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Chicken Marsala

A flavorful and easy chicken dish cooked in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.75 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces mushrooms
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup dry marsala wine
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, basil, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to slow cooker with mushrooms and garlic.
  3. Pour Marsala wine into skillet, cook for 1 minute, scraping browned bits, then pour over chicken and mushrooms.
  4. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  5. Mix water and cornstarch, whisk into sauce, then add heavy cream. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Return chicken to slow cooker, cook on high for 20 minutes until thickened. Add more heavy cream for creamier sauce if desired.
  7. Serve chicken with sauce, garnished with parsley.

Notes

Enjoy this classic Chicken Marsala with pasta or rice for a fulfilling meal.