High Protein Slow Cooker Dinners
Delicious and satisfying slow cooker dinners packed with protein, perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Chicken Breast
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- 1 cup Lentils
- 1 can Black Beans
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Vegetables (Carrots, Bell Peppers, Onion)
- 2 tsp Spices (Cumin, Paprika, Garlic Powder)
- 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Sauces (Tomato Sauce, BBQ Sauce, Salsa)
- 1 cup Cheese (Optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim any fat and place in the slow cooker.
- Add the Sauce: Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken.
- Spice it Up: Sprinkle garlic powder, cumin, and paprika.
- Toss in the Veggies: Add chopped bell peppers and onions.
- Let It Cook: Set slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred and Serve: Shred chicken and combine before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the proteins and spices to your liking. Slow cooking is very forgiving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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