Crock Pot Chicken Marsala

This morning I went for a run.  It started off great. I had planned out 9.5 miles and it was a beautiful morning.  Around mile 6, I totally wiped out because I tripped on the uneven pavement.  I proceeded to limp/run my way home and cut my run short by about 1 mile.  Now, I am sitting here with bandaids all over my knees, elbow, and palms and all I can think about is: "Only 17 more miles!"

I just signed up for the Chicago Marathon and I am very nervous and excited about it.  Right now, I'm in a little bit of pain due to my tripping injuries, but once I am better I am going to start training! I can't wait!

Today I am sharing with you one of my family's favorite chicken recipes.  In honor of Passover where we don't eat bread, this is a great dish! It is really yummy and the chicken comes out great in the crock pot!

Crock Pot Chicken Marsala

Ingredients

• 2  cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon vegetable oil
• 8  boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2  teaspoon salt
• 1/2  teaspoon pepper
• 2  jars (6 oz each) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1  cup sweet Marsala wine or Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 1/2  cup water
• 1/4  cup cornstarch

Directions

1. 1Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place garlic and oil. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; place in cooker over garlic. Place mushrooms over chicken; pour wine over all.
2. 2Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
3. 3Remove chicken from cooker; place on plate and cover to keep warm. In small bowl, mix water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into liquid in cooker. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
4. 4Return chicken to cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 5 minutes longer or until chicken is hot.
5. 5To serve, spoon mushroom mixture over chicken breasts; sprinkle with parsley.