8 Low Carb Slow Cooker Recipes That Fill You Up

For a hearty lunch or dinner that's still low in carbs, try any of these slow-cooked meals that pack protein and flavor.

Image Credit: ahirao_photo/iStock/GettyImages Whether you’re cutting carbs for weight loss or other health reasons, there’s no shortage of low-carb recipes to keep you satisfied. But if you’re looking to save time in the kitchen — or you’re just tired of your go-to meals — the slow cooker is here to help.

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 The handy kitchen tool can help you make an entire meal almost effortlessly: All you have to do is dump all your prepped ingredients into the basin and set it and forget it.

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  To keep your eating plan healthy and interesting, try these low-carb slow cooker recipes that require minimal prep time. These slow-cooked meals pack no more than 20 grams of carbohydrates, so be sure to pair them with a side of veggies for more nutrients.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
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If you’re following a low-carb diet, make cacciatore instead of chicken parm. Image Credit: Mark Sisson

Calories: 299 Carbs: 8 grams

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 A traditional Italian dish, chicken cacciatore is a healthier option compared to some other Italian-inspired meals like chicken parmesan, which is typically fried and high in saturated fat and calories. Chicken cacciatore is breading-free, naturally making it lower in carbs. It swims in a stew of tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms and garlic.

Get the Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore recipe and nutrition info here. 2. Slow Cooker Vegetable ‘Pasta’ Lasagna

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This veggie-based lasagna packs 5 grams of fiber per serving.

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Calories: 258 Carbs: 17 grams

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 Lasagna is another traditional Italian dish that is typically higher in carbohydrates. This lightened-up version substitutes zucchini (sliced lengthwise) for sheets of pasta, drastically reducing the carb count in this dish. Even if you're not trying to cut down your carb intake, using zucchini instead of pasta increases the veggie offerings and fiber content.

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  Get the Slow Cooker Vegetable 'Pasta' Lasagna recipe and nutrition info here.

Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joe
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We use a secret ingredient in place of brown sugar to keep the carbohydrate and added sugar content low in this dish. Image Credit: AlexPro9500/ Getty Images

Calories: 269 Carbs: 16 grams

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 Sloppy joe is a popular comfort food, but our version offers a healthier twist. Turkey is subbed for ground beef because it's lower in saturated fat and calories. The dish is also chock-full of vegetables including carrots, tomatoes, bell pepper and onion. Instead of using brown sugar, which is commonly used to make the sloppy joe sauce, our recipe calls for Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar.

Get the Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joe recipe and nutrition info here. 4. Sweet Potato and Sausage Breakfast Casserole

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This slow cooker recipe is the perfect dish for breakfast or brunch.

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Calories: 406 Carbs: 13 grams

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 If you're hosting a weekend brunch or just want to enjoy a filling and savory breakfast any day of the week, this healthy casserole recipe is for you. The egg, onion, chicken sausage and cheese combo will not disappoint. It also calls for a sweet potato, so you get a nice addition of carbohydrates while still keeping the overall count low at just 13 grams per serving.

Get the Sweet Potato and Sausage Breakfast Casserole recipe and nutrition info here. 5. Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

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Add this shredded chicken to tacos or enjoy on top of a bed of cauliflower rice.

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Calories: 259 Carbs: 18 grams

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 This Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken features tomatillos, which are a tart, tomato-like fruit. The recipe calls for tortillas to make tacos, but you could also add it to a bed of cauliflower rice or enjoy on top of a salad. Calling for just six ingredients, this is one of the easiest low-carb slower cooker recipes you can make.

Get the Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken recipe and nutrition info here. 6. Green Chile Flank Steak Tacos

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You'll get 29 grams of protein in each hearty taco.

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Calories: 281 Carbs: 19 grams

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 This low-carb taco recipe calls for flank steak, which is a leaner cut of beef, keeping the saturated fat and calorie content low. Slow-cooking keeps the meat moist and allows the spices and herbs to gently work their way into the meat. Bell peppers would be a great addition to the dish, or, try topping your taco with fresh tomatoes.

