Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
If you are looking for something you can bring to your next party at a whims notice, or serve at your next Game-Day get- together.
Crockpot buffalo chicken meatballs are a quick Superbowl snack that’s easily prepared in a snap. Or a tasty tidbit for any event.
With just 3 ingredients this dish couldn’t be any easier to make. All you need are frozen chicken meatballs, a ranch seasoning packet and buffalo sauce.
Moreover, this meal is low-calorie, gluten free, and ketogenic. Which is a win-win in my book. Serve with celery and carrot sticks or your vegetable of choice.
Why You’ll Love Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Easy appetizer – That’s perfect for tailgating and just in time for Game-Day. Serve alongside other Superbowl favorites like;
- Oven Baked Jalapeno Poppers and Beef Queso Dip.
- 3-ingredient-recipe – All you need to make buffalo chicken meatballs are frozen meatballs, a ranch seasoning packet, and buffalo sauce.
- Quick-and-easy-dinner idea – I don’t know about you, but on lazy days when the week has been busy. There is nothing more satisfying than an easy dinner idea. This dump-and-go meal is simplicity at its finest. And this dish is low-carb, ketogenic, and gluten-free. Serve with veggies, salad, or fries for a full course meal.
If you love buffalo chicken recipes you will love these buffalo chicken meatballs. Likewise, Buffalo Chicken Dip, is another easy and delicious recipe perfect for tailgating.
Ingredients Needed
- Chicken Meatballs or Turkey Meatballs
- Ranch Seasoning Packet
- Buffalo Sauce
Chicken Meatballs – Without a doubt, Good and Gather chicken meatballs from Target are one of my favorite brands.
However here are three other brands of chicken meatballs that are healthy, taste delicious, and where you can find them.
- Beyond Meatballs – are sold at Walmart for 5.47 a pack and at Meijer they are sold for 6.49 a pack. You get 12 meatballs per package. So grab two packs for this recipe.
- Kid Fresh Chicken Meatballs – Are available at Jewel-Osco and Target and are sold for 8.49 a pack and you get 18 meatballs. Grab two packs for this recipe.
- Trader Joe’s Chicken Meatballs – are the bomb and only 3.99 a pack and you get 16 meatballs per package. Grab two packs for this recipe. Trader Joe’s chicken meatballs are not frozen, so you may want to adjust cooking time to 30 minutes if cooked on high setting an hour if cooked on low in your crock-pot or slow cooker.
Ranch Seasoning Packet – or Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning can be used in this recipe. Make sure you get the seasoning packet or the dry shaker of ranch seasoning, not the ranch dip mix.
Buffalo Sauce – Use any type of buffalo sauce you like, some brands I prefer are; Wing Time Medium Buffalo Sauce, Kinder’s Buttery Buffalo Wing Sauce, Sweet Baby Ray’s Buffalo Wing Sauce.
Another favorite, for any wings or tenders is to combine butter and Crystal Hot Sauce and heat up the sauce in a microwave safe bowl.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Place meatballs in crock-pot – Add frozen chicken meatballs in a crock-pot or slow cooker and sprinkle with a ranch seasoning packet. Pour buffalo sauce over meatballs and stir until all ingredients are combined.
- Cook in the crock-pot – for 1 hour on high or 2 hours on low. when ready to serve, drizzle with more ranch dressing if desired and garnish with green onions or parsley. Serve with your favorite sides like; french fries, Tater-Tot Nachos, or celery and carrot sticks.
More Party Appetizers or Easy Dinner Ideas
- Mini Tortilla Pizzas
- Antipasto Squares with Crescent Rolls
- Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Big Mac Sloppy Joes
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Whether you're looking for an easy dinner idea or an appetizer that can be ready fast. Crock-pot buffalo chicken meatballs are the best snack for any party.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces frozen chicken meatballs or turkey meatballs
- 1 ounce package Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning packet
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Dump all ingredients into crock-pot - place all ingredients in a crock-pot, stir to coat, cover and cook on high for 1 hour or on low for 2 hours.
- When ready to serve - Optional; drizzle meatballs with ranch dressing and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving. Serve with your favorite sides!
Notes
- Make with chicken or turkey meatballs
- Make sure to get a ranch seasoning packet or a dry shaker of ranch seasoning, not the dip mix packet.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 6 meatballsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 285Total Fat: 8gSodium: 1488mgCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 15g