Description
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, made with tender chicken meatballs cooked in a creamy sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. This easy, hands-off recipe is perfect for busy nights when you crave a cozy, flavorful meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 lb frozen chicken meatballs
1 cup white cooking wine
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups spinach
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Add the Liquids: Pour chicken broth and white cooking wine into the crockpot. Stir to combine.
Add the Meatballs: Place frozen chicken meatballs into the crockpot, stirring to coat in the liquid.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the meatballs are heated through.
Add Tomatoes: About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir.
Finish with Cream and Spinach: Add heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan cheese just before serving. Stir until the spinach wilts and the sauce is heated through.
Season: Taste and add salt and pepper as needed before serving.
Notes
Spinach Substitution: Feel free to swap spinach with kale or other leafy greens if preferred.
Meatball Substitution: If you prefer homemade meatballs, you can use fresh meatballs instead of frozen. Adjust cooking time as needed.
Creaminess Adjustments: If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.
Make Ahead: This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low setting)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg