7 Healthy & Easy Crockpot Dinners

Looking for delicious, fuss-free meals that nourish your body and save you time? This roundup of 7 Healthy & Easy Crockpot Dinners has you covered! Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or just need a quick dinner solution, these recipes are:

1. Slow Cooker Creamy Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff

(Served over Banza chickpea pasta)

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat (or chuck roast, cubed)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 box (8 oz) Banza chickpea pasta

Instructions:

1. Add beef, onion, mushrooms, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper to the Crockpot.
2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours (or high for 4 hours) until the beef is tender.
3. Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water and stir into the Crockpot. Cook for another 15-20 minutes to thicken.
4. Remove from heat, stir in Greek yogurt until creamy.
5. Cook Banza pasta according to package directions. Serve stroganoff over the pasta.

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2. Crockpot Turkey & Vegetable Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Brown turkey in a pan, and then transfer to the Crockpot.
2. Add remaining ingredients and stir.
3. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
4. Serve with Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

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3. Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Place salmon in the Crockpot.
2. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Pour over salmon.
3. Cook on low for 2 hours.
4. Serve with brown rice and steamed broccoli.

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4. Crockpot Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu, cubed
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp grated ginger

Instructions:

1. Add tofu and vegetables to the Crockpot.
2. Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and ginger, then pour over ingredients.
3. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
4. Serve with quinoa or brown rice.

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5. Slow Cooker Beef & Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs lean beef stew meat
• 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in the crockpot.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
3. Serve warm with whole-grain bread.

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6. Crockpot Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs pork tenderloin
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Romaine or butter lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. Place the pork in the Crockpot and add the remaining ingredients.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
3. Shred pork and serve in lettuce wraps.

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7. Slow Cooker Italian Chicken & Vegetables

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Place chicken and veggies in the Crockpot.
2. Add diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
4. Serve with whole wheat pasta or quinoa.

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Full Grocery List

Protein:

Beef stew meat or chuck roast (4 lbs total)

Ground turkey (1 lb)

Salmon fillets (4)

Firm tofu (1 block)

Pork tenderloin (2 lbs)

Chicken thighs (2 lbs)

Vegetables:

Garlic (10 cloves)

Onion (4)

Mushrooms (2 cups)

Bell peppers (3)

Zucchini (1)

Carrots (6)

Broccoli florets (2 cups)

Sweet potatoes (2)

Baby potatoes (2 cups)

Romaine or butter lettuce

Diced tomatoes (2 cans)

Pantry Items:

Low-sodium chicken broth (3 cups)

Low-sodium beef broth (6 cups)

Low-sodium soy sauce (½ cup)

Worcestershire sauce (2 tbsp)

Dijon mustard (1 tsp)

Honey (3 tbsp)

Apple cider vinegar (¼ cup)

Rice vinegar (1 tbsp)

Sesame oil (1 tbsp)

Smoked paprika (1 tbsp)

Italian seasoning (1 tbsp)

Chili powder (1 tbsp)

Cumin (1 tsp)

Dried thyme (3 tsp)

Dried oregano (1 tsp)

Dried rosemary (1 tsp)

Black pepper (2 tsp)

Salt (2 tsp)

Cornstarch (2 tbsp)

Other:

Plain Greek yogurt (½ cup)

Banza chickpea pasta (8 oz box)