Ragu Slow-Cooker Chicken Meatballs

Give your next tailgate or party a kick with these magnificent meatballs. Simmered in sauce, they are a healthier alternative to a classic appetizer!

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Step 1 - Gather Ingredients

1 - 1 ¼ lbs ground chicken
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp red chile pepper flakes
1/2 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1 24 oz jar Ragu tomato sauce
Parchment paper

Step 2 - Mix and Form

Preheat oven to 400. In a large bowl combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper flakes, oregano, basil and parsley. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are combined. Do not overwork the mixture. Roll into meatballs, about 1 -1 ½ inches in diameter. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 3 - Quick Bake - Slow Cook

Bake the meatballs in the oven for 5 minutes.

Transfer the meatballs into a small slow cooker or crock pot. Cover the meatballs with Ragu sauce, about 1/2 a bottle. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 30 minutes then reduce heat to low for 2 hours.

Step 4 - Final

Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer or over your favorite pasta for dinner. Enjoy!