10 Most Popular Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Recipes 2019 (2024)

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WW Recipe of the Day: 10 Most Popular Slow Cooker Recipes 2019

We have an extensive collection of easy, healthy WW friendly slow cooker recipes on our site. We love the appliance’s versatility and ease of use. Slow-cooker meals are a great way to enjoy healthier home cooking while saving time, money and calories from eating out. It's my #1 Secret for Staying Slim.

And while we would have a really tough time picking out our favorites, our readers, definitely have theirs. These are the 10 recipes for the crock pot that were the most popular with our readers this year.

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10 Most Popular WW Friendly Slow Cooker Recipes 2019


This recipe for easy slow cooker chicken and gravy is really tasty. Served withmashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce, it was a big hit. But, there's not much that makes my husband or me happier than mashed potatoes and gravy for dinner!

Skinny Cheesy Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken
Made with just six ingredients, this Slow Cooker Cheesy Southwestern Chicken is an easy and healthy dinner your whole family will love. This dump and go slow cooker recipe is a complete one-dish meal with just 370 calories that’s perfect for busy days.

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Kalua Pork
This Hawaiian Slow Cooker Kalua Pork would be delicious on buns, in tortillas or in lettuce wraps too. According to my calculations based on the nutritional information provided for the recipe, each serving has 227 calories and 5 WW SmartPoints.

3-Bean Turkey Sausage Chili
Here's a super simple, very basic recipe for slow cooker chili made with turkey sausage and 3 different kinds of beans I think you are going to love. We all did!

Easy 2-Ingredient Salsa Chicken
A simple, 2-ingredient Weight Watchers Friendly slow cooker salsa chicken recipe that could NOT be easier. It's one of my go-to recipes perfect for busy days.

Healthy Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew
'Tis the time of year when my body begins craving a dose of simple, hearty, home cooking, like this slow cooker hamburger stew, a hodgepodge of vegetables and ground beef simmered for hours in the crock pot. It’s the perfect antidote to weeks of overindulging.

Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala
Here's a lightened-up version of the classic Italian-American chicken dish made in the slow cooker. You just toss everything into the slow cooker and in four hours you've got an easy, healthy and delicious dinner ready and waiting.

Easy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
I've always loved cabbage rolls. But am way too lazy to make them. The solution? An easy-peasy slow cooker cabbage roll casserole that is also Weight Watchers friendly. You get all the flavors of cabbage rolls in this slow cooker cabbage casserole with a LOT less effort.

3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken Made Lighter
I just cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts in a little light Italian dressing until they were tender, and then added some reduced-fat cream cheese until it was melty and creamy. It's a lighter, healthier, more Weight Watchers friendly variation of a popular crock pot recipe called Cream Cheese Chicken—which usually involves a can of cream-of-something soup, a package of dry Italian salad dressing mix, and an entire block or two of cream cheese and sounds delicious, but which I have yet to try.

Easy Healthy Crock Pot Salmon Fillets for Two
Easy crock pot salmon fillets with Asian style vegetables is a personal favorite. I've made it 2 or 3 times since beginning this year of slow cooking adventure. I kept waiting to get a better picture before posting it. But that's not likely to happen because it's too dark for me to get a photo by the time we eat dinner and there is never enough left when we are finished!

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

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10 Most Popular Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Recipes 2019 (2024)

FAQs

What are the best foods to eat on Weight Watchers? ›

  • Avocados.
  • Fresh vegetables.
  • Leafy greens & lettuces.
  • Herbs.
  • Onions & garlic.
  • Pre-cut or spiralized veggies.
  • Fresh fruit.
  • Tofu or tempeh.

What goes in slow cooker first? ›

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).

How much liquid in slow cooker recipes? ›

How much liquid do I add? Water or liquid is necessary to create steam. When cooking meat or poultry, the water or liquid level should cover the ingredients to ensure effective heat transfer throughout the crock. Some manufacturers of slow cookers recommend adding liquid to fill the stoneware 1/2 to 3/4 full.

