Low Calorie Slow Cooker Meals for a Budget!

babyworms

Hey everyone!

I'm looking for some super-nommy slowcooker meals that i can make before work and come home to at the end of the day!

I've found some nice looking ones all over the internet, but i'm looking for some that are Tried-and-True, with real people telling me that they're super awesome!!

Thanks heaps!

lil_pulp

Just bumping cuz I'm interested if anyone will share any slow cooker meals that are good for warmer weather.

Leslie85

I plan on trying this tomorrow night!


2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4-5 chicken breasts)
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced in half-circle slices
1 green bell pepper, sliced in half-circle slices
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

I bought a bag of frozen peppers and onions from wal mart, so I just plan on dumping some of those in (they're not seasoned or anything- just frozen). Also, I'm always buying different seasoning packets, and I have some McCormick's Chicken Fajita seasoning, so I might just sprinkle some of that in, instead of the chili power and ground cumin.

Also, I've tried the slow cooker recipe that I see show up on here all the time- the one with chicken breasts, salsa, and taco seasoning- and I wasn't a big fan. I love Mexican food, so I'm hoping I'll like this one better!

sc1572

bump!

Laylasmom77

Can't go wrong with chicken breast and salsa in the crockpot!

TundraTed

Chicken, Black Beans, Salsa, Rotel, Diced Tomatoes, Green Chili's- whatever you like. Shred chicken. Goes great in tortillas or with salad.

Ground Turkey, Black Beans, Kidney Beans, Chickpeas, Onion, Green Peppers, Canned Tomatos, Chili Powder. Cook Turkey and Onion, add spices you like and cook all day. Awesome Chili- This makes a lot too!

angelew

One of my fam's favorites...

CURRIED PORK OVER BASMATI RICE

3 1/2 cups cubed red potato
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup fat free low-sodium chicken broth
2 TBS flour
2 TBS tomato paste
1 TBS sugar
1 TBS minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 lbs boneless pork tenderloin (cut into 1" cubes)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup coconut milk
3 cups hot cooked basmati rice
cilantro

Combine first 13 ingredients in slow cooker, stir well to dissolve flour. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. Stir in coconut milk before serving over rice. Top with fresh cilantro.

6 servings (Per serving: 373 calories, 5.8 g fat, 29.3 g protein, 49.9 grams carbs, 3.5 g fiber, 75 mg chol, 3.1 mg iron, 731 mg sodium, 37 mg calcium.)

KatFierce

Salsa chicken
Its just a jar of salsa and some chicken breasts cook on low all day, then shred the chicken up and top on salad with some mexican type veggies and beans, or make a wrap with it. Its really good and you can play around with it alot.

Sweet&sour meatballs (ive also done this with ground chicken as the meat or can use keilbasa or chicken sausage)
Frozen turkey meatballs, 1 cup grape jelly ( you can get the no sugar kind or whatever your favorite is), 1 jar chili sauce(the kind for hotdogs and things), and 4tbsp lemon juice, mix together and cook about 2-4 hours till all is hot and yummy. Serve over quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice with lots of veggies.

Chili
2 cans chili beans in sauce, 1 large can diced tomatoes ( use the juice too), 1 can tomato paste, 1 can black bean, 1 can kidney beans(bother drained and rinsed well), 1 bag of morningstar meat crumbles ( or can use ground turkey or no meats), diced up veggies you like ( spinach, carrots, zucchinni, cucumber, peppers and onions) Some chili powder, salt, ketchup, mustard, salsa picante(hot sauce), garlic, pepper. Cook on low as long as you like, the longer the better. Serve ontop of a baked potato or sweet potato, lop of rice or salad, or do some heated up V8 juice for tomato soup, top on some chilli, a little shredded cheese and some greek yogurt for sour cream.

theres a website that I love to use....http://stephanieodea.com/ she does a new recipe every day theyre easy to tweak and make lower calorie and her family is gluten free

GermanicKnight

4-5lb# rump roast or chuck roast or something similar (Beef with some fat)
1 package dry Italian salad dressing seasoning
1 bay leaf 1 te basil
1 te garlic powder 1 te oregano
1 te parsley 1 te black pepper
1 te onion powder 1 te salt
te stands for teaspoon.
3 cups water or beef broth
1 jar pepperocini's
Mix liquid and seasonings in a sauce pan, stir and bring to a boil,
simmer for a couple minutes. You can add some pepperocinis and juice at this time.
Put the roast into crock pot and pour hot mix over. *you can cut up meat as needed to
fit into crock pot.
Cook on low 10-12 hours or high for 5-6 hours.
Take out meat & bay leaf, shred. *Add more pepperocinis or serve on the side.
*put back into crock pot for 30-60 min on low...
Sometimes you get more juice than needed, so drain and add back as needed after
you shred the meat. Two forks work good to shred, hands do good sometimes.

