30 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes That Won’t Weigh You Down

Pile it high with all the fresh, crisp herbs and greens your heart desires.

It’s light in the carb department and packed with protein, plus you barely have to lift a finger to make it.

Spend one night cooking, then reap the rewards. And by that we mean you’ll have a homemade lunch for the next four days.

Yes, there’s heavy cream in the sauce—but only a quarter of a cup. The whole dish still clocks in at less than 500 calories per serving.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts have never tasted so good.

This has all the creamy flavor of mashed potatoes, just with way fewer carbs per serving.

Lentils may be tiny, but they’re a nutritional powerhouse of protein, fiber and tons of vitamins. Oh, and they make a very delicious soup.

It’s velvety smooth and creamy but surprisingly dairy-free.

Keep it vegan with avocado and cilantro, or add sour cream and cheese if you please.

If you end up with leftovers, turn them into chicken salad for tomorrow’s lunch.

With all the hearty vegetables (like mushrooms and zucchini), you won’t even miss the beans.

It sounds (and tastes) super indulgent, but there are only 400 calories in each bowl.

Swap out the usual heavy cream for coconut milk—you know, so you can save room for an extra piece of naan.

It’s the comforting flavors you grew up with, and that dose of nostalgia makes it a total crowd-pleaser. (Seriously—even the kids will gobble it up.)

Keep a batch of this nourishing broth in the freezer and you’ll never go back to the store-bought kind.

Everything cooks in the slow cooker at the same time for a true one-pot meal.

It’s low-carb and keto, but flavorful enough that even non-dieters will love it too.

You get all the fresh veggies and flavorful meat of a regular burrito, minus the soggy tortilla.

Easy to make? Check. Nutritious and delicious? Check. Totally gorgeous? Check.

Make the slow-cooked barbecue chicken ahead of time so all you have to do later is assemble and eat.

To go the extra-healthy route, you can omit the cheese. (Though we might shed a small tear.)

Dairy? We don’t know her. (You can thank the cannellini beans for the creamy texture.)

Hot slow-cooker tip: Cook the pasta separately. We promise it’s worth it for the al dente bite.

Whatever ails you, this will cure it.

Who needs taco shells when you have collard wraps?

It’s as tasty and comforting as the classic cheesy soup, just lightened up with way more good-for-you ingredients.

This version is sweet but not cloying thanks to maple syrup. (Bonus: You don’t have to soak the beans ahead of time.)

FYI, you can also make it in an Instant Pot if you’re short on time.

This meal can be prepped and assembled ahead of time, then stored in a baggie in the freezer for a super lazy dinner. (It’s the definition of dump and go.)

Breakfast in the slow cooker: It’s a thing.