Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 5 cups crushed and strained tomatoes , such as Aurora®
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes , Optional
• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the sauce by whisking tomatoes, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Adjust heat to High.

2. 2

   Combine ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, olive oil, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Use your hands to gently mix together. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls and place into the sauce. Use a spoon to cover the meatballs with sauce; do not stir.

3. 3

   Place the lid on the slow cooker and drape a thick kitchen towel over it. Cook on High for 2 1/2 hours until meatballs are cooked through.