Looking for easy, hands-off meals that make healthy eating a breeze? This list of 50 healthy crock pot recipes has everything you need to feed your family well without spending hours in the kitchen. From hearty soups and lean protein favorites to veggie-packed meals and even breakfast options, these recipes are simple, nourishing, and full of flavor.
I have to admit, my crock pot has been a lifesaver during busy weeks. There's nothing better than tossing in a few ingredients in the morning and coming home to a warm, healthy dinner that's ready to serve. Some of my go-to healthy meals are chicken soups, turkey chili, and veggie curries. They're satisfying, budget-friendly, and make great leftovers for the next day.
This roundup is a mix of my own tried-and-true recipes from Whole Lotta Yum, plus a hand-picked selection of highly rated recipes from other food bloggers I love.
Why I Love Cooking with a Crock Pot
Cooking with a crock pot takes the stress out of weeknights. It's perfect for busy schedules since you can prep in minutes and let the slow cooker do the work. Plus, it makes it easier to stick to healthy eating because you can pack in lean proteins, vegetables, and flavorful spices without relying on heavy sauces or frying.
50 Healthy Crock Pot Recipes
1
Crockpot Stuffed Pepper Soup (Keto, Low Carb)
You get all the traditional flavors of the classic stuffed pepper dish with this recipe but made in the slow cooker for an easy set it and forget it meal idea.
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2
Mexican Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
A 3 ingredient dinner idea that you can use for tacos, enchiladas, wraps, and more. This slow cooker shredded chicken is packed with flavor and protein.
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3
Crockpot Cabbage and Bacon
A savory side dish that's healthy, this crockpot cabbage can also be turned into a meal by adding in some turkey or chicken.
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4
Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipe (Crockpot)
The BEST crockpot cranberry sauce with orange and spices combined with Zinfandel wine that is so delicious, this will become a favorite dish on your Thanksgiving table.
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5
Slow Cooker Mushroom Stroganoff
With just 5 minute of prep needed, this hearty mushroom stroganoff is a filling dinner that'll be great for weeknights or lazy weekends.
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6
Bourbon Mango Slow Cooker Baked Beans
These are traditional baked beans with a twist! This recipe for Bourbon Mango Baked Beans is perfect for a summer barbecue or potluck.
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7
Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Sweet and savory, you can use this shredded chicken in a variety of different ways. Make sandwiches or sliders, tacos, and more.
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8
Lemon Chicken Soup
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe is a delicious dinner that's loaded with veggies and lower in calories for a healthier crock pot dinner when you're looking for something easy and comforting.
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9
Turkey Sloppy Joes
The classic family dinner goes lighter and healthier by using ground turkey instead of ground beef. It's an easy dinner that's delicious.
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10
Crock Pot Balsamic Pork Roast
A fall apart roast that uses pork seasoned with balsamic vinegar and honey is a great weeknight dinner that you can start in the morning and be ready to eat when you get home.
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11
Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Potatoes
A toss and go side dish, these potatoes are flavored with a Green and lemon seasoning combination to make them delicious.
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12
Slow Cooker Honey Lime Ginger Pork
A delicious and and easy dish, this pork is slow cooked with a honey, lime, soy, garlic, and ginger marinade.
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13
Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe
This Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce is super easy to make and only requires four simple ingredients! It's the perfect snack and tastes amazing when it's warm!
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14
Easy Smoky Lentil Sloppy Joes
Delicious Smoky Lentil Sloppy Joes that can be made in your slow cooker for a light healthy meal.
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15
Healthy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken breasts get cooked and shredded to make a tasty teriyaki chicken dish that you can serve with rice and a vegetable, in a wrap, or however you want.
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16
Crockpot Cinnamon Apples
These delicious crockpot cinnamon apples can be served for breakfast, alongside dinner or topped with ice cream for dessert!
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17
Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Granola
This peanut butter granola is simple to make, has very few ingredients, and will disappear fast. It'll be a great breakfast or snack to enjoy.
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18
Crockpot Cocktail Chickpea Meatballs
Barbecue chickpea meatballs are an easy vegetarian party dish made with smashed chickpeas, BBQ sauce and jam. Ready in about 30 minutes!
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19
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatloaf
Instead of ground beef you can use turkey to make a delicious meatloaf in the slow cooker. It's loaded with flavor and great for weeknights.
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20
Slow Cooker Apricot Cake
This slow cooker apricot cake recipe is a quick and easy muffin type cake made with wholemeal spelt flour and dried apricots.
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21
Healthy Slow Cooker Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Stay warm with this healthy slow cooker lentil and vegetable soup recipe. It's comforting and perfect to prep for the week ahead!
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22
Crockpot Italian Chicken & Potatoes
Paired with veggies, this 5 ingredients Italian seasoned chicken and potatoes is a healthy meal that's both filling and full of flavor.
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23
Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Tacos
Slow cooker turkey tacos made with ground turkey meat is a must-try dish. Delicious, juicy turkey slow cooked with all the taco goodness.
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24
Slow Cooker Asparagus Leek Soup
A light and flavorful asparagus soup that's made with leeks, asparagus, and more, this creamy dish is easy to make and perfect for cozy weeknights.
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25
Slow Cooker Wild Rice Pilaf
This slow-cooker wild rice pilaf is healthy and full of flavor. It is an easy dish that's perfect for meals any time of the year.
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26
Short Rib Burrito Bowls Recipe
These Short Rib Burrito Bowls are sure to please the whole family! They're packed with fresh, nutritious ingredients and totally customizable!
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27
Healthy Slow Cooker Apple Crisp
Made with apples and a crispy crumb topping, this lighten up apple crispy is a sweet treat to enjoy any time of the year.
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28
Slow Cooker Quinoa
An easy to prep slow cooker meal that turns out every time, this quinoa is slow cooked for a healthy and easy dish.
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29
Creamy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
A hassle free dinner that offers up some cozy flavors. This vegetarian tortilla soup is easy to make in the crock pot.
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30
Crock Pot {or Slow Cooker} Mushroom Asada
Vegan, gluten free, healthy and perfect for taco night, this mushroom asada is made in the slow cooker for an easy weekday dinner.
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31
Slow Cooker Black Beans and Rice
A hearty and healthy, high protein, budget-friendly meal, ready to serve in about 3 hours! Vegetarian and Vegan.
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32
Slow Cooker Harvest Vegetables
Slow cooker harvest vegetables is a healthy side dish that you can serve with your next meal. They offer up some of your favorite fall flavors.
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33
Shredded Buffalo Chicken Nacho Salad (Crockpot)
Shredded Buffalo Chicken Nacho Salad is so easy! Make Crockpot Buffalo chicken and layer it on salad with tortilla chips, toppings and ranch!
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34
Slow Cooker Cherry Tomatoes
Easy to make slow cooker cherry tomatoes, ready in 5 hours. You can serve these juicy tomatoes over pasta, rice or as a healthy side dish!
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35
Slow Cooker Greek Chicken
A high protein low carb dinner, this slow cooker Greek chicken is easy to make in the slow cooker.
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36
Crockpot Bruschetta Chicken
This crockpot bruschetta chicken is so easy to make. It is perfect over pasta or risotto for a filling meal the family will love.
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37
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Curry
Slow cooker vegetarian curry is loaded with chickpeas, sweet potatoes, spinach, green peas and plenty of warm spices for a flavorful, cozy and hands-off vegetarian dinner!
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38
Slow Cooker Roasted Vegetables Recipe
This easy slow cooker dish is made with red potatoes, carrots, zucchini and onion tossed in olive oil and seasoned to perfection. It's the perfect side dish for your meaty main dishes.
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39
Crock-Pot Veggie Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe
A simple dinner idea for those chilly evenings, this veggie loaded potato soup is easy to make in the slow cooker.
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40
Kung Pao Chickpeas Slow Cooker
These Kung Pao Chickpeas make an easy vegetarian dinner in a slow cooker! Loaded with plant-based protein, it's a main entree that tastes like take out.
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41
Slow Cooker Vegan Bolognese With Mushrooms
This hearty, vegan Bolognese is made in a slow cooker and packs a punch when it comes to flavor. It's a filling dinner to serve the family.
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42
Slow Cooker Stir Fry Vegetables & Cauliflower Rice
A low calorie meal idea that brings together tasty veggies, cauliflower rice, and a stir fry sauce that's delicious.
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43
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
Great for the winter months, this slow cooked butternut squash and sweet potato soup is a healthy and nutritious meal.
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44
Kathy's Slow-Cooker Hot and Sour Soup
Slow cooking mushrooms in ginger and garlic broth gives this vegan hot and sour soup a deep and delicious flavor. It's a hearty crock pot meal that's loaded with flavor.
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45
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
This tasty dinner brings juicy chicken thighs or breasts in a sticky honey garlic sauce for a delicious meal idea that you can enjoy any night of the week.
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46
Crock-Pot Pork Fried Rice Recipe
Enjoy fried rice in the slow cooker instead of hanging out at the stove while it's cooking, the crock pot does all of the hard work for you.
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47
Meal Prep Hatch Green Chile Chicken
With smoky and spicy flavors, this hatch green chili chicken is great for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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48
Slow Cooker Creamy Fiesta Chicken
Chicken and a creamy fiesta flavored sauce comes together to create a filling meal that'll satisfy your taste buds.
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49
Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken
With just a few ingredients, this maple Dijon chicken comes together easily and the slow cooker takes all of the hard work out of fixing a delicious and filling meal.
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50
Slow Cooker Chicken Kale Soup
Easy, nutritious, and full of flavor, this chicken kale soup is a slow cooker meal that's great for family dinners.
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FAQs About Healthy Crock Pot Recipes
Are crock pot meals actually healthy?
Yes. Crock pot meals can be very healthy, especially when made with lean proteins, plenty of vegetables, and lighter sauces or broths. It's all about the ingredients you choose.
What's the healthiest meat for crock pot meals?
Chicken breast, turkey breast, and lean cuts of beef or pork are great options. They provide plenty of protein without excess fat.
Can I meal prep with crock pot recipes?
Yes. Crock pot meals are excellent for meal prep because most recipes make enough for leftovers. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer.
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