Chicken slow cooked with loads of vegetables and marsala wine. Slow cooker chicken marsala is a no-fuss and fun twist on the Italian classic. A perfect healthy gluten-free and paleo weeknight dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy!
Kind of...A very loose twist on the Italian classic, that is! No reduced buttery sauce or flour, but chicken, marsala wine, and mushrooms (plus a bunch of other fun things!). This is also going to be another "throwback Wednesday" recipe. This gem was created for Christmas Eve dinner 2014! The photos may lose their charm, but the flavor and recipe is still spot on and deserves to be shared! I know we all appreciate the slow cooker right now anyway!
Going off of the Italian food upbringing, I've always been fond of Chicken Marsala as well as Chicken Francese. My mom and I could never remember which one was which when ordering. Which was the creamy mushroom and which was the breaded lemon one? Now I've got it down, but still love them both! I think I've always loved them equally, which is surprising since I hated mushrooms growing up. My younger self would scoff at the mushroom lover I am now (side not: I'm not currently eating mushrooms. Their high FODMAP count, I think, bothers me).
This dish is classically made with a buttery reduced marsala wine sauce with mushrooms, poured over some lightly breaded chicken. Not exactly the most gluten-free (or dairy-free) friendly dish. That's not problem for this gal though! Solutions were had! And it's so super simple since it's made in the slow cooker. To amp this slow cooker chicken marsala up I added pearl onions, artichoke hearts (the flavor!), beets (added color!), and of course the mushrooms! So you're getting your dose of protein and veggies in one entree. It would be a lovely dish served over some pasta, tomato basil cauli-rice, sorghum, or millet! Okay, okay, even if you're feeling like some yucca, fries would work too!
Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala
Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala
Chicken slow cooked with loads of vegetables and marsala wine. Slow cooker chicken marsala is a no-fuss and fun twist on the Italian classic. A perfect healthy gluten-free and paleo weeknight dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy!
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Dish, Slow Cooker, Chicken
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 4 Large Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 10 Pearl Onions (halved)
- 9 oz (1 ⅕ Cups) Chopped Artichoke Hearts (I used frozen)
- 2 Medium Beets (chopped)
- 1 ½ Cups Chopped Baby Portobello Mushrooms
- 2 TB Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 1 TB Chopped Fresh Basil
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ Tsp White Pepper
- 1 ½ Cups Marsala Wine
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker first, then add the veggies, spices, and wine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Done! Quick and easy! The chopped veggies give this chicken so much extra flavor, let alone the wine! I also loved that the beets added to the slight red color of the liquid as well. Totally not traditional, I know, but just as good 😉 I guess I do need to recreate the "real" thing as well as chicken francese soon! Alright, that's my new mission! (Prepare to see those in 2019, bahahaha!)
So tell me:
+ Which is better to you: chicken marsala or chicken francese? (Don't make my Italian roots cry and say that you haven't had either!)
+ Mushroom lover or hater? O I love them, but my tummy...not so much :/
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Deborah
I've been looking for a good marsala recipe so I'm going to save this page and try it this weekend! Looks fantastic!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks! This is a super easy one!
Jennifer Dawn
Yum! This looks so good, and I love that it can be made in a slow cooker.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Heidi's Wanderings
Chicken Marsala is so tasty! I love that you used the pearl onions.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!! I love pearl onions! A little sweet and perfect!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
Oh yum! This sounds so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Anya
Love the beets and the artichoke hearts in this recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Belgian Foodie
I love Chicken Marsala! It's been awhile since I've had it. I'm looking forward to trying your yummy recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks! This is definitely a new version to try!
Honest Mum
Wow I need to buy a slow cooker!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! You're in the dark ages without one!
OneDizzyBee
This looks like a really interesting recipe, and contains a LOT of my favorite ingredients. Plus, I'm such a huge fan of the slow cooker because it's so easy and I'm not a great cook. Pinned!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well thank you! Enjoy!
