Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Meatballs
Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Meatballs deliver a comforting Italian classic with minimal effort. Tender ground chicken meatballs simmer in a rich marinara sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, filling your kitchen with delightful aromas while you relax. Enjoy this hearty meal served over spaghetti, in a sub, or on its own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 24 oz marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and egg. Mix gently until combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a plate.
- (Optional) In a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil, brown the meatballs for about 2 minutes on each side for added flavor.
- Transfer meatballs to the slow cooker and pour marinara sauce over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- About 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the meatballs and cover until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or using ground turkey instead of chicken. - Customize with different cheeses like provolone for a unique flavor.