Get the Green Chile Flank Steak Tacos recipe and nutrition info here. 7. Healthy Pulled Barbecue Chicken

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This dish is made low-carb by using a no-added-sugar sauce and bypassing the bun.

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Calories: 138 Carbs: 7 grams

Traditional barbecue sauce is heavy in brown sugar, making the dish high in added sugar and carbohydrates overall. Our Healthy Pulled Barbecue Chicken recipe calls for a low-carb sauce, which you can find at your local grocery store or online. Instead of piling the chicken on top of a bun, try using romaine lettuce leaves and topping with shredded cabbage or your favorite slaw recipe. Get the Healthy Pulled Barbecue Chicken recipe and nutrition info here. 8. Crock-Pot Beef Shank and Black Bean Chili

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Serve this chili with chopped avocado for extra healthy fats.

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Calories: 281 Carbs: 20 grams

Chili can be so nutritious — it’s packed with a variety of beans and various vegetables like tomatoes and onion. This recipe uses lean beef shank, which offers a twist on traditional ground meat. The total carbohydrate offering is kept low by limiting the beans to just one cup and adding more peppers (Anaheim and jalapenos) instead. Get the Crock-Pot Beef Shank and Black Bean Chili recipe and nutrition info here.

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      Dietary Guidelines for Americans: "Nutritional Goals for Age-Sex Groups   Based on Dietary Reference Intakes & Dietary Guidelines Recommendations"
    
      Harvard Health Publishing: "Should You Try the Keto Diet?"
       




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      Dietary Guidelines for Americans: "Nutritional Goals for Age-Sex Groups   Based on Dietary Reference Intakes & Dietary Guidelines Recommendations"
    
      Harvard Health Publishing: "Should You Try the Keto Diet?"
    




For a hearty lunch or dinner that's still low in carbs, try any of these slow-cooked meals that pack protein and flavor.

Image Credit: ahirao_photo/iStock/GettyImages

Need an Easy Way to Count Carbs? Track your daily nutrients by logging your meals on the MyPlate app. Download now to fine-tune your diet today!

        Visit Page
        https://www.livestrong.com    


If you're following a low-carb diet, make cacciatore instead of chicken parm.

Image Credit: Mark Sisson

Get the Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore recipe and nutrition info here.

This veggie-based lasagna packs 5 grams of fiber per serving.

Image Credit: Arthur Bovino/LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Slow Cooker Vegetable ‘Pasta’ Lasagna recipe and nutrition info here.

We use a secret ingredient in place of brown sugar to keep the carbohydrate and added sugar content low in this dish.

Image Credit: AlexPro9500/ Getty Images

Get the Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joe recipe and nutrition info here.

This slow cooker recipe is the perfect dish for breakfast or brunch.

Image Credit: azurita/ adobe stock

Get the Sweet Potato and Sausage Breakfast Casserole recipe and nutrition info here.

Add this shredded chicken to tacos or enjoy on top of a bed of cauliflower rice.

Image Credit: Arthur Bovino/LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken recipe and nutrition info here.

You'll get 29 grams of protein in each hearty taco.

Image Credit: fudio/ Adobe Stock

Get the Green Chile Flank Steak Tacos recipe and nutrition info here.

This dish is made low-carb by using a no-added-sugar sauce and bypassing the bun.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Healthy Pulled Barbecue Chicken recipe and nutrition info here.

Serve this chili with chopped avocado for extra healthy fats.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Crock-Pot Beef Shank and Black Bean Chili recipe and nutrition info here.

      Dietary Guidelines for Americans: "Nutritional Goals for Age-Sex Groups   Based on Dietary Reference Intakes & Dietary Guidelines Recommendations"
    
      Harvard Health Publishing: "Should You Try the Keto Diet?"