Donna @ Soul Survival
This looks yummy and I do love the slow cooker ... so convenient! Blessings!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Nikki
Rebecca, this dish looks absolutely delicious. Artichoke hearts, portabella mushrooms... What could be better? I always find and incredible Recipe everytime I visit. I have pinned and yummed, we will be adding this to our dinner menu soon.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much Nikki!
Leanne@crestingthehill
I can see from all the comments that this recipe is going to be a favourite for a lot of people – I love a slow cooked chicken!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is always a winner!
Crystal@WhatTreasuresAwait
I’ve never made Chicken Marsala but I love that this can be done in the slow cooker! Looks very healthy too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Crystal!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
I love this classic dish and a slow cooker version is perfect for busy week days - frees me up to enjoy the afternoon with my little ones instead of thinking about dinner. Can't wait to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right! We can never hate on the slow cooker! Thanks friend!
Suzi T
Chicken marsala is amazing. Havent had it in ages so will add to my menus for the week.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fabulous 🙂 you'll be glad you did!
Amberjane
Looks so good I am going to try this this week
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fabulous!
Elizabeth Shaw
I love the addition of beets in here! Nice work- a stellar combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you dear!
Crystal Escobar
This slow cooker chicken marsala sounds like it would taste fantastic, and the color is amazing! Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!!!
Stefani @ The Crafty Christian
This looks great! I'm always looking for more GF crockpot recipes! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you enjoy it Stefani!
Monique
This looks so incredible! What an interesting combination of veggies you've chosen to use in the slow cooker, I love the idea of adding beets!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
All the great winter veggies!
Liora (Allthingsloveli)
I love that you used artichoke hearts, they're my favorite!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are so so flavorful!
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida
You had me at "Slow Cooker." This sounds delicious and is yet another recipe that I plan to try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
What a fabulous idea to do this in a slow cooker! I use mine at least once a week to make enough for 4-6 meals. Will have to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Wow, that's some serious slow cooker meal preppin' 😉
Marla
Hi Rebecca,
I love chicken and cooking with the slow cooker especially when you can make a whole meal in one. This sounds so healthy and tasty dwith all those wonderful nutritious vegetables. I also love mushrooms but can no longer eat them to to a sensitivity to them.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Mushroom sadness !
Kim Beaulieu
I like both, it's too hard to pick between them. I dig that you made this in a slow cooker. It looks like pure comfort food. I could eat a ton of this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! They are both equally delish!
Thank you Kim xoxo
Elle @ Only Taste Matters
I always love a slow cooker recipe! Thanks for a great one!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Elle!
Angela @ Setting My Intention
This looks delicious! I just got a recipe for Chicken Marsala from a co-worker but it's probably not as healthy as this one!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, I can guarantee it's not 😉
Andrea
This looks amazing. I love using my slow cooker because it just saves my sanity so often. I need to get back to it, as it's been too long!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I hope this can be your "welcome back" meal 😉
Stacey
I love both!! My mom's favorite is marsala so she made this a lot when I was younger-- no complaints here! I can't get enough mushrooms, I'm actually making mushroom soup right now! Love that this is made in the crockpot too, what a time saver!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O yum! I could go for the authentic...and loads of mushrooms!
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen)
You had me at "slow cooker". I use mine all the time. It's my go-to for so many meals. This one looks like a recipe to add to that list right away, too! (oh, and I love 'shrooms! Or "spongy fungus" as my sister calls them!)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Spongy fungi! Hahahaha! I love it 😉
LaKita
This looks so delicious and I am always searching for dairy-free recipes and I'm definitely a mushroom lover 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I wish mushrooms would love me 😉
Jennifer Dodrill @ All-In-One-Mom
This sounds yummy, easy, and healthy! I love crockpot meals - pinned this one to try soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Jennifer! Enjoy!
