48 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Weight loss

Buying my slow cooker was by far one of the best investments I’ve made in my kitchen. 

Almost every week I use my crock pot to make one of these healthy slow cooker recipes! They are easy to make, healthy, and cheap–the perfect trifecta for meal prepping! 

If you want some more healthy options, check out my full list of meal prep ideas for weight loss! 

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48 Cheap Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes

Who said healthy food can’t be affordable? I have a great collection of cheap crockpot recipes that cost less than $3 – and they are all prepared in a slow cooker. You can’t get any better than cheap, easy AND healthy! Here are a few of my favorite slow cooker recipes that are healthy and fit into my end-of-the-month budget.

1. Slow Cooker Carnitas and Rice (less than $1 per serving)

Pork is a go-to crockpot dish, and when you add a Mexican twist, you’ll end up with a meal everyone will want to try! This slow cooker carnitas and rice recipe is loaded with protein, good carbs, and flavors. Plus, it’s gluten-free. Top with your favorite salsa, and you’ll still keep it on the cheap side.

2. Slow Cooker Bolognese

Looking for healthy slow cooker recipes that fit your budget? This slow cooker bolognese recipe is as simple and cheap as it gets, without compromising on ingredients or taste. This bolognese recipe uses one pot and takes just 5 minutes to prep, making it perfect to quickly put on in the morning and enjoy in the evening.

3. Slow Cooker Chipotle Bean Chili

Here is a quick and easy healthy vegan meal for the slow cooker. It includes beans as the main source of protein, and its packed of veggies and spiced flavors. It only requires adding all the ingredients into the slow cooker, so its perfect for a busy day.

4. Crockpot Glazed Chicken Teriyaki

The weeknight struggle to prepare dinner is real. It’s difficult to whip up something tasty and healthy after work, right? But when you have a slow cooker, life becomes easier. This crock pot chicken teriyaki only takes 5 minutes to prep, serve it with some delicious veggies and rice and you have yourself a healthy balanced meal.

5. Slow-Cooker Crockpot Southwestern Chicken and Rice

Chicken, corn, black beans and lots of other flavorful veggies, all thrown into the slow cooker with some low-fat cheese will give you a creamy, delicious meal that’s both easy and cheap. This will quickly become one of your family’s favorite healthy crock pot recipes that will last you all week long.

6. Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

For people trying to eat clean, chicken is one of your best options. Here’s a healthy slow cooker recipe that will not only fit into your tight budget but also your tight schedule. For the “taco” base, you can choose a low carb tortilla or lettuce cup. Top with avocado or low-fat cheese, and you’re good to go!

7. Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Eating healthy, delicious foods does not mean you have to invest a small fortune or spend all day cooking. Check out this delicious Italian recipe, for instance. It’s cooked in a slow cooker; it’s hassle-free, and it’s a flavorful one-pot dish with lots of mushrooms and spaghetti.

8. Crockpot Sesame Chicken Recipe

Add a little variety to your weekly meal plan with this healthy crockpot recipe with Asian flavors; it’s way better than takeout and has a lot fewer calories. It’s perfect for a low-calorie meal plan.

Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes with Chicken

Chicken is a lean meat, healthy option that is so flexible and versatile that you can use it in almost any kind of dish. Plus, you can use chicken meal prep recipes for a healthy twist to the week’s plan. Check out these delicious and healthy slow cooker recipes with chicken. 

9. Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

This simple Asian recipe is a favorite among adults and children alike. It’s packed with protein, and the combination of honey and garlic makes for unforgettable flavor. This recipe is a great option to cook at the beginning of the week as part of your meal prep routine; enjoy this healthy and delicious chicken slow cooker recipe all week long.

10. Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

When you make Asian food at home, it’s lighter than takeout but still just as filling. Here’s a recipe for teriyaki chicken, made in the slow cooker to save both energy and time. This pulled chicken dish can be served with rice, stir fry veggies or simply on its own.  

11. Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole

This healthy chicken casserole will satisfy your craving for comfort food with just a little extra preparation. While browning the chicken before throwing it into the slow cooker will add an extra depth of flavor, you can skip this step if you’re short on time. Either way, this recipe won’t disappoint. 

