If you are looking for slow cooker meals that are simple to make yet filling, this list is for you. These high-protein slow cooker recipes are hearty, satisfying, and designed to keep you full long after dinner.
Each recipe included here is protein-forward, with most offering 20 grams of protein or more per serving. They're low-effort, practical, and reliable options that you will want to make on repeat.
Beef & Sausage Slow Cooker Recipes
Asian Steak Bites
These tender, protein-packed bites are cooked with baby potatoes and asparagus for a complete one-pot meal. Savory, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Beef Teriyaki & Sugar Snap Peas
Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki combines tender beef with crisp sugar snap peas in an irresistible sauce. The result is a delicious dinner that cooks itself.
Texas Cowboy Stew
Slow Cooker Texas Cowboy Stew is a hearty meal filled with ground beef, smoky sausage, beans, and potatoes. The ultimate comfort food.
Brisket
This easy Slow Cooker Brisket is the perfect make-ahead meal that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Beef Back Ribs
Slow Cooker Beef Back Ribs cook until they are fall-off-the-bone tender with deep, rich flavor.
High-Protein Chicken Recipes
White Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is made with chicken breast and white beans that cook until tender in a delicious creamy white sauce.
Salsa Verde Chicken
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken is an easy and versatile dish. Juicy chicken simmers in a tangy salsa verde sauce that is perfect for bowls, tacos, salads, and more.
Tomato Balsamic Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken cooks in a savory tomato-balsamic sauce with a rich and balanced flavor. Perfect over rice, pasta, or even in sandwiches.
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Honey Sriracha Chicken
Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken brings sweet heat and tender chicken together in this bold, crowd-pleasing dish. (See more sandwiches and other warm-weather recipes here)
Protein-Packed Soups & Stews
Turkey Lentil Soup
Slow Cooker Turkey Lentil Soup is a comforting, filling soup made with lean ground turkey and lentils. This dish simmers into the ultimate satisfying all-in-one meal.
Chicken & Corn Soup
This slow cooker soup is light yet filling. It combines tender chicken with sweet corn in a simple and nourishing broth.
Split Pea Soup
This vegan soup recipe is hearty, thick, and slow-simmered into a meatless classic. Comforting and soul-soothing.
Plant-Based High-Protein Recipes
Pizza Beans
Slow Cooker Pizza Beans will blow your mind! This fun and savory bean dish with pizza-style flavors is filling, comforting, kid-friendly, and great for casual dinners!
Madras Lentils
Slow Cooker Madras Lentils are rich, spiced legumes that cook into a bold, satisfying, Indian inspired meal.
Pumpkin Chili
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili is a flavorful dish filled with beans and savory pumpkin. It's hearty, comforting, and perfect for cooler days.(See more fall slow cooker recipes here)
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