{"id":"752bbded-723f-4092-8fee-6c30c944d4d0","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/752bbded-723f-4092-8fee-6c30c944d4d0","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a43865864/slow-cooker-tuscan-chicken-meatballs-recipe/","title":"Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs With Gnocchi","description":"The star of this simple dish? A creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that pairs perfectly with the tender meatballs and pillowy gnocchi.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 - 6 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT5H","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb. ground chicken or turkey","item":"ground chicken or turkey","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 c. panko breadcrumbs","item":"panko breadcrumbs","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 large egg","item":"large egg","quantity":1},{"text":"1 tsp. Italian seasoning","item":"Italian seasoning","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper","item":"freshly ground black pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 c. drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes","item":"drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 1/2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 3/4 cup), divided, plus more for serving","item":"Parmesan, finely grated (about 3/4 cup), divided","quantity":1.5,"unit":"oz","preparation":"plus more for serving"},{"text":"1/2 small yellow onion","item":"small yellow onion","quantity":0.5},{"text":"4 garlic cloves","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":4},{"text":"1 c. low-sodium chicken broth","item":"low-sodium chicken broth","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 c. dry white wine","item":"dry white wine","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 pkg. gnocchi","item":"gnocchi","quantity":1,"unit":"package"},{"text":"3 c. packed baby spinach leaves","item":"packed baby spinach leaves","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 c. heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a medium bowl, using your hands, combine chicken, panko, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, 1/2 cup tomatoes, and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Form mixture into 18 (about 1\") meatballs."},{"number":2,"text":"In a slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, broth, wine, and tomato oil; season with salt. Nestle in meatballs. Cover and cook on High until meatballs are cooked through, about 4 hours."},{"number":3,"text":"Arrange a rack in upper third of oven; heat broiler. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to a foil-lined baking sheet."},{"number":4,"text":"Add gnocchi and remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes to slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on High until gnocchi is tender, about 20 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Meanwhile, broil meatballs, watching closely and turning halfway through, until golden brown in spots, 6 to 8 minutes."},{"number":6,"text":"Stir spinach, cream, and 1/4 cup Parmesan into slow cooker. Return meatballs to slow cooker. Cover and cook until spinach wilts, about 5 minutes more."},{"number":7,"text":"Divide gnocchi and meatballs among bowls. Top with more Parmesan."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.804136+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.804136+00:00"}