1Combine chicken, panko, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, 1/2 cup tomatoes, and 1/2 cup Parmesan; form into 18 meatballs.
2Combine chicken, panko, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, 1/2 cup tomatoes, and 1/2 cup Parmesan; form into 18 meatballs.
3Combine chicken, panko, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, 1/2 cup tomatoes, and 1/2 cup Parmesan; form into 18 meatballs.
4In a slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, broth, wine, and tomato oil; season with salt. Add meatballs and cook on high for about 4 hours.
5In a slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, broth, wine, and tomato oil; season with salt. Add meatballs and cook on high for about 4 hours.
6In a slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, broth, wine, and tomato oil; season with salt. Add meatballs and cook on high for about 4 hours.
7Arrange a rack in the upper oven third and heat the broiler. Transfer meatballs to a foil-lined baking sheet.
8Arrange a rack in the upper oven third and heat the broiler. Transfer meatballs to a foil-lined baking sheet.
9Arrange a rack in the upper oven third and heat the broiler. Transfer meatballs to a foil-lined baking sheet.
10Add gnocchi and remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes to the slow cooker; stir and cook on high until tender (about 20 minutes).
11Add gnocchi and remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes to the slow cooker; stir and cook on high until tender (about 20 minutes).
12Add gnocchi and remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes to the slow cooker; stir and cook on high until tender (about 20 minutes).
13Broil meatballs until golden brown (6-8 minutes), turning halfway.
14Broil meatballs until golden brown (6-8 minutes), turning halfway.
15Broil meatballs until golden brown (6-8 minutes), turning halfway.
16Stir spinach, cream, and 1/4 cup Parmesan into the slow cooker; return meatballs. Cover and cook until spinach wilts (about 5 minutes).
17Stir spinach, cream, and 1/4 cup Parmesan into the slow cooker; return meatballs. Cover and cook until spinach wilts (about 5 minutes).
18Stir spinach, cream, and 1/4 cup Parmesan into the slow cooker; return meatballs. Cover and cook until spinach wilts (about 5 minutes).
19Divide gnocchi and meatballs among bowls; top with Parmesan
20Divide gnocchi and meatballs among bowls; top with Parmesan
21Divide gnocchi and meatballs among bowls; top with Parmesan
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken or turkey, preferably dark meat
1 lb ground chicken or turkey, preferably dark meat
1 lb ground chicken or turkey, preferably dark meat
1 c panko bread crumbs
1 c panko bread crumbs
1 c panko bread crumbs
1 large egg
1 large egg
1 large egg
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp kosher salt
0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp garlic powder
1 c drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped, divided
1 c drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped, divided
1 c drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped, divided
2 tbsp tomato oil
2 tbsp tomato oil
2 tbsp tomato oil
1.5 oz Parmesan, finely grated
1.5 oz Parmesan, finely grated
1.5 oz Parmesan, finely grated
0.5 small yellow onion, finely chopped
0.5 small yellow onion, finely chopped
0.5 small yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 c low-sodium chicken broth
1 c low-sodium chicken broth
1 c low-sodium chicken broth
0.5 c dry white wine
0.5 c dry white wine
0.5 c dry white wine
1 package gnocchi
1 package gnocchi
1 package gnocchi
3 c packed baby spinach leaves
3 c packed baby spinach leaves
3 c packed baby spinach leaves
0.5 c heavy cream
0.5 c heavy cream
0.5 c heavy cream
Equipment
slow cookerbaking sheetbroiler
Tips
For browning, broil meatballs after slow cooking. Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil add tenderness and flavor; use some oil in the broth. Serve with garlic bread, broccolini, or asparagus. Leftovers can be stored for 3-4 days in the fridge