Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

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  • 36
  • 45 mins
  • 225 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup Frank's™ Red Hot™ Buffalo wings sauce
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup blue cheese dressing

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, mix chicken, bread crumbs, celery, 1/4 cup of the sauce, the onion, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper; gently mix to combine. Using wet hands, shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 36 total).

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the meatballs; cook about 5 minutes or until golden brown on all sides. Repeat with remaining oil and meatballs. Transfer browned meatballs to 4-quart slow cooker. Pour 1/4 cup of the sauce over meatballs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 3 hours or until thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads at least 165°F.

In small bowl, beat melted butter and remaining 1/4 cup sauce with whisk. Drizzle over meatballs; gently toss to coat.

Serve with blue cheese dressing as a dip.