31 Healthy Easy Recipes For A Slow Cooker

31 Healthy Easy Recipes For A Slow Cooker31 Healthy Easy Recipes for a Slow CookerCopyright 2010 by Prime Publishing LLCAll rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system,without written permission from the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodiedin critical articles and reviews.Trademarks are property of their respective holders.When used, trademarks are for the benefit of the trademark owner only.Published by Prime Publishing LLC, 3400 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 – www.primecp.comFind hundreds of free healthy recipes, diet tips, healthy lifestyle tips and more athttp://www.FaveDiets.com/2

31 Healthy Easy Recipes For A Slow CookerLetter from the EditorsDear Healthy Cooking Enthusiast:Between all the stresses of life, who has time to cook a hearty tasty meal, especially one that is good foryou too. That's where slow cookers come in. With hardly any effort at all, a healthy low calorie slowcooker recipe transforms a few healthy ingredients into a low fat low calorie taste sensation. From soupand casseroles to chili and shrimp, a slow cooker works for any ingredient. With good slow cookerrecipes, you don't need lots of sugar, fat, salt and calories to have a tasty dish.We have assembled some of our staff’s favorite healthy slow cooker recipes, including slow cookerchicken recipes, healthy slow cooker ribs recipes, and healthy shrimp slow cooker recipes. We haveeverything from Slow Cooker Chicken Stir Fry, Triple-Sweetened Spare Ribs, Spicy Beef Chili, plus lotsmore.The recipes in this crowd-pleasing collection are fun and easy, and all of them are delicious. Make one ormake several, and discover the tasty and healthy delights that can only be found in healthy easy recipesfor a slow cooker!For more easy recipes for a slow cooker, be sure to visit FaveDiets.com. While you’re there, subscribe toFaveDiets’ free Quick and Healthy Recipes newsletter to get free recipes delivered to your inbox everyweek.Enjoy your healthy easy recipes for a slow cooker!Sincerely,The Editors of g.comFind hundreds of free healthy recipes, diet tips, healthy lifestyle tips and more athttp://www.FaveDiets.com/3

31 Healthy Easy Recipes For A Slow CookerTABLE OF CONTENTSSlow Cooker Chicken Recipes . 6Healthy Venetian-Style Chicken . 6Chicken Barbecue Sandwich . 7Island Pineapple Chicken Breasts . 8Incredibly Easy Chicken . 9Slow Cooker Chicken Stir Fry . 10Heart Healthy Chicken Chili with Summer Squash. 11Artichoke Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers and Cheese . 12Slow Cooker Ribs Recipes. 13Honey Mustard Beef Ribs. 13Tex-Mex Ribs . 14Triple-Sweetened Spare Ribs. 15Slow Cooker BBQ Spareribs. 16Shrimp Slow Cooker Recipes . 17Slow Cooker Shrimp with Chicken and Orzo . 17Low Fat Shrimp Marinara . 18Easy Reduced Calorie Jambalaya. 19Slow Cooker Asian Recipes. 20Slow Cooked Chicken with Soy Sauce and Brown Sugar . 20Healthy Steak Chow Mein . 21All Day Chinese-Style Ribs . 22Beef with Chinese-Style Vegetables . 23Slow Cooker Beef Chili Recipes . 24Hearty Beef Chili . 24Reduced Fat Beef Chili with Red Beans . 25Find hundreds of free healthy recipes, diet tips, healthy lifestyle tips and more athttp://www.FaveDiets.com/4

31 Healthy Easy Recipes For A Slow CookerSpicy Beef Chili . 26Low-Cal Cincinnati-Style Chili . 27Slow Cooker Ham Recipes . 28Easy Slow Cooker Ham . 28Slow Cooked Ham with Potatoes and Cheese . 29Hawaiian-Style Ham with Cherries. 30Lean Ham with Beans. 31Easy Slow Cooker Soup Recipes . 32Low Fat Beef and Vegetable Soup . 32Beef Shank Soup with Frozen Vegetables . 33Healthy Mexican-Style Soup . 34Simple and Healthy French Onion Soup . 35Pork Chop Stew . 36Find hundreds of free healthy recipes, diet tips, healthy lifestyle tips and more athttp://www.FaveDiets.com/5

31 Healthy Easy Recipes For A Slow CookerSlow Cooker Chicken RecipesHealthy Venetian-Style ChickenDescriptionThis healthy slow cooker chicken recipe is as beautiful as Venice's canals. Paprika, basil and lemonperfectly complement the chicken in this healthy easy recipe for a slow cooker.Ingredients 1 teaspoon sweet paprika1/4 cup white whole wheat flour1 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 1/2 pounds broiler-fryer chicken, de-skinned and cut up4 dried mushrooms1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons red wine, optional8 ounces can tomato sauce1 tablespoon lemon peel, freshly gratedInstructions1. In a large bowl, combine paprika, flour, basil, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken pieces with mixture;set aside.2. Rinse mushrooms and break into small pieces; remove and discard stems.3. Place mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and onion in slow cooker. Place chicken pieces on top.4. In a bowl, combine wine, if using, tomato sauce and lemon peel; pour over chicken.5. Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours or until chicken is tender. Serve over pasta; top with reducedfat Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired.Find hundreds of free healthy recipes, diet tips, healthy lifestyle tips and more athttp://www.FaveDiets.com/6

