Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Meatballs
Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Meatballs are a delightful fusion of tender, juicy meatballs simmered in rich marinara sauce and topped with melted cheese. This family-friendly recipe is the perfect solution for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With minimal preparation and the slow cooker doing most of the work, you can sit back and enjoy mouthwatering flavors that everyone will love. Serve these cheesy meatballs over pasta, in subs, or as an appetizer at your next gathering, and watch them disappear!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 18 meatballs (6 servings) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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- 2 jars marinara sauce (23–25 ounces each)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup minced yellow onion
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Pour half of the marinara sauce into a slow cooker.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, oregano, and pepper.
- Gently mix in ground chicken until just combined; form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs in the slow cooker on top of the sauce and pour remaining sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. If desired, add mozzarella cheese during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 195g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg