Skinny Slow Cooker Recipes You Can’t Live Without
Slow cookers are the closest thing to culinary magic. Simply throw in your ingredients, simmer all day, and come home to a miraculous dinner with little cleanup. Plus, we’ve lightened the carbs and calories, so there’s no limit to what your slow cooker can do!
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Coconut-Chicken Curry Stew
After a long day, you’ll love coming home to this soothing and flavorful low-carb slow cooker soup featuring chicken, carrots, and light coconut milk with a pop of curry powder and ginger. Enjoy a 1-1/3-cup serving for an unbelievable 130 calories and 14 grams of carb.
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Fork-Tender Pot Roast
If you have meat-lovers to feed, don’t miss this delicious low-carb pot roast recipe that is sure to become a requested favorite. Tender pot roast is slow-cooked on a bed of vegetables and covered in a rustic broth that combines red wine, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, and garlic. Be sure to leave enough time for cooking – the recipe recommends 10 to 12 hours on low or 5 to 6 hours on high.
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BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
This recipe makes a whopping 20 servings, so it’s perfect for your next barbecue or potluck. Plus, you can really impress your guests when you tell them you made the mouthwatering barbecue sauce from scratch.
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Weeknight Honey-Orange Chicken with Butternut Squash
Treat yourself to a superfood dinner for diabetes with very little fuss. Simply combine the ingredients and let the goodness of butternut squash, chicken, honey, ginger, garlic, and orange juice slow-cook to perfection. Serve on a bed of quinoa and pat yourself on the back for cooking such a nutritious meal.
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Corn Bread-Topped Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This comfort food recipe will make your mouth water without packing on the calories. Your family will love this delicious take on chicken enchiladas that clocks in at less than 300 calories per serving, and you’ll love the minimal cleanup.
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Light Ziti with Sausage
Take a break from traditional chicken and beef dishes to try this flavorful diabetic slow cooker recipe that features a delicious combination of sweet Italian sausage and eggplant. You’ll also enjoy the benefits of 6 grams of fiber and 14 grams of protein in this healthy pasta recipe that has less than 300 calories per serving.
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Turkey and Cranberry Stuffing Casserole
Forget the tiny meatballs or chili at your next potluck – raise the bar with this diabetic casserole recipe for the slow cooker. Guests will rave about the combination that celebrates everyone’s favorite food-focused holiday – no matter what time of year.
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Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Add some spice to dinnertime with these diabetes-friendly slow-cooked sandwiches that feature an avocado topper. An array of spices and peppers add a kick to this protein-packed meal.
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Sausage and Sweet Pepper Hash
Perk up your weekend routine with this low-calorie, low-carb slow cooker breakfast recipe that’s also perfect for brunch or dinner. You won’t believe this recipe featuring chicken sausage and red potatoes boasts just 116 calories and 18 grams of carb per serving.
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Pizza Spaghetti
If you want easy, delicious, kid-friendly diabetic meal ideas, this is your recipe. Enjoy the best pizza ingredients, like sausage, mushrooms, and pepperoni, in a slow-cooked homemade sauce that tops whole wheat or multigrain spaghetti. That’s Italian!
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Italian Wild Rice Soup
Looking for a low-carb soup recipe that really satisfies hunger? This easy slow cooker soup features ground pork, rice, and spinach for a nutritious and delicious diabetic dinner that has less than 300 calories and 25 grams of carb per serving.
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Asian Broccoli and Beef
Once you come home to slow-cooked broccoli and beef, you’ll never order takeout again! This diabetic slow cooker recipe features a combination of sweet and spicy flavors for a fraction of the calories, fat, carbs, and sodium found in most restaurant dishes.
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Crustless Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
Take the work (and the carbs) out of quiche with this inventive slow cooker recipe that is a healthy breakfast winner. Boasting just 158 calories, 13 grams of carb, and 14 grams of protein, the meal can be easily rounded out with hash browns, a side of fruit, or yogurt.
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Slow-Cooked Swedish Meatballs
We slimmed down this ultimate comfort food favorite and made it diabetes-friendly. You get all the flavor and satisfaction of creamy meatballs on a bed of pasta without the added calories and carbs. Enjoy a delicious helping for just 275 calories and 22 grams of carb.
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Pot Roast Rigatoni Stew
This diabetic slow cooker recipe has hearty written all over it. As if tender pot roast weren’t enough, we combine it with a flavorful beef- and tomato-base broth, load it with veggies, add pasta, and sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese.
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Bacon-Cheese Breakfast Casserole
This low-carb breakfast casserole is perfect for a diabetes-friendly brunch – and you make it in the slow cooker! This recipe calls for a shorter cooking time of 3 to 3-1/2 hours, so you can do other things to get ready for guests while this scrumptious brunch is simmering to perfection.
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Creamy Turkey Soup
There’s nothing like a warm, hearty meal in a bowl, and this satisfying diabetic recipe does not disappoint. Enjoy this creamy soup loaded with turkey, potatoes, and mushrooms completely guilt-free – it boasts just 186 calories and 18 grams of carb per serving.
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Breakfast Polenta Three Ways
Entertain guests with this unique slow cooker recipe that has three variations: Veggie Brunch Polenta, featuring fresh mushrooms and zucchini; Chile, Cheese, and Scrambled Egg Grits; and Bacon-Tomato Polenta. All three recipes are low in carbs and yield eight servings.
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Turkey-Swiss Chard Wraps with Apples
Like to try new recipes? Put this healthy wrap on your list. Don’t just have dinner – create a culinary experience with this stunning combination of flavors that offers just the right amount of crunch.
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Garden Tomato Soup
Forget tomato soup in a can. This easy slow cooker recipe comes together with five simple ingredients and has just 62 calories and 11 grams of carb per serving, so you can pair it with a salad or grilled cheese sandwich.
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Italian-Herbed Chicken & Mozzarella Melts
Here’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s diabetes-friendly and packed with flavor. Slow-cooked chicken, spaghetti sauce, sweet peppers, olives, and mozzarella cheese pile high for an open-face sandwich your family will love.
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