Weight Watchers Summer Slow Cooker Recipes - Simple Nourished Living (2024)

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Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: 50+ Summer Slow Cooker Recipes with SmartPoints

Summer and it's triple digit temps have arrived here in the desert, which means I'll be depending on my slow cookers more than ever to makesatisfying meals without heating up the house.

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I'm so glad to have discovered the power of summer slow cooking. It's much more pleasant than sweating over a hot grill while swatting bugs 🙂

I can't tell you what a difference using my slow cookers all summer has made in my life.

I'm feeling much less stressed.

And a whole lot cooler.

I don't think I've fired up the grill once which is a good thing with the unrelenting Phoenix summer heat.

The slow cooker is the perfect way to serve up easy meals while spending minimal time in the kitchen.

Talk about a win-win.

I've gathered together a great collection of easy, healthy summer slow cooker recipes for your cooking convenience.

Most of them include nutritional and/or Weight Watchers Freestyle SmartPoints/Points Plus information too.

Enjoy!

Main Dish Summer Slow Cooker Recipes

4-Ingredient Skinny Goddess Chicken with Artichokes
(*3 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Slow Cooker Sausage Spaghetti Sauce
(*2 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Easy 2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
(*0 WW Freestyle SmartPoints with chicken breasts)
(*2 WW Freestyle SmartPoints with chicken thighs)

Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken
(*3 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Slow Cooker Caribbean Jerk Chicken
(*4 SmartPoints)


(*12 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Skinny Slow Cooker Cuban Chicken with Citrus
(*4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Pitas
(*4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

3-Ingredient Crock Pot Italian Beef
(*2 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Mel's Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops
(*7 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Skinny Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs
(*6 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


(*5 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Tacos

Slow Cooker Two Bean Burritos
(*2 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

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WW Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Garlic
(*1 SmartPoint)


(*2 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Veggie Crock Pot Pizza
(*6 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

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3-Ingredient Pulled Pork
(*6 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Apricot Chicken Thighs
(*7 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Slow Cooker Italian Sloppy Joes
(*4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Asian Lettuce Wraps
(*10 SmartPoints)


Sesame Chicken
(*6 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


4-Ingredient Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
(*8 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Chicken Rice and Broccoli
(*4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

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Pasta Primavera
(*8 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Artichoke Chicken
(*1 WW Freestyle SmartPoints with chicken breasts)
(*4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints with chicken thighs)


Spinach Lasagna
(*10 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

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Healthy Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Drumsticks

Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Drumsticks
(*9 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


3-Ingredient Chicken
(*1 WW Freestyle SmartPoint)


Pepper Steak
(*4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Salmon Fillets with Asian Vegetables
(*4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Easy Chicken Tikka Masala
(*4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Stuffed Peppers
(*5 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Szechuan Chicken and Broccoli
(*0 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Tuna Noodle Casserole
(*6 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Italian Summer Vegetable Soup
(*2 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Side Dish Summer Slow Cooker Recipes

Slow Cooker Ratatouille
(*1 WW Freestyle SmartPoint)

Skinny Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce
(*1 WW Freestyle SmartPoint)

Caribbean Black Beans and Mango
(*0 SmartPoints)


Cornbread
(*4 SmartPoints)


Creole-Style Green Beans
(*1 WW Freestyle SmartPoint)


Baked Potatoes
(*4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Corn on the Cob
(*0 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


German Potato Salad
(*3 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Three Bean Salad
(*0 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Dessert Summer Slow Cooker Recipes


Berry Cobbler
(*5 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Bananas Foster
(*5 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Chocolate Brownie Pie
(*9 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Lemon Poppyseed Cake
(*8 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Crock Pot Peach Crisp
(*10 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies
(*7 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Rice Krispie Treats
(*6 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Breakfast Summer Slow Cooker Recipes


Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
(*7 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

Southwest Breakfast Casserole
(*6 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)


Slow Cooker Peaches
(*1 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)

*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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FAQs

Is a slow cooker good for the summer? ›

It's hot enough outside so let's keep it as cool as possible inside. Slow cookers will help you save money both inside and outside the home. This small appliance is much more energy-efficient than your oven and stove, while also keeping your AC bill down by not heating up your home.

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Why are my slow cooker meals watery? ›

If you notice a consistent trend with your meals being too runny or soupy, you may want to consider making adjustments before you begin cooking as there is a chance that your slow cooker isn't the right size or is failing to cook hot enough. Both reasons could lead to failure to evaporate enough water from the meal.

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How do you make slow cooker meals taste better? ›

If you take an extra 10 minutes to sauté the aromatics before scraping them into the slow-cooker, the finished dish will have deeper flavor and better texture. (And some new slow-cookers allow you to sauté right in the insert, so you don't have to wash a separate skillet.)

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Is it OK to leave slow cooker on all day? ›

Yes, it's safe to leave a slow cooker on when you leave the house.

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Is it OK to leave a slow cooker on overnight? ›

Safety First

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is, “are slow cookers safe to use overnight or unattended?”, and the answer is- yes!

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What cannot be cooked 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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What is the difference between a slow cooker and a crockpot? ›

A slow cooker and a Crockpot are the same thing, essentially. A slow cooker is an appliance of which there are lots of brands. Crockpot is one brand of slow cooker. Crockpot popularized slow cookers when they launched their version in the 1970s.

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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.

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Why do you put foil balls in a slow cooker? ›

It can help with cooking

This far side of your slow cooker apparently is prone to be hotter than the other side, and the foil helps keep the temperature even throughout. Wiggly Wisdom points out that the side benefit of using foil is the easy clean-up we all long for.

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What happens if you don't put liquid in a slow cooker? ›

Not adding enough liquid can lead to burning.

"It's important to add enough liquid to ensure the bottom of your dish doesn't burn."

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Can I overcook food in a slow cooker? ›

“Keeping the slow-cooker on the high setting for that long may result in overcooked, dried-out food.” Now that you've gotten the basics of how to use your slow cooker, you'll want to level up your chef skills and maximize your flavor from each dish.

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Are you supposed to stir slow cooker meals? ›

Due to the nature of a slow cooker, there is no need to stir the food unless it specifically says to in your recipe. In fact, taking the lid off to stir food causes the slow cooker to lose a significant amount of heat, extending the cooking time required. Therefore, it is best not to remove the lid for stirring.

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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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Why fry onions before slow cooking? ›

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. It can also be good to brown meat to give it some colour, but again, this is not essential.

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Do slow cookers make the house hot? ›

Benefits of a Slow Cooker

Even though it may take all day to cook something, a slow cooker uses less power than an oven and doesn't heat up your entire kitchen when in use.

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Do crock pots make the house hot? ›

While slow cookers do emit a little heat, it is nothing like turning on the oven or cooking on the stove top. The heat is kept low and mostly contained, so you can cook without heating up your house even more. Try it with Crockpot Polenta.

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Does a slow cooker give off heat? ›

It Won't Heat Up Your House

During the dog days of summer, we'd rather make no-cook recipes than turn on the oven. But don't forget your trusty slow cooker. This appliance won't warm up your kitchen while preparing a home-cooked meal.

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Does using the slow cooker heat up the house? ›

Slow cookers not only conserve energy—meaning they won't heat up your house—they also bring out rich flavors in meals and do the cooking for you throughout the day. Multi-cookers also use less energy, and many meals can be done in one hour or less.

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