12. Keto Crockpot Salsa and Cheese Chicken

Most people seem to think that keto recipes are expensive and labor-intensive. Wrong! You can whip up zero-carb dishes with very little effort if you have the right recipe. Here’s one that you’ll love. It’s made of three components – salsa, chicken and cheese! It’s best to use homemade salsa to keep it clean.

13. Healthy Slow Cooked Asian Chicken

Here’s another chicken recipe with an Asian twist that’s affordable, healthy and perfect for picky eaters. Just set the timer on your crockpot and let it cook away. It will be ready to serve with rice in 6-7 hours. This is going to become a family favorite, for sure, and it makes excellent leftovers!

14. Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken

For a flavor-packed chicken recipe, try this gorgeous lemon chicken recipe, another healthy slow cooker recipe for weight loss that you can eat all week long. Lemon is a classic chicken pairing that always gives fresh flavor. When you throw in some spices like ginger and garlic powder, you’ll have a fantastic dish.

15. Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

Sometimes, the quickest way to get a healthy meal is to utilize store-bought options like soup mixes. This easy slow-cooker chicken and gravy recipe is just that. Don’t worry – there are many healthy options for ready-to-cook soup and gravy mixes that you can use for this simple dish. 

16. Slow Cooker Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Stew

Chicken stews are the best way to warm the soul and fill your belly. Even kids love them. They are easy and inexpensive. What more could you ask for in a recipe? Add everything to your slow cooker and let the stew cook on its own! It’s also easy to turn it into a keto dish!

Healthy Crockpot Recipes with Beef

Beef can really amp up healthy dishes with flavor and richness. What’s more, it’s a budget-friendly ingredient, especially when you shop supermarket sales. From ground beef recipes to chunky, juicy beef dishes – here’s a list that you can cook in the slow cooker and still maintain your healthy diet. 

17. Crockpot Or Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

For a healthy dish that will impress the fussiest kids, try this beef stew recipe. It can be cooked in a slow cooker or instant pot. It’s so tender that the meat will fall off the bones! Add carrots and potatoes or any veggies you like; it’s easy to substitute what you have on hand or what’s in season. You can make a large batch and refrigerate the leftovers. 

18. Easy Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef Recipe

This healthy slow cooker beef recipe is perfect for cooler fall and winter days. Thin flank steak slices, cooked in aromatics, soy sauce, and spicy Sriracha sauce, make for a warm dish that is comforting on a cold night. Add the ingredients into the crockpot and let it cook. You can serve it with rice or roasted veggies. 

19. Healthier Slow Cooker Hamburger Helper

Packaged Hamburger Helper might be fun to eat, but it’s not the healthiest option. But here’s a recipe for macaroni and cheese with lean ground beef and veggies. This pasta recipe is always a hit, among both kids and adults. As a bonus, it makes enough for you to reheat for lunch or dinner throughout the week.

20. Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli

A fancy recipe that’s easy, cheap, and healthy may sound impossible, but it’s not! Here’s a beef recipe that packs multiple layers of tastes and flavors. It’s an absolute money-saver! Everyone in the house will love it, and so will the guests.

21. Crock Pot Low-Fat Beef Stew

If you’re looking for a meal that’s low-fat yet filling, this crock pot beef stew is an excellent choice. The veggies and spices in this recipe make your house smell like childhood memories. It’s one of the best healthy slow cooker recipes you’ll come across!

22. Healthy Crockpot Pot Roast

There’s no denying that beef, potatoes and carrots make a great combination. This classic pot roast recipe turns this combo into delicious, tender beef that melts in your mouth. All you need to do is use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and lean beef to make a healthier version; you won’t taste the difference!

23. Crock Pot Picadillo

A popular dish in the Philippines and Latin American countries, Picadillo’s beef version belongs to 19th-century California. Here’s a Cuban recipe with ground beef that can be served with rice. Brown the meat and place it in the cooker with the rest of the ingredients – all of which are already in your pantry!

