Top Rated Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes
The best Healthy Crockpot Recipes! From chicken to vegetarian, these heart healthy slow cooker meals are easy and delicious!
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It's no secret that I LOVE my slow cooker. Especially when I make healthy slow cooker recipes in it!
I mean, I did write an entire ebook about it.. Which PS you can get 10% off the Easy Paleo Slow Cooker Recipes Book if you use code SLOWCOOKER 🙂
Crockpot/slow cooker cooking is the best for a few reasons:
Why we love our slow cooker:
- SO simple: Your crockpot does all the work of cooking your meal. Many crockpot meals are simply dump + turn the crockpot on!
- Minimal prep time – Because the crockpot cooks low and slow for hours, you don't need to spend time standing by the stove!
- Can be made ahead for busy nights – Sometimes I will prep all the ingredients and place in the base of my crockpot in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, simply put the base in your crockpot insert, turn on, and you're done!
- It cooks dinner FOR you! Need I say more? Who doesn't want to come home from work to have dinner already done and waiting for you? It's kinda my favorite thing.
I've rounded up some of my favorite healthy crockpot meals here for you. From chicken, to beef, turkey to pork.. there's something for everyone!
Many of these recipes are paleo and whole30 friendly, but if you need recipes for those diets, I also have posts outlining that.
Check out these 28 Delicious Paleo Crockpot Recipes or these 20 Easy Whole30 CrockPot Recipes
Healthy Crockpot Chicken Recipes
I cook a lot of chicken (you can see all my favorite Healthy Chicken Recipes here). Chicken can sometimes get bouncy or gross when it's cooked incorrectly – but when you cook chicken in the crockpot, it becomes fall apart tender!
These healthy slow cooker meals have chicken as the star and they're all delicious!
Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup – Pot pie, minus the pie part 🙂 This soup is completely dairy free but SO rich and creamy thanks to a secret ingredient!
Crockpot Shredded Chicken Recipe uses only 4 ingredients! If you want juicy, perfectly cooked chicken-this healthy slow cooker recipe is for you! Paleo, Keto, Whole30 and Gluten Free!
White Chicken Chili Recipe is the perfect quick dinner! Make it in the crockpot, instant pot or on the stove.
Buffalo Chicken Soup is ridiculously delicious and easy to make. Creamy, spicy and so yummy!
Chicken Quinoa Taco Soup – An easy soup recipe that's hearty and filling! Beans, Quinoa, and tomatoes come together to create a rich meal!
Healthy Chicken Soup – A keto/paleo/whole30 version of a classic dish we all love!
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe you can make in your crockpot, instant pot or on the stove! Authentic, healthy, delicious & quick!
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is a lightened up version of a classic that we all love.
Rosemary Chicken Sauce is a delicious, easy, healthy chicken recipe. Cooked low and slow, it's paleo, Whole30 & perfect for dinner or meal prep!
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Is my Gram's recipe. It's total comfort food and so easy!
Crockpot Whole Chicken – If you haven't tried cooking a whole chicken in your crockpot – you MUST. They come out SO moist and flavorful – it's our favorite way to cook a whole chicken!
Lemon Chicken Soup – Bright, lemony and veggie loaded – this is my go to soup when I want something cozy or if I'm not feeling well!
Pumpkin Chicken Chili – This chili isn't just for fall! The pumpkin adds a creaminess that is so yummy!
Crockpot Chicken Artichoke Kale Soup – We love anything with artichokes in it, especially chicken soup!
Slow Cooker Chicken Zucchini Meatballs – Have you ever made meatballs in the slow cooker? If not, this is a must try!
Easy Crockpot Bone Broth – Our favorite way to use up leftover chicken, turkey or beef bones! We also have a post specific for How to make Chicken Broth
Easy Thai Chicken Curry – Curries are a great way to use your crockpot. Letting the meat cook low and slow really adds flavor!
Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas – We love these for weeknight dinners. Set it + forget it in the morning and dinner is ready at night!
Healthy Crockpot Turkey Recipes
We LOVE ground turkey – and this Healthy Turkey Chili is hands down one of my favorite recipes on my site. It's loaded with veggies, cozy, comforting and delicious! Here are some of my other favorite healthy slow cooker recipes that feature turkey.
Paleo Chili – Serve it over cauliflower rice, regular rice, chips or even nachos!
Healthy Italian Wedding Soup – You can use zoodles or pasta – either way this lighter soup is so yummy!
Thai Slow Cooker Ground Turkey is one of our favorite ways to cook turkey. It's SO flavorful and easy to make!
Healthy Bolognese – A lighter twist on classic sauce. You can also make it with ground beef!
Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes are so yummy. They seriously are the best sloppy joes!
Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos – Tacos in the slow cooker = weeknight dinner made easy!
Healthy Slow Cooker Beef Recipes
From Beef & Broccoli to Stuffed Peppers – there are lots of delicious things you can make with ground beef in your slow cooker! Here are some recipes that are so yummy!
Paleo Beef Stew – One of our favorite things to make in the slow cooker. This recipe only take about 10 minutes to make and the crockpot does the rest of the work!
Cheeseburger Soup can be made keto, paleo and Whole30 friendly. Healthy & made in the crockpot, instant pot or on the stove! Naturally gluten free and no velveeta needed for this delicious soup!
