LOW SYN SLOW COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN MEATBALLS

LOW SYN SLOW COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Meatballs - the whole family will love these super tender Italian Style Chicken Meatballs in a Rich Tomato Sauce.

PREP TIME15 minutes

COOK TIME6 hours

TOTAL TIME6 hours 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE MEATBALLS

· 500g of extra lean ground chicken, raw

· 1/4 cup (30g) of breadcrumbs

· 1/2 tsp of garlic powder

· 1/4 tsp of onion powder

· salt and black pepper

· fresh chopped parsley

· 1 egg

FOR THE SAUCE

Roman";"> 1.5 cups (320ml) of crushed tomatoes (or passata*)

· 1/3 cup (80ml) of chicken stock

· 2 tbs of tomato paste

· 1 tbs of balsamic vinegar

· 2 garlic cloves, crushed

· 1 tsp of dried rosemary

· 1 tsp of dried oregano

· pinch of dried basil

· fresh chopped parsley

· salt and pepper to season

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add all the ingredients for the sauce to a bowl, and mix till well combined.

2. Add into into the slow cooker.

3. Add the ingredients for the meatballs to a bowl and mix to combine then form into meatballs. ( I made 12 decent sized ones).

4. Carefully drop them into the sauce and spoon some of the sauce over any uncovered ones.

5. Set slow cooker on low for 6 hours.

6. Once cooked, season to taste with salt and black pepper and sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with your choice of sides.

7. A little finely grated parmesan over the top synned or as part of your healthy extra A choice is a great addition.

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