Skinny Slow Cooker Recipes

Slimming your waistline doesn't mean skipping out on great taste. From sweet-and-nutty spiced pork to ultra cheesy noodle casserole, we've got 16 deliciously healthful slow cooker recipes for you to try.


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Mediterranean Beef with Pasta

Serve seasoned sweet peppers, zucchini, and lean beef atop whole grain pasta for a fresh and filling dinner -- all for less than 400 calories.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 7 hrs to 9 hrs (low) or 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours (high) + 30 minutes (high)
Quinoa with Sausage & Peppers

Quinoa, a healthy whole grain, stars alongside Italian sausage and sweet peppers in our soul-warming stew. Best of all, this calcium-rich dish is less than 300 calories.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 4 hrs to 5 hrs (low) or 2 to 2 1/2 hours (high)
Sesame-Ginger Turkey Wraps

Craving Chinese food? Try our low-fat twist on turkey -- complete with sesame- and ginger-covered broccoli and crunchy green onions -- all wrapped up in a warm tortilla shell.

Yield: 12 wraps
Prep: 20 mins
Slow Cook: 6 hrs to 7 hrs (low) or 3 to 3 1/2 hours (high)
Stand: 5 mins
Wild Rice with Corn & Fresh Basil

Trim calories and fat with our vegetarian-friendly rice dinner. A plethora of peppers and frozen corn give it bright color, while garlic helps provide antioxidants.

Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 4 hrs (low) or 2 1/2 hours (high)
Garlic Chicken with Artichokes

Garlic-lover? You'll enjoy our Asian-inspired chicken and rice dinner. Packed with 12 garlic cloves, this veggie- and whole grain-filled dish promotes heart health.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Slow Cook: 5 hrs (low) or 2 1/2 hours (high) + 30 to 60 minutes (high)
Red Bean, Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew

The secret ingredient in this Cajun-style stew? Peanut butter! The kid-friendly favorite gives it a thick and creamy consistency -- and provides an extra boost of protein, too.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Slow Cook: 10 hrs to 12 hrs (low) or 5 to 6 hours (high)
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Greek Turkey Breast

Greek seasoning goes a long way in this low-cal turkey dinner. Make your own by using equal amounts of oregano, thyme, and basil.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 35 mins
Slow Cook: 6 hrs (low) or 3 hours (high)
Vietnamese Pork

This ultra flavorful pork dinner features two nutrient-rich ingredients: mesclun mix and homemade pickled carrots. Both promote eye health and offer fresh taste to any meal.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Chill: 8 hrs
Slow Cook: 10 hrs to 12 hrs (low) or 5 to 6 hours (high)
Dijon Beef & Mushrooms

Enjoy juicy steak strips slathered in an antioxidant-rich, garlic-wine sauce -- all for less than 350 calories. We serve French green beans alongside our meal for a fresh and flavorful side. 

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high) + 30 minutes (high)
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Indulge your taste buds in this healthy homemade favorite. Low in calories and high in creamy rich flavor, you'll be reaching for seconds in no time.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 6 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high) + 20 minutes (high)
Sugar-Spiced Pork with Squash & Potatoes

Butternut squash stars in this sweet and nutty pork dinner. The pumpkinlike veggie is rich in vitamin A -- essential to vision -- and is packed with as much potassium as bananas.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Slow Cook: 7 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3 to 3 1/2 hours (high)
Cheesy Noodle Casserole

This ooey-gooey cheddar-tofu casserole is so tasty, you wouldn't even know that it's made with reduced-fat ingredients.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 7 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3 1/2 to 4 hours (high) + 20 minutes (high)
Hearty Vegetable-Beef Stew

Down a big dose of veggies in this mouthwatering beef stew. To make this hearty soup healthier, we've used reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup and low-sodium beef broth.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Slow Cook: 8 hrs to 9 hrs (low) or 4 to 4 1/2 hours (high) + 30 minutes (high)
Mango-Chicken Tinga

Crunchy onions and juicy mangoes not only make tasty sidekicks to chicken, but they also boost the immune system.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Slow Cook: 4 hrs to 5 hrs (low) or 2 to 2 1/2 hours (high)
BBQ Beef Roast with Corn & Pepper Couscous

A healthy beef roast? You bet! For less than 400 calories, you won't have to feel guilty about slathering on the extra sauce.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 10 hrs to 11 hrs (low) or 5 to 5 1/2 hours (high)
Mexican Meatball Stew

Try this veggie-packed meatball stew, bubbling with Mexican flavor. We've added tasty black beans to promote heart health and reduce cholesterol.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 6 hrs to 7 hrs (low) or 3 to 3 1/2 hours (high)
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