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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Your slow cooker is on dinner duty tonight, thanks to these tasty dishes! These healthy dinner recipes are packed with at least15 grams of proteinper serving to help support muscle repair, keep your body energized and provide evenmore benefits. Recipes like Slow-Cooker Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Pasta Bake and Slow-Cooker Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup are filling, delicious and require minimal effort on your part.
01of 20Slow-Cooker Marry Me Chicken with BarleyPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellFall in love with this easy version of Marry Me Chicken—a dish with chicken and julienned sun-dried tomatoes swimming in a creamy sauce. Our version adds cherry tomatoes and zucchini for an added boost of veggies, plus barley which soaks up the sauce and makes this dish a complete meal all in one pot. Make sure the barley is completely submerged in the liquid so it cooks evenly.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Marry Me Chicken with Barley
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Fall in love with this easy version of Marry Me Chicken—a dish with chicken and julienned sun-dried tomatoes swimming in a creamy sauce. Our version adds cherry tomatoes and zucchini for an added boost of veggies, plus barley which soaks up the sauce and makes this dish a complete meal all in one pot. Make sure the barley is completely submerged in the liquid so it cooks evenly.
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02of 20Slow-Cooker Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Pasta BakePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellThis simple vegetarian pasta bake is rich in protein and comes together effortlessly in the slow cooker, for a convenient one-pot meal. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, sun-dried tomato pesto and plenty of veggies delivers a mix of sweet and savory flavors with every bite. Feel free to replace the sun-dried tomato pesto with basil pesto, offering a fresh twist on the dish.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Pasta Bake
This simple vegetarian pasta bake is rich in protein and comes together effortlessly in the slow cooker, for a convenient one-pot meal. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, sun-dried tomato pesto and plenty of veggies delivers a mix of sweet and savory flavors with every bite. Feel free to replace the sun-dried tomato pesto with basil pesto, offering a fresh twist on the dish.
03of 20Slow-Cooker Loaded Broccoli & Chicken SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterThis comforting soup is loaded with broccoli and chicken in a creamy, cheesy base and finished off with the classic toppings of bacon and scallions. Frozen onions and rice keep their integrity and texture to the soup, but chopped fresh onions and cooked brown rice (not frozen) can be used in their place.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup
This comforting soup is loaded with broccoli and chicken in a creamy, cheesy base and finished off with the classic toppings of bacon and scallions. Frozen onions and rice keep their integrity and texture to the soup, but chopped fresh onions and cooked brown rice (not frozen) can be used in their place.
04of 20Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili MacPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellChili meets mac and cheese in this fix-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker dinner. Hot tomato sauce, a Mexican canned tomato sauce that also includes spices and chiles for heat, kicks up the flavor.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac
Chili meets mac and cheese in this fix-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker dinner. Hot tomato sauce, a Mexican canned tomato sauce that also includes spices and chiles for heat, kicks up the flavor.
05of 20Slow-Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Chicken SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterIf you love spinach and artichokes, this is the perfect soup for you. The creamy base is packed with veggies and shredded chicken, which soaks up the broth while adding a boost of protein.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Soup
If you love spinach and artichokes, this is the perfect soup for you. The creamy base is packed with veggies and shredded chicken, which soaks up the broth while adding a boost of protein.
06of 20Slow Cooker Chicken, Bacon & Potato SoupIain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck HillegasThis chicken potato soup is perfect for ushering in fall: It’s hearty enough for the beginning of soup season, yet brothy and veggie-packed so it doesn’t feel too heavy. This recipe is ideal for a weekend, when you can check on the slow cooker after just a few hours. Pair this easy soup with a slaw or kale side salad and crusty whole-grain bread for a healthy, satisfying dinner.View Recipe
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Slow Cooker Chicken, Bacon & Potato Soup
Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
This chicken potato soup is perfect for ushering in fall: It’s hearty enough for the beginning of soup season, yet brothy and veggie-packed so it doesn’t feel too heavy. This recipe is ideal for a weekend, when you can check on the slow cooker after just a few hours. Pair this easy soup with a slaw or kale side salad and crusty whole-grain bread for a healthy, satisfying dinner.
07of 20Slow-Cooker Beef CurryVictor ProtasioLong, slow cooking periods mellow flavors while bold spices, in bold amounts, will hold their own over time. That’s just what happens here with big flavors from Thai curry paste and fish sauce finished with fresh touches of cilantro and lime juice that together, draw inspiration from Thai curry. Serve over a bed of brown rice or brown rice noodles to catch all the sauce.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Beef Curry
Victor Protasio
Long, slow cooking periods mellow flavors while bold spices, in bold amounts, will hold their own over time. That’s just what happens here with big flavors from Thai curry paste and fish sauce finished with fresh touches of cilantro and lime juice that together, draw inspiration from Thai curry. Serve over a bed of brown rice or brown rice noodles to catch all the sauce.
08of 20Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken ChiliJason DonnellyIf you like Buffalo wings, you’ll love the flavors in this warm, hearty chili that comes together easily in the slow cooker. Sour cream helps cut the heat, but you could also use plain strained yogurt.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Jason Donnelly
If you like Buffalo wings, you’ll love the flavors in this warm, hearty chili that comes together easily in the slow cooker. Sour cream helps cut the heat, but you could also use plain strained yogurt.
