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Slow Cooker Easy Italian Meatballs

With healthy ingredient swaps and fragrant Italian seasonings, these meatballs are out-of-this-world delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 5 minutes
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: High Protein, Kid-Friendly, Low-Carb, Slow Cooker
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 269kcal
Author: Chef Nichole

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion finely minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs lightly pulsed in a food processor
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 24 ounces marinara jar, no sugar added
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese fat-free, shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to high broil and spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  • Combine all ingredients, except marinara, chicken broth, and parmesan in a large bowl and mix well. Form into 1 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Broil for about 5 minutes until lightly browned (meatballs will not be fully cooked).
  • Place the browned meatball the slow cooker and add the marinara and broth. Cook on low for 4 hours. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballs | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1447mg | Potassium: 953mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 918IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 3mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3