Looking for healthy low cal Crock pot recipes?

heatherc369
heatherc369 Posts: 1,555 Member
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I have a few but hubby and my 5 year old will not eat them :(
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  • jlemoore
    jlemoore Posts: 702 Member
    These looked great:

    http://greatist.com/eat/time-saving-crock-pot-recipes
  • dkswaffo
    dkswaffo Posts: 6 Member
    Those look delicious. I'm gonna try some
  • ForeverSunshine09
    ForeverSunshine09 Posts: 966 Member
    We are makinf ham and beans in the crock pot which is about 343 calories a serving. We also make some crockpot porkchops which are very low cal but high in sodium because it involves brown gravy mix and ranch dressing mix. It taste Fantastic though.
  • lairdmk
    lairdmk Posts: 5 Member
    I put a pork tenderloin (3-4lbs) or chicken breasts in the crock pot with about half water/half low-sodium chicken broth (probably about 2-3 cups total). Usually I do this before bed and let it cook all night (or about 8-10hrs) on low. Then you just spoon it out and shred. The meat will fall apart and be very moist. Then you can use it in tacos or you can use some BBQ sauce. I use Sweet Baby Ray's original. My 3 year old eats it up.
  • heatherc369
    heatherc369 Posts: 1,555 Member
    Thank you all !
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    Gina has a bunch but the carne guisada and the taco soup are the BEST!

    Betty Crocker has a great Thai soup, and the kitchen has a really good tikka masala, but Slender Kitchen does a "slow cooker Sunday" series and they're usually pretty good.
  • fishshark
    fishshark Posts: 1,886 Member
    i really like putting short ribs in the crock pot and they are a pretty cheat "cut" of meat and they get so tender. I will sometimes blend soy sauce, pear, onion, garlic, and cook that then top over rice with cilantro but usually its just browned short ribs stock onion carrot garlic cooked all day then i serve it with roasted brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. calorie content will depend on serving size.

  • heatherc369
    heatherc369 Posts: 1,555 Member
    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    Gina has a bunch but the carne guisada and the taco soup are the BEST!

    Betty Crocker has a great Thai soup, and the kitchen has a really good tikka masala, but Slender Kitchen does a "slow cooker Sunday" series and they're usually pretty good.

    Taco soup? Wow that is right up my alley !
  • heatherc369
    heatherc369 Posts: 1,555 Member
    fishshark wrote: »
    i really like putting short ribs in the crock pot and they are a pretty cheat "cut" of meat and they get so tender. I will sometimes blend soy sauce, pear, onion, garlic, and cook that then top over rice with cilantro but usually its just browned short ribs stock onion carrot garlic cooked all day then i serve it with roasted brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. calorie content will depend on serving size.

    Sounds amazing!
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    Oops, it's Crockpot Chicken Enchilada soup! My best friend and I have made it alternatively and shared with each other for probably 3 years now. So good.
  • Jackie9950
    Jackie9950 Posts: 374 Member
    AmberSue09 wrote: »
    We are makinf ham and beans in the crock pot which is about 343 calories a serving. We also make some crockpot porkchops which are very low cal but high in sodium because it involves brown gravy mix and ranch dressing mix. It taste Fantastic though.


    I make that too! It is to die for! The meat just falls apart

  • elet27
    elet27 Posts: 8
    Hello, you might want to try these recipes which you can prepare for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snack time http://www.nourishweightlossandwellness.com/recipes/ :)
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    Google / Pinterest

    Tons of ideas.
  • kayna1225
    kayna1225 Posts: 53 Member
    I use my crockpot like 4x a week-this is favorite because you can use meat for anything

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/01/crock-pot-picadillo.html
    I had it in zucchini boats recently, over rice, with plaintains or by itself
    this website has some really great ones
  • knitapeace
    knitapeace Posts: 1,013 Member
    Yesterday I put 2 frozen chicken breasts and 2 frozen chicken thighs into the crockpot with 1/2 can of fire roasted tomatoes, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Cooked on low all day and as someone said above it just falls apart. I put it on a tortilla with sauteed peppers and onions, and today brought leftovers on top of salad greens for lunch. I fed three adults and two teenagers (including a teenage boy!) for dinner last night with a ton left over.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    kayna1225 wrote: »
    I use my crockpot like 4x a week-this is favorite because you can use meat for anything

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/01/crock-pot-picadillo.html
    I had it in zucchini boats recently, over rice, with plaintains or by itself
    this website has some really great ones

    Skinnytaste is always my go-to, but I actually like the Slender kitchen picadillo a little bit better because of that spice from the chipotle and jalapeno. I always freeze it in portions and sometimes I eat it with sauteed slaw and make a picadillo style "crack slaw."
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    I have tons of these. I use the crockpot 1 time a week or I make casseroles. It is cheaper and better to cook in bulk I think.

