Irresistible 4-Ingredient Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Marsala
A simple and delicious creamy chicken Marsala made in the crock pot. Tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich Marsala wine and mushroom sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to the crock pot.
- In the same pan, sauté mushrooms and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add to the crock pot.
- Pour Marsala wine and chicken broth into the crock pot. Add thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Before serving, stir in heavy cream. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir into the sauce. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a richer taste, use fresh mushrooms instead of canned.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your preference.
- If Marsala wine isn’t available, substitute with dry white wine and a splash of sherry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg