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Slow Cooker Recipes Under 300 Calories

Updated September 08, 2022
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Smoked Sausage Cassoulet
Credit: Oxmoor House

The much-heralded hero of the kitchen, a slow cooker can make dinner prep quick and easy.  However, sometimes the best slow cooker recipes tend to be comfort foods loaded with high-calorie or high-fat ingredients.  If you're determined to cut both calories and time in the kitchen, check out our collection of low-calorie slow cooker recipes, featuring delicious dishes like Smoked Sausage Cassoulet, Chicken Enchilada Stack, and Potato Soup. With 300 calories or less per serving, these light entrees deliver the kind of deep, rich flavors that come from cooking low and slow.

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Sweet and Spicy Satsuma Turkey

Sweet and Spicy Satsuma Turkey
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Sweet and Spicy Satsuma Turkey Recipe

Fresh mandarin oranges, riesling, and orange marmalade provide the highlights for the sweet flavor profile, while crushed red pepper adds spicy kick to this Asian-inspired turkey dish. Serve with hot steamed rice as an accompaniment to soak up the delicious sauce.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach Barbecue Sauce

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach Barbecue Sauce

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Smoked paprika comes from a centuries-old tradition in which chile peppers are slowly dried over low-burning fires of Spanish oak and then ground into powder. In the slow cooker, this earthy, aromatic spice adds outdoor smoked barbecue flavor.

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Santa Fe Black Beans

Santa Fe Black Beans
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Santa Fe Black Beans Recipe

Black beans are a staple side to any Mexican dish. Serve these beans warm and tender after 10 hours in the slow cooker.

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Chicken Enchilada Stack

Chicken Enchilada Stack
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Chicken Enchilada Stack Recipe

You can enjoy the flavor and texture of enchiladas in a slow cooker; just stack the tortillas instead of rolling them. We suggest lining your slow cooker with a slow-cooker bag so you can easily remove the stack from the cooker.

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Amaretti Cheesecake

Amaretti Cheesecake
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Amaretti Cheesecake Recipe

Cheesecake in a slow cooker is a brilliant idea for a heavenly fall dessert. Top with fresh raspberries to complete your sweet treat.

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Smoked Sausage Cassoulet

Smoked Sausage Cassoulet
Credit: Oxmoor House

Smoked Sausage Cassoulet Recipe

For a thicker consistency, let the cassoulet stand 30 minutes before serving.

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Balsamic Collard Greens

Balsamic Collard Greens
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Balsamic Collard Greens Recipe

Serve these greens with pork tenderloin and garlic mashed potatoes.

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Bolognese

Bolognese
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Bolognese Recipe

Spoon this savory Italian meat sauce over any pasta of your choice. We love the long, ribbon-style pappardelle.

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Maple-Hazelnut Oatmeal

Maple-Hazelnut Oatmeal
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Maple-Hazelnut Oatmeal Recipe

The soothing aroma of fresh oatmeal is the ultimate comfort food. Savor happiness in a bowl with the flavors of brown sugar, cinnamon, and maple syrup topped with chopped hazelnuts and apples.

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Herb and Sausage-Stuffed Peppers

Herb and Sausage-Stuffed Peppers
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Herb and Sausage-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

You can set up this recipe in less than fifteen minutes, turn on the slow cooker, and go. Come back in four hours, and your supper will be ready.

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Pineapple-Coconut Tapioca

Pineapple-Coconut Tapioca
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Pineapple-Coconut Tapioca Recipe

Small pearl tapioca combined with coconut milk and fresh pineapple makes a simple tropics-inspired treat. The key to success is using small pearl tapioca, not instant or minute tapioca. Fresh mango or papaya works equally well as a substitute for the fresh pineapple.

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Chicken Thighs with Olives and Tomato Sauce

Chicken Thighs with Olives and Tomato Sauce
Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Chicken Thighs with Olives and Tomato Sauce Recipe

Chicken thighs take on rustic, bold Italian flavor notes with just a few pantry staples including canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and white wine. Just before serving, add Kalamata olives and fresh parsley to finish things off on a rich note.

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Double Apple Cake

Double Apple Cake
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Double Apple Cake Recipe

If you're an apple lover, look no further for dessert than this tasty cake recipe. With only 1 to 1/2 hours in the slow cooker, this apple cake is the perfect, mouthwatering treat.

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Chunky Applesauce

Chunky Applesauce
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Chunky Applesauce Recipe

We left the skins on the McIntosh apples to provide texture and color to this favorite fruit dish.

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Slow-Cooker Barbecue Chicken

Slow-Cooker Barbecue Chicken
Credit: Kate Mathis; Styling: Paul Grimes

Slow-Cooker Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Cook chicken breasts in a mixture of bottle barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce for a sweet and tangy barbecue chicken that's great on a bun, or even over a baked potato.

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Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles
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Chilaquiles Recipe

Before there were nachos, there were chilaquiles. Tomatoes and spices simmer with any kind of meat to make the ideal topping for tortilla chips. Here, chipotle, chicken, and cilantro meld in this filling Mexican favorite.

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Potato Soup

Potato Soup
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Potato Soup Recipe

This classic soup gets a double hit of cheese--stirred into the soup and sprinkled over the top.

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Mediterranean Chicken

Mediterranean Chicken
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Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

Capturing the simplicity found in sun-drenched Mediterranean cuisine, these braised chicken thighs melt under the influence of bright, vibrant lemon, briny olives and capers, and juicy plum tomatoes. Serve with rosemary mashed potatoes or over hot basmati rice.

