When you want an easy dinner idea that’s healthy, clean eating crockpot recipes are a set and go meal that you don’t have to put a lot of time or effort into.
They are great for busy weeknights or those weekends when your schedule is busy with events, games, and other outdoor activities. They are also great for when you want a comforting meal and easy dinners that will warm you up and keep you full during the cooler months.
These healthy crockpot recipes are easy and delicious, include vegetarian recipes, and will allow you to spend more time doing the things you love rather than spending time at the stove.
You’ll find a great assortment of healthy slow cooker recipes that are:
- made with only clean ingredients
- family-friendly
- easy to make with common ingredients
- healthy options for dinners any time of year
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Why You’ll Love These Slow-Cooker Recipes
- Only clean ingredients – have you ever noticed how so many crockpot recipes contain canned items, preservative-laden sauces, and spice packs with tons of additives? It’s totally possible to make healthier crockpot meals with clean ingredients and have them come out super tasty. These recipes will show you how.
- Budget-friendly – most of the recipes include just a protein, a few veggies, and a couple of pantry items making it easy to eat clean on a budget.
- Plenty of leftovers – the beauty of the crockpot is that it makes a lot, so there’s plenty to eat the next day, freeze for later, or repurpose into another meal.
- Freezer friendly – freeze the pre-chopped and spiced ingredients in a gallon freezer bag for a quick dump-and-go meal. Check out these Summer freezer meals, freezer meals for new moms, and Fall freezer meals for more ideas.
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Favorite Healthy Crockpot Dinner Recipes
This is my handpicked list of the BEST slow cooker dinner recipes out there!
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1- Crockpot Chicken and Rice
While most chicken and rice recipes made in the slow cooker tend to be made with processed foods such as condensed soups, this one is not. It’s a healthy take on a favorite crockpot dinner that’s both filling and easy to make.
2- Vegetable Soup
Made with a variety of different vegetables, vegetable soup is a classic dinner that we all love and is perfect for meal prep. It’s also versatile so you can use your favorite vegetables and cook it in the slow cooker so you have a filling meal ready to go when you are.
3- Slow Cooker Pot Roast (that falls apart EVERYTIME!)
A family favorite, there’s nothing better than enjoying a slow-cooked beef roast with your favorite veggies. If you have a little bit of extra time, this one sears the meat to brown it before cooking it in the crockpot.
4- Slow Cooker Poached Chicken
Add some flavorful spices to this healthy crock pot chicken and serve with your favorite sides or use the tender chunks of chicken to make easy sandwiches or a delicious dinner. Use your favorite herbs and let the slow cooker cook the chicken until it’s tender and juicy.
5- Crockpot Chipotle Carne Asada
Cook this beef carne asada in your slow cooker and you have a delicious and easy meal the whole family will love. All you need is some steak, an orange, and a few spices to create this dinner dish.
6- Vegan Coconut Curry Lentil Soup
Chickpeas, lentils, sweet potatoes, and coconut milk are mixed with a flavorful mix of seasonings to make this delicious and healthy coconut curry soup for a complete meal that is a perfect dinner option.
7- Cranberry Chicken
Made with fresh cranberries, chicken, and aromatic seasonings, this easy slow cooker chicken is a flavorful and healthy cooking idea that you can set and go for those busy weekdays.
8- Spicy Beef Short Ribs
Add some heat to dinner with these slow cooker spicy beef short ribs. The rib recipe uses coconut sugar and other healthy ingredients to create a flavorful sauce and filling healthy dinner.
9- Turkey Chili
Change up your typical chili recipe with this slow cooker healthy turkey chili. It’s a filling meal that’s perfect for the fall or winter season.
10- White Chicken Chili
Another flavorful chili recipe that’s made with healthy ingredients, this white chicken chili is made in the crockpot for an easy weeknight dinner time when you don’t feel like cooking.
11 – Crockpot Tuscan Chicken
This dairy-free chicken crockpot recipe is a family favorite. It’s super simple and the fresh basil and spinach really give this meal a fresh taste even though it’s slow-cooked.
12 – Chicken Curry
Full of flavor and filling, this chicken curry is a healthy and delicious fall or winter busy weeknight meal that takes little prep and is slowly cooked until the veggies are nice and tender.
13 – Rosemary Brisket
Only a few ingredients are needed to make this flavorful brisket. It’s a delicious recipe that slow cooks the brisket meat until tender and juicy. It’s a great crockpot recipe for serving guests!
14 – Hungarian Goulash
If you’re looking for a hearty slow cooker meal to serve up for dinner, this Hungarian goulash is packed with beef and veggies. There’s no pasta in this dish, just a filling serving of meat and vegetables.
15 – Slow Cooker Red Cabbage
Red cabbage and apples are the stars of this healthy sweet and sour side. Serve it up with your favorite mains for a filling weeknight dinner.
16 – Slow Cooker Beef Osso Buco
The rich tomato and vegetable sauce of this slow cooker beef osso buco is the ultimate comfort food meal. It makes a satisfying weeknight dinner or impressive Sunday dinner that doesn’t need tending.
17 – Healthy Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
With just a few minutes of prep time and just a handful of clean ingredients, this slow cooker Thai peanut chicken with coconut milk is an simple dinner idea after a busy day. Serve the chicken on white rice for a satisfying family meal.
18 – Easy French Dip Sandwiches
Roast beef gets seasoned with onion soup and then slow cooked until perfectly tender allowing the meat to soak up all the flavors of the juice. Its a perfect use of leftover onion soup. Serve on hoagie rolls and use some of the sauce for dipping.
19 – Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
If you love a good serving of honey garlic chicken but don’t want to get the oven going, this slow cooker recipe is perfect for you. It’s a great dinner to come home to after a long day.
20 – Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Tacos are an easy dinner for any night of the week, especially these chicken tacos. Just four ingredients are required to make the chicken taco filling and the only work that’s needed is shredding the chicken.
21- Easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
This recipe for slow cooker sweet and sour meatballs is one you need in your back pocket. It makes a great family friendly meal on busy weeknights, but also can be great for potlucks and parties because it is a real crowd pleaser. Leave out the brown sugar to make this recipe a little healthier.
22- Slow Cooker Italian Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
If you love easy and clean dinners, this recipe for Italian pulled chicken sandwiches in the slow cooker is a must try. Pair these simple chicken sandwiches with fries or a salad and you are good to go.
23 – Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
This Hawaiian chicken is bursting with sweet and tangy flavor. To make it clean eating friendly I just leave out the extra sugar and it’s a real crowd pleaser.
24 – Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs
These beef short ribs will become a all time favorite. The tender juicy beef ribs are perfectly cooked in a gingery sauce to give them a burst of flavor you can enjoy with every mouth full.
25 – Slow Cooker Texas Beef Brisket
Beef brisket is great for a entertaining and tasty dinner. Its a perfect recipes for when you want to enjoy the flavors of the brisket without having to use the smoker or grill, you can easily make it in the crockpot.
26 – Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken Pasta
Creamy chicken alfredo is a delicious dinner that comes together with just a few healthy ingredients in the crockpot. This Olive Garden Chicken Pasta in the Crockpot will soon be a family favorite.
27 – Slow Cooker Beef Gyros
Beef gyros in the slow cooker make a great dinner that your family will devour. It’s so simple to throw together and light and healthy while still being filling.
More Healthy Dinner Recipes
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