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Slow cooker chicken zucchini meatballs in marinara sauce garnished with parsley in a white bowl

Slow Cooker Chicken Zucchini Meatballs

This slow cooker chicken zucchini meatballs recipe transforms dinner into a stress-free, time-saving experience. With hidden veggies and bursting flavors, enjoy a healthy and delicious meal any day of the week!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 700 grams of chicken mince Lean chicken is the perfect base. Swap with turkey if that’s what you have on hand.
  • 1 medium zucchini, shredded and the liquid squeezed out (250 grams)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (60 grams)
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups marinara sauce divided

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken mince, shredded zucchini (squeeze out all the excess liquid for best results), onion, coconut flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
  2. Using a tablespoon as a scoop, form the mixture into meatballs approximately 1-1.5 inches in diameter. They’ll hold better with damp hands (pro tip!).
  3. Pour 1/2 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of your slow cooker and spread it out evenly.
  4. Gently layer the meatballs into the slow cooker. Stacking is fine, as long as the top layer is covered in sauce.
  5. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top so every meatball gets coated.
  6. Cover and set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours. Walk away and let the magic happen!
  7. Once the timer is up, carefully remove the meatballs (some may lightly stick if stacked) and serve over pasta, zucchini noodles, or alongside crusty bread.
  8. Enjoy the fruits of your slow cooker’s labor!