Description
Chicken Parm Meatballs are a delightful twist on a classic Italian dish, combining juicy ground chicken with zesty marinara and gooey mozzarella. Perfect for busy weeknights, this slow cooker recipe creates tender meatballs that simmer in rich tomato sauce, making them a family favorite. Serve over pasta or in sub rolls for an irresistible meal that transports you straight to Italy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, chopped basil, salt, and pepper until mixed but not overworked.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them in the slow cooker.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs until coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle mozzarella on top and let it melt.
- Serve hot over pasta or in sub rolls, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg