40 Healthy Slow-Cooker Recipes That Make It Easy To Eat Light (2024)

When you think Parm + chicken, your brain might go to melty, saucy chicken Parmesan, but we might dig this dish even more. All the flavor from the chicken thighs, butter, garlic, and thyme seep into the tender baby potatoes for a fully satisfying, comforting meal.

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Sure, everyone loves chicken noodle soup, but for some of us, there's nothing that soothes the soul like a big bowl of chicken tortilla soup. A slight kick from chili powder and fire-roasted tomatoes gives every bowlful a jolt of flavor.

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News flash! You don't have to turn on your oven to make perfectly cooked spaghetti squash. Once you've cooked up your squash, why not put it to good use? Our four-cheese spaghetti squash is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. 😍

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Think stir-fry flavors can't work in a slow cooker? Think again! This pepper steak is a straightforward, savory sweet number that'll put your standard takeout to shame.

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A simmering pot of soup on a chilly fall afternoon is the recipe for a cozy meal. This vegan butternut squash soup is made in a slow cooker, so after you chop up all your vegetables, it’s essentially hands-off!

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Our slow-cooker white chicken chili couldn't be easier to make, and we love the texture it takes on once the beans are partially mashed. It might feel weird to use a potato masher in your slow cooker, but trust us, it works wonders!

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Think of this recipe as a base for all future slow-cooked seafood dinner recipes. Feel free to switch up the citrus you use, make a bed of sliced onions or leeks, or throw in some herbs like rosemary or thyme if you like.

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Looking for a low-effort, stick-to-your-ribs dinner? You've come to the right place. This Tex-Mex-inspired soup is hearty, delicious, and endlessly riffable.

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A big bowl of chili at dinnertime is what winter is all about. This turkey-based version is both comforting and healthy, and it comes together in no time. So grab your slow cooker and cozy on up!

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If you need an excuse to get your slow cooker out, this is it! Simmering beef, potatoes, tomatoes, and onions together for hours creates one of the most deeply satisfying stews you’ll ever eat.

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A slow-cooker meal made with only four ingredients is really something to celebrate. The chicken falls apart and becomes immensely tender, while chunky salsa and piquant taco seasoning deliver classic Tex-Mex flavors. The final touch? A few bright hits of lime juice.

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The spiced garlicky herb sauce (sort of like a cheat chimichurri) is absolutely heavenly and will make this the best pork shoulder of your life. For serving, we'd recommend some herb roasted potatoes and a bright, leafy sautéed green like Swiss chard.

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We know it sounds crazy, but you can replicate the deliciousness of a rotisserie chicken at home... in your slow cooker. To get that iconic crispy skin, slather the bird in a brown sugar spice rub and chuck it under the broiler before serving to achieve a beautiful, caramelized finish.

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A flavorful base of sautéed onion, carrots, garlic, and herbs takes this delicious autumn soup the next level. Also fantastic? The final drizzle of heavy cream.

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This slow-cooker creamy lemon herb chicken spends all day bubbling along and results in everything you want in a meal: delicious, comforting, and easy. By cooking low and slow, the humble chicken breast is transformed into something that melts in your mouth.

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In the world of Chinese-American classics, you can’t beat beef and broccoli. And while you can always order takeout, here at Delish, we’re so obsessed that we’ve found a way to make it in a slow cooker.

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A good, hearty white bean soup is one of our favorite ways to warm up in the colder months, especially when you can make it in your crockpot. We *do* suggest searing the sausage, though, if you can swing it. Seared sausage = more flavor.

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We love slow cookers because they do ALL of the work, so we can do literally anything else while dinner cooks. This recipe takes six hours, which is enough time to do all kinds of chores, self-care, and more. Need dinner faster? Make our classic chicken cacciatore instead.

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Forget the classic pumpkin spice latte—this pumpkin spice slow-cooker oatmeal will be your new morning pick-me-up. Heartier than a latte and a pastry, this pumpkin spice recipe is the hearty breakfast you need when you want to stay full and satisfied all morning long.

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Slow cookers not only make your life easier, they also make chicken fajitas easier. Perfectly tender chicken and earthy bell peppers come together beautifully in this winner of a recipe. Just be sure to top with plenty of sour cream, cheese, and pickled red onions.

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