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.

Submitted by Bren
Published on July 24, 2020
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Sauce:

  • 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 (Optional)

  • ground black pepper to taste

Meatballs:

  • 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 (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 large clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Prepare the sauce by whisking tomatoes, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Adjust heat to High.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Cook's Note:

The olive oil makes the meatballs really moist but you can leave it out if you prefer a firmer meatball.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

369 Calories
13g Fat
28g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 369
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 1559mg 68%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 38g 75%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 264mg 20%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 1273mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.