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Busy days and long weeks call for quick and simple meals. In the kitchen, there’s nothing more convenient than a crockpot. The smartest dieting decision you can make is to utilize your crock pot. Meal prepping dinners in a slow cooker will eliminate the need to cook after work and make you less likely to cheat on your diet.
From hearty soups to protein-packed taco fillings, there are so many recipes you can make in your crock pot that can help you burn fat and stay on track with your diet. If you’re looking to speed up your weight loss efforts without spending any extra time in the kitchen, give one of these recipes a try!
Fat-Burning Crock Pot Recipes To Help With Weight Loss
1. Crockpot Lemon-Garlic Chicken
This crockpot garlic and lemon chicken recipe is packed with intense flavor and helps boost digestion. One serving contains around 571 calories and will leave you feeling full and satisfied. It’s rich in both protein and vitamins and requires no side dishes.
Recipe: Neighbor Food Blog
2. Slow-Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
By wrapping this Asian chicken recipe in lettuce you’ll save yourself a ton of calories, without skimping on the delicious flavors or crunch. You can make this dinner as-is, or add in other tasty vegetables to make the recipe your own. With the lettuce wraps, it only has around 50 calories.
Recipe: Cooking Classy
3. Crockpot Shredded Chicken
If you’re into meal prepping you can make a big pot of this crockpot shredded chicken at the start of the week and use it in various soups, salads, or bowls. It’s a flavorful and healthy, basic protein that will make a great addition to all of your recipes. Each serving contains just 120 calories and only calls for six ingredients.
Recipe: The Salty Marshmellow
4. Crockpot Curry Chicken Meatballs
These crockpot curry chicken meatballs are full of flavor, without the need for eating red meat. They pair well with quinoa, in a salad, or in a basic soup. Each serving has 623 calories and is loaded with protein.
Recipe: Slow Cooker Gourmet
5. Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos
This super simple and easiest 5-ingredient taco recipe is perfect for a healthy, quick dinner during a busy week. It’s made with delicious turkey breast, salsa verde, and cranberries, just to name a few standout ingredients. Two tacos only have 354 calories.
Recipe: Slender Kitchen
