Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce). 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.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 2hrs30 mins

Total: 2hrs50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

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

ground black pepper to taste

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

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 large clove garlic

minced

½ teaspoon salt

ground black pepper to taste

Italian Cheese Bread

World Cuisine

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.

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 368.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.5g 75%

Carbohydrates: 27.9g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 6.6g 27%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 13.4g 21%

Saturated Fat: 3.6g 18%

Cholesterol: 121.1mg 40%

Vitamin A Iu: 2505.8IU 50%

Niacin Equivalents: 23.8mg 183%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 72%

Vitamin C: 32.4mg 54%

Folate: 62.2mcg 16%

Calcium: 264.3mg 26%

Iron: 6mg 33%

Magnesium: 103.8mg 37%

Potassium: 1273.1mg 36%

Sodium: 1559.4mg 62%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 120.9

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.