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Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala

This Crockpot Chicken Marsala is rich, savory, and made easy with mushrooms, garlic, bacon, and a splash of creamy Marsala wine sauce.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

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)
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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.

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Notes

Does the alcohol cook out of the sauce?
Since the slow cooker doesn't get to a high heat, some of the alcohol may remain. Don't serve this dish to children or adults who don't drink alcohol. 
Want a thicker sauce?
Mix together a cornstarch slurry (2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water). Add to the finished dish and cook for 20 more minutes or until thickened.
Why Beef Broth in Chicken Marsala?
Beef broth adds a richer flavor than chicken. But of course you can use chicken if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 828mg | Potassium: 632mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 337IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

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