10 Most Popular Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Recipes 2019 (2024)

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WW Recipe of the Day: 10 Most Popular Slow Cooker Recipes 2019

We have an extensive collection of easy, healthy WW friendly slow cooker recipes on our site. We love the appliance’s versatility and ease of use. Slow-cooker meals are a great way to enjoy healthier home cooking while saving time, money and calories from eating out. It's my #1 Secret for Staying Slim.

And while we would have a really tough time picking out our favorites, our readers, definitely have theirs. These are the 10 recipes for the crock pot that were the most popular with our readers this year.

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10 Most Popular WW Friendly Slow Cooker Recipes 2019


This recipe for easy slow cooker chicken and gravy is really tasty. Served withmashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce, it was a big hit. But, there's not much that makes my husband or me happier than mashed potatoes and gravy for dinner!

Skinny Cheesy Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken
Made with just six ingredients, this Slow Cooker Cheesy Southwestern Chicken is an easy and healthy dinner your whole family will love. This dump and go slow cooker recipe is a complete one-dish meal with just 370 calories that’s perfect for busy days.

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Kalua Pork
This Hawaiian Slow Cooker Kalua Pork would be delicious on buns, in tortillas or in lettuce wraps too. According to my calculations based on the nutritional information provided for the recipe, each serving has 227 calories and 5 WW SmartPoints.

3-Bean Turkey Sausage Chili
Here's a super simple, very basic recipe for slow cooker chili made with turkey sausage and 3 different kinds of beans I think you are going to love. We all did!

Easy 2-Ingredient Salsa Chicken
A simple, 2-ingredient Weight Watchers Friendly slow cooker salsa chicken recipe that could NOT be easier. It's one of my go-to recipes perfect for busy days.

Healthy Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew
'Tis the time of year when my body begins craving a dose of simple, hearty, home cooking, like this slow cooker hamburger stew, a hodgepodge of vegetables and ground beef simmered for hours in the crock pot. It’s the perfect antidote to weeks of overindulging.

Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala
Here's a lightened-up version of the classic Italian-American chicken dish made in the slow cooker. You just toss everything into the slow cooker and in four hours you've got an easy, healthy and delicious dinner ready and waiting.

Easy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
I've always loved cabbage rolls. But am way too lazy to make them. The solution? An easy-peasy slow cooker cabbage roll casserole that is also Weight Watchers friendly. You get all the flavors of cabbage rolls in this slow cooker cabbage casserole with a LOT less effort.

3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken Made Lighter
I just cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts in a little light Italian dressing until they were tender, and then added some reduced-fat cream cheese until it was melty and creamy. It's a lighter, healthier, more Weight Watchers friendly variation of a popular crock pot recipe called Cream Cheese Chicken—which usually involves a can of cream-of-something soup, a package of dry Italian salad dressing mix, and an entire block or two of cream cheese and sounds delicious, but which I have yet to try.

Easy Healthy Crock Pot Salmon Fillets for Two
Easy crock pot salmon fillets with Asian style vegetables is a personal favorite. I've made it 2 or 3 times since beginning this year of slow cooking adventure. I kept waiting to get a better picture before posting it. But that's not likely to happen because it's too dark for me to get a photo by the time we eat dinner and there is never enough left when we are finished!

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

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10 Most Popular Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Recipes 2019 (2024)

FAQs

How do you make slow cooker meals taste better? ›

If you take an extra 10 minutes to sauté the aromatics before scraping them into the slow-cooker, the finished dish will have deeper flavor and better texture. (And some new slow-cookers allow you to sauté right in the insert, so you don't have to wash a separate skillet.)

What goes in slow cooker first? ›

Place firm, slow-cooking root vegetables like potatoes and carrots at the bottom of the crock and pile the meat on top. Set the heat level: A general rule of thumb is that cooking on the low setting (170 degrees F for most models) takes about twice as long as cooking on high (280 degrees F on most models).

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How much liquid in slow cooker recipes? ›

How much liquid do I add? Water or liquid is necessary to create steam. When cooking meat or poultry, the water or liquid level should cover the ingredients to ensure effective heat transfer throughout the crock. Some manufacturers of slow cookers recommend adding liquid to fill the stoneware 1/2 to 3/4 full.

Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low in a slow cooker? ›

The difference between "High" and "Low" on slow cookers seems to differ with every brand and model. One thing that is consistent, though, is that food takes seven to eight hours to reach a simmer point (around 210°) on low; versus three to four hours on high.

What can I put in my slow cooker to make meat more tender? ›

Reheat with a liquid: One way to add moisture back into the beef is to reheat it in a liquid such as broth or gravy. You can do this by placing the beef in a pot or slow cooker with the liquid and heating it until it's heated through and tender.

What foods should not go in a slow cooker? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker
  • Raw Meat.
  • Seafood.
  • Pasta.
  • Rice.
  • Delicate Vegetables.
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
  • Dairy.
  • Wine and Other Liquor.
Jan 19, 2024

Can you put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

Can you put meat straight into a slow cooker? Meat can be added directly unseared and not browned.

What is the best meat to slow cook? ›

The best cuts of meat for slow cooking
  • Chuck steak.
  • Round steak.
  • Blade steak.
  • Topside.
  • Silverside.
  • Skirt steak.
  • Shin (gravy) beef.
  • Sausages.

What foods are 0 points on Weight Watchers? ›

Our ZeroPoint food categories
  • Non-starchy vegetables. With a wide range of health benefits, it's no wonder non-starchy veggies are a ZeroPoint food for everyone. ...
  • Fruits. ...
  • Chicken & turkey breast. ...
  • Fish & shellfish. ...
  • Eggs. ...
  • Tofu & tempeh. ...
  • Beans, peas & lentils. ...
  • Low-fat yoghurt & cottage cheese.
Dec 9, 2021

How many Weight Watchers points does a woman get a day? ›

FAQs. How many Weight Watchers smart points are you allowed per day? Users are usually allowed about 30 smart points a day.

Is Weight Watchers a con? ›

Plus, studies have found that WeightWatchers is an effective way to lose weight and keep it off. While it's not right for everyone, WeightWatchers is an evidence-based weight loss program that is worth considering to help you meet your health and wellness goals.

Is it OK to put raw chicken in slow cooker? ›

Yes, you can put raw chicken in a slow cooker! Slow cookers and Crock-Pots are designed to cook raw meats. The direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking time and steam created from the tightly covered container destroys bacteria, making slow cooking safe. You can put frozen chicken in a slow cooker, too!

What vegetables should not be added to a slow cooker? ›

Tender vegetables

Vegetables such as peas, asparagus and peppers can become a flavorless, mushy mess in a slow cooker.

Can I put frozen meat in a slow cooker? ›

It is best to thaw meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker. Frozen pieces will take longer to reach a safe internal temperature and could possibly result in foodborne illness. Frozen or partially frozen foods can also cool everything else in the slow cooker.

Why do my slow cooker meals taste bland? ›

Under seasoning your food

If you don't add enough salt, you risk having your food taste bland — but over-salting can make things taste, well, way too salty. When you're cooking on the stovetop, you are usually seasoning your ingredients as you sauté or fry.

Why is my slow cooker food tasteless? ›

One thing I've found really helpful is to add the onions, garlic, and herbs near the end of the cooking time. That way they're not flavorless mush. For example, with beans, I add them in the last half hour on high.

How do you add flavor to bland stew in a slow cooker? ›

Cooking the onions, garlic and other aromatics in the fond ensures that flavour makes it to the slow cooker. If you're adding wine, it won't get hot enough in the slow cooker to cook off the alcohol. This can leave your stew with an unpleasant taste.

How can I make my cooking more flavorful? ›

Seasoning Tips for Improving Flavor
  1. Drop (salt for) acid. ...
  2. Use coarse salt when seasoning meat. ...
  3. Pep up—or tone down—your pepper. ...
  4. Season cold foods aggressively. ...
  5. Incorporate fresh herbs at the right time. ...
  6. Add a little umami. ...
  7. Make adjustments when seasonings go awry. ...
  8. Add a finishing touch.

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