Description
Warm and comforting chicken meatballs simmered in a creamy garlic sauce, served with soft gnocchi for a satisfying one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tsp)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 cups cooked gnocchi (potato or store-bought)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Shape into 1 to 1 1/4-inch meatballs and place in the slow cooker.
- Whisk together heavy cream and chicken broth until smooth; pour over meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours.
- Stir in the cooked gnocchi about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version. For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian