A delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Meatballs, perfect for a comforting meal.
Author:Sabrina Hermes
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:4 to 6 hours
Total Time:4 hours 15 minutes
Yield:4 to 6 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground chicken
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get around 20 meatballs.
Place the meatballs in the slow cooker. Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs. Cover and let the cheese melt.
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for ground chicken.
Serve the meatballs over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash for a low-carb option.
For added flavor, mix in some chopped spinach or finely diced bell peppers into the meatball mixture.