Buffalo Chicken Meatball Subs (Slow Cooker) Recipe

Name: Buffalo Chicken Meatball Subs (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 lb lean ground chicken; 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1 carrot, peeled & minced; 1 stalk celery, minced; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons hot sauce (a buffalo style sauce like Frank's Red Hot); 1 cup hot sauce (a buffalo style sauce like Frank's Red Hot); 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt; 4 bread (sub rolls or large hot dog buns)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 lb lean ground chicken
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 carrot, peeled & minced
1 stalk celery, minced
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons hot sauce (a buffalo style sauce like Frank's Red Hot)
1 cup hot sauce (a buffalo style sauce like Frank's Red Hot)
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
4 bread (sub rolls or large hot dog buns)

1
Heat oven to 450. Coat bottom of a baking dish with oil.
2
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, carrot, celery, egg, and 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce; mix until just incorporated. Firmly roll the mixture into 12 balls, about 2 inches each; place in prepared dish.
3
Bake 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through.
4
Transfer meatballs to slow cooker. Pour remaining 1 cup buffalo sauce on top. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours.
5
Keep warm until ready to eat.
6
Combine the blue cheese and yogurt in a small dish. Use the back of a spoon to mash it into a smooth paste. To serve, spread cut rolls with blue cheese spread. Top with meatballs. Spoon on additional sauce from bottom of slow cooker, as desired.

350

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 lb lean ground chicken, 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs, 1 carrot, peeled & minced, and more.

Yes, Buffalo Chicken Meatball Subs (Slow Cooker) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Buffalo Chicken Meatball Subs (Slow Cooker)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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