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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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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Can you put all raw ingredients in a slow cooker? ›

For many dishes, particularly soups and stews, you really can just throw all the ingredients in. It can be nice to cook the onions beforehand, as the flavour is different to when you put them in raw, but experiment both ways as you may find you prefer one.

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Can you cook anything in a slow cooker? ›

Honestly, you can cook just about anything in the slow cooker. You're probably most familiar with slow-cooker main dishes which range from shredded chicken tacos to meatloaf to puller pork sandwiches—as well as cozy slow-cooked soups, stews and chili that gather more flavor from simmering over hours at a time.

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

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

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Will coconut milk split in slow cooker? ›

Creamy ingredients (whether they're dairy or non-dairy) can split in a slow cooker. Avoid adding milk, cream, yoghurt, coconut cream or coconut milk at the beginning of cooking as it can end up curdled and grainy. For the best results, stir through at the end of the cooking time and warm through gently without boiling.

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Why can't you put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

If you simply pop some raw meat in your slow cooker, it won't have a chance to brown, which adds some much-needed flavor and cuts down on plenty of unappealing grease. Instead, you're better served by browning raw meat in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker with your other ingredients.

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Why are my carrots still hard in the slow cooker? ›

If you don't have enough liquid in the pot, the carrots won't cook evenly and may stay tough. Aim for at least a cup or two of liquid, enough to reach about a third of the way up on the ingredients.

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.

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What happens if you don't brown meat before slow cooker? ›

Browning Is Better

And if you dredge the meat in flour before you brown it, your sauce will thicken up to make a gravy. You should always brown ground beef or any ground meat in a skillet before adding it to your slow cooker to prevent the meat from clumping up or from adding excess grease to your cooked dish.

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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.

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What is the best meat to slow cook? ›

Choose the right cut: Chuck roasts, short ribs, pork shoulders and lamb shanks (think fatty and tougher meats) become meltingly tender with the moist, low heat of a slow cooker. Leaner cuts like pork tenderloin tend to dry out. Likewise, dark meat chicken — thighs, drumsticks, etc.

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Is it safe to leave the house with a slow cooker on? ›

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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Can you cook raw pasta in slow cooker? ›

You can use slow cookers to make pasta as long as you don't mix the pasta in with the sauce and leave it sitting in the slow cooker for an extended period of time. Doing so will result in pasta that is mushy, soggy and unappetizing. For best results, keep the pasta separate until serving.

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

Yes, you most certainly can cook raw meat in the slow cooker! You put it in “cold”, with whatever liquid your recipe calls for, turn it on either “low” or “high” depending on your recipe (I usually start it on “high” for a couple hours, then turn it to “low”), and in 6–7–8 hours, it's now COOKED meat!

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Can you put raw hamburger in a slow cooker? ›

Absolutely, which is why you should always adjust times and amounts as needed. Smaller amounts of slow cooker hamburger only need a few hours before they are done.

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Can anything burn in a slow cooker? ›

The low temperature of slow-cooking makes it almost impossible to burn even food that has been cooked too long. However, some meats and most vegetables become nearly tasteless or "raggy" if over-cooked. Food can be set to slow-cook before leaving for the day so it is ready on return.

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