Many of you might have never used a slow cooker, but might have heard about its benefits and features from your friends or relatives who are using this great appliance to prepare different dishes.

So, if you are planning to buy a slow cooker, have it as soon as possible and prepare delicious and healthy meals for your family.

For those who always look for healthy slow cooker recipes for light dinner or a comforting breakfast, just have a look at these recipes that your family will definitely love.

Easy Slow Cooker Recipes 

  • Slow Cooker Chicken Creole
  • Slow Cooker Ham and Beans
  • Slow Cooker Spicy Black Bean Soup
  • Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Mediterranean Stew
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Slow Cooker Chicken Creole

This recipe includes stewed tomatoes and jalapeno pepper along with various veggies that make it a delicious cuisine for dinner.

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Ingredients:

  • 4-5 skinless and boneless chicken breast, cut into halves
  • Salt and black pepper as per the taste
  • Creole-style seasoning as per the taste
  • 1 can of stewed tomatoes
  • Half a cup of chopped celery
  • 1 chopped green bell pepper
  • 3-4 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 can of mushrooms
  • 1 chopped jalapeno pepper

Method To Prepare:

  • Take a slow cooker and add chicken breasts in it.
  • Now, add salt, pepper, and Creole-style seasoning, according to the taste.
  • After this, add tomatoes, chopped celery, green bell pepper, minced garlic cloves. Onion, mushroom, and jalapeno pepper.
  • Stir all ingredients properly so that everything is mixed well.
  • Set the temperature of slow cooker on low for 10-12 hours or on high for 5-6 hours.

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Slow Cooker Ham and Beans

No worries if you do not have enough time to cook a meal for your family. This recipe will ease your mind as it is packed with nutrients and a healthy way to enjoy a meal with the family.

Ingredients:

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  • 2 cups of Northern beans, soaked overnight and drained
  • 1 cup of chopped ham, cooked
  • Half a cup of brown sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoon of onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon of dried parsley
  • Half teaspoon of garlic salt
  • Half teaspoon of black pepper or as per the taste
  • Half teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • Some Water

Method To Prepare:

  • Take a slow cooker and add these ingredients – Northern beans, ham, brown sugar, onion powder, dried parsley, garlic salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Mix all ingredients well.
  • Now, add water so that the mixture is covered properly.
  • Set the temperature on low for 12 hours.

Slow Cooker Spicy Black Bean Soup

If you are looking for a spicy soup recipe to cook, simply try this delicious black bean soup and enjoy it with your family.

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of black beans, soaked overnight and drained
  • 4-5 teaspoons of chopped jalapeno peppers
  • 6-7 cups of chicken broth
  • Half teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon of chili powder or can reduce/add as per the taste
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cayenne powder
  • Half teaspoon of powdered black pepper
  • Half teaspoon of hot pepper sauce

Method To Prepare:

  • Take a slow cooker and add beans, jalapeno peppers, and chicken broth.
  • Now, you have to add other ingredients – garlic powder, chili powder, cumin powder, cayenne powder, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
  • Make sure to mix all ingredients well.
  • Set the cooker temperature on high for 4 hours.
  • After 4 hours, reduce the temperature on low for another 2 hours or until it gets ready to serve.

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

This is one of the easy to prepare and tasty recipes that you must not miss to try in this great appliance. What makes it the must-try recipe is that it can be served over rice.

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Ingredients:

  • 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 8-10 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
  • 2-3 tablespoons of honey
  • 2-3 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons of ketchup
  • 2-3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon of minced ginger root
  • 1 can of pineapple tidbits, drained

Method To Prepare:

  • Take a skillet and heat vegetable oil in it.
  • Now, add chicken thighs in the skillet and cook them until they turn brown on all sides.
  • Take a bowl and add honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger and juice of the pineapple tidbits.
  • Now, take a slow cooker and add the cooked chicken thighs.
  • Now, pour the prepared mixture in the cooker.
  • Cover it and set the temperature on high for 4 hours.
  • Make sure to add pineapple tidbits just before you serve this recipe.

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Stew

If you or anyone in your family is a stew lover, this nice hearty Mediterranean stew is the best recipe to cook. If you are planning for a weekend get-together at your home, it is a perfect dish for vegetarian guests. Even non-vegetarian guests will also love to try this stew due to color and aroma.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 butternut squash (it must be peeled, seeded and cubed)
  • 2 cups of eggplant (peeled and cubed)
  • 2 cups of cubed zucchini
  • 1 package of frozen okra
  • 1 can of tomato sauce
  • 1 chopped tomato
  • 1 thinly sliced carrot
  • Half cup of vegetable broth
  • Half cup of raisins
  • 1-2 chopped garlic cloves
  • Half teaspoon of cumin powder
  • Half teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • Half teaspoon of crushed red pepper
  • Half teaspoon of cinnamon powder
  • Half teaspoon of paprika

Method To Prepare:

  • Take a slow cooker and add all ingredients.
  • Make sure to stir these ingredients well.
  • Now, cover the cooker and set it to low temperature for 8-10 hours or until the added vegetables tender.

Conclusion

Using a slow cooker for preparing your favorite dishes is something that not only provides you an easy and healthy way to cook meals but also helps in saving your time, especially when you have a hectic daily schedule. Simply try these recipes and make breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a simpler way.