Helen at Casa Costello
Looks wonderful and luckily we have just had some Marsala wine delivered! Looking forward to trying this
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fantastic! Thank you!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
I love Italian food! This chicken marsala looks so healthy, delicious and easy.
What's your thoughts in doing this in a casserole pot over a very low heat on the stove?
I haven't got my slow cooker yet (probably be next Christmas now) so I'll pin this for then anyway.
Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The chicken won't be as soft or fall apart and I'm not sure how well the flavor will infuse. Maybe if you marinate it for a few hours first?
Pam
This looks so good my mouth literally watered at the images. And it's dinner time. And me with no plan... (or a slow cooker meal I prepared earlier 😀 )
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
There's always tomorrow 😉
P
Yup!!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
Mmmmm this is awesome 1. because it looks amazing 2. because it is made in the crockpot. EASY and HEALTHY recipes that are basically a 'dump and let cook' are my kind of meals!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, yes! Live long slow cooker meals!! Thank you Chrissa <3
Healing Tomato
I never liked Italian food growing up. Only after my early 20s did I start to enjoy it. Now, it is my top 3 favorite cuisine. This chicken marsala looks so delicious and easy to make. You did a great job with it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, well I'm glad 😉
Thank you dear!
Farrah
Yay for slow cooker recipes! 😀 My friend made me chicken marsala back when we were in college, but I don't think I've had it since then! This looks amazing! <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Make some!!!! Thank you Farrah <3 and I'm assuming slow cooker meals are best for you right now....no standing!!!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
What a great, guilty free, comfort food meal. I love that it is paleo friendly.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Michelle!
Kristy @ Southern In Law
This looks delicious! Yay for slow cooker meals where all the work is done for you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, and that's why personally I secretly don't "like" slow cooker meals....I want to cook cook cook! Haha, but at least the results are superb 😉
Brianna @Flippin' Delicious
Slow cooker meals are the best! + the wine... that makes it amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally does 😉 Thanks Brianna!
Cailee
This looks so good! I love a warm dish like this on a chilly night! Would you believe that I've never actually had chicken marsala?! I know, crazy right! Looks amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ooo then give this a try!!! Thanks Cailee!
Crystal Escobar
Thank you Rebecca for the nice recipe. Have a great day!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, thanks!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician
What a beautifully composed plate!! Everything looks so hearty and delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
All the hearty winter veg!
Beth @ Pages and Margins
This looks wonderful! Thanks for posting!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks, Beth!
Christina
YUM I love chicken marsala. My mom used to make it for us all the time, but I've actually never made it myself! Looks great!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thanks! I miss the authentic dish, but a "Rebecca" remake is still good 😉
Julie S.
Great recipe, and I love easy slow cooker dump in and come home to dinner type recipes 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are always welcome, right? Haha!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
I love chicken marsala and I love that this had no flour used for breading! Also The use of beets is a great addition 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right!? Totally veggified! Haha!
Mother of 3
This looks so yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Lesq
Yum!! Love them both, but both absolutely wreck havoic on my stomach and life the day after consumption so not worth the indulgence. Having a regimented diet is so worth the sacarafices to feel good. My suffering is so painful and discomforting, I try to avoid at all cost. Still surprises me how in the nicest of restaurants in the city, chefs can be so rigid and unaccommodating. We are our own best alli.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Sure! Well this "version" will be much kinder!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
That's a tough one because I love them both, but I think Marsala has to win! I haven't had it in quite a while though since the sauce and mushrooms don't agree with me. They are one of those high FODMAP foods that seem to destroy me! I love that your recipe is slow cook and so healthy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know 🙁 I miss my days of eating tons of raw mushrooms and what not! But yea, they KILL!
Jess
I always love your recipes, and this one is no different! You know I HAVE to pin this.... 🙂 xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Great!!! I hope you make it soon!
Amanda
yum! I love the addition of artichoke hearts!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They really amp up the flavors!