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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.
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
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 369 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat13g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat4g | 18% |
| Cholesterol121mg | 40% |
| Sodium1559mg | 68% |
| Total Carbohydrate28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber7g | 24% |
| Total Sugars1g | |
| Protein38g | |
| Vitamin C32mg | 162% |
| Calcium264mg | 20% |
| Iron6mg | 33% |
| Potassium1273mg | 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.
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