Easy Creamy Crockpot Chicken Marsala Recipe Perfect for Weeknight Dinners
A comforting, slow-cooked chicken Marsala with a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights. This fuss-free crockpot recipe delivers tender chicken infused with rich Marsala wine and earthy mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (low) or 2 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup dry Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then dust with all-purpose flour.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken breasts about 3 minutes per side until golden but not cooked through. Transfer to crockpot.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms for about 5 minutes until moisture releases and they start browning. Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Pour Marsala wine into skillet, scraping browned bits from bottom. Simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Pour mushroom and Marsala mixture over chicken in crockpot. Add chicken broth and sprinkle thyme leaves on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream. Cook uncovered for remaining time to thicken sauce.
- Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or creamy pasta.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut milk or cashew cream instead of heavy cream. Browning chicken adds essential flavor. Avoid overcooking chicken on high to prevent dryness. If sauce is too thin, thicken with cornstarch slurry and cook on high for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 38
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