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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs with Gnocchi

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs with Gnocchi

Cost $20, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 195 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Meatballs

    • 🥚 1 large egg
    • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
    • 🧅 1/4 cup onion
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped dried tomatoes
    • 🥛 2 tablespoons milk
    • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 pound ground chicken

  • Sauce and Base

    • 2 1/4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • 1/4 cup white wine
    • 1/3 cup chopped dried tomatoes
    • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.

3

Combine egg, bread crumbs, onion, dried tomatoes, milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

4

Add ground chicken and mix well. Shape mixture into 20 meatballs.

5

Bake meatballs for 15 minutes until set and lightly browned.

6

Add meatballs to a slow cooker with chicken broth, cream, wine, dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Cover and cook on High for 3 hours or on Low for 6 hours.

7

If cooking on Low, turn to High. Add gnocchi and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

8

Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

460

Calories

  • 29
    Protein
  • 39
    Carbs
  • 20
    Fats

💡 Pre-cooking the meatballs ensures they hold their shape and adds flavor to the dish.Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for better taste.You can substitute gnocchi with pasta if preferred.