Description
Indulge in the hearty comfort of Chicken Parm Meatballs, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. This recipe combines tender ground chicken meatballs smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends, these meatballs are easy to prepare and full of flavor, making them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a plate.
- Pour half of the marinara sauce into the slow cooker.
- Gently place the meatballs in the slow cooker and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg