02/26/2025
Busy life? You can still prepare high-protein, low-carb meals in the crock pot while you’re on the go! And they’re easy!
My life has been exceptionally difficult and busy, some of these meal ideas have been my saving grace of at least feeding my hubby and my body healthily. Which one will you try?
Here are some great go-to recipes that pack in 30g of protein or more, keep carbs under 15g, and all under 400 calories. They’re simple, tasty, and perfect for fat loss!
Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan
• Ingredients:
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (~24 oz)
• 1 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
✨✨Macros (per serving, 4 servings):
320 calories, 35g protein, 8g carbs, 12g fat
2. Slow-Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken
• Ingredients:
• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
• 1/2 tsp paprika
✨✨Macros (per serving, 4 servings):
280 calories, 31g protein, 5g carbs, 12g fat
Creamy Ranch Chicken
• Ingredients:
• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (0% fat)
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or homemade, low-sodium version)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
✨✨Macros (per serving, 4 servings):
320 calories, 33g protein, 8g carbs, 10g fat
4. Slow-Cooker Korean BBQ Beef
• Ingredients:
• 1.5 lbs lean beef flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
• 1/2 cup beef broth
✨✨Macros (per serving, 4 servings):
320 calories, 30g protein, 8g carbs, 12g fat
Cook these on low in a crockpot 5-6 hours
Or on high 3-4 hours. The beef recipe.. should be cooked longer for 6 to 8 hours.