09of 20Black-Vinegar-Braised BeefLeigh BeischThe fragrant aroma of star anise will welcome you home after this braise cooks throughout the day. Serve with rice or rice noodles.View Recipe
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Black-Vinegar-Braised Beef
Leigh Beisch
The fragrant aroma of star anise will welcome you home after this braise cooks throughout the day. Serve with rice or rice noodles.
10of 20Crock Pot Chicken & DumplingsPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterThis crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe uses store-bought biscuits for dumplings that are moist and tender once stirred into the savory mixture of creamy mushrooms, chicken and veggies. To give the chicken stew body, we use a flour-and-butter paste known as a beurre manié—a classic thickening agent for soups, stews and sauces.View Recipe
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Crock Pot Chicken & Dumplings
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
This crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe uses store-bought biscuits for dumplings that are moist and tender once stirred into the savory mixture of creamy mushrooms, chicken and veggies. To give the chicken stew body, we use a flour-and-butter paste known as a beurre manié—a classic thickening agent for soups, stews and sauces.
11of 20Kale, Wild Rice & Chicken StewChicken thighs get perfectly tender in just a few hours in the slow cooker. Plus, cooking everything together low and slow infuses all the flavors together for complexity in every bite.View Recipe
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Kale, Wild Rice & Chicken Stew
Chicken thighs get perfectly tender in just a few hours in the slow cooker. Plus, cooking everything together low and slow infuses all the flavors together for complexity in every bite.
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Slow-Cooker Arroz con Pollo (Chicken & Rice)
13of 20Creamy White Bean Soup with Smoked Ham HocksIain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy BarrCreamy, starchy and filling, this hearty, rustic soup is the epitome of comfort. And it’s convenient: the beans go in dry—no need to soak.View Recipe
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Creamy White Bean Soup with Smoked Ham Hocks
Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr
Creamy, starchy and filling, this hearty, rustic soup is the epitome of comfort. And it’s convenient: the beans go in dry—no need to soak.
14of 20Chicken Pita Sandwiches with Harissa SauceWe serve these lemon-oregano chicken pitas with lots of fixings tucked in, but you could ditch the pita and serve it all over cooked bulgur, cauliflower rice or a bed of greens.View Recipe
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Chicken Pita Sandwiches with Harissa Sauce
We serve these lemon-oregano chicken pitas with lots of fixings tucked in, but you could ditch the pita and serve it all over cooked bulgur, cauliflower rice or a bed of greens.
15of 20Crock-Pot Pineapple ChickenThis slow-cooker chicken with pineapple has a hint of ginger and sesame and is made with simple ingredients you may already have in your pantry! Look for fresh pineapple that’s been peeled and cored already to make assembly even easier. Serve with brown rice to sop up the sweet and savory sauce.View Recipe
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Crock-Pot Pineapple Chicken
This slow-cooker chicken with pineapple has a hint of ginger and sesame and is made with simple ingredients you may already have in your pantry! Look for fresh pineapple that’s been peeled and cored already to make assembly even easier. Serve with brown rice to sop up the sweet and savory sauce.
16of 20Slow-Cooker Chicken MarsalaThis slow-cooker chicken Marsala gets its full flavor from plenty of mushrooms and fragrant shallots. Whole-wheat pasta soaks up the rich sauce. Round it out with a simple green salad for a comforting healthy dinner.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Marsala
This slow-cooker chicken Marsala gets its full flavor from plenty of mushrooms and fragrant shallots. Whole-wheat pasta soaks up the rich sauce. Round it out with a simple green salad for a comforting healthy dinner.
17of 20Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean StewPhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallThis 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.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
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.
18of 20Slow-Cooker White Bean & Sausage CassouletThis slow-cooker cassoulet comes together quickly without fuss. Mashing some of the beans makes the broth creamier, while a topping of toasted panko adds contrasting crunchiness. Serve with a crusty baguette to sop up every last drop of the sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker White Bean & Sausage Cassoulet
This slow-cooker cassoulet comes together quickly without fuss. Mashing some of the beans makes the broth creamier, while a topping of toasted panko adds contrasting crunchiness. Serve with a crusty baguette to sop up every last drop of the sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
19of 20Slow-Cooker Spicy Plum-Glazed MeatballsTender, tangy, spicy, sweet—these slow-cooker meatballs might become your new go-to dish. They cook in the crock pot for only about an hour and a half, so they’re a great dinner solution on days when you don’t have much time for dinner prep.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Spicy Plum-Glazed Meatballs
Tender, tangy, spicy, sweet—these slow-cooker meatballs might become your new go-to dish. They cook in the crock pot for only about an hour and a half, so they’re a great dinner solution on days when you don’t have much time for dinner prep.
20of 20Slow-Cooker Pork Sausage BologneseHere’s the meaty, saucy pasta that we all crave. If you have any slow-cooker Bolognese leftovers, freeze them and reheat on a cold night when you’re in need of a hot, comforting dish. Serve with a simple, crisp salad and crusty bread. For the prettiest appearance, sprinkle with whole fresh basil leaves instead of chopped oregano.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Pork Sausage Bolognese
Here’s the meaty, saucy pasta that we all crave. If you have any slow-cooker Bolognese leftovers, freeze them and reheat on a cold night when you’re in need of a hot, comforting dish. Serve with a simple, crisp salad and crusty bread. For the prettiest appearance, sprinkle with whole fresh basil leaves instead of chopped oregano.
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