Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the spicy kick of buffalo sauce with tender, juicy chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced green onions
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups buffalo wing sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, celery, green onions, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for about 10 minutes until slightly browned.
- Transfer to a slow cooker and pour buffalo sauce over the top; add cubed butter.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring halfway through.
- Serve warm and garnish with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- Serve on a platter with dipping sauces.
- Pair with rice or sliders for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg