Slow-Cooker Vegan Tacos with Walnuts These walnut-topped tacos are fresh, easy, and filled with good-for-you plants. Every bite offers lots of texture, color, fiber, and healthy fats. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 487 calories, 17 g fat (2 g sat), 56 g carbs, 4.1 g fiber, 20 g sugar, 384 mg sodium, 18 g protein Nutrition a la Natalie
Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos with Avocado-Cilantro Sauce Tender chicken is the perfect base for these tacos' tangy, creamy cilantro sauce. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 382 calories, 13 g fat (2 g sat), 40 g carbs, 1075 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 24 g protein 40 Aprons
Crock-Pot Chicken Wings These better-for-you wings will be the star of any summertime cookout. (They're low in carbs but still plenty crispy.) GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 501 calories, 41 g fat (17 g sat), 1 g carb, 1993 mg sodium, 1 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 30 g protein 40 Aprons
Slow-Cooker Veggie Omelet Packed with all sorts of fresh veggies (like bell pepper, broccoli, and tomato), this easy egg recipe comes in handy when you need to feed a crowd. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 142 calories, 7 g fat (2 g sat), 8 g carbs, 263 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 10 g protein Diethood
Crock-Pot Blueberry Crisp Top this easy-to-make blueberry crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you've got yourself the perfect end to a summer night. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 215.3 calories, 6.6 g fat (3.6 g sat), 38 g carbs, 5.1 mg sodium, 4 g carbs, 22.8 g sugar, 2.8 g protein Diethood
Slow-Cooker Summer Beef Stew Stews typically have serious winter vibes, but the zucchini, bell pepper, basil, and other vibrant veggies in this one keep it light and summer-friendly. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 487 calories, 18 g fat (6 g sat), 14 g carbs, 687 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 69 g protein Running to the Kitchen
Slow-Cooker Greek Chicken This herby, citrusy chicken pairs so well with a dollop of tart yogurt and a pita that you'll think you're in the Mediterranean. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 452 calorie, 36 g fat (9 g sat), 4 g carbs, 899 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 26 g protein Wholesomelicious
Slow-Cooker Beef Carnitas Carnitas scream summerand this impossibly-tender recipe goes hand-in-hand with fresh-made guac. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 216 calories, 7.6 g fat, 7.2 g carbs, 555.2 mg sodium, 4.4 g sugar, 1.9 g fiber, 28.7 g protein One Lovely Life
Easy Crock-Pot Fire Roasted Tomato Shrimp Tacos Easy, breezy, and beautifully light (see what I did there?), this healthy take on tacos is a fiesta in your mouth. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 115 calories, 2.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 5 g carbs, 2.5 g sugar, 240 mg sodium, 1.5 g fiber, 14 g protein Cotter Crunch
Slow-Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken with Spicy Coconut Purple Rice Peanut butter is delish but have you ever mixed it with almond or coconut milk and heated it up? *Stomach growls.* Add veggies, chicken, and rice, and you've got a well-balanced nutty nosh. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 450 calories, 17 g fat (5 g saturated), 44.6 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 4.7 g fiber, 33.4 g protein Ambitious Kitchen
Zesty Pork and Slaw Sandwiches Go ahead, have yourself some North Carolina-style BBQ without having to travel the distance. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 572 calories, 26.5 g fat (7 g saturated), 39 g carbs, 684 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 41 g protein Woman's Day
Easy Crock-Pot Chicken and Black Bean Taco Salad Just toss chicken, beans, and salsa into the slow cooker, press start, and four hours later you've got the makings for a simpleyet delishmeal. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 390 calories, 9 g fat, 2o g carbs, 1 g sugar, 521 mg sodium, 8 g fiber, 34 g protein Skinny Taste
Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes Over Spaghetti Squash These are like all those summer camp sloppy Joes, just with a bit more fiber , no meat, and a lot less of a mess. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 358 calories, 3.1 g fat, 69.7 g carbs, 11.9 g sugar, 13.7 g fiber, 16 g protein Ambitious Kitchen
Easy Crock-Pot Sweet and Sour Hawaiian Beef Say, "Aloha" to your fam's new fave dinner. Sweet pineapple and a little ACV transform usually-heavy protein into a light and bright dish that feels summery. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 230 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated), 15 g carbs, 12 g sugar, 12 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 26 g protein Cotter Crunch
Slow-Cooker Peach BBQ Chicken This Whole-30-approved BBQ dish tastes like sweet summertime. After making the fruity sauce, all you have to do is add everything to the Crock-Pot and let it do the rest. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 225 calories, 15 g fat, 10 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 389 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 30 g protein The Real Food Dietitians
Slow-Cooker Zucchini Ziti Pasta? In a Crock-Pot? It's officially a thing. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 272 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated), 38 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 196 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 15 g protein Rowena Dumlao-Giardina/SkinnyMs.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchiladas The secret to this flavorful plate? Slowly simmering these protein-packed enchiladas in the sauce for a few hours. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 294 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated), 29 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 196 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein SkinnyMs.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Chile Verde This five-ingredient chicken is perfect with salsa and lettuce cups. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 195 calories, 7 g fat, 5 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 495 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 27 g protein The Real Food Dietitians
Mexican Slow-Cooker Stuffed Peppers Packed with flavor, protein, and fiber, these slow cooker creations are like burrito bowls but better. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 412 calories, 20 g fat (9 g saturated), 30 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 662 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 29 g protein Chef Savvy
Slow-Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Fact: You should always have a quick, simple (and healthy) recipe you can depend on to please every mouth at the table, and this is it. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 223 calories, 11 g fat (2 g saturated), 19 g carbs, 17 g sugar, 525 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein Rowena Dumlao-Giardina/SkinnyMs.
Smoky Pulled Brisket Biscuits Craving some Southern cooking? These slow-cooker sammies are just what you need at your next cookout. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 659 calories, 21 g fat (6 g saturated), 53 g carbs, 113 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 66 g protein Woman's Day
Honey-Lime Pork with Pineapple Slaw Slow-cooked pork is perfect with bright lime juice and chunks of fresh pineapple in these festive burrito bowls. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 375 calories, 10.5 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 36 g carbs, 895 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 35 g protein Woman's Day
Slow-Cooker Salmon with Lemon and Dill Low-carb, paleo, and Whole30-compliant, this tasty dish is a superb source of brain-boosting omega-3s . GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 321 calories, 12.7 g fat (2.1 g saturated), 1.8 g carbs, 0.4 g sugar, 177.8 mg sodium, 0.4 g fiber, 50.8 g protein Fit Slow Cooker Queen
Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas Time to say "see-ya" to the saut pan. These fajitas are straight fuego, and require zero slaving over the stove's heat. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 364 calories, 19 g fat (4 g saturated), 29 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 480 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 21 g protein SkinnyMs.
Slow-Cooked Summer Beef Casserole Crisp veggies, garlic, and a light sprinkling of Parm make this once-winter dish a comfy go-to even during high temps. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 305 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated), 11 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 487 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 30 g protein Kitchen Sanctuary
Slow-Cooker Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs Everyone at summer family gatherings will ooh and ahh over these cheesy meatballs. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 255 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated), 1.8 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 153 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein SkinnyMs.
Slow-Cooker Hawaiian Shredded Chicken These wraps are just as pretty as they are deliciousand any leftover shredded chicken works well in salads for future meals. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 190 calories, 5 g fat, 10 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 400 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 24 g protein The Real Food Dietitians
Corn and Potato Chowder You'll want to devour this heart-healthy bowl, made summery thanks to bright corn . Easily make it meat-free by nixing the chorizo and using veggie broth instead. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 311 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated), 37 g carbs, 600 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 15 g protein Woman's Day
Crock-Pot Cauliflower Rice This lighter, brighter, veggie-packed version of your usual takeout order is so very easy to whip up. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 172 calories, 15 g fat (2 g saturated), 22 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 405 mg sodium, 8 g fiber, 13 g protein SkinnyMs.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Caprese The basil-y flavor of this creamy chicken recipe is absurdly cozybecause sometimes you need comfort food in the summer, too. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 255 calories, 10.2 g fat (3.9 g saturated), 9 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 193.9 mg sodium, 1.9 g fiber, 31.1 g protein Becky's Bites
Slow-Cooker Tomato Basil Soup Fresh summer tomatoes work wonders in this flavorful tomato basil recipe. GET RECIPE Per serving: 219 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated), 22 g carbs, 11 g sugar, 1023 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 1o g protein DamnDelicious
Chipotle Beef Tacos with Pico de Gallo These spicy, protein-packed tortillas make Taco Tuesday a no-brainer, even on the busiest of weeks. GET RECIPE Per serving: 440 calories, 11.5 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 36 g carbs, 840 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 48 g protein Woman's Day
Slow-Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps Making your favorite Asian takeout dish at home just became possible with this easy slow cooker recipe. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 260 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated), 11 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 600 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein The Family Freezer
Crock-Pot Slawghetti Spaghetti just got a summer-appropriate makeover with this low-carb, paleo , and Whole30-compliant recipe. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 260 calories, 3.8 g fat (1.7 g saturated), 22 g carbs, 2.2 g sugar, 591.4 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 27.6 g protein Fit Slow Cooker Queen
Crock-Pot Seafood Stew Nothing feels beachier than this seafood stew, which is filled to the brim with shrimp, scallops, and crab legs, and loaded with brain-boosting benefits. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 236 calories, 1 g fat, 31 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 1789 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 22 g protein Slow Cooker Gourmet
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