Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

These Italian-style chicken meatballs are cooked in a tasty homemade tomato sauce in the slow cooker.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hr 50 mins
Calories
369 Calories

Recipe Instructions

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.
Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

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

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