Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala Freezer Meal
Slow cooker chicken marsala
Here is a diet friendly take on a traditional chicken marsala recipe. This slow cooker chicken marsala freezer meal uses cashews for the creamy element.
If you have ever wondered how paleo recipes achieve a creamy texture often times cashews are a great way to get there. Soaked cashews can even be used to make hummus, check out the recipe here!
Since Chicken Marsala is such a traditional dish, it can come accross as very intimidating. Especially if youre not used to cooking with wine.
But trust me, this is an easy healthy slow cooker chicken marsala recipe! You can do it!
It’s a make ahead freezer meal you will be able to prep it in minutes, freeze it and enjoy chicken marsala for an easy meal any night. Or make it fresh. No need to freeze if you want it now!
Many times I have heard people ask is chicken marsala bad for you? Well this one is not! This is a gluten free, dairy free, paleo friendly chicken marsala recipe. It is a different take on your classic chicien marsala.
TIP: Sub marsala wine out for chicken stock if you do not want to consume/cook with wine.
To help out with budget you can also use chicken thighs for this slow cooker chicken marsala recipe. You will end up with great texture, flavor AND save money! The recipe will also work with chicken breasts.
My husband and kids do not like mushrooms but last night when I served this dish EVERYONE enjoyed it. Even the super picky toddler who eats nothing… 🤦♀️
Why you will love this slow cooker chicken marsala.
- 10 Minutes to Prep
- Super Easy
- Extremely Tasty
- Healthy (Soy Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Preservative Free)
- Family Friendly
- Is chicken marsala healthy?
Ingredients you will need for this easy chicken marsala.
- chicken thighs bone-in, no skin (Use whatever cut of chicken you prefer)
- fresh garlic cloves (or garlic powder)
- mushrooms
- dry Marsala wine (sub chicken broth, if desired)
- salt
- black pepper
- dried sage
- yellow onion
- full fat coconut milk
- lemon zest
- water
- tapioca flour
What is tapioca flour? Are there any substitutes for this?
- Cassava flour
- Arrowroot starch
- Rice flour
- Potato flakes
How to make the marsala sauce?
How to make this chicken marsala recipe in the slow cooker?
What kind of meat can I use?
What to serve with this crock pot chicken marsala?
How to store this chicken marsala?
Do I need a slow cooker for this recipe?
Can I use an instant pot instead?
*See FAQ’s and specific tips following recipe below. (so you don’t have to scroll for a million years to find the food 😉 ).
How do you make this Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala? 👇
Creamy Chicken Marsala (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo)
Equipment
- Slow Cooker or Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken thighs bone-in, no skin (Use whatever cut of chicken you prefer)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, slicced
- 1 cup sweet Marsala wine (use chicken broth if desired)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup coconut cream (use the top cream part of a can of full fat coconut milk)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp tapioca flour
Instructions
Directions:
- Combined all ingredients into the slow cooker (except the water and tapioca flour).
- Cook on low 4-6 hours or high 2-3 hours.
- Combined water and tapioca flour in bowl and whisk together.
- After cooking remove chicken and set aside. Whisk slurry into sauce in slow cooker and set to high for 30 minutes to thicken.
- Stir chicken back into sauce and serve!
Freezer Directions:
- Label gallon freezer bag with recipe name, cooking from frozen directions, and expiration date (three months plus todays date).
- Add all ingredients into labeled gallon freezer bag except water and tapioca flour.
- Freeze for up to three months.
Cooking from Freezer Directions:
- Thaw overnight in fridge or in the morning in water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is ok).
- Dump contents of gallon freezer bag into slow cooker.
- Cook on low 4-6 hours or high 2-3 hours.
- Combined water and tapioca flour in bowl and whisk together.
- After cooking remove chicken and set aside. Whisk slurry into sauce in slow cooker and set to high for 30 minutes to thicken.
- Stir chicken back into sauce and serve!
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How freezer meals will change your life.
Makes homecooking Easy
Only spend one hour in the kitchen for a whole week of dinners. Day of, throw your freezer meal in the slow cooker or instant pot and enjoy dinner!
feel confident
Knowing you have a fool proof systen for something that is easy and works gives you confidence in the kitchen. So wether you're a seasoned chef or occational home cook the method of freezer cooking will work for you!
Eat Healthier
Because you're prepping the freezer meals with fresh foods you're eating healthier. Anytime you cook at home instead of eating out you get the benefits of healthier food.
Enjoy less stress
Have you ever felt the pressure of forgetting about dinner, or having to cook at the end of a long day?! No more, just grab something out of the freezer and you're good to go.
Frequently asked questions
No problem! Just throw the freezer meal in your slow cooker and you’re all set. If it doesn’t fit thaw it for a few minutes in warm water. (You may need to add an extra 30 minutes cook time if completely frozen when cooking).
This is not pressure luck chicken marsala. However this is the my family dinner version of a chicken marsala recipe that can be made in an instant pot or slow cooker.
An easy and healthy crockpot chicken recipe.
Chicken thighs frozen should look for 5-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high.
Chicken breasts should cook for 3-5 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high.
Be sure to check chicken temp for doneness.
A serving size assumes 1 cup of easy chicken marsala mix at 477 kcal per serving.
Absolutely. This can easily be a chicken marsala instant pot recipe.
You may have to play around with cook times. If you’re interested in an instant pot cheat sheet for cook times click here!
Vegetables or artisan bread go really well with chicken marsala. Here are some great vegetables that goes well with chicken marsala.
- creamed spinach
- steamed asparagus
- green beans
- brussel sprouts
I love to grill up any veggies I have laying around to serve on the side of this dish.
Chicken broth is a great non alcohol substitute for marsala wine. Or you could also use a dry madeira wine or a darker sherry like oloroso. Port or red vermouth would also work.
White grape juice mixed with sherry vinegar. Sweet wine, balsamic vinergar or sugar syrup.
Marsala wine is a fortified wine from sicily used to create a caramelized rich flavor in food. Depending on your preference a sweet or dry marsala will be great to use in this dish.
Dry giving you a more caramelized savory note while the sweet wine hits up a deep sweetness to the dinner.
There are two types of wine. Sweet and dry.
Traditionally a sweet marsala is used in dessert while a dry marsala is used with more savory dishes like chicken marsala or a cheddar cheese sauce.
Add in a slurry at the end of chicken cook time. Optional: remove chicken.
Then add slurry to sauce, mix and let cook for an additional 30 minutes on low. Leave lid off slow cooker for an even thicken sauce. The longer you cook the thicker the sauce.
Don't forget to pin this recipe and save it for later! 👇
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This recipe is amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Of course!! ❤️