Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala
12 Comments Jul 14, 2021
Updated May 17, 2025
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Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala is a chicken dish cooked in a mushroom wine sauce with decadent cream added right before serving. Wonderful over mashed potatoes.
Crockpot Chicken Marsala is the perfect way to enjoy a restaurant-style dish without all the fuss. The chicken turns out incredibly tender, soaking up the rich flavors of mushrooms, garlic, bacon, and Marsala wine. Marsala wine is fortified with brandy or a neutral grape spirit and the main component of this dish.
Easy chicken recipes are a staple in our house, when we aren’t making this meal we love Crack Chicken or Mississippi Chicken.
Main Ingredients
Besides the wine, these ingredients are simple and you may have them on hand. Find the full recipe in the recipe card below the images.
This recipe brings together simple yet flavorful ingredients. It starts with chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper, and oregano, then layered with garlic, shallots, sliced onion, and mushrooms for a rich, savory base. Crispy cooked bacon adds a smoky touch, while Marsala wine and beef broth create a deep, flavorful sauce. Just before serving, a splash of heavy cream adds a smooth, creamy finish that ties everything together.
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala
This one pot recipe is easy to put in the crockpot. See how easy it is below:
Step One:
Add chicken, seasonings, garlic, onion, mushrooms, bacon, wine, and broth to the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4.
Step Two:
Stir in the cream, cook uncovered on HIGH for 30 minutes to thicken, then serve and enjoy!
Can I substitute something for the Marsala wine?
Yes, you can substitute something for the Marsala wine in your version of this dish.
- Madeira wine
- Red wine – use your favorite!
- Dry Sherry
- Or use additional broth if you want a non-alcoholic chicken Marsala.
What goes good with Chicken Marsala?
This dish needs side dishes, here are the best pairings:
- Mashed potatoes, pasta, and rice all make great side dishes for chicken marsala.
- You can also pair it with a hearty salad, mashed sweet potatoes, or a simple Italian-style risotto for a complete meal.
Featured Comment
“This was delicious! Used cornstarch to thicken the sauce as other suggested. The flavor was perfect. Very easy to customize to your taste. And so easy! FYI I always use chicken thighs.”
– Lucy
Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala
How to Video
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 3-4 chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup shallot, minced
- 1 white onion, sliced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 6 slices bacon, sliced, cooked and drained
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1 1/4 cup beef broth
Wait to add:
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle over the salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Add the garlic, shallot, onion and mushrooms over the chicken.
- Sprinkle over the bacon.
- Pour over the Marsala wine and beef broth.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8.
- When the cooking time is done. Add the heavy cream and mix it into the broth.
- Turn the slow cooker to HIGH for 30 minutes more and leave the LID OFF. To help thicken the sauce a bit.
- Serve and enjoy! I serve half of a chicken breast for a serving. Alternately you can shred the chicken before serving.
Sarah’s Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
More slow cooker chicken recipes:
Crockpot Chicken Thighs and Broccoli Chicken Stuffing Casserole are both simple, comforting meals that are big on flavor with minimal effort.
For something with a fresh twist, try Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken or Bruschetta Chicken, both packed with bright, zesty ingredients.
If you’re in the mood for bold flavors, Crockpot Balsamic Chicken and Jamaican Jerk Chicken bring rich, savory and spicy vibes to the table.
Tried exactly as written. The chicken was very tender, but It was SO bland. I also think a whole onion, especially combined with the shallot, was way too much. Sorry to say I will not be making this recipe again.
This recipe was a good base, however I agree it needed more flavor and the sauce needed thickened. I think searing the chicken first would help. I took the liquid out after cooking and added cornstarch to thicken and put it back in the crock pot. I also pulled the chicken and it helped absorb more moisture.
This was delicious! Used cornstarch to thicken the sauce as other suggested. The flavor was perfect. Very easy to customize to your taste. And so easy! FYI I always use chicken thighs.
Looks great but could I use chicken thighs?
Yes, thighs will work great.
Very easy recipe! Excellent flavor, but the sauce was lacking in thickness. Other recipes typically call for flour…. Wondering if that would’ve helped? I wasn’t brave enough to try! Maybe next time!
I was initially excited when I found this recipe, but what a disappointment! The liquid never got any thicker, and the flavor was only marginally “marsala-like.”
In the video the gravy looks very watery. Do you think some corn starch or flour stirred into the cream would help make it thicker.
Yes, you can do either. 🙂
Looks wonderful, Sarah! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for another great recipe!♥️
Can this recipe be cut in half?
Yes, it should do fine!