Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Meatballs
Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Meatballs are a delightful blend of tender, juicy chicken meatballs simmered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this dish is effortlessly customizable. Serve over pasta, on crusty buns, or as appetizers—everyone will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 12 total).
- (Optional) Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium-high heat for added flavor.
- Place meatballs in the slow cooker and cover with marinara sauce.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle mozzarella on top and cover until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider browning the meatballs before adding them to the slow cooker. - Customize by adding fresh herbs like basil or using different types of cheese. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.