Low-Calorie Slow-Cooker Recipes

The slow cooker is a great way to not only save time and energy in the kitchen but calories and fat, too. This versatile countertop appliance has the ability to turn tough, lean cuts of meat into juicy, fork-tender meals, and it locks in moisture without added fat. To prove that comfort food can be low in calories but high in flavor, we compiled 14 of our favorites, from potato soup to beef and mushrooms--all made in your slow cooker!

	Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Mushrooms calories: 214 \| fat: 6g \| protein: 26.9g \| carbs: 12.4g \| fiber: 1.7g
	Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apple-Cranberry Stuffing calories: 122.2 \| fat: 2g \| protein: 5.8g \| carbs: 20.5g \| fiber: 1.9g
	Bourbon Street Chicken (Slow Cooker) calories: 168.4 \| fat: 4g \| protein: 19.5g \| carbs: 15.5g \| fiber: 0.1g
	Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Soup calories: 119.5 \| fat: 2.3g \| protein: 16.1g \| carbs: 8.1g \| fiber: 1.9g
	Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken calories: 199.6 \| fat: 4.9g \| protein: 24.8g \| carbs: 16g \| fiber: 1.4g
	Lower-Sodium Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup calories: 212 \| fat: 1.6g \| protein: 13.3g \| carbs: 36.8g \| fiber: 8g
	Easy Slow Cooker Lemony Garlic Chicken Breast calories: 167.8 \| fat: 5.6g \| protein: 27g \| carbs: 0.9g \| fiber: 0.2g
	Slow Cooker Chicken Stew calories: 202.7 \| fat: 3.8g \| protein: 20.6g \| carbs: 22.2g \| fiber: 4.2g
	Slow Cooker Healthy Potato Soup calories: 136.6 \| fat: 0.3g \| protein: 4.7g \| carbs: 29.3g \| fiber: 4.5g
	Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup calories: 89.2 \| fat: 1.6g \| protein: 8.4g \| carbs: 11.7g \| fiber: 2.1g
	Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken calories: 115.2 \| fat: 4.8g \| protein: 16.1g \| carbs: 0.8g \| fiber: 0g
	Slow Cooker Northern Bean and Spinach Soup calories: 216.5 \| fat: 7.4g \| protein: 18.4g \| carbs: 33.2g \| fiber: 16.2g
	Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry calories: 178.7 \| fat: 3.3g \| protein: 7.2g \| carbs: 30.6g \| fiber: 8.3g
	Slow Cooker Easy Chicken Gumbo calories: 189.6 \| fat: 6.4g \| protein: 14.5g \| carbs: 19.4g \| fiber: 2.8g

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FITFREAK718

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So you forgot to defrost!
Put 4 - 6 frozen chicken breast in Pam sprayed crock pot. Then pour in 1 cup of fat free Italian dressing. Cook on low for 4 - 6 hours. So yummy on rice or green leafy salad. - 10/8/2014 2:31:57 PM
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DPETE15312

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I am looking for more Paleo-friendly recipes, recipes low in carbs, low in processed ingredients, high in micronutrients and low in fat....Keep in mind that the food has to be first of all healthy, then if it is great tasting that's a great benefit. - 3/21/2014 10:46:12 AM
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2013SWEETJANE

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I am waiting for my SparkPeople recipe for "Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken" to be done. It smells amazing! Can't wait to try it. LOVE slow cooker recipes! - 1/5/2014 4:04:35 PM
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NASCARGIRL-48

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I love my slow cookers. I have a large one and smaller one. They make wonderful meals that are low-fat and low cal....You can even make some yummy low fat treats I would be lost without mine. - 9/30/2013 5:24:30 PM
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HWNHMMBRD

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Both these recipes looked good, but did you check the sodium levels? They both have close to 800 mg per serving. That's too high in my household where we are dealing with high blood pressure and kidney disease. - 3/12/2013 3:44:48 PM
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HILLSLUG98239

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We get lots of pumpkin & winter squash from our CSA farmer. A while back, I made a slow-cooker stew with pumpkin, onion, celery, and a pork roast. I didn't really have a recipe (we tend to do that a lot), but I made it like a regular stew. It was a big hit in my house. - 2/11/2013 2:58:34 PM
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LYNCHD05

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I love to use my slow cooker too. One of our favourites is pulled pork. I am going to have to make that soon! - 3/21/2012 7:35:47 PM
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DIANA3BANANA

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Sounds really good, but way too much sodium for me :( - 3/20/2012 4:08:52 PM
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REBECKY44

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I do love my slow cooker. Fix it and forget it! Yummy! - 3/20/2012 1:31:22 PM
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