36 Skinny Slow Cooker Recipes (2024)

Published: Jan 1, 2021 · Modified: Jan 2, 2024 · By Susan

Slow cooker skinny recipes are a collection of easy, lighter crockpot dishes that can be made any time. Delicious, simple and better-for-you food that everyone will love!

Healthy is the new skinny! Nothing looks better than being healthy. Your crockpot is the key to making simple, healthy slow cooked meals that your entire family will love.

While it is true that there are tons of creamy and sugary slow cooker recipes, don't stow that crockpot away. It can be your best friend in the pursuit of putting a lighter, easy meal on the table.

It doesn’t matter if you are focused on heart health, blood sugar health, gut health, or your waistline. There are slow-cooker recipes for every diet!

Each of the recipes below is perfect for helping keep New Year’s resolutions and/or prepare for bathing suit season. Not to mention, who doesn't love a healthy dinner that is filled with flavor but takes only a few minutes of prep?

These recipes are all made with readily available, wholesome, simple ingredients. None of them contains any canned soup or over-processed cheese products. And the best part is that each delicious recipe comes together with minimal effort. Use them to feed your whole family a healthy and delicious dinner - even on busy weeknights.

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1. Turkey Lentil Soup
2. Asian Spring Rolls
3. Tomato Balsamic Chicken
4. Chicken Tortilla Soup
5. Leftover Turkey Chili
6. Vegetable Alphabet Soup
7. Balsamic Peach Chicken
8. Sweet Chili Turkey Lettuce Wraps
9. Chicken Cacciatore
10. Chicken Bok Choy
11. Ground Chicken Chili
12. Cauliflower Soup
13. Mushroom Wild Rice Soup
15. Date Caramel
16. Ginger Carrot Soup
17. Quinoa Stuffing
18. Mexican Quinoa
19. Beef Lettuce Wraps
20. Steak Fajitas
21. Mediterranean Chicken
22. Whole Cauliflower Dijon Parmesan
23. Lemon Pepper Chicken
24. Beef and Broccoli
25. Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
26. Greek Chicken
27. Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup
28. Mashed Cauliflower
29. Salmon with Dill
31. Easy Tomato Soup
32. Pepper Steak
33. Tomato Basil Chicken
34. Turkey Burger Soup
35. Greek Turkey Meatloaf
36. Whole Roasted Chicken

*Please note that I am NOT a nutritionist. This is not medical or health advice.

1. Turkey Lentil Soup

This hearty and delicious one-pot meal is a must-try dish. It is filled with lighter, healthier ingredients that are bursting with both nutrition and flavor.

2. Asian Spring Rolls

This fun recipe is easy to make and perfect any time of year. It is crunchy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying.

3. Tomato Balsamic Chicken

This easy dinner, made with chicken, tomatoes, veggies, and a balsamic vinegar sauce is a scrumptious treat. The mouthwatering aroma of this dish in your slow cooker is proof that healthy doesn't have to be boring!

4. Chicken Tortilla Soup

This slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is a true meal-in-a bowl. Full of tender chicken and yummy tortilla flavors, this easy recipe will fill your stomach and satisfy your hunger.

5. Leftover Turkey Chili

This healthy recipe is the perfect balance between hearty and light. Get a head start on this great dish by using leftover turkey.

6. Vegetable Alphabet Soup

Who doesn't love to play with their food?? Using alphabet pasta to make this simple and light veggie soup makes for a healthy and delicious meal that is also little-kid fun!

7. Balsamic Peach Chicken

The sweet and savory flavors of this fruity dish are great with both chicken breasts or chicken thighs. It is filled with natural ingredients that meld together to create a wonderful flavor explosion

8. Sweet Chili Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Ground turkey is the secret to taking the hard work OUT of this delightful meal. It is the ultimate dump-and-go dish because nothing needs to be browned in advance It is the easiest way to serve a fun dinner on busy days.

9. Chicken Cacciatore

This may be my favorite of the healthy crockpot chicken recipes on this list. It is another set-it-and-forget-it dish that you will want to make in a big batch. Leftovers are just divine!

10. Chicken Bok Choy

Another easy slow cooker chicken recipe here that requires minimal meal prep. Just a little chopping and your crock pot does the rest. The finished dish has a unique, out-of-this-world flavor. It can be served over rice, riced cauliflower, or scooped up with tortilla chips!

11. Ground Chicken Chili

This delicious chicken chili is the simplest way to make a hearty meal to warm up cold days. It is filled with beans, sauce, and so much flavor. To spice it up, be sure to top it with your favorite hot sauce and a squeeze of fresh lime juice!

12. Cauliflower Soup

This unique soup is full of mellow cauliflower flavor. It is creamy, but dairy-free, hearty, and comforting served piping hot. However, it is cool and refreshing when served cold.

This mellow mushroom soup is replete with the earthy, umami flavors of mushrooms and of wild rice. A lightly creamy, fully satisfying dish that will have you begging for seconds.

