Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of these Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Turkey Meatballs, simmered slowly in a creamy sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup plain or Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
- Lightly grease your slow cooker with cooking spray or olive oil. Place the meatballs in a single layer at the bottom.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until fully cooked.
- Transfer meatballs to plates and drizzle with sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, briefly brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. - Feel free to replace ground turkey with ground chicken or lean beef if desired. - Add fresh herbs like basil or oregano for an Italian flair.