Description
These Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are a delightful combination of tender ground chicken and creamy cheeses, slow-cooked in a rich marinara sauce, promising flavor and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, softened cream cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until everything is just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs into your slow cooker, ensuring they are spaced out.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until fully cooked with a meat thermometer reading 165°F.
- Garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg