Marry Me Chicken Meatball Gnocchi

An ultra-easy crockpot dinner: frozen chicken meatballs simmer with sun-dried tomatoes and seasoning, then finish with cream, parmesan, gnocchi, and spinach.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Dump the frozen meatballs into the crockpot.

Step 2

Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Step 3

Pour in the broth and stir until the meatballs are coated.

Step 4

Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until the meatballs are hot and have soaked up the sauce.

Step 5

Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan, then add the gnocchi and spinach and stir gently until the gnocchi is mostly submerged.

Step 6

Cover and cook on high for 20 to 30 minutes, checking at 20, until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Step 7

If it’s too thick, splash in a little broth. If it’s too thin, leave the lid off the last few minutes.

Step 8

Stir in most of the basil, taste for salt, and finish each bowl with the rest of the basil and extra parmesan.