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Healthy eating for weight loss doesn’t have to mean extensive meal prep or effort. High-protein meals are ideal as they keep you full and sustained for hours while feeding your muscles as you grow stronger, and with a crock pot, making dinner just got easier. This week, if you’ve run out of inspiration on healthy dishes to throw into the lineup, try these 5 savory high-protein crock pot dishes to fuel your body and weight loss.
Crock Pot Chicken Gyro Bowls
Chicken is a great source of lean protein, so it’s perfect to incorporate into meals for sustained energy as you work to lose weight. This delicious twist on a classic mediterranean dish is easy to throw together and is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight dinner with minimal effort.
Ingredients: Sherry cooking wine, chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper, yellow onion, boneless skinless chicken breast, garlic cloves
Healthy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Another delicious chicken meal, this teriyaki option is loaded with protein and bursting with flavor for when you’re looking for a healthier twist on a takeout staple. Serve over rice for a meal that will leave you full and satisfied for hours after dinner.
Ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken thighs, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, garlic, fresh ginger, water, cornstarch, sesame seeds, green onion, brown rice or quinoa
Vegetarian Crock Pot Enchiladas
In lieu of your next taco night, try this delicious vegetarian enchilada stuffed with veggies and protein from black beans to diversify your menu. If you’ve been searching for the perfect meatless protein option, beans are a fantastic choice and are incredibly versatile to use in a range of different dishes.
Ingredients: Onion, sweet bell pepper, black beans, corn, chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, shredded cheese, salsa, flour tortilla, extra veggies of your choice
Slow Cooker Three Bean Chili
This hearty recipe is stuffed with protein from three types of beans and ground beef! Chili is perfect for cold winter nights when you want something that will warm you to your core and keep you full and satisfied. For Sunday night meal prep, make a pot of this and freeze the leftovers for later use!
Ingredients: Ground beef, onion, chili powder, oregano, salt, pepper, black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, barbecue sauce, brown sugar
Crock Pot Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
This protein-packed chicken recipe is a delicious way to create your own caesar sandwiches at home with a little more nutritional value than a store-bought salad. After making the chicken in your crock pot, add any number of veggies to your sandwich and you’ll have a healthy and filling dinner perfect for weight loss.
Ingredients: Chicken breast, water, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper
