Description
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a deliciously spicy and savory appetizer that will elevate any gathering. Made with tender ground chicken and tossed in a zesty buffalo sauce, these meatballs are easy to prepare and perfect for game days, parties, or family dinners. Utilizing a slow cooker allows the flavors to meld beautifully while ensuring each meatball remains juicy and full of flavor. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces, and watch your guests go back for seconds!
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.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, celery, green onions, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until slightly browned.
- Transfer meatballs to a slow cooker and pour buffalo sauce over them; add cubed butter.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring halfway through.
- Serve warm garnished with additional green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Baking and Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 140mg