This easy and delicious Slow Cooker Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Meatballs recipe is perfect for a hearty, comforting meal. With tender chicken meatballs filled with gooey mozzarella and simmered in a rich tomato sauce, it’s a quick and simple dish that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Serve over pasta for an extra tasty touch!

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Recipe Ingredients

Sauce

• 1 can (28 oz / 794 g) crushed tomatoes
• ½ medium onion, grated
• ¼ cup (60 ml) dry red wine
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp salt

Meatball

• 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup (28 g) panko breadcrumbs (or unseasoned regular breadcrumbs)
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 8 oz (227 g) fresh mozzarella, cut into roughly ½-inch (1.3 cm) cubes
• 16 oz (454 g) spaghetti, cooked, for serving

How To Make Slow Cooker Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Meatballs

1. Prepare the sauce: Stir together the crushed tomatoes, grated onion, wine, tomato paste, minced garlic, basil, oregano, and salt in your 6-quart (6 L) slow cooker.
2. Make the meatballs: In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and salt. Be careful not to overmix, as it could make the meatballs tough.
3. Stuff and form the meatballs: Scoop 1 tbsp (15 g) of the meat mixture, form it into a disk, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and wrap the meat around it to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture and cheese.
4. Cook the meatballs: Carefully place the meatballs into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
5. Cook the pasta: While the meatballs cook, prepare the pasta according to the package directions.
6. Serve: Serve the mozzarella-stuffed meatballs over the cooked pasta.

Recipe Tips

• Don’t overmix the meat: Mixing the chicken too much can make the meatballs tough. Combine the ingredients just until they come together.
• Form even meatballs: Use a tablespoon to scoop and shape the meatballs so they cook evenly.
• Use fresh mozzarella: Fresh mozzarella melts beautifully and gives you that perfect gooey center in each meatball.
• Add some seasoning to the pasta: A pinch of salt and olive oil in the pasta water can enhance the flavor of the dish.
• Let the meatballs rest before serving: Let the meatballs sit in the sauce for a few minutes after cooking to help them absorb the flavors.

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