Chicken Marsala Freezer Meal Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
This make-ahead freezer meal is a true feast with its rich, mushroom-infused Marsala wine sauce, draping over tender chicken breasts. The deep, comforting, flavors are utterly irresistible, elevating your make-ahead meal repertoire with its rich an indulgent flavor profile.
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Welcome to our little corner of the world, where today, gourmet meets the freezer with our Chicken Marsala. This make-ahead freezer meal is a true feast with its rich, mushroom-infused Marsala wine sauce, draping over tender chicken breasts. The deep, comforting, flavors are utterly irresistible, elevating your make-ahead meal repertoire with its rich and indulgent flavor profile.

We curated this recipe because of our love for a good, traditional Italian dish, but we curated it specifically as a make-ahead freezer meal because of our love for convenience and ease. We know all too well the throws of life – between work, kids, after school activities, and responsibilities outside of those things, most days, dinner is the last thing we have time for.

Yet, we love to eat and we love to eat nutritious food. Enter in: ready-to-go meals like this Chicken Marsala, that not only promise a quick fix but also a genuinely delightful dining experience.

Preparing recipes like this one as a make-ahead freezer meal is as easy as it sounds: put all the ingredients into a freezer bag, freeze until you need it, then drop it into the slow cooker in the morning. By dinnertime, you’ll have a rich Italian delight at your fingertips.

Stick with us – this is your ticket to easier dinners ahead!

Why You’ll love this Easy Chicken Marsala

  • Family Favorite: Chicken Marsala is an easy win for everyone!
  • One-Pot Wonder: Less dishes, more time for all the things you love.
  • Restaurant-Quality: A dining-out experience from the comfort of your own home, for a fraction of the price.
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Chicken Marsala Freezer Meal Recipe
Hannah Stewart
This make-ahead freezer meal is a true feast with its rich, mushroom-infused Marsala wine sauce, draping over tender chicken breasts. The deep, comforting, flavors are utterly irresistible, elevating your make-ahead meal repertoire with its rich an indulgent flavor profile.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 Adults
Calories 477 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
 
 
  • 2 lb Chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 oz Mushrooms
  • 1 cup Sweet Marsala wine
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried sage
  • 1 small Yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup Coconut cream
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
Day of cooking:
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Tapioca flour
Instructions
 
Freezer Prep Directions:
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  • Add all ingredients, except water and Tapioca flour, to the freezer bag. 
  • Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months. 
Slow Cooker Directions:
  • Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
  • Dump contents of the freezer bag into a slow cooker. 
  • Cook on low 4-6 hours.
  • Once finished cooking, remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Combined the water and tapioca flour in a bowl and whisk together to form a paste.
  • Whisk paste into sauce in slow cooker and set to high for 30 minutes to thicken.
  • After 30 minutes, stir chicken back into sauce in slow cooker, and serve!
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
  2. Set to High Pressure for 20 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release. 
  3. Remove chicken, and set aside. Set instant pot to saute mode.
  4. Combined the water and tapioca flour in a bowl and whisk together to form a paste.
  5. Whisk paste into sauce in instant pot and simmer to thicken for 3-5 minutes. 
  6. Stir chicken back into sauce in instant pot, and serve!
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
 
 
Make it Dairy-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally dairy-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 25.1gProtein: 45.8gFat: 16.1gSaturated Fat: 7.3gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 917mgPotassium: 611mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 4.9g
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Equipment needed to make Convenient Chicken Marsala freezer meal

  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
  • 1 Large mixing bowl

Ingredients for your Chicken Marsala

  • 2 lb chicken thighs bone-in, no skin (Use whatever cut of chicken you prefer)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 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
  • Day of Cooking Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp tapioca flour

How to make a Chicken Marsala

Prep/freezer directions:

  1. Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  2. Add all ingredients to the freezer bag, except water and Tapioca flour.
  3. Store in your freezer for up to three months.

Cooking directions:

  • Thaw overnight in the fridge or in the morning in water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is okay)
  • Put the contents of the freezer bag into a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low 4-6 hours.
  • Once finished cooking, remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Combined the water and tapioca flour in a bowl and whisk together to form a paste.
  • Whisk slurry into sauce in slow cooker and set to high for 30 minutes to thicken.
  • Stir chicken back into sauce and serve!

What to pair with your Make Ahead Chicken Marsala

Sides:

Desserts:

Mocktails:

Popular Substitutions and Additions

Substitutions:

  • Chicken Broth: For a non-alcoholic version, substitute chicken broth for the Marsala wine, adding a splash of balsamic vinegar for depth.

Additions:

  • Red Pepper Flakes: Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to introduce a spicy kick to the flavor profile.
  • Artichoke Hearts: For a texture variation and Mediterranean twist, stir in ½ cup of chopped artichoke hearts.

How to Reheat and Store Chicken Marsala

Best way to store Quick and Easy Chicken Marsala Leftover?

This recipe is best stored in the refridgerator in an airtight container. Before placing the leftovers in the fridge, allow the leftovers to cool to room temperature. Place the leftovers in the container, and store in the fridge. If you need longer storage options, the freezer is a great option.

How long will Chicken Marsala last in the fridge?

When properly stored in an airtight container, this will stay fresh for three to five days.

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Can I Freeze Delicious Chicken Marsala?

We always recommend freezing before cooking and consuming any leftovers in the recommended time frame. It would be recommended to make this into a raw freezer meal, simply by adding the ingredients( except the day of cooking ingredients) into a gallon freezer bag, removing as much excess air as possible, then storing in the freezer for up to 3 months.

You can freeze cooked leftovers, just beware that the texture and flavor profile will not be as favorable when reheated. Follow the same procedures as you would storing in the fridge, and allow the leftovers to cool to room temperature before freezing.

How to Reheat Freezer friendly Chicken Marsala?

The best and most effective reheating strategy would be to use the stovetop, this will allow you to retain some of that texture and consistency better than other reheating methods. Place the desired amount of leftover in a saucepan on medium heat. Add a splash of broth or water to prevent sticking, and stir occasionally until desired temperature has been reached.

Another great reheating method is the microwave. Use a microwave safe plate, and reheat in short bursts the amount of leftovers you wish to eat. Stir between each interval until desired temperature has arrived.

Family Friendly Chicken Marsala FAQs

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  2. Bonnie says:

    5 stars
    I enjoyed this. saved to my phone

    • Hannah Stewart says:

      Im so glad!

  3. Shari says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing! Thank you for sharing!

    • Hannah Stewart says:

      Of course!! ❤️

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Hi! I'm Hannah

As a full time working mom of four, I know how hard it is to find time (or energy) to cook. That’s why I’ve spent over a decade perfecting freezer meal recipes to make sure they’re not only quick to prepare but packed with flavors the whole family will love!

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