ClosePhoto: Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyA dinner that supports a healthy heart shouldn’t be hard to prepare—nor should it be bland and boring. Each slow cooker recipe has4 grams or less of saturated fatand less than 600 mg of sodium per serving—we ensure that you can enjoy something delicious and satisfying that aligns with your goals. Plus, these recipes let yourslow cookerdo the work so you can spend less time cooking and cleaning up.From Slow-Cooker Chicken & Brown Rice with Roasted Corn & Black Beans to Pork & Green Chile Stew, these four- and five-star-rated dishes are sure to be as nutritious as they are flavorful.01of 11Shredded Chicken TacosView RecipeThis taco recipe is a great choice for midweek dinners, even if it’s not Taco Tuesday! Instead of beef, we use moist, boneless chicken thighs. And to make things easier for you, the taco filling is cooked in a slow cooker, so you can prepare it in the morning and come home to a delicious meal.02of 11Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley SoupView RecipePHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY; FOOD STYLIST: AIL RAMEE; PROP STYLIST: CLAIRE SPOLLENBeans and kale are packed into each bite of this hearty slow-cooker soup. Barley adds a chewiness to provide texture, while dried mushrooms lend an earthiness and depth. Finishing with acidic lemon juice brightens the flavors.03of 11Slow-Cooker Vegetable Minestrone SoupView RecipeA winter classic, this crock pot version of minestrone is heavy on the vegetables and light on the pasta, which reduces total carbohydrates, while providing plenty of flavor.04of 11Italian-Herbed Chicken and Mozzarella MeltsView RecipeChicken thighs are slowly cooked with Italian-style sauce and herbs, then served on crusty bread slices with olives and two savory cheeses.05of 11Slow-Cooker JambalayaView RecipeThis hearty jambalaya is bursting with chicken, smoked turkey sausage and shrimp. It takes just 25 minutes to prep in the morning and then your slow cooker will work its magic and deliver a tasty meal at the end of the day.06of 11Slow-Cooker Chicken & Brown Rice with Roasted Corn & Black BeansView RecipePhotographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyWith plenty of spice from ground cumin, cayenne and paprika and the bit of char that frozen roasted sweet corn brings to the dish, you won’t miss having the flavor browning the chicken typically brings to a dish in this easy load-and-go recipe. If frozen roasted corn isn’t available, substitute regular.07of 11Pork & Green Chile StewView RecipeLet your slow cooker work—while you’re at work—and come home to a delicious bowl of hearty stew for dinner. Full of potatoes, hominy, green chiles and chunks of pork sirloin, this filling stew recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare in the morning.08of 11Savory Bean Spinach SoupView RecipeLet a slow cooker complete this vegetarian soup. Serve it in cups as a sandwich side or ladle it into bowls for a light meal.09of 11Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean StewView RecipeThis load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.10of 11Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots & TurnipsView RecipeThe spice blend in this healthy beef stew recipe—cinnamon, allspice and cloves—may conjure images of apple pie, but the combo is a great fit in savory applications too. Serve over creamy polenta or buttered whole-wheat egg noodles.11of 11Pasta Puttanesca with BeefView RecipeThis easy slow-cooker ground beef and pasta recipe makes a great meal any night of the week.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
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Photo: Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
A dinner that supports a healthy heart shouldn’t be hard to prepare—nor should it be bland and boring. Each slow cooker recipe has4 grams or less of saturated fatand less than 600 mg of sodium per serving—we ensure that you can enjoy something delicious and satisfying that aligns with your goals. Plus, these recipes let yourslow cookerdo the work so you can spend less time cooking and cleaning up.From Slow-Cooker Chicken & Brown Rice with Roasted Corn & Black Beans to Pork & Green Chile Stew, these four- and five-star-rated dishes are sure to be as nutritious as they are flavorful.01of 11Shredded Chicken TacosView RecipeThis taco recipe is a great choice for midweek dinners, even if it’s not Taco Tuesday! Instead of beef, we use moist, boneless chicken thighs. And to make things easier for you, the taco filling is cooked in a slow cooker, so you can prepare it in the morning and come home to a delicious meal.02of 11Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley SoupView RecipePHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY; FOOD STYLIST: AIL RAMEE; PROP STYLIST: CLAIRE SPOLLENBeans and kale are packed into each bite of this hearty slow-cooker soup. Barley adds a chewiness to provide texture, while dried mushrooms lend an earthiness and depth. Finishing with acidic lemon juice brightens the flavors.03of 11Slow-Cooker Vegetable Minestrone SoupView RecipeA winter classic, this crock pot version of minestrone is heavy on the vegetables and light on the pasta, which reduces total carbohydrates, while providing plenty of flavor.04of 11Italian-Herbed Chicken and Mozzarella MeltsView RecipeChicken thighs are slowly cooked with Italian-style sauce and herbs, then served on crusty bread slices with olives and two savory cheeses.05of 11Slow-Cooker JambalayaView RecipeThis hearty jambalaya is bursting with chicken, smoked turkey sausage and shrimp. It takes just 25 minutes to prep in the morning and then your slow cooker will work its magic