[“Browning the chicken adds depth of flavor and seals in juices; don’t skip if possible.”, ‘Use a good quality Marsala wine for best sauce flavor; dry Marsala is preferred for less sweetness.’, ‘If sauce is watery, simmer on stove to reduce or whisk in more flour slurry to thicken.’, ‘Room temperature cream prevents curdling when added to hot sauce.’, “Adjust cooking time based on your crockpot’s heat settings to avoid drying out chicken.”, ‘Make ahead: flavor improves if made a day in advance and reheated gently.’, ‘For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and olive oil for butter.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blends.’, ‘If freezing, omit cream and add fresh when reheating to maintain sauce texture.’]