Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic Italian dish without all the fuss. Tender chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful marsala wine sauce with mushrooms, this dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon of each)
For the Marsala Sauce:
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup sweet marsala cooking wine (or chicken broth)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
For Garnish:
- fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prep the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients: Top the chicken with garlic, mushrooms, and marsala wine. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
- Thicken the Sauce: Transfer chicken to a plate. Dissolve cornstarch in water, then pour into the slow cooker. Return chicken to the slow cooker, switch to high, cover, and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serving suggestion – Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.
- Don’t like mushrooms? Leave them out!
- Marsala wine substitute – chicken broth makes a great substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
