Looking for easy, macro-friendly, and delicious recipes? These macro-friendly slow cooker meals can fit perfectly into your busy lifestyle!
These recipes are great because you can set it, forget it, and end up with a flavorful dish! From a classic chili to a mouth-watering tomato basil soup, these recipes are great for the whole family or for meal prep. You'll get recipes for:
• High-Protein White Chicken Chili
• Macro-Friendly Chili
• High-Protein Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
• Protein-Packed Tomato Basil Chicken Soup
• High-Protein Taco Soup
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High-Protein White Chicken Chili
Servings: 8 (1 Serving = 1 Cup)
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Hours (at most)
INGREDIENTS:
1 Small Yellow Onion, Diced
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic, Diced
2 (14.5 fl oz) Cans Chicken Broth
1 (7 oz) Can Green Chilis
1 1/2 Tsp Cumin
1/2 Tsp Paprika
1/2 Tsp Oregano
1/2 Tsp Coriander
1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 (8 oz) Package Fat-Free Cream Cheese
Salt and Pepper, To Taste
1 Cup Corn
2 (15 oz) Can Cannellini Beans
12 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
Optional Toppings:
Cilantro
Green Onions
Plain Greek Yogurt
Jalapeño
DIRECTIONS:
For this recipe, you'll need:
• Slow Cooker
• Large Pan
• Meat Thermometer
• Big Spoon
• Medium Pan
• Cutting Board
• Knife
• Spatula (To Flip Chicken)
1. Coat a large pan with cooking spray and put it over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken breast to the pan, letting it cook on one side for 5-7 minutes.
3. Next, flip the chicken breast to cook on the other side for another 5-7 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat on the pan to medium and flip the chicken again to finish cooking. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165℉. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
5. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
6. Add the diced onion and garlic to the pan. Cook until the onions are translucent and set aside.
7. Set the slow cooker to High before adding in the cooked garlic and onions.
8. Drain and rinse beans and corn and add to the slow cooker.
9. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker: The broth, green chilis, spices, and cream cheese.
10. On a cutting board, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the slow cooker. Stir the chicken with the other ingredients until combined. Cook for 4 hours on High or 6 hours on Low.
11. Top with optional desired toppings and enjoy!
MACROS PER SERVING (Without Toppings):
Calories: 319
Protein: 33g
Carbs: 36g
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 7g
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Macro-Friendly Chili
Servings: 10 (1 Serving = 1 Cup)
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Hours (at most)
INGREDIENTS:
1 Lb 93% Lean Ground Beef
1 Lb 93% Lean Ground Turkey
1/2 Yellow Onion, Chopped
1 Tsp Minced Garlic
1 Green Bell Pepper, Diced
1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced
1 (14.5oz) Can Diced Tomatoes
1 (10oz) Can Rotel Tomatoes & Green Chilis
1 (6oz) Can Tomato Paste
1 1/2 Cup Low Sodium Beef Broth
1 (15.5oz) Can Kidney Beans, Drained
4 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 Tbsp Ground Cumin
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Pepper
Optional Toppings:
Cilantro
Green Onions
Plain Greek Yogurt
Jalapeño
DIRECTIONS:
For this recipe, you'll need:
• Slow Cooker
• Pan
• Spatula
• Mixing Spoon
1. Brown the ground beef and ground turkey in a pan over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
2. Add all ingredients, including the browned beef and turkey, into your slow cooker. Stir the ingredients together.
3. Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
4. Top chili with your toppings of choice like Greek yogurt (a high-protein option in place of sour cream) in a separate bowl.
5. Enjoy!
MACROS PER SERVING (Without Toppings):
Calories: 272
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 15g
Fat: 11g
Fiber: 5g
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High-Protein Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Servings: 8 (1 Serving = 1/8 Recipe)
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Hours (at most)
INGREDIENTS:
4 1/2 Cups Cooked Chicken Breast, Chopped
5 Cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
1 Yellow Onion, Chopped
1 Cup Carrots, Chopped
1 Cup Celery, Chopped
4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 Tbsp Dried Basil
1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
2 Bay Leaves
1/8 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 Tsp Nutmeg
1/4 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Pepper
1/3 All-Purpose Flour
1 Cup Half & Half
1 1/2 Cup Potato Gnocchi
3 Cups Spinach
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Parmesan Cheese
DIRECTIONS:
For this recipe, you'll need:
• Slow Cooker
• Large Spoon
1. Turn your slow cooker on high. Add the chicken broth, cooked chicken, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
2. Next, add the basil, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Mix them in until thoroughly combined.
3. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
4. Once done cooking, fish out and discard the bay leaves. Next, add the half & half and flour into the slow cooker, stirring them in well.
5. Add in the gnocchi and cook on high for another 30-45 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender.
6. Add the spinach to the slow cooker, stirring it in so it wilts into the soup.
7. Serve the soup while hot or store it in the fridge for up to a week! Feel free to add parmesan cheese on top if you'd like.
MACROS PER SERVING (Without Toppings):
Calories: 284
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 23g
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 3g
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Protein-Packed Tomato Basil Chicken Soup
Servings: 6 (1 Serving = 1/6 Soup)
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 Hours
INGREDIENTS:
1 (14.5oz) Can of Diced Tomatoes
1 Cup Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
8 Oz Cream Cheese
2 Tsp Minced Garlic
2 Tbsp Fresh Basil, Minced
1 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Pepper
2 Lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
DIRECTIONS:
For this recipe, you'll need:
• Slow Cooker
• Mixing spoon
• Fork
1. Set the slow cooker on high. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomato, cream cheese, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Mix well until the cream cheese is broken up, but not smooth.
2. Add the chicken breast to stir in and cover with the mixture.
3. Cook on high for 4 hours, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is fully cooked. Use a fork to shred the chicken in the slow cooker.
4. Allow the soup to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving! Feel free to have it with noodles, grilled cheese, vegetables, or whatever else you may like!
MACROS PER SERVING:
Calories: 340
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 8g
Fat: 17g
Fiber: 2g
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High-Protein Taco Soup
Servings: 10 (1 Serving = 1/10 Recipe)
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 7 Hours (at most)
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 Lb 97% Lean Ground Beef
1 Can Stewed Tomatoes
1 Can Corn
1 Can Pinto Beans
1 Can Black Beans
1 Can Rotel Original
1 Packet Taco Seasoning
1 Packet Ranch Seasoning
1 12 oz Bag Frozen Peppers & Onions
1 8 oz Block Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese
1 Cup Reduced-Fat Greek Yogurt
DIRECTIONS:
For this recipe, you'll need:
• Large Pot
• Slow Cooker
• Mixing Spoon
• Spatula
1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Toss in the ground beef to cook until browned.
2. Once the beef is fully cooked, add it to the slow cooker.
3. Add the remainder of the ingredients to the slow cooker, stirring them until well combined.
4. Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6 hours.
5. Add the cream cheese and greek yogurt. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour or on high for 30 minutes to melt the cream cheese.
6. Serve and enjoy!
MACROS PER SERVING:
Calories: 329
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 28g
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 7g
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