Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
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š§”ā¤ļø EASY homemade chicken meatballs that simmer in buffalo wing sauce, seasonings, and spices in your slow cooker! Juicy and full of all the flavor of traditional buffalo chicken wings, minus the messy factor! Great for game day parties, holidays, graduations, or anytime you need an appetizer that kids and adults alike just adore!Ā
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken* See Notes
- 1 large egg slightly beaten
- Ā½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- Ā½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- Ā½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Ā½ teaspoon onion powder
- Ā½ teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika may be substituted
- Ā¾ cup buffalo sauce
- ranch dressing optional for serving
- Carrot and celery sticks optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup; set aside.
- To a large mixing bowl, add the egg, panko bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic and onion powders, smoked paprika, and mix to combine, using either very clean hands or a wooden spoon. Tip - Don't overmix or the meatballs will be tougher.
- Using a small scoop, form 1 to 1 1/2-inch meatballs, place them on the prepared baking sheet evenly spaced apart, and bake for 8 minutes. They will not be cooked through at this point, but will finish cooking in the slow cooker.* (See Notes for using store bought meatballs)
- Transfer the meatballs to a 6 to 8-quart slow cooker, evenly drizzle with buffalo wing sauce, cover your slow cooker, and cook on low for about 2 hours.
- Optionally serve with ranch dressing, and/or carrot and celery sticks, if desired. Meatballs will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Notes
- *For anyone short on time or energy,Ā you can use frozen meatballs that have been previously cooked. Thaw them and add them directly to your slow cooker. Skip the baking stepĀ since theyāve already been cooked.
- Cover with sauce and then slow cook themĀ on low for about 60 to 90 minutes. Itās not likely they will need the whole 2 hours that the scratch chicken meatballs require since they need more time to fully cook through.
- Additionally, if you canāt find store bought chicken meatballs, you canĀ use turkey meatballsĀ instead. I love Trader Joeās frozen turkey meatballs.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
51kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
219mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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