SLOW COOKER CHICKEN MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE

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These slow cooker meatballs are Italian style but with a twist, ground chicken instead of beef. Serve over pasta of your choice or use the meatballs and sauce to make a sub. Leftover sauce freezes well.

Provided by Bren

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 cups crushed and strained tomatoes (such as Aurora®)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound lean ground chicken
1 large egg
½ cup fresh bread crumbs
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup grated onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 large clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the sauce by whisking tomatoes, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Adjust heat to High.
  • Combine ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, olive oil, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Use your hands to gently mix together. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls and place into the sauce. Use a spoon to cover the meatballs with sauce; do not stir.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and drape a thick kitchen towel over it. Cook on High for 2 1/2 hours until meatballs are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 121.1 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1559.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Ivette Castro
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Hn in
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This looks delicious!


Dhait Joti
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I'll give it a try.


Gaid Le Grand
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Not bad.


Usman Gujjar
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Meh.


Tanha Panchi
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These meatballs were a bit dry, and the sauce was a little bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Alvin Aribaho
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken meatballs, but these were surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful, and the meatballs were tender and moist. I would definitely make these again.


Mehreen Hina
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These meatballs were easy to make, and they tasted great. I used ground turkey instead of chicken, and they were still very moist and flavorful. I served them over mashed potatoes, and they were a hit.


Nick Simiano
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I made these meatballs in my slow cooker, and they turned out perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the meatballs were so tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Rahil Hq
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These chicken meatballs were a hit with my family! They were moist and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was delicious. I served them over spaghetti, and everyone loved it.