Whole30 Slow Cooker Recipes (2024)

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These Whole30 slow cooker recipes are perfect for easy dinners and are ideal for meal prepping. Whether you are looking for soups, chilis or stews, these recipes will help you to stay on track with your goals.

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I would be so lost without my slow cooker! It makes meal prep a breeze and I’m always a fan of a dump and go recipe! Grab your crockpot and try out some of these delicious and healthy recipes!

The Best Whole30 Slow Cooker Soup Recipes

Crockpot Zuppa Toscana from 40 Aprons is a rich and creamy, filling soup that’s absolutely bursting with flavor. It’s dairy-free, Whole30, and paleo, too, with bacon, sausage, potatoes, kale, and rich coconut cream. The slow cooker version of the popularHealthy Zuppa Toscanarecipe!

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Whole30 Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla-Less Soup by 40 Aprons can also be made in the slow cooker. Full of flavor and so easy to make! Super quick and filling, this Mexican soup is creamy, spicy, and low carb.

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Crockpot Chicken Soup by Cook Eat Paleo is made with just a few ingredients. This easy paleo crock pot chicken soup recipe is gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free.

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Whole30 Creamy Taco Soup by The Movement Menu makes eating a healthy and nutritious meal easy! This flavorful and nutritious taco soup is made with all paleo ingredients and only takes a few minutes to prepare!

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Hamburger Soup by Real Simple Good is hearty, filling and packed with veggies. It’s the perfect easy dinner option that you can just throw in your Instant Pot or Slow Cooker and please the entire family. Who else is ready to dip a spoon into this healthy hamburger soup?

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The Best Whole30 Slow Cooker Chili and Stew Recipes

Whole30 Beef Stew by Tastes Lovely can be made in the slow cookerordutch oven. The MOST delicious beef stew you will ever have! With a secret ingredient that makes this stew amazing. Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, clean eating, real food.

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Crockpot Whole30 Chili by Tasty Thin is a hearty, no bean chili recipe. The perfect addition to a Whole30 or Paleo menu and super simple to prepare ahead!

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili by The Real Food Dieticians is so versatile and is perfect for meal prep. Delicious and full of bold flavors!

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Slow Cooker Whole30 Paleo Korean Beef Stewby Food Faith Fitness is an easy gluten/sugar-free weeknight dinner with addicting spicy-sweet flavor! Total healthy comfort food!

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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili With Sweet Potato from Paleo Running Momma is an easy all in one Paleo and Whole30 meal for any night of the week! Great to makes ahead and pack for lunches too.

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The Best Whole30 Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas from 40 Aprons just couldn’t be easier or more delicious! They’re easy to make in the slow cooker and totally loaded with flavor. Delicious in tortillas, burrito bowls, or salads, these chicken fajitas are crazy tender and healthy, naturally Whole30 compliant, paleo, and low carb.

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Crockpot Chicken Tacos with Avocado-Cilantro Sauce from 40 Aprons are super hands-off and easy but so tender and full of flavor! Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or for a crowd, they’re topped with a quick avocado-cilantro sauce.

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3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken by 40 Aprons is super easy to throw together, and is perfect in all your Mexican dishes, from tacos to burritos to salads. Made easily in the Crockpot or Instant Pot, naturally Whole30 and paleo.

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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter (Ghee) Whole Chicken with Gravy by 40 Aprons is the easiest, most delicious ever way to cook a whole chicken! A fancy garlic butter stuffed under the skin gives this recipe flavor and keeps the chicken moist, and the Crockpot or slow cooker lets you set it and forget it. It’s all finished with a gravy you’ll want to bathe in!

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Chicken Tacos in Lettuce Wraps by 40 Aprons are made in the Instant Pot or slow cooker and are served in lettuce wraps for a Whole30 and low carb take on the Mexican recipe favorite. Topped with rich avocado crema and fresh pico de gallo, these are the best ever low carb and Whole30 chicken tacos. Keto, too!

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The Best Whole30 Slow Cooker Side Dishes

Whole30 Crockpot Mashed Potatoes by 40 Aprons are so easy and creamy. Lactose-free and with a vegan or dairy-free option, these Whole30 Crockpot mashed potatoes are absolutely perfect for any Whole30 Thanksgiving or vegan Thanksgiving table, since they cook while you work on the rest of dinner!

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Slow Cooker Cauliflower Mash Recipe by Wicked Spatula is so easy! Just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes prep! Paleo cauliflower mash (mashed cauliflower) is flavorful, low carb and healthy.

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Healthier Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash from Recipes From A Pantry is the perfect cozy side dishto complement your weeknight dinners, fall gatherings, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, plus all of your other holiday meals. It is a family-friendly, colorful, vibrant, delicious and healthy mash that is easy to make in your slow cooker.

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What Whole30 foods can you cook in the slow cooker?

So many options here! From breakfast casseroles to soups, side dishes to main courses, the slow cooker makes a Whole30 more convenient.

What are the best Whole30 slow cooker recipes?

