35 Healthy Dishes You Can Make in Your Slow Cooker
Your slow cooker can make eating healthy easier than ever. The proof is in these genius soups, chicken dinners and more.
Your slow cooker can make eating healthy easier than ever. The proof is in these genius soups, chicken dinners and more.
" The house smelled wonderful while this was cooking. Like others, I added some sausage to the recipe. The flavor was even better the second day."
-Indiana Debbie
"Wow, this was delicious! I didn't have zucchini so used yellow squash and it turned out great!"
-Sharon123
"Great dinner on a cold wet Saturday! I doubled the recipe, added small new potatoes cut in half. Very easy and tasty!"
-Sudie
"Oh, wow! This is one of the best pork loins we've tried — so moist and full of flavor."
-Newly Mrs. Johnson
"Easy, yummy, healthy — my kind of dish! I made it even easier by prepping everything the night before and tossing it in a freezer bag."
-megs_
"I have made this recipe for years. It is so good! With the leftover chicken and stock, you can make homemade chicken noodle soup."
-Audrey M
"This is a super easy supper served with cornbread and oatmeal cookies for dessert."
-ellie_
“I love beets and this was an excellent way to prepare them. I used the parsley option with the thyme, which suited us perfectly.”
-JackieOhNo
"Really wonderful flavor! The chicken was moist and tender with a wonderful mix of spices."
-Spencer #2
"Nice soup. I used some leftover roast so it came together very quickly."
-lazyme
"This was SO good, I couldn't stop eating it! I used less liquid so it was more like a thick hearty stew, and I absolutely loved it like that."
-yamakarasu
"Just chop up the veggies and toss everything in the crockpot! Can't beat it, for a good convenient meal."
-Chef Treenie
"Very good on a busy day! I only had 2 bell peppers, so I added one zucchini — very good!"
-ellie_
"Very good dinner — I cooked it on low all day and added the beans and cilantro after I came home from work."
-ellie_
"This was awesome! I added shredded chicken to the recipe, and it was fantastic!"
-jen.driess26
"Awesome recipe! The only thing I did differently was I added a teaspoon of liquid smoke for some extra flavor."
-Verelucky
“This recipe was simple and incredibly delicious. As mentioned before, just start in the morning and when you get home you have perfectly cooked and seasoned chicken.”
-Victoria
“Amazing recipe that provides a whole lot of delicious, healthy comfort food for not a lot of money — and easy ingredients that are generally kept on-hand, to boot!"
-meridangola
“Gravy made from the liquid was wonderful! The family ate almost all of this 6.5 pound turkey.”
-Nathans Nana
"By Indian cooking standards, this recipe delivers an authentic taste. Both myself and my Indian wife were quite pleased with the results, although by personal preference I'd recommend a couple of changes: cut down the vinegar, add a little brown sugar and add some salt. This one's a winner in our household!"
-Replicator
“The chicken was so moist it fell apart. I packed it for husband to take to work for lunch. He ended up calling me at my job just to say how good it was and how everyone who had a taste loved it!”
-DaisyH
"Delicious and dead easy to make. I gave samples to three people at work and they each wanted the recipe, which is always a good sign.”
-stingo
"Amazing recipe! I made this in the instant pot and it was some of the best carnitas we've ever had."
-DeliciousAsItLooks
"This was so good that I paid myself twenty dollars plus a tip for this entree and asked to see the dessert menu.”
-klincko
“This recipe is so versatile; you can do so much with it, and it is delicious!"
-toohot4u
“Super recipe! I cook lots of beans and I'm always looking for something new and a little different. I've never cooked beans with cilantro before and I'm not sure why. Its a marriage made in heaven. These smelled amazing while cooking.”
-Lucky in Bayview
“I usually find that my cooking tastes amateur but this is a good recipe. I would serve this to company any day with total confidence.”
-emerald_450
"We really enjoyed this healthy soup! Perfect on a cool day with some whole grain bread from the bakery."
-Clarely
“Good proportions. I use just water, no butter or even salt. I usually make it plain so can add whatever I want after it is done.”
-Maisy O.
"I grabbed this recipe because I was interested in something with whole grains, and it was pretty good. I would recommend sautéing the onions and garlic first, since I don't like the flavor of the onion when you just dump it raw into the crockpot.”
-Podkayne
This is a low-effort recipe for a traditional Vietnamese soup broth. You can serve it with rice noodles, as per tradition, but it’s excellent without them if you are on a low-carb diet.