24. Crock Pot Steak and Gravy

End-of-the-month dinners call for dirt-cheap recipes that require no effort from you. While you concentrate on your busy schedule and last minute deadlines, let the steak cook away in the crockpot with some gravy mix for around 8-10 hours. All you need to do is stir it occasionally for a low maintenance meal that is satisfying and delicious.

Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes with Turkey

Just like chicken, turkey can also be the center of healthy slow cooker recipes for weight loss. Here’s a list of some healthy turkey recipes. You can even turn many of these into easy keto crock pot recipes if you’re following a low-carb diet.  

25. Slow Cooker Turkey Keema

This healthy slow cooker recipe is an easy way to spice up your weekly meal plan. By adding Indian aromatic spices to your dish, you’ll really up the flavor. While turkey is not commonly used in Indian food, you can add an exotic twist by adding curry powder. You can skip the peas to make it keto-friendly.

Make a smooth and delicious sauce by using one of the best blenders for Indian food

26. Juicy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Turkey is a lean meat, but it doesn’t have to be dry. Here’s a slow cooker turkey recipe that will give you juicy turkey with crispy skin. The recipe needs a spice rub – and if you don’t want to cook the gravy from scratch, there’s always a trusty mix! 

27. Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey Chili

Here’s a fun recipe to give chili a healthy touch – by replacing beef with turkey! Add beer to this dish to add dimension to this healthy slow cooker chili recipe. The advantage of this recipe is that you can set it to cook before you leave for work or go to bed, and it’s done in time for dinner.

28. Slow-Cooker Turkey Soup

Soup is always a slow-cooker classic, and this turkey soup is one of the easiest among the healthy crock pot recipes that you’ll ever come across. The recipe calls for a whole turkey, but you can replace it with leg pieces, as well – and it will turn out to be just as delicious! As always, you can substitute a whole roast chicken and get the same delicious results. 

For some more easy ideas, have a look at these lazy meal prep recipes.

29. Slow Cooker Herbed Turkey Roast

If you know how to cook turkey, it’s one of the healthiest and most delicious sources of lean meat. Here’s a new recipe to transform brined turkey roast into something that will melt in your mouth. You just need to layer the meat with a variety of Italian herbs and some spice mix. Looking to plan a healthier Thanksgiving meal? This may be your new go-to. 

30. Healthier Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

Ziti, penne, rigatoni, macaroni – these are really popular among kids, right? It’s probably because the cheesy sauce finds a way to fit inside each piece. So, how do you make them healthier? You can always choose whole wheat pasta and lean turkey meat – as explained in this filling baked ziti recipe.

31. 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Turkey Breast And Gravy

This simple recipe turns out moist and tender every simple time, and you can freeze the leftovers to make sandwiches, tetrazzini or rice bowls later. You need an onion soup mix for the recipe; look for a mix that’s healthy and doesn’t have lots of sodium or preservatives.

32. Healthy Turkey Stew Recipe

A turkey recipe that can work great as a post-workout meal, this stew is full of healthy carbs and proteins. You’ll love the depth of flavors from all the herbs and spices. If you’re feeling a little indulgent, throw in a whole grain bread roll. This healthy slow cooker recipe for weight loss is ideal for meal prep or overnight cooking too!

Healthy Crock Pot Vegetarian Recipes

Vegetarian recipes are loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and more. Every busy family needs a handful of healthy vegetarian meal prep recipes. Here’s a list of recipes that will make your life easier, saving you time and money!

33. Crockpot Quinoa and Vegetables Recipe

Quinoa is a superfood that every vegetarian loves to incorporate into their diet. It’s one of the best sources of protein. Throw some quinoa and greens into the crockpot and let that cook for 4-6 hours. This is an excellent healthy low-carb meal to pack for lunch to work, and even kids will love it.

34. Healthy Slow Cooker Lentil and Vegetable Soup

For a bowl of healthy soup that’s warm and filling, try this slow cooker lentil and vegetable soup. It has a holiday feel to it, and you’ll find it super-easy to make. All you need to do is throw in all the ingredients into the crock pot and forget about it!