and deliver a tasty meal at the end of the day.06of 11Slow-Cooker Chicken & Brown Rice with Roasted Corn & Black BeansView RecipePhotographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyWith plenty of spice from ground cumin, cayenne and paprika and the bit of char that frozen roasted sweet corn brings to the dish, you won’t miss having the flavor browning the chicken typically brings to a dish in this easy load-and-go recipe. If frozen roasted corn isn’t available, substitute regular.07of 11Pork & Green Chile StewView RecipeLet your slow cooker work—while you’re at work—and come home to a delicious bowl of hearty stew for dinner. Full of potatoes, hominy, green chiles and chunks of pork sirloin, this filling stew recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare in the morning.08of 11Savory Bean Spinach SoupView RecipeLet a slow cooker complete this vegetarian soup. Serve it in cups as a sandwich side or ladle it into bowls for a light meal.09of 11Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean StewView RecipeThis load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.10of 11Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots & TurnipsView RecipeThe spice blend in this healthy beef stew recipe—cinnamon, allspice and cloves—may conjure images of apple pie, but the combo is a great fit in savory applications too. Serve over creamy polenta or buttered whole-wheat egg noodles.11of 11Pasta Puttanesca with BeefView RecipeThis easy slow-cooker ground beef and pasta recipe makes a great meal any night of the week.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
A dinner that supports a healthy heart shouldn’t be hard to prepare—nor should it be bland and boring. Each slow cooker recipe has4 grams or less of saturated fatand less than 600 mg of sodium per serving—we ensure that you can enjoy something delicious and satisfying that aligns with your goals. Plus, these recipes let yourslow cookerdo the work so you can spend less time cooking and cleaning up.From Slow-Cooker Chicken & Brown Rice with Roasted Corn & Black Beans to Pork & Green Chile Stew, these four- and five-star-rated dishes are sure to be as nutritious as they are flavorful.
A dinner that supports a healthy heart shouldn’t be hard to prepare—nor should it be bland and boring. Each slow cooker recipe has4 grams or less of saturated fatand less than 600 mg of sodium per serving—we ensure that you can enjoy something delicious and satisfying that aligns with your goals. Plus, these recipes let yourslow cookerdo the work so you can spend less time cooking and cleaning up.
From Slow-Cooker Chicken & Brown Rice with Roasted Corn & Black Beans to Pork & Green Chile Stew, these four- and five-star-rated dishes are sure to be as nutritious as they are flavorful.
01of 11Shredded Chicken TacosView RecipeThis taco recipe is a great choice for midweek dinners, even if it’s not Taco Tuesday! Instead of beef, we use moist, boneless chicken thighs. And to make things easier for you, the taco filling is cooked in a slow cooker, so you can prepare it in the morning and come home to a delicious meal.02of 11Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley SoupView RecipePHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY; FOOD STYLIST: AIL RAMEE; PROP STYLIST: CLAIRE SPOLLENBeans and kale are packed into each bite of this hearty slow-cooker soup. Barley adds a chewiness to provide texture, while dried mushrooms lend an earthiness and depth. Finishing with acidic lemon juice brightens the flavors.03of 11Slow-Cooker Vegetable Minestrone SoupView RecipeA winter classic, this crock pot version of minestrone is heavy on the vegetables and light on the pasta, which reduces total carbohydrates, while providing plenty of flavor.04of 11Italian-Herbed Chicken and Mozzarella MeltsView RecipeChicken thighs are slowly cooked with Italian-style sauce and herbs, then served on crusty bread slices with olives and two savory cheeses.05of 11Slow-Cooker JambalayaView RecipeThis hearty jambalaya is bursting with chicken, smoked turkey sausage and shrimp. It takes just 25 minutes to prep in the morning and then your slow cooker will work its magic and deliver a tasty meal at the end of the day.06of 11Slow-Cooker Chicken & Brown Rice with Roasted Corn & Black BeansView RecipePhotographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyWith plenty of spice from ground cumin, cayenne and paprika and the bit of char that frozen roasted sweet corn brings to the dish, you won’t miss having the flavor browning the chicken typically brings to a dish in this easy load-and-go recipe. If frozen roasted corn isn’t available, substitute regular.07of 11Pork & Green Chile StewView RecipeLet your slow cooker work—while you’re at work—and come home to a delicious bowl of hearty stew for dinner. Full of potatoes, hominy, green chiles and chunks of pork sirloin, this filling stew recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare in the morning.08of 11Savory Bean Spinach SoupView RecipeLet a slow cooker complete this vegetarian soup. Serve it in cups as a sandwich side or ladle it into bowls for a light meal.09of 11Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean StewView RecipeThis load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.10of 11Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots & TurnipsView RecipeThe spice blend in this healthy beef stew recipe—cinnamon, allspice and cloves—may conjure images of apple pie, but the combo is a great fit in savory applications too. Serve over creamy polenta or buttered whole-wheat egg noodles.11of 11Pasta Puttanesca with BeefView RecipeThis easy slow-cooker ground beef and pasta recipe makes a great meal any night of the week.
