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Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Marsala

If you love rich, comforting meals but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, this Crock Pot Chicken Marsala is the perfect solution.

Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a creamy Marsala wine sauce with garlic and mushrooms, creating a dish that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant. The slow cooker does all the hard work, giving you deep, developed flavors with minimal effort.

👉 Perfect for busy weeknights, cozy dinners, or even an easy date-night meal at home.

💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 🍷 Restaurant-quality at home
  • ⏱️ Only 10 minutes prep
  • 🍲 Hands-off cooking – let the slow cooker do the work
  • 🍄 Rich & creamy mushroom sauce
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for family dinners or guests

🛒 Ingredients

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5–2 lbs total)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup dry Marsala wine
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Chicken

  • Lightly grease a slow cooker
  • Season chicken with garlic powder, basil, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper

2️⃣ Sear for Flavor

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
  • Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until lightly browned
  • Transfer to slow cooker
  • Add mushrooms and garlic on top

3️⃣ Add the Marsala Wine

  • In the same skillet, pour in Marsala wine
  • Simmer for 1 minute while scraping up browned bits
  • Pour over chicken in slow cooker

4️⃣ Slow Cook

  • Cover and cook:
    • LOW: 4–5 hours
    • HIGH: 2–3 hours
  • Chicken is done at 165°F (74°C)

5️⃣ Thicken the Sauce

  • Remove chicken and set aside
  • Mix water + cornstarch to create a slurry
  • Stir into the sauce
  • Add heavy cream and mix well

6️⃣ Final Cooking

  • Return chicken to slow cooker
  • Cook on HIGH for 20 minutes until sauce thickens

7️⃣ Serve

  • Plate chicken
  • Spoon creamy mushroom sauce over the top
  • Garnish with fresh parsley

🔥 Tips for Best Results

  • 🔥 Searing adds deeper flavor (but optional if short on time)
  • 🍷 Use dry Marsala wine (not sweet)
  • 🌡️ Always check doneness (165°F internal temp)
  • 🥄 Add extra cream for a richer sauce
  • 🍲 Add a splash of broth when reheating

🔄 Substitutions & Variations

  • 🍷 No Marsala? Use dry white wine, sherry, or Madeira
  • 🍗 Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness
  • 🥛 Swap cream with half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 🍄 Add more mushrooms for extra flavor

🍽️ What to Serve With Chicken Marsala

  • Pasta (penne, fettuccine, egg noodles) 🍝
  • Mashed potatoes 🥔
  • Rice or cauliflower rice
  • Steamed vegetables 🥦

📊 Quick Info

  • ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • 🍳 Cook Time: 4–5 hours (LOW)
  • 🍽️ Servings: 6