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Nutrition info

AmountPer 120 g serving
  • Calories130
  • Protein7 g
  • Fat6 g
  • Saturated fat1 g
  • Carbohydrates11 g
  • Fibre1 g
  • Sugars5 g
  • Cholesterol35 mg
  • Sodium120 mg
% Daily ValuePer 120 g serving
  • Potassium2
  • Calcium4
  • Iron6
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C6
  • Vitamin B62
  • Vitamin B124
  • Folate3
  • Magnesium
  • Zinc2
Food prep tip

Creamy Swedish-style Meatballs

  • Ground chicken
  • Appetizers
  • Slow Cooker
Prepping10min
Cooking120min
Restingmin
  • Servings16
Nutrition informationThis recipe contains 7 gr protein

Ingredients

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Chicken part(s)

Step by step

1

Add ground chicken, bread crumbs, finely minced onion, beaten egg, milk, allspice, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper to a bowl. Mix by hand until just combined (do not over mix).

2

Divide meat mixture into 4 equal pieces and then divide further into 4 equal size cocktail meatballs – about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Roll in your hands to make compact balls and place on a clean tray.

3

Combine frozen or fresh cranberries with sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a low boil and simmer for about 10 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken and most of the cranberries have burst. Add to slow cooker.

4

Make roux by heating oil in non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add chicken stock and stir to incorporate into roux. Heat over medium heat and whisk until sauce bubbles and thickens. Season with Worcestershire sauce, ground black pepper, remaining salt, dill weed and cinnamon and stir thoroughly. Whisk in sour cream. Pour sauce into slow cooker and stir to mix with cranberry sauce.

5

Place meatballs into slow cooker spacing them so they are not touching each other. Stir gently to coat. Cover; cook on high setting for 1-2 hours until cooked through and temperature of meatballs reach 165°F (74°C).

6

Serve immediately or keep warm on low-setting for up to 2 hours. Serve as an appetizer piled high on a platter with cocktail picks. Garnish with sprigs of fresh parsley.

Recipe note<p>This is a healthier version of Swedish meatballs. The fat and saturated fat is reduced by using lean ground chicken instead of the traditional ground beef/pork. Fat is further reduced by not frying the meatballs in butter. Cranberry sauce is added to the sour cream base to lend a beautiful pink color. Serve as a party appetizer or as a main course with mashed potatoes and the cranberry sauce on the side.</p>