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High-Protein Slow Cooker Recipes
High-protein slow-cooker recipes for when you want dinner handled.
Slow-cooker recipes here run 18g to 53g of protein per serving, mostly chilis and soups, plus a batch of shredded chicken.
Slow cooking doesn't remove protein from the meat, it breaks down connective tissue over a long cook time, which is why a tougher, less expensive cut turns out tender instead of chewy.
At a glance
- Recipes
- 5
- Protein per serving
- 18g to 53gmedian 28g
- Most protein
- Crockpot Chicken53g
- Fewest calories
- Slow Cooker Beef and Cabbage Soup180 calories
- Quickest
- Crockpot Chicken4 hr 10 min
High-Protein Chili
A high-protein beef chili with kidney beans and real spice: low-carb, meal-prep friendly, ready in the slow cooker.
High-Protein Crockpot Chicken
Simple slow cooker shredded chicken with a light spice rub: a high-protein, low-carb base for meal prep.
High-Protein Slow Cooker Beef and Cabbage Soup
A meal-prep-friendly slow cooker beef and cabbage soup: brown the beef first, cabbage goes in late so it stays tender, freezes well.
High-Protein Turkey Chili
Slow cooker turkey chili with kidney beans and real spice: a high-protein, low-carb dinner that's great for meal prep.
High-Protein White Chicken Chili
A high-protein white chicken chili with white beans and a yogurt finish: 36g of protein and 7g of fiber per bowl, ready in the slow cooker.
FAQ
How much protein is in a typical slow cooker recipe here?
Recipes in this collection run 18g to 53g of protein per serving.
Does slow cooking reduce the protein content of meat?
No. Slow cooking doesn't remove protein, it breaks down connective tissue over a long cook time, which is why tougher, less expensive cuts often turn out more tender this way than they would cooked quickly.