**Short version - you can use only the dry Italian salad dressing seasoning but use
3 packages and forget the dry spices but use the same amount of liquid.

fontinathefox

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/484853-working-mom-needs-kid-friendly-crock-pot-recipe-s?hl=crock+pot

lesita75

Great recipes. I will be trying these soon!

tdmcmains

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Add to slow cooker:
15 oz canned crushed tomato
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 T tomato paste
2 t garam masala
salt and pepper
1 ½ lb boneless chicken thighs (we used breasts)

Cook low 7-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.

Toss together for salad:
½ cucumber, sliced
¼ c. cilantro
1 T lemon juice
salt and pepper
(refrigerate)

Before serving chicken, stir in:
½ c. heavy cream (we used coconut milk)

Serve chicken and salad with basmati rice.

TrailRunner61

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts and a large can of corn and bean salsa! (Great value brand works perfectly) Just shred after cooked and use the chicken for tortillas, tacos, enchiladas, sandwiches, anything! It's kind of high in sodium but I suppose you could make your own salsa if you have time.

KatFierce

Also my go-to is frozen meat ( any kind) and a jar of sauce or salad dressing ( any kind) cook on low all day
Good Combos are>>
marinara and chicken, chinese ahso sauce and pork, pork and apple sauce with cinnamon and some water plus hunks of apples, italian dressing and chicken or beef, beef roast with 1 can of coke(can use diet) and 1/2 package dry onion soup mix, beef and A1, anything with barbeque ( and HUngry girl website has a homemade low calorie barbecue sauce recipe you could use that ).

tdmcmains

Slow cooker Sweet and Spicy Chicken (this was OKAY but not spectacular)

2 t cumin
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ t cinnamon
3" ginger, sliced
4 chicken leg quarters
28 oz diced tomatoes
1 T olive oil
½ c. raisins
1 onion, in wedges

Dust chicken with cumin and cinnamon, salt and pepper. Brown in a skillet in the oil about 6 minutes total.

Arrange chicken in the slow cooker and add onion, garlic, and ginger.
Top with tomatoes and raisins.
Cover and cook on high 3 ½ hours or on low 6 hours.

Makes 6 servings, each 310 calories.

tdmcmains

Slow Cooker Chicken Mole

4 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
28 oz can whole tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed
1 chipotle in adobo
½ c. sliced almonds
¼ c. raisins
3 oz bittersweet chocolate (½ c.)
3 cloves garlic, smashed
3 T olive oil
¾ t cumin
½ t cinnamon
cilantro for serving

Season chicken with salt and place in the slow cooker. In a blender, puree everything but cilantro until smooth. Add to the slow cooker. Cook on high 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. Serve chicken with sauce and cilantro.

Missy8856

Bump

tdmcmains

Slow Cooker Garlic Chicken with Cous Cous

1 whole chicken, cut into 6-8 pieces, patted dry
salt and pepper
1 T olive oil
1 onion, halved and sliced thin
6 cloves garlic, halved
2 t dried thyme
1 c. dry white wine
⅓ c. flour
chopped parsley for serving

Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown in hot oil in a skillet, skin side down, about 4 minutes.

Add onion, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper to the slow cooker. Top with chicken, skin side up, in a tight layer.

Whisk wine and flour until smooth and add to the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on high for 3 ½ hours or on low for 7 hours.

Serve with cous cous, sprinkled with parsley.

jenbroussard71

Bump. Some great ideas! Thanks for sharing...

terra32903

WWW.skinnytaste.com has great crock pot recipes. I have NEVER gone wrong cooking with that site!

justal313

One of my fam's favorites...

CURRIED PORK OVER BASMATI RICE

3 1/2 cups cubed red potato
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup fat free low-sodium chicken broth
2 TBS flour
2 TBS tomato paste
1 TBS sugar
1 TBS minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 lbs boneless pork tenderloin (cut into 1" cubes)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup coconut milk
3 cups hot cooked basmati rice
cilantro

Combine first 13 ingredients in slow cooker, stir well to dissolve flour. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. Stir in coconut milk before serving over rice. Top with fresh cilantro.

6 servings (Per serving: 373 calories, 5.8 g fat, 29.3 g protein, 49.9 grams carbs, 3.5 g fiber, 75 mg chol, 3.1 mg iron, 731 mg sodium, 37 mg calcium.)

This looks awesome and now I have this thread in my topics.