Family life can get busy, especially when schedules might be slower and less jammed or when the kids are back in school. There are also so many things you might rather be doing then getting stuck in the kitchen and cooking a meal.
The slow cooker is the perfect cooking appliance to get those healthy family meals you want to serve for dinner. You can throw everything in the slow cooker right in the morning before you leave the house and come home to almost zero work to get dinner ready.
Most of these slow cooker recipes require little prep time. So, take a look at these healthy slow cooker recipes for busy families!
Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup from Well Plated
A very yummy and healthy chicken noodle soup that is made with top quality ingredients.
Kid-Friendly Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna from Eating Well
You’ll be surprised how amazing a slow cooker can cook a delicious lasagna. This recipe is full of veggies, but the kids will hardly know after finding out how delicious it is! You can serve it with bread and even a green salad of your choice.
Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce from Two Peas & Their Pod
Packed with delicious flavors. This marinara sauce is best cooked on low. Serve with whole wheat pasta. You can also cook the sauce ahead and heat up later as it freezers nicely in bags or containers for up to 3 months!
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken from Well Plated
A sweet and sticky sauce that makes a delicious healthy honey garlic chicken. Serve it with brown rice and broccoli.
Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers from Spend with Pennies
Come home smelling a delicious dinner meal with these slow cooker stuffed peppers. You can make substitutes for ingredients, such as beef for ground turkey or add your favorite vegetables instead.
Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna from The Kitchn
Pasta, cheese, and delicious sauce is really all you need for this easy slow cooker recipe.
Slow Cooker French Dip Subs from Funny Is Family
The kids will love a nice french dip sub that they can dip. French dips are also a favorite for my family too!
Slow Cooker Crispy Chicken Carnitas from Gimme Some Oven
These chicken carnitas are made simply by simmering in the slow cooker for hours as the chicken turns into tender, crispy, and juicy flavors. Serve in your favorite tacos, burritos, are even salads.
Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken from The Kitchn
A sweet and delicious honey teriyaki chicken that slow cooks into something with lots of flavor. Serve over cooked rice and your favorite green salad.
Slow Cooker Chili from The Seasoned Mom
Slow cooker chili full of lean protein, beans, veggies, and flavorful seasonings. You can make this recipe ahead if you want too!