Whether it’s eggs, beans or chicken, slow cookers are a great way to take advantage of different types of protein. You can let the appliance do the work for you in creating a healthy frittata for breakfast, soup for lunch or vegetarian sloppy joes for dinner. Here, 13 nutritious recipes to try now that will save time in the kitchen and all clock in at less than 400 calories.
1. SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO CURRY | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 273; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 545mg; Carbohydrate: 60g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 7g
2. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 344; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 55mg; Sodium: 259mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 33g
3. EASY SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 339; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 945mg; Carbohydrate: 56g; Dietary Fiber: 21g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 22g
4. SLOW COOKER LEMON GREEK CHICKEN | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 301; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 103mg; Sodium: 375mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 24g
5. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND LENTIL CHILI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 282; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 38mg; Sodium: 448mg; Carbohydrate: 39g; Dietary Fiber: 18g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 28g
6. SLOW COOKER ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS | SKINNYTASTE
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 235; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 104mg; Sodium: 471mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 22g
7. SLOW COOKER WHITE BEAN CHICKEN CHILI | MAEBELLS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 358; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 88mg; Sodium: 744mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 46g
8. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP | COOK SMARTS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 323; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 73mg; Sodium: 536mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 33g
9. SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN SLOPPY JOES | AMBITIOUS KITCHEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 184; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 309mg; Carbohydrate: 43g; Dietary Fiber: 15g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 15g
10. SLOW COOKER FRITTATA WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS, ROASTED RED PEPPER & FETA | KALYN’S KITCHEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 207; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 299mg; Sodium: 1,044mg; Carbohydrate: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 13g
11. SLOW COOKER BREAKFAST QUINOA | MY WHOLE FOOD LIFE
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 293; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 224mg; Carbohydrate: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 20g; Protein: 9g
12. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP | SKINNYTASTE
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 319; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 43mg; Sodium: 741mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 23g
13. BACON, EGG & HASH BROWN CASSEROLE | ELLE PENNER
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 342; Total Fat: 22g; Saturated Fat: 10g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 357mg; Sodium: 648mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 2g; Protein 21g