    I have Chili Mac, Three Bean Chili, Pork Tenderloin, Chicken & Brocolli, and sooooo many more. I can email them to any one that wants them. I have emailed them to several members already. If you can open them in word they are yours..

    Just send me a message with an email and I will shoot them out..
  • skdk833
    skdk833 Posts: 51 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/view/133478497537901

    I put the sauce items in first, place down the peppers/onion in strips, then meat into strips. Cook high 3-4 hours low 6-8.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    edited April 2015
    My fiance made this crazy concoction in the crockpot last night with a lb of boneless skinless chicken thighs, a lb of green beans, a half bunch of celery, mini hot peppers, bell pepper, beer, and jerk bbq sauce. I eyed him as he made it, but that food came out seriously amazing. So surprisingly good.
  • heatherc369
    heatherc369 Posts: 1,555 Member
    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    My fiance made this crazy concoction in the crockpot last night with a lb of boneless skinless chicken thighs, a lb of green beans, a half bunch of celery, mini hot peppers, bell pepper, beer, and jerk bbq sauce. I eyed him as he made it, but that food came out seriously amazing. So surprisingly good.

    Wow, sound super easy and yummy!
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    Oh, and it had two large sweet potatoes chopped into it too. Ridiculous. He has very good luck with the throw together and cross my fingers method.
  • taco_inspector
    taco_inspector Posts: 7,223 Member
    There's some redundancy, but also a few recipes and good links in this thread --> http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10059635

  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    th eeasiest one I know: put chicken breast and salsa in crock pot, cook low for 8 hours, shred chicken when done (can also put beans in too), tastes kinda like fajita chicken so you can put it on a salad, in a tortilla, on rice, or however you want to serve it. Top with cheese, sourcream, or whatever else yummy thing you can think of.

  • eseeton
    eseeton Posts: 80 Member
    edited April 2015
    My all-time favorite crockpot recipe is these beef carnitas. Shred them and throw them in some corn tortillas with a squeeze of lime, a spoonful of pico de gallo, and avocado slices.... OMG DELISH!

    Pretty healthy dinner if you pack on the veggies in the tacos. And I guaratee the hubs and kiddos with LOVE them.

    http://www.eatliverun.com/crock-pot-beef-carnitas-tacos/
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member


    Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
    29K+
    • PREP 15 mins
    • COOK 7 hrs
    • READY IN 7 hrs 15 mins


    Original recipe makes 8 Servings
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
    • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
    • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
    • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
    • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
    • 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
    • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
    • 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
    • shredded Cheddar cheese(optional)
    • sour cream (optional)
    • crushed tortilla chips(optional)
    Directions
    1. Place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. Add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. Lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. Set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.
    2. Remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours. Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.


  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member

    Chili-Mac

    Weight Watchers Recipe

    Ratings (35)
    7PointsPlus Value
    Prep time: 20 min
    Cook time: 25 min
    Other time: 0 min
    Serves: 8
    Adults will love how easy this chili-based meal is to prepare. Both kids and adults will love its taste.
    Ingredients
    1 spray(s) cooking spray
    10 2/3 oz uncooked 95% lean ground beef
    2 medium uncooked onion(s), chopped
    29 oz canned stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style
    2 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato juice
    4 oz canned green chili peppers, diced, drained
    2 tsp chili powder
    1 1/2 serving(s) uncooked macaroni, elbow
    31 oz canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
    1/4 cup(s) low fat shredded cheddar cheese
    Instructions
    Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until meat is browned, about 10 minutes; drain off fat.
    Stir in stewed tomatoes including juice, tomato juice, chili peppers and chili powder. Bring mixture to a boil.
    Stir in macaroni and beans; return to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Spoon chili into bowls and sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 cup of chili and 1 1/2 teaspoons of cheese per serving.


