# Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs With Gnocchi

This recipe offers a comforting Tuscan-inspired dish featuring slow-cooked chicken meatballs and gnocchi in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 310 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey, preferably dark meat
- 1 c panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 c drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped, divided
- 2 tbsp tomato oil
- 1.5 oz Parmesan, finely grated
- 0.5 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 c low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 c dry white wine
- 1 package gnocchi
- 3 c packed baby spinach leaves
- 0.5 c heavy cream

## Instructions

1. Combine chicken, panko, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, 1/2 cup tomatoes, and 1/2 cup Parmesan; form into 18 meatballs.
2. In a slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, broth, wine, and tomato oil; season with salt. Add meatballs and cook on high for about 4 hours.
3. Arrange a rack in the upper oven third and heat the broiler. Transfer meatballs to a foil-lined baking sheet.
4. Add gnocchi and remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes to the slow cooker; stir and cook on high until tender (about 20 minutes).
5. Broil meatballs until golden brown (6-8 minutes), turning halfway.
6. Stir spinach, cream, and 1/4 cup Parmesan into the slow cooker; return meatballs. Cover and cook until spinach wilts (about 5 minutes).
7. Divide gnocchi and meatballs among bowls; top with Parmesan

## Equipment

- slow cooker
- baking sheet
- broiler

## 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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a43865864/slow-cooker-tuscan-chicken-meatballs-recipe/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/16f6ffc3-000d-46e4-9379-f22c8cac9a82
- Extracted: 2025-04-13

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