Well, if you ain’t never tried them chicken meatballs, let me tell ya, you’re missin’ out! So, I been messin’ around in the kitchen, and I thought, “Why not throw together a tasty dish with some chicken meatballs, gnocchi, and a lil’ creamy sauce?” And what came out of it? Oh, honey, it was somethin’ else! It’s a mix of juicy, tender meatballs made from ground chicken, with a rich, creamy sauce that’s got the goodness of sundried tomatoes in it. Put all that on top of some soft, pillowy gnocchi, and you got yourself a real treat!
Now, listen here. Making these chicken meatballs ain’t hard at all. You don’t need to be some fancy cook to pull it off. All you gotta do is mix up some ground chicken, throw in some bread crumbs, an egg, and season it up good with a pinch of salt and a few herbs. Roll ’em up into little balls and get ‘em cookin’ in the slow cooker. It’s that easy, y’all!
So, let’s talk about how we do this right from start to finish. First thing, get ya some ground chicken. Don’t go lookin’ for that white meat stuff, get yourself some of that darker meat if you can. It makes them meatballs nice and moist. Take about 1 and a half pounds of ground chicken, then mix in a cup of panko bread crumbs, one big ol’ egg, and about a teaspoon and a half of kosher salt. That’s your base for the meatballs right there.
Next thing, you gonna want to throw in some garlic, and I mean a good bit. Maybe two or three cloves, minced up nice and fine. A little bit of oregano and thyme never hurt nobody neither. And don’t forget the Parmesan cheese! That cheese adds flavor and helps hold them meatballs together.
Once you got all them ingredients mixed together, roll ‘em up into little balls—about the size of a golf ball. Now, I know some folks like to brown their meatballs in a pan before they put ‘em in the slow cooker, but I say skip that part. Just throw ‘em straight into that slow cooker of yours. Let it cook low and slow. You can’t go wrong that way.
While the meatballs are cookin’, let’s work on the sauce. You’ll need a good amount of heavy cream, say about two cups. Pour it right into the slow cooker, on top of them meatballs. Then, grab ya some sundried tomatoes. Chop ‘em up real good and throw ’em in there too. Them tomatoes give the sauce such a nice, tangy flavor. You’ll want to let this all simmer for a good few hours, low and slow, until that sauce thickens up and them meatballs are tender as can be.
Now, while that’s cookin’, it’s time to get your gnocchi ready. You can either buy them pre-made or make them from scratch if you’re feelin’ real ambitious. Either way, you’ll want to cook ‘em up in some salted water, just like you would any other pasta. Once they float to the top, they’re ready! Drain ‘em off and set ‘em aside for when the meatballs are done.
Once them meatballs are nice and tender, and that sauce is all thick and creamy, it’s time to serve it up! Lay a bed of gnocchi down on your plate, then spoon them delicious chicken meatballs right on top. Pour that rich, creamy sauce all over ‘em, and you’re in business!
This here is one of them meals that’ll have everyone askin’ for seconds. And I gotta say, it ain’t too complicated neither. The slow cooker does most of the work, and the result is just heavenly. So next time you’re lookin’ for a good dinner, give these Tuscan chicken meatballs with gnocchi a try. You won’t regret it, I promise you that!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground chicken (preferably dark meat)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 package gnocchi
So, there you have it, folks. Easy peasy and so tasty! You don’t gotta be no gourmet chef to make this, just a little love and patience, and you’re good to go!
Tags：[Tuscan Chicken Meatballs, Gnocchi Recipe, Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs, Easy Chicken Meatballs, Chicken Meatball Recipe, Creamy Chicken Meatballs, Dinner Recipe, Italian Meatballs, Sundried Tomato Sauce, Comfort Food]
