Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala Stew is a weeknight-friendly dinner recipe that’s hearty, comforting and delicious!
This twist on chicken marsala is actually much more simple than the traditional dish! A combination of chicken breast and chicken thighs line the bottom of a greased slow cooker. Sliced mushrooms, diced onion, minced garlic and Italian seasoning is sprinkled on top. Marsala wine and chicken broth finish is then poured over the mixture of chicken and veggies. After a good slow cook and a thickening agent, this chicken marsala stew is served on top of a bed of pasta and garnished with fresh parsley for some freshness. This slow cooker chicken marsala stew is the perfect weeknight meal!
Good morning, everyone! I hope you all are having a wonderful week. Why does it feel like that after summer ends, the fall and winter seasons seem to drag? I don’t necessarily mean this as a bad thing. Fall and winter are my two favorite seasons. I love bundling up and heading out to rake leaves or shovel snow, and sitting by the fire sipping a dirty chai latte is my idea of the perfect evening in. Is it the short days? That because it gets dark at 4:30 and we still have 6 hours before we turn in for the night is the reason the days seem to drag? Or is it the snow?
We’ve definitely seen our fair share of snow here in southern Wyoming already this year. I think I was just talking to my parents (who live in Eastern PA and central NJ) about it being almost 80 degrees in their neck of the woods this past weekend. I could hardly believe it! What is this nonsense?! I have to say, I wasn’t jealous. I’ve already dove head first into all things cozy blankets, soft scarves, and comfort food, including this slow cooker chicken marsala stew.
What is it about stew? What is it about stew that makes it taste like winter. Oh sure, you can get away with eating the occasional soup throughout the summer months, but stew? You don’t hear much about stew being served in the summer. I’m pretty picky when it comes to stew. It can very easily become bland and boring, especially when it’s made in the slow cooker, but this slow cooker chicken marsala stew is anything but boring.
Chicken marsala is one of my favorite dishes, but rarely do I make it. It’s not that it’s a difficult dish to make, but it does require a few steps that I normally do not have the time for. That’s why this slow cooker chicken marsala stew is such a fun way to get the marsala flavor without all of the work!
Recipe for this slow cooker chicken marsala stew is below! Pair it with a barleywine. I will really bring out the flavor of the marsala wine! Have a great day everyone!
Ingredients
- nonstick spray
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms sliced
- 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms sliced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 4 cloves of garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper more as needed
- 1 cup dry Marsala wine
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- fresh parsley for garnish
- rice pasta, or mashed potatoes (for serving)
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with a nonstick spray. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper and place on the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with mushrooms, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Pour Marsala wine and chicken broth on top. Cover and cook for the stew on low for 5-6 hours.
- After 5-6 hours, remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Cut it into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch until the cornstarch has dissolved. Whisk it into the slow cooker and add the chicken. Cover and continue to slow cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste and keep warm until you are ready to serve.
- Serve the chicken marsala stew on top of a bed of rice, pasta or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
16 Comments
This looks delicious over pasta and I love your suggestion of mashed potatoes, too :)
I’m just like you – bring on the comfort food and cooler temps! If you make this delicious looking stew, I’ll bring dessert. Deal?
Chicken Marsala is one of my favorite things ever. I never thought to turn it into a stew or make it in the slow cooker. What a great comforting dinner!
Chicken Marsala is my fave!!! We make a slow cooker version but not like this, I love that this is a stew! This is so perfect for winter!
Slow Cooker Marsala is genius!! Love this easier version. Definitely perfect for those cold, cozy nights.
I love chicken marsala! But I’ve never considered making it in the slow cooker…brilliant! I’m definitely trying this soon!
There is nothing boring about this stew. Love the way it looks served over the noodles. D-lish!
Oh man.. this looks AWESOME!! I think it would be good over just about any starch! baked potato, zoodles, brown rice.. it all sounds good to me!
I LOVE chicken marsala and I’m pretty obsessed with the fact that you have made it into a stew! And in the slow cooker, to boot. Girl, you are winning on all levels here!
Can’t wait to try this. Looks so good. I don’t have a slow cooker. Just a Dutch oven. How long should I cook it stovetop? Thanks.
Hi, Kazy! It should only take about an hour on the stove. I would brown the chicken first and cook almost all the way through, and then add the rest of the ingredients to finish up. Hope this helps!