Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp rosemary
Salt to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms
3–4 tsp minced garlic
¼ cup marsala wine
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup heavy cream
Pinch of peppercorns
½ cup cream cheese (half a block)
½ lemon juice
1 cup parmesan
Garnish: Fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
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Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, thyme, smoked paprika, rosemary, and salt.
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Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to the crockpot.
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Cook the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
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Simmer the Sauce: Pour in the marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
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Combine in Crockpot: Pour the mushroom mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Add heavy cream, cream cheese, lemon juice, and parmesan. Stir gently to combine.
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Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Garnish: Before serving, garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Reheating: Reheat on the stovetop or microwave. Add a splash of chicken broth if the sauce thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low heat)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Calorie