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Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe with Blue Cheese Dip

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A simple and hands-off slow cooker recipe featuring tender buffalo chicken meatballs paired with a creamy blue cheese dip, perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground chicken (preferably lean)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned or plain; panko works for a lighter texture)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, about 20-24 pieces, placing them on a baking sheet or plate.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buffalo wing sauce, melted butter, and honey or brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Place half of the meatballs in the slow cooker, pour half of the buffalo sauce over them, then repeat with the remaining meatballs and sauce. Stir gently to coat evenly.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 3.5 to 4 hours until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
  6. While the meatballs cook, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled blue cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
  7. Once cooked, gently stir the meatballs, transfer to a serving dish, and serve hot with the blue cheese dip on the side.

Notes

Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender. Keep meatballs uniform in size (about 1 inch) for even cooking. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid frequently. For thicker sauce, add cornstarch slurry before cooking. Meatballs and sauce can be assembled the night before and refrigerated. Adjust spice level by modifying buffalo sauce heat. For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and substitute blue cheese dip with dairy-free ranch or avocado cilantro dip.

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