We personally love chicken tacos, zuppa toscana, chicken tortilla-less soup, mashed potatoes, and chicken fajitas. Each recipe is made in the slow cooker for less time spent in the kitchen.

What can you eat on the Whole30?

There are SO many things you can eat on Whole30: all the vegetables you want; meat, poultry, and seafood; healthy fats like coconut oil, avocado oil, and even ghee; eggs; potatoes; vinegars; spices and seasonings; green beans, sugar snap peas, snow peas; coffee, tea, sparkling water, and kombucha. For the full (and printable!) Whole30 foods list, go here.

For More Whole30 Recipes:

  • Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad
  • Whole30 Soy Sauce Substitute
  • Perfect Deviled Eggs with Bacon
  • Healthy Oven Sous Vide Egg Bites

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FAQs

Can I have rotisserie chicken on whole 30? ›

This simple slow cooker rotisserie-style chicken is one of my favorite weeknight dinners, which is why it frequently appears in my Whole30-friendly meal plans.

How do I get the best results from a slow cooker? ›

Reduce liquid when using a slow cooker

It should just cover the meat and vegetables. Don't overfill your slow cooker, or it may start leaking out the top, and the food won't cook so well. Half to two-thirds full is ideal – certainly no more than three-quarters.

How do you mimic a slow cooker? ›

In comparison, when using an oven as a slow cooker, you'll typically set the temperature between 325°F (similar to the low setting) and 375°F (resembling the high setting). Opt for a heavy, oven-safe pot with a tight-fitting lid, like a Staub or Le Creuset Dutch oven, to mimic the moisture retention of a slow cooker.

What foods should not go in a slow cooker? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker
  1. Raw Meat.
  2. Seafood.
  3. Pasta.
  4. Rice.
  5. Delicate Vegetables.
  6. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
  7. Dairy.
  8. Wine and Other Liquor.
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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.

Can you eat Chick Fil A on Whole30? ›

Chick-fil-A

If you think the grilled chicken nuggets are A-OK, think again. They're off-limits because they contain ingredients like cornstarch, molasses, and soybean oil. Even the fruit cups contain added sugar, and the salads have ingredients like soybean oils and cornstarch.

Why are there no chickpeas on Whole30? ›

Whole30 doesn't allow beans based on the idea that they contain "anti-nutrients" like phytates. Phytates are compounds found in plants that can potentially block the body's absorption of important minerals like magnesium, iron, and calcium.

Is KFC grilled chicken Whole30 compliant? ›

Whole30 Dining options at KFC:

Order grilled chicken or grilled chicken burger without the bun and on lettuce wraps. Aim for leafy side salads minus croutons and no dressing. Avoid breaded chicken, wraps, buns.

Is there anything you can't cook in a slow cooker? ›

Fish, shellfish, oysters and clams need to be cooked quickly. Obviously, slow cooking isn't quick, and it will obliterate these delicate proteins. The only seafood exceptions are squid and octopus because they tend to be tough meats and slow cooking makes them tender.

Do potatoes go on top or bottom of meat in a Crockpot? ›

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).

What is the best cut of meat for a slow cooker? ›

The best cuts of beef for slow cooking
  • Chuck. Chuck steak was practically designed for slow cooking. ...
  • Skirt. A thin, long and versatile cut that tends to be reserved for slow cooking, skirt steak comes from the cow's diaphragm muscles. ...
  • Shin. ...
  • Silverside. ...
  • Brisket. ...
  • Oxtail.

What's better than a slow cooker? ›

An Instant Pot is a countertop appliance that slow-cooks—and then some. It is a brand of multicooker, an appliance known for having lots of features, typically including slow cooking, pressure cooking, rice cooking, steaming, searing, fermenting, and more. In sum, multicookers do more than slow cookers.

What is a healthy alternative to a crockpot? ›

To mimic a slow cooker, you can use a dutch oven or covered casserole dish in a very low oven preheated to 200° Fahrenheit (United States) or 95° Celsius. Some new wall ovens and ranges include a preset “slow cook” function, then automatically switch to “keep warm” when the cooking time is over.

What is the difference between a slow cooker and a crockpot? ›

However, Crockpots generally have ceramic or porcelain pots, while most slow cookers have a metal pot. As with a lot of cooking appliances, the biggest difference comes from the distribution of heat.

What are the disadvantages of a slow cooker? ›

Food texture changes: Canned foods, such as vegetables, can become too mushy in a slow cooker. It's better to use them fresh or frozen. But, frozen veggies tend to make the texture of the dish more “watery”. Defrosting and draining the extra liquid before cooking can help minimize this.

Why put paper towel under crockpot lid? ›

The hack is easy enough: Simply place a sheet or two of paper towel between the lid and the pot, ensuring the seal remains tight. The paper towel will absorb excess moisture and prevent any condensation from dripping back onto the food.

Are slow cookers safe to leave on while at work? ›

Are slow cookers safe to leave on? Yes, it's safe to leave a slow cooker on when you leave the house. The purpose of a slow cooker is to allow you to cook while you aren't home. Slow cookers simmer food slowly, killing bacteria and raising meat to the perfect internal temperature.

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