Dinner

Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Tender chicken meatballs laced with Parmesan and herbs simmer gently in a rich crushed-tomato sauce brightened by red wine. Each bite delivers savory, saucy comfort that clings to pasta or fills a crusty roll.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Total
6 hr 30 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
6 hr
Serves
10

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
163
Protein
14g
Carbs
7g
Fat
7g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
277mg

Ingredients

  • 1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 medium onion, grated
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup fine dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Tip)
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 30 pearl-size fresh mozzarella balls

Instructions

  1. To prepare sauce: Combine tomatoes, onion, wine, garlic, basil, oregano and salt in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. To prepare meatballs: Combine ground chicken (or turkey), egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, basil, oregano, garlic powder and salt in a medium bowl. Pat 1 tablespoon of the seasoned meat into a disk and place a mozzarella ball in the center. Wrap the meat around the cheese and roll into a ball. Repeat with the remaining meat and cheese. Add the meatballs to the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on High for 3 hours or on Low for 6 hours.