How do you imitate a slow cooker? ›

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. This ensures even heat distribution and prevents excessive drying out. Slow cookers are designed to trap moisture, leading to a self-basting environment.

What is the best meat to eat on Weight Watchers? ›

Chicken is one of our members' top tracked foods and it's easy to see why—white meat poultry is delicious, satisfying, and has less cholesterol and saturated fat than meats like beef, pork, and lamb.

What is the best fruit to eat on Weight Watchers? ›

6 Best Fruits for Weight Watchers
  • Watermelons. These have extremely high-water content and are considered a high-volume food that will make you feel full while only adding a few calories. ...
  • Peaches. ...
  • 3.Strawberries. ...
  • 4.Avocados. ...
  • Muskmelons. ...
  • Blackberries.

What foods should not go in a slow cooker? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker
  • Raw Meat.
  • Seafood.
  • Pasta.
  • Rice.
  • Delicate Vegetables.
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
  • Dairy.
  • Wine and Other Liquor.
Jan 19, 2024

What is the best meat to slow cook? ›

The best cuts of meat for slow cooking
  • Chuck steak.
  • Round steak.
  • Blade steak.
  • Topside.
  • Silverside.
  • Skirt steak.
  • Shin (gravy) beef.
  • Sausages.

Can you put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

Yes, you can add raw steak to a slow cooker to cook it to your desired doneness level.

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!

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.

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 is a healthy alternative to a crockpot? ›

If you don't have a slow cooker, you can slow cook right on stovetop using a cooking pot that has a heavy build (like a Dutch oven) so it can disperse heat evenly to the food cooking inside. You should cover it well with a lid, keep the heat low and keep checking food in between so it does not run out of liquid.

How do you use a slow cooker for beginners? ›

Just plug in your slow cooker, add your chosen recipe's ingredients, set the cooker to low or high, depending on the recipe's instructions, add the lid and let it cook. Once your dish is done cooking, you can either switch the slow cooker off to turn off the heating element, or warm if you're not ready to enjoy it yet.

What is the easiest way to lose weight on Weight Watchers? ›

6 Science-Backed Tricks That Can Help Make Weight Watchers Work Better
  1. How to lose weight faster on Weight Watchers. ...
  2. Dig in at breakfast. ...
  3. Go for protein early in the day. ...
  4. Look for Mother Nature's seal of approval. ...
  5. Drink a cup of water before every meal. ...
  6. Sip some green tea. ...
  7. Enjoy metabolism-shocking splurges.
Nov 13, 2023

What are the best zero point foods on Weight Watchers? ›

Our ZeroPoint food categories
  • Non-starchy vegetables. With a wide range of health benefits, it's no wonder non-starchy veggies are a ZeroPoint food for everyone. ...
  • Fruits. ...
  • Chicken & turkey breast. ...
  • Fish & shellfish. ...
  • Eggs. ...
  • Tofu & tempeh. ...
  • Beans, peas & lentils. ...
  • Low-fat yoghurt & cottage cheese.
Dec 9, 2021

How do I maximize my weight loss on Weight Watchers? ›

Here's How to Succeed on the New Weight Watchers Program
  1. Incorporate as many zero Points® foods as possible. Have you seen the zero Points® food list yet? ...
  2. Drink lots of water. ...
  3. Plan it all out. ...
  4. Make smart swaps for your cravings. ...
  5. Use your slow cooker. ...
  6. Get active—and make it fun! ...
  7. Bank up your points for one delicious treat.
Jan 9, 2018

What is a sample Weight Watchers menu? ›

Sample meal plan
BreakfastDinner
WednesdayOatmeal with berriesQuick vegetarian chili
ThursdayYogurt with berries and granolaBroiled steak and peppers with easy spicy green sauce
FridayOatmeal with berriesOrder in pizza; salad with chickpeas
SaturdayEgg baked in avocado with smoked salmon, capers, and dillOut for dinner
3 more rows
May 22, 2018

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