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Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Meatballs

Delicious chicken meatballs slow-cooked in marinara sauce and topped with melted cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Use lean ground chicken for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Italian-style breadcrumbs preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
  • 1 large Egg Beaten.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Sauce and Topping
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped, for garnish.

Method
 

Prepare Meatballs
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Cook Meatballs
  1. Place the meatballs in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Add Cheese
  1. About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs.
  2. Cover and allow the cheese to melt.
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy with pasta or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen. Just thaw and reheat in the slow cooker with sauce.

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