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2 November 7, 2014 Chicken & Poultry

{Slow Cooker} Enchilada Chicken Meatball Sub Sandwiches with Skinny Queso Dipping Sauce

Enchilada Chicken Meatball Sub Sandwiches madeover with lean, ground chicken, enchilada sauce, multigrain rolls and dipped into a skinny queso dip! And they are cooked in the slow cooker to make dinner a breeze!

{Slow Cooker} Enchilada Chicken Meatball Sub Sandwiches madeover with lean, ground chicken, enchilada sauce, multigrain rolls and dipped into a skinny queso dip! And they are cooked in the slow cooker to make dinner a breeze!

{Slow Cooker} Enchilada Chicken Meatball Sub Sandwiches madeover with lean, ground chicken, enchilada sauce, multigrain rolls and dipped into a skinny queso dip! And they are cooked in the slow cooker to make dinner a breeze!

I feel like my house has turned into a bar. Filled with greasy, ‘Let’s Indulge’ bar food.

But we aren’t complaining. I mean with 5 minute, secretly healthy sweet potato chips, greek yogurt spiked queso and now meatball sub sandwiches, I should need an open and closed sign for my front door.  On second thought, that may wear out its welcome with the revolving door of friends and family stopping by.

I should rethink that one.

{Slow Cooker} Enchilada Chicken Meatball Sub Sandwiches madeover with lean, ground chicken, enchilada sauce, multigrain rolls and dipped into a skinny queso dip! And they are cooked in the slow cooker to make dinner a breeze!

Despite all the butternut squash, apples and soups on my mind, football foods are just as important to me as the holidays. When else do you get to spice up Sunday’s (can’t forget Thursday and Monday nights as well!), drink a few adult beverages and cheer on your favorite sports team?

I am not ashamed to admit I thoroughly enjoy sporting events for the sheer aspect of creating a new dish, socializing and the relaxation factor. The excitement that fills the air, similar to the feeling that is brought on Friday’s at 5pm. Nothing can duplicate those emotions.

{Slow Cooker} Enchilada Chicken Meatball Sub Sandwiches madeover with lean, ground chicken, enchilada sauce, multigrain rolls and dipped into a skinny queso dip! And they are cooked in the slow cooker to make dinner a breeze!

When I start to brainstorm foods to devour while watching our favorite team, I immediately think of bar food. The All American food, but hold the grease please.

I have been on a meatball kick lately so when Mr. HIT mentioned a coworker made slow cooker meatball subs, my ears perked up and the wheels started turnin. I narrowed down my endless list of possibilities and the results were spectacular. I would say just as exciting as watching our Chiefs dominate the past few weeks!

{Slow Cooker} Enchilada Chicken Meatball Sub Sandwiches madeover with lean, ground chicken, enchilada sauce, multigrain rolls and dipped into a skinny queso dip! And they are cooked in the slow cooker to make dinner a breeze!

Lean ground chicken is mixed with the typical suspects for enchiladas – taco seasonings and salsa – then mixed with panko to bind and set into the slow cooker. Come back a couple hours later to perfectly cooked meatballs that are ready to be doused in your favorite enchilada sauce, sandwiched between a multigrain roll and did I mention, dipped in a skinny queso dip?

{Slow Cooker} Enchilada Chicken Meatball Sub Sandwiches madeover with lean, ground chicken, enchilada sauce, multigrain rolls and dipped into a skinny queso dip! And they are cooked in the slow cooker to make dinner a breeze!

Didn’t think I need to convince you much more.

Bar food just got an upgrade!

{Slow Cooker} Enchilada Chicken Meatball Sub Sandwiches madeover with lean, ground chicken, enchilada sauce, multigrain rolls and dipped into a skinny queso dip! And they are cooked in the slow cooker to make dinner a breeze!

{Slow Cooker} Enchilada Chicken Meatball Subs with Skinny Queso Dipping Sauce

Enchilada Chicken Meatball Sub Sandwiches madeover with lean, ground chicken, enchilada sauce, multigrain rolls and dipped into a skinny queso dip! And they are cooked in the slow cooker to make dinner a breeze!

30 minPrep Time

3 hrCook Time

3 hr, 30 Total Time

Yields 8

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • For Meatballs:
  • 1 1/4 lb lean ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup taco seasoning
  • 2 tsp salt
  • For Sandwiches:
  • 2 long crusty baguettes (or multigrain baguettes)
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • Cilantro
  • To serve and dip, {Skinny} Queso Dip

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, egg, panko, salsa, taco seasoning and salt. Mix well. Roll into 16 balls.
  2. Place in greased slow cooker. Cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until chicken is no longer pink.
  3. When ready to assemble, place enchilada sauce in a pot and warm up. When warm, add meatballs to coat.
  4. When ready to serve, warm cheese sauce in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or heat over the stove, over low heat, stirring every so often.
  5. To assemble sandwiches, cut baguette into 4 even pieces, then cut a horizontal slit in each, leaving a small 'hinge' still attached. Dig out some of the bread from the inside of each piece, making somewhat of a 'hole' for the meatballs to sit in. (This will make it much easier to eat!)
  6. Add 2-3 meatballs to each piece of bread, top with cilantro and serve with cheese sauce for dipping.
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  1. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    November 7, 2014 at 6:41 am

    Mr. FFF ADORES football and always requests all the foot balls foods! I have been running out of new ideas for him, so this? His face is gonna LOVE these sandwiches! Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 7, 2014 at 8:04 am

      OH girl, can our guys just indulge together and we can recipe test and drink margarita's together?! Thanks love!
      Reply
  2. Marye says

