4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms
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Chicken Marsala used to feel like a restaurant-only dish—too many steps, too much cleanup for a weeknight. This slow cooker version changes everything. With just four ingredients and minimal prep, you get tender chicken in a buttery, wine-dark mushroom sauce that tastes like you fussed for hours… when really, you didn’t.
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📝 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Boneless skinless chicken breasts | 2 lbs (about 4 medium) | Slice horizontally if very thick |
| Mushrooms (cremini or white button) | 8–12 oz, sliced | Adds earthy flavor |
| Marsala wine (sweet or dry) | 1½ cups | Classic depth of flavor |
| Condensed cream of mushroom soup | 1 can (10.5 oz), undiluted | Creates creamy sauce |
| Salt & black pepper | To taste | Season at the end |
🍲 Instructions
- Prep Slow Cooker Spray the inside with cooking spray.
- Layer Chicken & Mushrooms Place chicken breasts in the bottom. Scatter mushrooms evenly over the top.
- Mix Sauce Whisk Marsala wine and cream of mushroom soup until smooth. Pour over chicken and mushrooms.
- Cook Cover and cook:
- LOW: 4–6 hours
- HIGH: 2½–3½ hours Until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Optional Thickening For a richer sauce, stir together 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water. Add during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Cook on HIGH 20–30 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season & Serve Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Shred or slice chicken, stir back into sauce, and serve warm.
🌟 Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles to soak up the sauce.
- Sweet Marsala gives a rounder flavor; dry Marsala adds more savory depth.
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