14. Ground Beef & Cabbage

Sweet, wilted cabbage slow cooked together with ground beef in a savory tomato sauce makes for one hearty stew. To complete your meal serve it over somewhite riceorriced cauliflower.

15. Date Caramel

Making this caramel sauce is one of my favorite ways to use my slow cooker. This all-natural caramel is simple to make and great when used as a sweetener or topping in many recipes.Added bonus- it contains no refined sugar.

16. Ginger Carrot Soup

This soup is a major WOW! Ginger, garlic, carrots, and bell pepper all slow-cooked together and then pureed into a soup sensation. Simple to make, but impressive enough to serve to your most sophisticated guests!

17. Quinoa Stuffing

This stuffing dish is filled with veggies, plant-based protein, and flavor. A winner all around.

18. Mexican Quinoa

Elevate your quinoa game with this flavorful dish. All the flavors of Mexican food wrapped in one better-for-you dish.

19. Beef Lettuce Wraps

This recipe is hands down one of the absolute best ways to cook amazing beef. The superb flavor is fully enhanced by the crisp, cool crunch of its lettuce wrap

20. Steak Fajitas

Beef, peppers, and delicious sauce make this easy fajita recipe one of the crock pot meals you will crave often. Serve make-your-own style for a fun family meal with minimal prep.

21. Mediterranean Chicken

This slow-cooker chicken dish is the ultimate comfort food. Tender chicken pieces married with Mediterranean flavor including capers, feta cheese, and artichoke hearts.

22. Whole Cauliflower Dijon Parmesan

Some like this as a side dish, but I am such a fan that I can make it a whole meal! Just drop a whole head of cauliflower into your slow cooker with some condiments and wait for the magic!

Zesty Lemon Pepper Chicken marries the bright tang of lemon with the bold kick of pepper for a mouthwatering twist. Elevate your dinner game with this quick and easy dish.

24. Beef and Broccoli

Let your slow cooker do the magic as it transforms simple ingredients into this effortless and fantastic meal. Succulent beef and tender broccoli cooked in an Asian-inspired sauce makes for an easy and wonderful dish.

25. Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Experience the comforting flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage in this unstuffed dish. Hearty beef, rice, and savory tomato sauce slow-cooked together into a cozy culinary masterpiece.

26. Greek Chicken

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken is a tantalizing fusion of aromatic herbs, tender chicken, and vibrant flavors. Let your slow cooker work its magic, infusing every bite with the essence of Greece for a deliciously effortless meal.

27. Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup

This incredible dish is like a comforting hug in a bowl. Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup marries tender chicken, hearty rice, and zesty lemon to create a soul-soothing experience.

28. Mashed Cauliflower

This mashed cauliflower is the perfect substitute for mashed potatoes. It is easy to make, delicious, and healthy. The perfect pairing for almost any main course.

29. Salmon with Dill

Did you know that your slow cooker is the perfect way to make a large piece of delicious salmon? It is an easy and hands-free way to poach salmon in an aromatic dill sauce. The fish can then be served warm or cold all week long.

30. Zucchini & Squash Parmesan

This simple crockpot side dish is made with fresh seasonal veggies that are lightly encrusted in parmesan cheese. The easy way to make an amazing healthy veggie dish. Or, toss in some chicken to turn it into a deliciously light, full meal.

31. Easy Tomato Soup

Enjoy the simple recipe where ripe stewed tomatoes, tasty herbs, and creamy goodness meld into a timeless classic. Let your slow cooker work its magic, transforming humble ingredients into the ultimate, healthy comfort food!

32. Pepper Steak

This colorful dish is as delicious as it is pretty! Let your slow cooker combine tender beef, colorful peppers, and savory sauce to make a hearty and effortlessly delicious dish. A comforting meal any time of the year.

33. Tomato Basil Chicken

Succulent chicken meets the aromatic blend of ripe tomatoes and fresh basil in this simple classic dinner. A comfort meal with warm and wonderful flavors.

34. Turkey Burger Soup

This lighter yet hearty soup is exactly what your menu rotation is missing. Let your slow cooker easily blend the flavors of juicy turkey, hearty veggies, and savory broth into a comforting bowl.

35. Greek Turkey Meatloaf

Lean ground turkey and Mediterranean spices add a modern and healthy twist to an old classic.

36. Whole Roasted Chicken

This whole Chicken and Barley recipe, lets you cook a full chicken right on top of a bed of wholesome barley. Let your slow cooker craft a dinner time work of art, infusing every barley grain with the rich flavors of tenderly cooked chicken.

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Comments

Maureen Anderson says
October 01, 2022 at 11:51 pm

Hello, can’t wait to make your recipes!
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- The Lazy Slow Cooker says
  October 04, 2022 at 9:30 am
  
  Hi Maureen! I love hearing that. THank you!
- The Lazy Slow Cooker says
  October 04, 2022 at 9:33 am
  
  Hi Maureen! I love hearing that! Hope you love them all!