    November 7, 2014 at 6:51 am

    All the things I love and slow cooker, too? Yum! Pinning!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 7, 2014 at 7:57 am

      Talk about match made in heaven right?! Thanks Marye!
      Reply
  3. Beth @ The First Year says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:00 am

    Your husband is probably one really happy guy - amazing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 7, 2014 at 7:57 am

      Oh he is full and happy! Thanks lady!
      Reply
  4. DessertForTwo says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:09 am

    If your house is a bar, when can I come over? Reservations tonight? ;)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 7, 2014 at 7:56 am

      I've got you done tonight and every Friday from here until forever ;)
      Reply
  5. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    November 7, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    I was marveling about this recipe this AM and my husband also gave the looks of it two thumbs up. That's four thumbs up from the Bauers - can't wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 7, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      Love hearing that! Hope you both enjoy it :) Thanks Melanie!
      Reply
  6. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

    November 7, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    These types of foods are a must when it comes to football season! Looks great!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 8, 2014 at 9:31 am

      I couldn't agree more! Thanks Nancy!
      Reply
  7. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    November 7, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    If your house is specializing in bar food, I need to get an invitation for dinner. These sandwiches look amazingly good. Love that dip!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 8, 2014 at 9:30 am

      You are more than welcome all the time, Andi! Thanks!!
      Reply
  8. Ginny McMeans says

    November 7, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    You have dressed up the meatball sub in the most gorgeous way. From a crockpot too. Amazing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 8, 2014 at 9:29 am

      Oh well thank you!!
      Reply
  9. Dini @ giramuks kitchen says

    November 7, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    I may buy a slow cooker just to make this!! Since I can't lick the screen, when will you be taking reservations?? Pinning this and making it next week for sure!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 8, 2014 at 9:28 am

      I love that! You can bake them if you don't have a slow cooker. Glad you mentioned that, as I am going to add that into the recipe notes! I would love to know how they turn out...hopefully you love em :)
      Reply
  10. Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    What an amazing sandwich! You really thought of everything with these, from the enchilada sauce to the queso to the ease of the slow cooker. Those multigrain rolls look like the perfect bread for these sandwiches, too!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 8, 2014 at 9:19 am

      I definitely tried too ;) Thanks so much Kristine!
      Reply
  11. Connie | URBAN BAKES says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    This looks amazing! And I agree, football foods are just as important as the holiday meals in my home. I love this lighter version too!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 8, 2014 at 9:17 am

      I am glad I am not the only one! Thanks Connie!
      Reply
  12. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says

    November 8, 2014 at 7:41 am

    What a great idea! I love the Mexican twist on a meatball sub!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 8, 2014 at 9:17 am

      Well thank you Jaren!!
      Reply
  13. Ashley says

    November 9, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    I love football watching but the food is probably my favorite part! It's too bad I don't have one of these sandwiches right now! :) They sound awesomeee.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 9, 2014 at 8:02 pm

      Imagine how fun it would be if we watched and devoured football food together?! Thanks lady!
      Reply
  14. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says

    November 10, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    Yes girl, just yes! These chicken meatball subs are so delicious looking!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 10, 2014 at 5:11 pm

      Oh thanks so much Phi!
      Reply
  15. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:32 pm

    I could definitely go for this sandwich! What a treat to find at Foodie Fridays! Pinning this one right now!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 13, 2014 at 6:14 am

      I hope you do! Thanks Michelle for stopping by!!
      Reply
  16. Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:25 am

    YUM, my husband would love these chicken meatball subs! I can't wait to make them for him soon! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:44 am

      I hope he does! Thanks Jenn!
      Reply
  17. Tina @ Just Putzing Around the Kitchen says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:30 am

    That sandwich looks INSANELY delicious! I wish bars actually served food that good ;)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:44 am

      I couldn't agree more! Thanks Tina!
      Reply
  18. Simi Jois says

    November 22, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    OMG !! This is FABULOUS. There has to be an award for this kind of art, thanks soooo much for linking this to the linkz party
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 22, 2014 at 4:15 pm

      Oh thank you! It was a winner in our house for sure! Thanks Simi!
      Reply
  19. AIDA says

    February 21, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    HI JUST HAVE A QUESTION. IN THE INGREDIENT LIST YOU HAVE PANKO CRUMBS, BUT IN THE DIRECTIONS YOU HAVE ALMOND FLOUR AND NO MENTION OF PANKO CRUMBS...I JUST WANT TO DOUBLE CHECK BEFORING MAKING THIS DISH WHICH LOOKS SO WONDERFUL
    Reply
    • Meg says

      February 21, 2015 at 6:14 pm

      Oops! Thanks for catching that! That was part of my recipe development and that slipped through. Just mix the panko with the meat mixture in the first step. Enjoy!
      Reply
  20. Anabellasmama says

    April 28, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    I'm your newest biggest fan in Vancouver, BC. I'm on the road of attempting to cook more and healthier for both myself and my 7 year old daughter. Every week I'm doing another recipe from your blog! Thanks for this lovely! ❤️ Jess & Bella
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 29, 2015 at 5:33 am

      You just made my day! Sending much love from KC and I hope you enjoy the recipes! Thanks so much and have a great day!!
      Reply
  21. Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says

    December 14, 2017 at 9:36 am

    Gorgeous pictures. I made these chicken meatball sub sandwiches for the super bowl party and it was a crowd favorite. I'm also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Thanks for sharing, Megan!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 18, 2017 at 5:46 am

      Love hearing that! Thanks, Jill!
      Reply

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