Description

These high-protein slow cooker meals are hearty, hands-off, and loaded with 30–50g of protein per serving. Perfect for busy nights, meal prep, and feeding hungry families with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
1 cup quinoa
1 cup green lentils
2 cans black beans, drained
2 cans white beans, drained
1 can corn
2 cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
1/4 cup low-fat cheddar or cottage cheese (optional)

Instructions

For shredded chicken taco bowls: Add chicken breasts, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and half the onion to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours. Shred and serve with rice and Greek yogurt.
For beef and white bean chili: Brown ground beef (optional). Add to slow cooker with 1 can tomatoes, white beans, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and 2 cups broth. Cook on low 6–7 hours. Stir in cheese or cottage cheese before serving.
For lentil and quinoa power stew: Combine lentils, quinoa, chopped veggies, broth, and spices in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 7 hours. Stir in nutritional yeast and spinach at the end.
Portion into containers for meal prep. Add Greek yogurt or cheese before serving for extra protein.

Notes

Each recipe packs 40g+ protein per serving. Freeze in portions for easy reheating. Add toppings like avocado, hot sauce, or lemon for flavor variety. Perfect for batch cooking and family meals.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: High-Protein
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 meal bowl
Calories: 480
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 43g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: high protein, slow cooker, meal prep, healthy, shredded chicken, chili, stew