Looking for easy healthy low calorie crock pot recipes? You’ve come to the right place.
I’m an avid Weight Watcher and Slow Cookerer 🙂
In addition to the 100 favorite recipes featured in this post, you will find hundreds more delicious WeightWatchers friendly crock pot recipes with Freestyle Smartpoints here on my blog.
Some of the most popular include: easy slow cooker chicken and gravy, skinny slow cooker southwest chicken soup, and 4-Ingredient Goddess chicken.
Back in October of 2013 I challenged myself to use my slow cooker to make easy healthy WW friendly recipes every day for a year. I only made it 6 months but learned a ton about slow cooking and what a boon it is for weight loss in the process.
The experiment was so successful I even wrote a best selling Skinny Slow Cooker Recipes eCookbook fill with easy healthy recipes all with 350 calories or less…
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For anyone on Weight Watchers or trying to eat better, the slow cooker is a great way to make flavorful, easy, low calorie meals that don’t require hours in the kitchen. Plus they provide great leftovers for easy lunches and dinners. These hundred slow cooker recipes with Weight Watchers® Freestyle SmartPoints™ are some of my favorites. Enjoy!
Here are 100 of my favorites…
WW Friendly Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes & Cooking Tips
You can cook any cut of chicken in the slow cooker: thighs, breasts, legs, even whole chickens. Bone-in and boneless chicken have different cooking requirements. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
- Chicken cooked on the bone takes longer to cook and is also less likely to overcook.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast meat can become tough and dry when cooked for longer than six hours on low and can sometimes be done in as little as four hours.
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are less likely to dry out.
- It’s usually best to remove the skin since it doesn’t crisp during cooking and can make the dish too greasy. If you do leave the skin on during cooking you will want to remove and discard it before serving.
- Vegetables in crockpot recipes should go into the bottom of the crockpot, with the meat on top, because vegetables cook more slowly than meat. This arrangement will also help prevent the chicken from overcooking.
Easy Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
- Easy Slow Cooker Chicken & Gravy(*1 Freestyle SmartPoint)
- 2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken (*0-2 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- 3-Ingredient Creamy Italian Chicken (*3 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Crock Pot Artichoke Chicken (*1 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker Caribbean Jerk Chicken (*4 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala (3 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Chicken (*1 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker Chicken Rice and Broccoli (*4 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- {Simply Filling} Slow Cooker Szechuan Chicken and Broccoli (*0 Freestyle SmartPoint)
- Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Osso Buco (*3 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker Cuban Citrus Chicken (*4 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Chicken (*2 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker Creole White Beans and Chicken (*2 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker Turkey Breast (0 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole (*5 Freestyle SmartPoints)
WW Friendly Slow Cooker Beef Recipes & Cooking Tips
Beef and the slow cooker are a match made in heaven, especially for cooking pot roast and beef stew. The long slow cooking turn cheap tough cuts of beef into tender melt-in-your-mouth morsels. Though not as lean as other options my favorite cut of beef for the slow cooker is chuck roast.
Low and Slow is the key for cooking most beef recipes, with many taking 8 to 10 hours to reach the desired level of tenderness. If you slow cooker cooks “hot” and many of the newer ones do, you meat may be done in less time.
- 3-Ingredient WW CrockPot Italian Beef (*2 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker Balsamic Braised Beef (*4 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Frontera Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa (5 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Asian Braised Slow Cooker Beef (*6 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Easy Peasy Slow Cooker Pot Roast (*7 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker Beef with Mushroom Sauce (*6 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs (11 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Classic Homestyle Slow Cooker Meatloaf (5 Freestyle SmartPoints)
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WW Friendly Slow Cooker Seafood Recipes
I love cooking fish in the slow cooker. It is actually easier than in the oven or on the grill because you have more of a window to catch the fish at the correct doneness. So the results are more likely to stay moist and tender.
- Slow Cooker Manhattan Clam Chowder (*2 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Crock Pot Salmon Fillets with Asian-Style Vegetables (*4 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- WW Crock Pot White Beans & Shrimp (*0 Freestyle SmartPoints)
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WW Friendly Slow Cooker Vegetarian Recipes
- Vegetable Crock Pot Pizza (*6 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Caribbean Black Beans with Mango (*0 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker Pasta Primavera (*8 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Spinach Lasagna (*10 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- 3-Ingredient BBQ Lentils (*7 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Savory Slow Cooker Brown Rice & Lentils (*6 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich
WW Friendly Slow Cooker Pork Recipes
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Loin with Applesauce (*6 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Crock Pot Pineapple Pork (*4 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Crock Pot Pork Loin with Apple Butter (*9 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Easy Slow Cooker Kielbasa Sauerkraut Potatoes (*9 PointsPlus)
- 4-Ingredient Kalua Pork & Cabbage (*4 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Mel’s Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops (*7 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Honey Mustard Orange Slow Cooker Spiral Cut Ham (*3 PointsPlus)
- Slow Cooker Peach Pork (*4 Freestyle SmartPoints)
WW Friendly Slow Cooker Soup Recipes
Soup is my magical weight loss food. In addition to being comforting and delicious, soup is usually naturally low in fat and packed with nutritious ingredients including colorful vegetables, lean proteins and high-quality carbs, making it easy to get a healthy balanced meal in a single bowl.
