Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs With Gnocchi

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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs With Gnocchi

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey dark meat preferred
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus extra
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons tomato oil
  • 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan finely grated (about 3/4 cup), plus more for serving
  • 1/2 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 17.5-ounce package gnocchi
  • 3 cups packed baby spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, mix chicken, panko, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, 1/2 cup tomatoes, and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Form into 18 meatballs.
  • In the slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, broth, wine, and tomato oil; season with salt. Add meatballs. Cover and cook on high for about 4 hours until meatballs are cooked through.
  • Preheat the broiler. Transfer meatballs to a foil-lined baking sheet using a slotted spoon.
  • Add gnocchi and remaining tomatoes to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for about 20 minutes until gnocchi is tender.
  • Broil meatballs until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes, turning halfway through.
  • Stir spinach, cream, and 1/4 cup Parmesan into the slow cooker. Return meatballs. Cover and cook until spinach wilts, about 5 minutes more.
  • Serve gnocchi and meatballs in bowls, topped with additional Parmesan. Enjoy the Tuscan goodness!

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