Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Recipe Courtesy of EatingWell and Devon O’Brien

Turn classic chicken parm into meatballs with this easy load-and-go appetizer recipe with a cheesy surprise inside. Making meatballs for a party? Switch your crock pot to warm for serving all party long.

Ingredients

Sauce

• 1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
• ½ medium onion, grated
• ¼ cup dry red wine 
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Meatballs

• 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten 
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup fine dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Tip) 
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 30 eaches pearl-size fresh mozzarella balls

Directions

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• Step 1To prepare sauce: Combine tomatoes, onion, wine, garlic, basil, oregano and salt in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
• Step 2To prepare meatballs: Combine ground chicken (or turkey), egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, basil, oregano, garlic powder and salt in a medium bowl. Pat 1 tablespoon of the seasoned meat into a disk and place a mozzarella ball in the center. Wrap the meat around the cheese and roll into a ball. Repeat with the remaining meat and cheese. Add the meatballs to the slow cooker.
• Step 3Cover and cook on High for 3 hours or on Low for 6 hours.

Recipe

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