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Easy Beef Osso Buco

Easy Beef Osso Buco
Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Easy Beef Osso Buco Recipe

Brimming with rich, deep flavors, Easy Beef Osso Buco is a slow cooker classic. With just 30 minutes of preparation in the morning, this warm stew cooks in 8 hours while you are at work or running errands throughout the day and is ready to eat when you get home.

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Poblano Corn Pudding

Poblano Corn Pudding
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Poblano Corn Pudding Recipe

Guaranteed to heat up any meal, this corn pudding is a tasty menu item for a Mexican-themed buffet.

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Provençal Beef Stew

Provençal Beef Stew
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Provençal Beef Stew Recipe

For deep French flavor without a lot of effort, this stew steeps boneless chuck roast with tomato paste, vegetables, spices, and a little bit of red wine. To keep the lid on carbs and calories, potatoes are left out of the mix.

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Rosemary Chicken Noodle Soup

Rosemary Chicken Noodle Soup
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Rosemary Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Light and dark meat chicken and vegetables simmer in broth with baby spinach, onions, and celery for a different twist on a classic. A splash of lemon juice and a sprinkle of rosemary help give this soup "fresh off the stovetop" flavor.

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Slow Cooker Char Siu Pork Roast

Slow Cooker Char Siu Pork Roast
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Slow Cooker Char Siu Pork Roast Recipe

Boston pork butt roast becomes meltingly tender in a bath of Chinese barbecue flavors including five spice powder and hoisin sauce. Add a side of steamed rice or serve it on a hot dog bun and you'll still stay under 300 calories.

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Thai Red Curry Beef

Thai Red Curry Beef
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Thai Red Curry Beef Recipe

Jalapeño seeds add a slight kick to this Thai beef dish. If you want to decrease the heat, seed the jalapeño before mincing.

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Rosemary Slow-Cooker Chicken

Rosemary Slow-Cooker Chicken
Credit: Kate Sears; Styling: Elizabeth Blake

Rosemary Slow-Cooker Chicken Recipe

Perfectly seasoned and incredibly moist, this chicken is the perfect solution to a comforting homemade meal without all of the work standing over the stove. We suggest you serve with mashed sweet potatoes.

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Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs

Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr

Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs Recipe

This saucy dish is worthy of a dinner party; just serve with a side of brown rice or rice noodles. Cola is the secret ingredient, yielding a luscious sauce with great body.

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Creamy White Bean Soup with Smoked Ham Hocks

Creamy White Bean Soup with Smoked Ham Hocks
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Creamy White Bean Soup with Smoked Ham Hocks Recipe

Creamy, starchy, and filling, this hearty, rustic soup is the epitome of comfort.  Plus, it's super convenient, as you'll add the beans dry--no need to soak.

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Hearty Oats and Grains

Hearty Oats and Grains
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr

Hearty Oats and Grains Recipe

When you have a house full of guests who'd enjoy a wholesome, hearty breakfast at their own pace, the slow cooker can come to your rescue. Get it going first thing, and let folks serve themselves when they're ready to eat.

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Chicken and Chickpea Tagine

Chicken and Chickpea Tagine
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Chicken and Chickpea Tagine Recipe

Hearty canned chickpeas hold up beautifully in the slow cooker, where they're combined with fragrant spices and just a little stock. Since the chicken cooks on top of the chickpea mixture and is not submerged in liquid, it can cook longer without suffering texturally.

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Pulled Chicken

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Credit: Kate Sears

Pulled Chicken Recipe

Throw it on a bun, toss it on a salad, or serve alone--pulled chicken is absolutely delicious. Get that great restaurant taste right in the comfort of your own home, with little effort and time using your slow cooker.

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Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken
Credit: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken Recipe

Craving Mexican tonight? No problem! This recipe is perfect for homemade tacos, casseroles and taco salads.

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Slow Cooker Hoppin' John

Slow Cooker Hoppin' John
Credit: Mark Thomas; Styling: Lynn Miller

Slow Cooker Hoppin' John Recipe

Whether you're celebrating the new year or just craving a healthy Hoppin' John, this dish is perfect for you.  Looking for a little more heat? Kick it up a notch with a little more red pepper in the recipe and sprinkle the dish with hot sauce just before serving.

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    1 of 32 Sweet and Spicy Satsuma Turkey
    2 of 32 Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach Barbecue Sauce
    3 of 32 Santa Fe Black Beans
    4 of 32 Chicken Enchilada Stack
    5 of 32 Amaretti Cheesecake
    6 of 32 Smoked Sausage Cassoulet
    7 of 32 Balsamic Collard Greens
    8 of 32 Bolognese
    9 of 32 Maple-Hazelnut Oatmeal
    10 of 32 Herb and Sausage-Stuffed Peppers
    11 of 32 Pineapple-Coconut Tapioca
    12 of 32 Chicken Thighs with Olives and Tomato Sauce
    13 of 32 Double Apple Cake
    14 of 32 Chunky Applesauce
    15 of 32 Slow-Cooker Barbecue Chicken
    16 of 32 Chilaquiles
    17 of 32 Potato Soup
    18 of 32 Mediterranean Chicken
    19 of 32 Easy Beef Osso Buco
    20 of 32 Poblano Corn Pudding
    21 of 32 Provençal Beef Stew
    22 of 32 Rosemary Chicken Noodle Soup
    23 of 32 Slow Cooker Char Siu Pork Roast
    24 of 32 Thai Red Curry Beef
    25 of 32 Rosemary Slow-Cooker Chicken
    26 of 32 Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs
    27 of 32 Creamy White Bean Soup with Smoked Ham Hocks
    28 of 32 Hearty Oats and Grains
    29 of 32 Chicken and Chickpea Tagine
    30 of 32 Pulled Chicken
    31 of 32 Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken
    32 of 32 Slow Cooker Hoppin' John

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