They are pretty foolproof to make too.
I love to make a big batch in my slow cooker on Sundays so we have plenty leftover for weekday lunches and dinners… or to freeze for meals on time-crunched days or anytime hunger strikes.
With leftover soup always available, I’m much less likely to dive into the cookie jar or bag of chips.
Here are some of my all-time favorites…
Slow Cooker Baked Bean Soup
- Slow Cooker Baked Bean Soup (*3 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Turkey Chili (*6 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker Bean Barley Soup (*4 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Gumbo (*2 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Italian Slow Cooker Pork and White Bean Stew (*6 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Posole Soup (*0 Freestyle SmartPoints)
- Olive Garden Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli (*1 Freestyle SmartPoint)
- Slow Cooker Corn and Shrimp Chowder (*4 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Caribbean Crock Pot Pepper Pot Soup (*6 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Slow Cooker Curried Carrot Soup (*1 Freestyle SmartPoint)
Mom’s Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup (*4 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Cauliflower Soup (*2 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup (*4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)
Italian Slow Cooker Pork and White Bean Stew (*6 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Slow Cooker Manhattan Clam Chowder (*2 Freestyle SmartPoints)
WW Slow Cooker Bean & Cabbage Soup (*0 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Skinny Southwest Slow Cooker Chicken Soup (*0 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Easy Chai Crock Pot Pumpkin Soup (*4 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Slow Cooker Root Vegetables and Sausage Stew
Slow Cooker Squash Apple Soup
Slow Cooker Saint Nicholas Soup
Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup
Slow Cooker Toscana Soup {Lightened Up}
Crock Pot Turkey Broth
Crock Pot Turkey Vegetable Barley Soup
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Slow Cooker Wild Rice
WW Friendly Slow Cooker Side Dish Recipes
Slow Cooker Acorn Squash with Mango Chutney and Coconut
Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Cranberry Orange Slow Cooker Beets
Creole-Style Slow Cooker Green Beans
Crock Pot Potatoes Dijonnaise
Crock Pot Wild Rice
Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts Dijon
Easy Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Spinach and Dill
Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Apple Casserole
Slow Cooker Sausage Apple Stuffing
Slow Cooker Chex Party Mix
Slow Cooker Artichoke Dip
Slow Cooker Baked Brie
Slow Cooker Chex Party Mix
3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Spicy Nuts
WW Friendly Slow Cooker Breakfast Recipes
Crock Pot Dried Fruit Compote
Crock Pot Apple Oatmeal
Crock Pot Baked Oatmeal
Slow Cooker Eggnog French Toast
Slow Cooker Eggnog Oatmeal
Easy Healthy Slow Cooker Frittata
Orange-Sauced Slow Cooker Hot Fruit Salad
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Granola
Roasted Pepper Crock Pot Strata
Easy Cranberry Nut Bread in the Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker Cornbread
Healthy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Bread
Slow Cooker Whole Wheat Bread
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Slow Cooker Cheesecake
WW Friendly Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes
Slow Cooker Apple Cake
Crock Pot Apple Compote
Low Fat Crock Pot Peach Crisp
Slow Cooker Baked Apples with Gingersnaps
Easy Slow Cooker Brownies
Slow Cooker Caramel Mocha Crunch Bars
Slow Cooker Cranberry Caramel Cookie Bars
Cranberry White Chocolate Crock Pot Cookie Bars
Skinny Slow Cooker Chocolate Pudding Cake
Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cake
Crock Pot Dried Fruit Compote
Light Creme Brulee Made in the Crock Pot
Slow Cooker Mini Yogurt Bundt Cake
Ninja Cheesecake Recipe
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Pudding
Crock Pot Rice Krispie Treats
Slow Cooker Tapioca Pudding
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WW CROCKPOT DRINK & BEVERAGE RECIPES
Slow Cooker Hot Spiced Cider
Skinny Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte
Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider
Caramel Crock Pot Hot Cocoa
Slow Cooker Cranberry Punch
Skinny Spiced Crock Pot Mocha
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Rita
Cooking a whole chicken overnight to give me delicious chicken for sandwiches or casserole dishes is my favorite way to use my crockpot. It only takes minutes to put it in with whatever spices you like (I just did one with lots of curry) and the meat falls off the bone and skin falls off the chicken in the morning. You also then have chicken stock for soup if you want it.
Martha McKinnon
Rita, your description of whole chicken cooked in the crockpot has my mouth watering. It’s something that is on my list to try very very soon.
