Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Meatballs

These Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a delicious and easy way to enjoy the classic chicken parmesan flavor with minimal effort. Made with ground chicken, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella, these meatballs are packed with flavor and are perfect for a comforting dinner. The slow cooker makes this recipe easy to prepare and ideal for busy days.

Ingredients

• 2 (23- to 25-ounce) jars marinara sauce (about 5 cups total), divided
  
  

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  
  

• ⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
  
  

• ½ cup minced yellow onion
  
  

• ⅓ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves (plus more for serving)
  
  

• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  
  

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  
  

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
  

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  
  

• 2 pounds ground chicken (preferably dark meat)
  
  

• 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (optional)
  
  

Instructions

1. Pour half of the marinara sauce into a 6-quart or larger slow cooker and set it aside.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with a fork. Add panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, parsley or basil, garlic, salt, oregano, and black pepper. Stir to moisten and combine evenly.
   
   

3. Add the ground chicken to the mixture and, using clean hands, mix everything until fully combined. Be careful not to overwork the mixture.
   
   

4. Fill a medium bowl with water. Wet your hands in the water and form the meat mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each). Place the meatballs into the slow cooker, layering about 1 ½ layers.
   
   

5. Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs.
   
   

6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours until the meatballs are cooked through and the flavors have melded.
   
   

7. If desired, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the meatballs and cook for an additional 15 minutes with the lid on.
   
   

8. Sprinkle with more fresh parsley or basil and serve with extra Parmesan cheese.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 330 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 18g
  
  

• Protein: 29g
  
  

• Fat: 16g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 7g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 130mg
  
  

• Sodium: 1300mg
  
  

• Potassium: 400mg
  
  

• Fiber: 3g
  
  

• Sugar: 6g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 10% of the Daily Value
  
  

• Vitamin C: 6% of the Daily Value
  
  

• Calcium: 15% of the Daily Value
  
  

• Iron: 15% of the Daily Value