Whole30 Stuffed Peppers – One of our most popular recipes! This low carb, gluten free stuffed peppers recipe is delicious!
Healthy Beef Barley Soup – Beef barley soup is a recipe we grew up eating – it's total comfort food!
Whole30 Crockpot Picadillo – You can make this hearty dinner with chicken or even ground turkey!
Healthy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli – Similar to takeout, but WAY healthier! This is easy and delicious
Whole30 Beef Stir Fry A yummy slow cooker version of something you'd usually make on the stove!
Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole– We love this recipe for cabbage. It's way easier than making stuffed cabbage rolls!
Healthy Slow Cooker Pork Recipes
Similar to chicken, pork can get really tough depending on how you cook it. When you cook pork in the slow cooker – it becomes fall apart tender and SO yummy! Here are some of my favorite slow cooker healthy recipes that feature pork!
Healthy Crockpot Pulled Pork – One of our favorite recipes on our site. We make this every week!
Crockpot Balsamic Pork Roast – Pork roast is a classic slow cooker recipe. It's so delicious!
Slow Cooker Honey Lime Ginger Pork looks amazing! Love the ginger/lime flavor combo
Healthy Vegetarian Crockpot Recipes:
Vegetarians – don't worry! You can cook many other things besides meat in your crockpot! These healthy crockpot meals focus on the veggies!
Easy Lentil Soup Recipe that you can make on the stove, in the slow cooker or in the instant pot! Vegan, gluten free and delicious!
Healthy Broccoli Soup is a delicious, cozy meal. Easy to make in the instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove – this broccoli cheddar soup is a must make! Gluten free and easily made dairy free, this creamy soup is seriously yummy!
Easy Sweet Potato Soup can be made in your instant pot, crock pot or on the stove. Vegan, healthy, paleo, Whole30 & done in 30 minutes.
Healthy Potato Soup – Dairy free, Whole30 friendly and ridiculously creamy – this is becoming a super popular recipe on our site!
Easy Minestrone Soup is the perfect cozy, healthy dinner! Vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan – it's delicious and done in under 30 minutes! Make it in your crockpot, instant pot or on the stove – this hearty soup is one you'll absolutely love!
Vegetarian Crockpot Chili – A vegetarian version of everyone's favorite crockpot meal!
Healthy Crockpot Tomato Sauce – If you're still buying jarred sauce, try this recipe instead! It basically requires NO effort/work!
Healthy Butternut Squash Soup is paleo, Whole30, vegan, and naturally gluten/dairy free. Easily made in your crockpot, instant pot or on the stove! Super creamy and rich – this is a soup recipe everyone will love!
15 Bean Soup – This is one of our favorite vegan/vegetarian crockpot meals. You can also make it in the instant pot!
Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Mushrooms – I've never made mushrooms in the crockpot but who wouldn't want to eat these?!
Potato Chickpea Tikka Masala – We love this vegetarian twist on Indian food!
Tuscan White Bean Soup– Total comfort food!
Healthy Crockpot Artichokes – If you've never cooked an artichoke, this is one of the easiest ways to do it!
Healthy Crockpot FAQ
Are slow cookers bad for your health?
No! Slow cookers are totally find for your health. If possible avoid a crockpot with an aluminum base or nonstick coating.
Can I put frozen chicken in the crockpot?
You shouldn't put frozen chicken in the crockpot. It's a food safety issue and likely will not cook correctly. For best results, thaw your chicken thoroughly before cooking in the crockpot.
Is cooking in slow cooker healthy?
Yes! Cooking in a slow cooker is totally healthy and good for you.
If you love your instant pot just as much as your crockpot, you'll have to check out these Healthy Instant Pot Recipes!
We hope you love these healthy crockpot meals as much as we do. Any healthy meal that can be made in a slow cooker is perfect for dinner tonight or meal prepping!
Healthy Crockpot Recipes: Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup
If you're looking for one of the best healthy crockpot recipes, try this Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie Soup. With over 100 5 star ratings – it's one of our favorite slow cooker meals!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy crockpot recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 377 kcal
6
WW Freestyle Points 6
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb. chicken breasts about 2 larger breasts
- 1 cup celery 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup carrot 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic finely minced
- 2 cups yukon gold potatoes peeled+ cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup yukon gold potatoes peeled+ cut into quarters so that you can remove them at the end
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups chicken broth or bone broth- low sodium!
- 3 tablespoons parsley for garnish
- 1/2 cup almond milk or milk/ other dairy free milk
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Heat olive oil in a pan on the stove. Add in the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes or until slightly translucent. (This step is optional, but recommended!)
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Layer raw chicken, cooked vegetables, and potatoes in the crockpot. Add broth. Cover + set to low for 6 hours.
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Once cooked, remove the large potato pieces + chicken breasts.
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Place large potato quarters, almond milk + 1/2 cup of broth *from the pot* (a few ladels full!) into a blender until smooth. Add back into the pot.
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Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and shred. Put the chicken back into the pot.
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Stir everything together until combined and smooth. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Crockpot Recipes: Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Amount Per Serving (2 cups of soup)
Calories 377 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 544mg 24%
Potassium 1555mg 44%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Fiber 6g 25%
Sugar 5g 6%
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin A 5754IU 115%
Vitamin C 59mg 72%
Calcium 111mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. This is an estimate and can vary pending your ingredients
Top Rated Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes
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