Kelly
I love making anything in the crockpot and im always looking for new recipes! This site is so wonderful
Martha McKinnon
Thanks, Kelly.
Meredith
I love making pozole in the crock pot! My whole family loves it!
Martha McKinnon
Pozole is one of my favorites too!
Martha Phillips
I love the 3-ingredient slow cook chicken. Super easy and tastes great!!!
Martha McKinnon
Thanks, Martha!
Becky Schneider
I hope it’s not too late to win the crock pot! I could really use a new one. Thanks for the recipes. I am lifetime, but then gained a few pounds back….have 5.4 to go to be lifetime again! Good luck! Thanks for the recipes!
Martha McKinnon
Hi Becky, unfortunately the giveaway is over, but I wanted to leave the comments open in case anyone wants to share more of their favorite recipes! I’ve loved reading all the great ideas and want to try many of the dishes that were suggested. Best of luck with your return to goal! It’s always so much easier when you only have a few pounds to lose!!
Tzinorah Goldberg
My favorite dis so far has ben BBG ribs…. done right the meal is so tender it falls away from the bones, and the non-existent basting is a blessing! ;D I’m OK that I missed this contest because I already own this slow-cooker and LOVE IT!!! ;D I am thankful to have found your site to add to my variety of choices and thank you heartily for offering so many alternatives!
Martha McKinnon
Thanks, Tzinorah! Your ribs sound delicious!! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!!
diana power
I would love to try this , but I am a diabetes person, can I still do these lovely meals.
Martha McKinnon
Hi Diana,
Thanks for your comment. I guess that all depends on how you are managing your diabetes. I include carb counts with all the nutritional estimates which should help. I know many people have lost weight and decreased and/or eliminated their diabetes medications by following the Weight Watchers plan. I would suggest you talk to your doctor and/or nutritionist for guidance. Hope this helps.
Jill
My new favorite crockpot soup recipe I made up and it takes literally five minutes to put in the crockpot so yummy. Beef Stew Soup
1lb beef stew meat (I use the diet lean that is cut in small pieces already)
1 package Mrs. Grass Beef Stew Mix by the soup mixes (Schnuck’s has it)
2 cups water
32 oz of beef stock
1 can petite diced tomatoes undrained and one can rotel if you like spicy
1 tablespoon Jamison’s soup base or beef better than bouillon in a jar (if you don’t have these no big deal
Put in crockpot for 4 hours on low or 8 on high stir to mix together
Before you are ready to serve cook one cup mini pasta shells, penne, or macaroni whatever you might have cook as directed mix into soup. We like mini penne the best.
Martha McKinnon
Thanks, Jill. Your beef stew sounds delicious. I’m adding it my list of recipes to try. Have added Mrs. Grass’ Beef Stew Mix to my grocery shopping list!!
Susan Steinke
Martha, I am thankful to have won the giveaway,I received the crockpot today. Thank you so much. Now I need to see what recipe I will make 1st with it. It will definitely be 1 from here, as I need it to be WW friendly.
Martha McKinnon
I’m so glad it arrived Susan! May it bring you many easy, healthy, delicious WW friendly slow and easy meals!!
Serra
So glad i found this website. I do freezer meals. Have you ever tried freezing any of these?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Serra,
I’m not huge into freezer meals, but I’ve frozen some of the leftovers from these recipes from time to time with good success: Baked oatmeal, Chicken and gravy, Teriyaki pork roast, baked bean soup, bean barley soup, BBQ turkey chili and pork and white bean stew. Hope this helps!
Do you prep the raw ingredients and then freeze them till you are ready to cook or cook and then portion out and freeze for quick easy meals later???
Karen
I have just started WW and am in a bit of a daze. I stumbled onto your site and am I glad I did. You are one generous soul! To put this amount of recipes together, with the points plus, AND sooooo organized making it easy to use, I have to tip my hat to you!!
Thank you sooooooo much for helping me get a good start and stay with it!
Martha McKinnon
Thanks Karen. I appreciate your kind words more than you know!! I’m a big believer in WW and realize just how hard it is in the beginning. Learning to figure out points plus gets easier with time and practice. All you need to do is stick with it. And in the meantime I’m here to help 🙂
Sherri LaFever
I LOVE to use my crockpots (notice that was with an s as I have 5 crockpots of different sizes and features). Thanks so much for all your yummy sounding recipes, I can’t wait to try them. I’ve already printed several off to start using next week. When I first started cooking with crockpots, I had to let them soak in the sink after using them. Then, I started using cooking spray, but since the invention of the crockpot liners, I’ve never used anything else. They are WONDERFUL and save so much time in clean up. The only thing I usually have to wash is the lid, and occasionally wipe out the condensation from the crock. I buy the bags online (50 bags for $25) instead of the ones in the stores (4 bags for $2.58)
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