50 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes

Here on slow cooker girl, we're all about healthy slow cooker recipes, with a healthy dose of indulgences thrown in to keep things real :-)

So, imagine my delight when I came across this collection of 50 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes compiled by the lovely Sarah at The Magical Slow Cooker, who recently released her first cookbook, The Magical Slow Cooker: Recipes for Busy Moms.

Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

A combination of healthy slow cooker recipes from Sarah and her blogger friends perfect when you're wanting to cook a little lighter and healthier. Cooking healthy doesn't mean sacrificing flavor, as these recipes so clearly illustrate.  She's even included a mouth-watering photo with each recipe link.

Recipes from this list of 50 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes I can't wait to try include:

• Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup from Baked by Rachel
• General Tso's Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Orange Broccoli Slaw from The Snappy Gourmet
• Slow Cooker Blackberry Chicken from Melanie Makes
• Skinny Slow Cooker Chicken Taquitos from The Magical Slow Cooker
• Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Chili from Cook Like a Champion
• Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wraps from The Magical Slow Cooker
• 3-Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Tacos from Two Healthy Kitchens
• Skinny Slow Cooker Chocolate Fudge Cake from Amy's Healthy Baking
• Skinny Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork from Six Sisters's Stuff

Slow Cooking Tools You Might Want to Check Out:

For more super-simple recipes for your crock pot, you can check out Sarah's cookbook, The Magical Slow Cooker: Recipes for Busy Moms.

If you’re finding that cooking in the crock pot is becoming your thing, like it is mine, you might consider an upgrading your slow cooker to the Hamilton Beach Set 'n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker, which is easy-to-use and super-sized for family-meals or the Cuisinart3-1/2-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker if you're cooking for one or two.




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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy Recipe

Here's a simple recipe for easy slow cooker chicken and gravy. I got the idea from Sarah at The Magical Slow Cooker. Talk about quick, easy and delicious. This easy easy slow cooker chicken and gravy makes for a great easy dinner choice when you're craving homestyle comfort food. If your family is anything like mine it will become an instant favorite.

I made a few changes to the original recipe and cooked it for less time. My chicken was fall-apart-tender after about 4 hours of slow cooking on low.  I served it up with mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce on one night. And then used the leftovers to make open-face hot chicken and gravy sandwiches.

The verdict?  My husband and I both thought it was delicious. This recipe is one I'll definitely make again when we are craving easy simple comfort food.

Happy Slow Cooking! 

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 to 6 ounces, about 2 pounds)
• 2 packages chicken gravy mix (I used McCormick)
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) cream of chicken soup
• 1-1/2 cups water 
• pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place chicken in the slow cooker. (I used my 4 quart crock pot).

2.  In a bowl, mix together the dry gravy mix, soup, water and pepper with a whisk until the gravy is as smooth as you can get it. Pour the gravy mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is fork tender. (Mine was fall apart tender after 4 hours.)

Nutrition Estimates Per Serving (4 ounces chicken and ¼ cup gravy): 228 calories, 5 g fat, 9 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 37 g protein and *6 PointsPlus

Source: adapted from The Magical Slow Cooker

Tools Used to Make this Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

You might also like:

Easy Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup

Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup

3-Ingredient Crock Pot Italian Beef

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