01of 11Shredded Chicken TacosView RecipeThis taco recipe is a great choice for midweek dinners, even if it’s not Taco Tuesday! Instead of beef, we use moist, boneless chicken thighs. And to make things easier for you, the taco filling is cooked in a slow cooker, so you can prepare it in the morning and come home to a delicious meal.
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Shredded Chicken Tacos
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This taco recipe is a great choice for midweek dinners, even if it’s not Taco Tuesday! Instead of beef, we use moist, boneless chicken thighs. And to make things easier for you, the taco filling is cooked in a slow cooker, so you can prepare it in the morning and come home to a delicious meal.
02of 11Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley SoupView RecipePHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY; FOOD STYLIST: AIL RAMEE; PROP STYLIST: CLAIRE SPOLLENBeans and kale are packed into each bite of this hearty slow-cooker soup. Barley adds a chewiness to provide texture, while dried mushrooms lend an earthiness and depth. Finishing with acidic lemon juice brightens the flavors.
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Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley Soup
PHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY; FOOD STYLIST: AIL RAMEE; PROP STYLIST: CLAIRE SPOLLEN
Beans and kale are packed into each bite of this hearty slow-cooker soup. Barley adds a chewiness to provide texture, while dried mushrooms lend an earthiness and depth. Finishing with acidic lemon juice brightens the flavors.
03of 11Slow-Cooker Vegetable Minestrone SoupView RecipeA winter classic, this crock pot version of minestrone is heavy on the vegetables and light on the pasta, which reduces total carbohydrates, while providing plenty of flavor.
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Slow-Cooker Vegetable Minestrone Soup
A winter classic, this crock pot version of minestrone is heavy on the vegetables and light on the pasta, which reduces total carbohydrates, while providing plenty of flavor.
04of 11Italian-Herbed Chicken and Mozzarella MeltsView RecipeChicken thighs are slowly cooked with Italian-style sauce and herbs, then served on crusty bread slices with olives and two savory cheeses.
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Italian-Herbed Chicken and Mozzarella Melts
Chicken thighs are slowly cooked with Italian-style sauce and herbs, then served on crusty bread slices with olives and two savory cheeses.
05of 11Slow-Cooker JambalayaView RecipeThis hearty jambalaya is bursting with chicken, smoked turkey sausage and shrimp. It takes just 25 minutes to prep in the morning and then your slow cooker will work its magic and deliver a tasty meal at the end of the day.
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Slow-Cooker Jambalaya
This hearty jambalaya is bursting with chicken, smoked turkey sausage and shrimp. It takes just 25 minutes to prep in the morning and then your slow cooker will work its magic and deliver a tasty meal at the end of the day.
06of 11Slow-Cooker Chicken & Brown Rice with Roasted Corn & Black BeansView RecipePhotographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyWith plenty of spice from ground cumin, cayenne and paprika and the bit of char that frozen roasted sweet corn brings to the dish, you won’t miss having the flavor browning the chicken typically brings to a dish in this easy load-and-go recipe. If frozen roasted corn isn’t available, substitute regular.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken & Brown Rice with Roasted Corn & Black Beans
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
With plenty of spice from ground cumin, cayenne and paprika and the bit of char that frozen roasted sweet corn brings to the dish, you won’t miss having the flavor browning the chicken typically brings to a dish in this easy load-and-go recipe. If frozen roasted corn isn’t available, substitute regular.
07of 11Pork & Green Chile StewView RecipeLet your slow cooker work—while you’re at work—and come home to a delicious bowl of hearty stew for dinner. Full of potatoes, hominy, green chiles and chunks of pork sirloin, this filling stew recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare in the morning.
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Pork & Green Chile Stew
Let your slow cooker work—while you’re at work—and come home to a delicious bowl of hearty stew for dinner. Full of potatoes, hominy, green chiles and chunks of pork sirloin, this filling stew recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare in the morning.
08of 11Savory Bean Spinach SoupView RecipeLet a slow cooker complete this vegetarian soup. Serve it in cups as a sandwich side or ladle it into bowls for a light meal.
08of 11
Savory Bean Spinach Soup
Let a slow cooker complete this vegetarian soup. Serve it in cups as a sandwich side or ladle it into bowls for a light meal.
09of 11Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean StewView RecipeThis load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.
09of 11
Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew
This load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.
10of 11Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots & TurnipsView RecipeThe spice blend in this healthy beef stew recipe—cinnamon, allspice and cloves—may conjure images of apple pie, but the combo is a great fit in savory applications too. Serve over creamy polenta or buttered whole-wheat egg noodles.
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Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots & Turnips
The spice blend in this healthy beef stew recipe—cinnamon, allspice and cloves—may conjure images of apple pie, but the combo is a great fit in savory applications too. Serve over creamy polenta or buttered whole-wheat egg noodles.
11of 11Pasta Puttanesca with BeefView RecipeThis easy slow-cooker ground beef and pasta recipe makes a great meal any night of the week.
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Pasta Puttanesca with Beef
This easy slow-cooker ground beef and pasta recipe makes a great meal any night of the week.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023
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