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Smoky Barbecue Chicken Meatballs on a plate
Andrew Fowler

Smoky Barbecue Chicken Meatballs

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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 8 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb frozen fully cooked chicken meatballs
  • 1 1/2 cups smoky barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple butter
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Place the frozen chicken meatballs in a 4-quart slow cooker.
  2. Whisk the barbecue sauce, apple butter, vinegar, smoked paprika and garlic powder.
  3. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir until coated.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or low for 4 hours, stirring once, until the meatballs reach 165°F.
  5. Switch to warm and keep covered between servings.