35. Healthy Crockpot Vegetarian Chili Recipe

With the combination of lentils and beans, you will get all the protein you need out of a vegetarian dish. This crockpot chili won’t disappoint; no one will miss the meat. It’s not only vegetarian but also vegan and gluten-free!

36. Vegan Sloppy Joe

Healthy vegan sloppy joe, cooked in a crockpot – this is great for the whole family. The key is to cook a thick lentil filling for the sandwiches. To keep things healthy, choose whole wheat bread or gluten-free bread. It’s going to be messy – but in a good way. 

37. Super Easy Skinny Veggie Crockpot Lasagna

Who doesn’t love lasagna? Amazingly, it’s possible to create a skinny version that takes no time at all. This vegetarian lasagna is made in a slow cooker, and it’s a healthy version, thanks to all the veggies. This is another one the whole family will enjoy.

38. Easy Slow Cooker Vegan Tikka Masala

Here’s an Indian meal that will become a massive hit at any dinner party. The main protein of Tikka Masala is usually chicken, but in this recipe, you’re going to replace chicken cubes with tofu to get a vegan variant. The coconut milk will add an extra layer of flavor to this dish.

39. Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili Mac

Here’s another twist to chili – a macaroni dish that can be cooked in a crockpot. It’s meatless, healthy and full of amazing flavors; the beans add protein and keep you full longer. This healthy slow cooker recipe is perfect for an easy family-friendly weeknight dinner. 

40. Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry with Chickpeas

Let the fiber-rich chickpeas and the vegetables stew away in a slow cooker for hours in coconut milk and spices to give you this wonderful curry. The dish is full of flavor, with cumin, curry powder, cayenne pepper and Sriracha. Serve it with rice, and you’ll have everyone begging for more.  

Easy and Healthy Crockpot Soup Recipes 

Soup is crockpot favorite, and these healthy slow cooker recipes are sure to satisfy. Easy soup recipes in the slow cooker are also excellent for meal prep as you can reheat leftovers all week long or even freeze to eat later. 

41. Healthy Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This wintry soup uses garlic powder and onion powder as the main ingredients for adding a delicious yet simple flavor. Add a dollop of low-fat greek yogurt to pair with the freshness of cilantro, chilies and spices. Thanks to the black beans and chicken, it’s a protein-packed soup that you will love! 

42. Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Craving chicken noodle soup? Try this healthy crockpot recipe with a keto twist! Instead of regular noodles, it uses zoodles – zucchini noodles. Make them yourself with a spiralizer, or buy them in the produce section of your grocery store. Just like any chicken soup, this one is a bowl of comfort. Add fresh seasonal veggies to make it even tastier.  

43. Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Soup with Split Red Lentils

Eating seasonal veggies is always a good idea; you’ll get better flavor from your vegetables and lower cost for your wallet. This veggie soup packs the protein of red lentils and brings you an abundance of the best winter produce.

44. Favorite Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Soup

Chicken soup recipes are great for weight loss and meal prep. They are notoriously easy to cook, especially when you’re doing it in the slow cooker. And when you throw in some  seasonal veggies, you get something that’s not only wholesome but also delicious.

45. Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

This slow cooker recipe is full of autumn colors and flavors as well as the goodness of seasonal veggies. This recipe is gluten-free and vegan, so it’s great for weight loss. And if you really want to make it low-carb, you can skip the beans and add some tofu instead.    

46. Crockpot Cheesy Vegetable Soup

This potato and cheese soup is perfect for children and active adults who need healthy carbs and fat. It’s a comfort food recipe that is easily made in your slow cooker. Again, this soup recipe is excellent leftover, even from frozen.

47. Slow Cooker Weight Loss Soup

This is a comforting soup to cook in the crockpot, and it allows you to start your weight loss journey. Packed with vegetables, this recipe is an easy-to-cook soup great for detox. At the same time, it also provides you with nutrients. It also fits nicely into a tight budget. 

48. Healthy Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

If you want to take your crockpot lasagna to a new level, this lasagna soup is a must-try. The fun thing about it is that you can tweak it along the way. Replace the ground beef with ground turkey to make it lighter and use any vegetables you have on hand. Just make sure that the marinara sauce doesn’t have added sugar.