How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. This recipe combines tender, juicy chicken meatballs with a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, all cooked together in a slow cooker to perfection. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just looking for a satisfying meal to enjoy at home, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

The beauty of using a slow cooker for this recipe is t...

Read more Snack recipes

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 (Optional)
  • 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 (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Prepare the sauce by whisking tomatoes, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Adjust heat to High.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    369 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 121mg
    • Sodium: 1559mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 264mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1273mg