Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Make Buffalo Chicken Meatballs for an easy appetizer or simple dinner idea. Juicy slow cooked meatballs tossed in delicious buffalo hot sauce to serve for any occasion with crisp veggies and ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Servings: 6
Cost: TOTAL RECIPE COST: $8.75, COST PER SERVING (6 servings): $1.46
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound Ground Chicken
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
For Cooking:
- 1-1 ½ cups buffalo sauce (depending on how saucy you like it)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound ground chicken, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, ¼ cup finely chopped celery, ¼ cup finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a plate or tray.
- Pour 1 to 1½ cups buffalo sauce into the crockpot, depending on how saucy you prefer the meatballs.
- Gently place the meatballs into the crockpot and turn them to coat in the buffalo sauce.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours, until the meatballs are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
Cooking Time: The cooking time might vary depending on the size of the meatballs and the crockpot.
Always check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
Meatball Size: Keep the meatballs uniform in size to ensure even cooking. A small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon can be used for consistency.
Sauce Absorption: Over time, the meatballs will absorb some of the buffalo sauce. If you prefer them saucier, consider adding extra sauce towards the end of the cooking time.
Crockpot Size: This recipe is designed for a 6-quart Crockpot. If you're using a smaller crockpot, you may need to cook the meatballs in batches or reduce the recipe quantity to ensure they cook evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1934mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
