{Slow Cooker} Chicken Meatballs and Pasta Soup

If you ask us about comfort food, we will answer promptly: Chicken Meatballs and Pasta Soup! This lighter version of beef meatballs, cooked quietly in the slow cooker with just a handful of ingredients, makes a rich soup and meat that melts in your mouth. Whether it’s for a weeknight supper or a Sunday dinner, you’ll enjoy a stress-free dish both convenient and comforting.

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Ingredients list for the slow cooker chicken meatballs and Pasta soup

• 2 lb (1kg) ground chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 2 garlic coves, crushed
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, minced
• 6 cups (1.5l) chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups uncooked pasta
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

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Directions

1. To make the chicken meatballs pasta soup: Combine cumin, cajun seasoning, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add ground chicken and mix well to combine. Form small balls with your hands and set them aside on a plate.

2. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken balls until browned, about 5 minutes. Proceed by batches if necessary.

3. Place chicken meatballs into your slow cooker. Add minced onion, beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook on low for 4-5 hours.

4. Add pasta to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 15-30 minutes until noodles are tender. Serve the chicken meatballs pasta soup hot, sprinkled with fresh cilantro. Yum! ❤️

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