered in a savory peanut sauce served with added nuts for crunch?