  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Three Bean and Pork Slow Cooker Chili

    Weight Watchers Recipe

    Ratings (34)
    6PointsPlus Value
    Prep time: 35 min
    Cook time: 480 min
    Other time: 0 min
    Serves: 10
    Chunks of pork tenderloin make this chili especially robust. Spicy peppers further enhance the flavour.
    Ingredients
    1 medium uncooked onion(s), chopped
    2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
    1 cup(s) uncooked carrot(s), chopped
    1 Tbsp chili powder, medium-hot
    1 tsp dried oregano, crushed
    1 small jalapeño pepper(s), seeded and chopped or 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
    1/2 tsp table salt
    1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
    2 pound(s) uncooked lean pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch chunks
    15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
    15 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    15 oz canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
    1 cup(s) canned tomato puree
    29 oz canned diced tomatoes, with green pepper, celery and onion, undrained
    6 oz canned tomato paste
    Instructions
    Combine onion, garlic, carrots, chili powder, oregano, chilies, salt and pepper in a 5-quart (or larger) slow cooker. Stir. Add remaining ingredients. Stir again.
    Cover and cook at HIGH setting for 6 to 8 hours. Yields about 1 cup per serving. (Note: Start the chili at a HIGH setting so the ingredients quickly reach a safe temperature. You can reduce the heat to LOW after 3 to 4 hours, if you prefer.)


  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    White Bean and Ground Turkey Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili

    Weight Watchers Recipe

    Ratings (14)
    7PointsPlus Value
    Prep time: 18 min
    Cook time: 250 min
    Other time: 0 min
    Serves: 8
    This slightly spiced white chili is the perfect freezer staple to have on hand for too-busy-to-cook-nights.
    Ingredients
    1 spray(s) cooking spray
    2 pound(s) uncooked ground turkey breast
    1 large uncooked onion(s), chopped
    2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), chopped
    32 oz fat free chicken broth
    1 tsp cumin seeds
    1 tsp dried oregano
    1 tsp chili powder, chipotle variety
    30 oz canned white beans, rinsed and drained
    3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
    1/4 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, coarsely chopped, plus extra for garnish
    Instructions
    Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook ground turkey, onion and garlic over medium-high heat until turkey is browned, about 10 minutes; drain off fat.
    Add turkey mixture and remaining ingredients to a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting for at least 4 hours. Yields about 1 cup per serving. (For additional colour, top with extra freshly chopped cilantro just before serving. Note: If the chili is too thick after it’s been frozen and then defrosted, add extra broth and then reheat to achieve desired consistency.)
    Notes
    For additional colour, top with extra freshly chopped cilantro just before serving.

    If the chili is too thick after it’s been frozen and then defrosted, add extra broth and then reheat to achieve desired consistency.


  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Not exactly low calorie this an all of these I posted are 5 stars


    Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

    Serves 4

    Ingredients
    6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
    Salt and pepper
    1/2 cup diced onion
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 cup honey (cut the honey in 1/2 to save calories )
    1/4 cup ketchup
    1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
    1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    4 teaspoons cornstarch
    1/3 cup water
    2 packets minute rice, optional (use brown)
    1/2 tablespoon (or more) sesame seeds
    3 scallions, chopped

    Directions
    Place chicken in Crock Pot and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
    In a medium bowl, combine onion, garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, oil and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high for 2 hours.
    Remove chicken to a cutting board, leaving sauce. Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces; set aside. Prepare rice according to package instructions.
    In a small bowl, dissolve 4 teaspoons cornstarch in 1/3 cup water; add to crock pot. Stir to combine with sauce. Cover and cook sauce on high for ten more minutes, or until slightly thickened.
    Add cooked rice to 4 plates, top with chicken and spoon sauce over top. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
    epawelek wrote: »
    My all-time favorite crockpot recipe is these beef carnitas. Shred them and throw them in some corn tortillas with a squeeze of lime, a spoonful of pico de gallo, and avocado slices.... OMG DELISH!

    Pretty healthy dinner if you pack on the veggies in the tacos. And I guaratee the hubs and kiddos with LOVE them.

    http://www.eatliverun.com/crock-pot-beef-carnitas-tacos/

    This is happening.

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