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
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 bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped celery, onion, garlic, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until well combined but do not over mix.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on a plate.
- Pour the buffalo sauce into the crockpot.
- Gently place the meatballs into the crockpot, turning them to coat in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and have an internal temperature of 165°F.
- If desired, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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
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