Creamy Garlic Chicken Meatballs (Slow Cooker)

These tender chicken meatballs are simmered in a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce that’s packed with flavor. Perfect served over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice for a cozy family dinner!

Ingredients

For the Chicken Meatballs

1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce

2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely diced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Optional Garnish

Fresh parsley, chopped
Extra Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Mix until just combined, then form into 12–16 meatballs.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and lightly brown the meatballs on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side). They do not need to be fully cooked.
Transfer the meatballs to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
Stir gently before serving and garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.

Serving Suggestions

Serve over:

Mashed potatoes
Buttered noodles
Fettuccine or linguine
Steamed rice
Roasted vegetables

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

4–5 hours (LOW) or 2–3 hours (HIGH)

Servings

4–6 servings

Rich, creamy, cheesy, and loaded with garlic flavor—these slow cooker chicken meatballs are the ultimate comfort food!