31 Healthy Easy Recipes For A Slow CookerChicken Barbecue SandwichDescriptionMake a delicious and tender barbecue sandwich that you don't have to feel guilty about eating with thisslow cooker chicken recipe. With so many flavors, this is one of the tastiest barbecue low calorie slowcooker recipes in existence.Serves: 4Cooking Time: 6 hrIngredients 4 boneless skinless, chicken breasts20 ounces jar of low sugar BBQ sauceSaltPepper4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons Liquid Smoke (optional)4 whole wheat rollsInstructions1. Place chicken breasts into slow cooker. Pour barbecue sauce over chicken.2. Add salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke to slow cooker.3. Cook four hours on medium and then turn it down to low for two hours.4. Place on rolls and pour a little sauce on.Find hundreds of free healthy recipes, diet tips, healthy lifestyle tips and more athttp://www.FaveDiets.com/7

31 Healthy Easy Recipes For A Slow CookerIsland Pineapple Chicken BreastsDescriptionBring some tropical island flair to your kitchen with this healthy slow cooker cooking recipe. Full ofpineapple and other island flavors, this low calorie slow cooker recipe is great for any night of the week.Serves: 4Ingredients 4 green onions3 tablespoons butter substitute4 skinless chicken breast halvesWhole wheat flour seasoned with salt and pepper14 ounces can sliced pineapple1 avocadoBrown riceInstructions1. Chop onions using only 1 inch of green tops. Sauté in 1 tablespoon of butter substitute untilglazed. Transfer to slow cooker.2. Coat chicken breasts in seasoned flour. Sauté until brown on both sides. Transfer to slow cooker.3. Drain pineapple. Pour juice over chicken.4. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours, high 1 1/2 - 2 hours, or until breasts are tender.5. Sauté pineapple slices in butter until golden. Place on heated platter. Top each with a chickenbreast.6. Slice avocado into 8 lengthwise strips. Place 2 strips on each chicken breast.7. Serve pan drippings over rice.Find hundreds of free healthy recipes, diet tips, healthy lifestyle tips and more athttp://www.FaveDiets.com/8

31 Healthy Easy Recipes For A Slow CookerIncredibly Easy ChickenDescriptionThis low calorie chicken recipe is the easiest slow cooker cooking recipe you will ever find. Just throw theingredients into the slow cooker and in no time, you will have an incredibly delicious slow cooker chickenrecipe.Serves: 4Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts28 ounces can Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes1 envelope Herb and Garlic Recipe Soup MixHot cooked brown rice or whole wheat pastareduced fat Parmesan cheese, gratedInstructions1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.2. Mix chicken, tomatoes and soup mix together, and pour into slow cooker.3. Cook on low for six to eight hours.4. Serve over rice or bow tie pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.NotesIf you have an oven, you can do this in an oven-browning bag. Just bake for about 45 minutes at 350degree F.Zucchini and mushrooms are nice additions to the recipe.Find hundreds of free healthy recipes, diet tips, healthy lifestyle tips and more athttp://www.FaveDiets.com/9

31 Healthy Easy Recipes For A Slow CookerSlow Cooker Chicken Stir FryDescriptionThis ultra-tasty slow cooker chicken recipe combines the flavor of a stir fry with the convenience of aslow cooker. Have a delicious veggie-filled meal waiting for you with this low calorie slow cooker recipe.Serves: 4Ingredients 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon crystallized ginger, minced1 cup celery, sliced5 ounces water chestnuts, sliced and drained1 onion, sliced2 cups low sodium chicken bouillon2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce1 cup mushrooms, sliced1 pound bean sprouts, drained2 cups cooked brown rice1/2 cup almonds, sliveredInstructions1. Cut chicken into strips about 2-inches long and 1/2-inch thick.2. Place chicken in slow cooker with salt, ginger, celery, water chestnuts, onions, bouillon, and soysauce.3. Cover and cook on low five to six hours.4. Turn control to high. Add mushrooms and bean sprouts. Cover and cook on high 15 minutes.5. Serve over hot rice. Sprinkle with almonds.6. Serve with extra soy sauce, if desired.Find hundreds of free healthy recipes, diet tips, healthy lifestyle tips and more athttp://www.FaveDiets.com/10

31 Healthy Easy Recipes For A Slow CookerHeart Healthy Chicken Chili with Summer SquashDescriptionChock full of lean hearty ingredients like skinless white meat chicken, summer squash, corn and greatnorthern beans, this low calorie slow cooker recipe is a healthy dinner delight.Serves: 8Cooking Time: 7 hrIngredients 2 cups great northern beans3 cups water2 onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced3 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken white meat, cut into 1-inch pieces1 pound summer squash15 ounces can hominy or corn, drained1/2 cup low fat sour creamSalt1 tablespoon lime juice1/4 cup cilantro, chopped2 plum tomatoes, choppedInstructions1. Bring beans to a boil in enough water to cover. Drain. Combine beans with 3 cups boiling waterin slow cooker. Add seasonings. Place chicken on top.2. Quarter squash lengthwise, seed and cut crosswise into 3/4" pieces. Add to cooker.3. Cover and cook on low heat for 7 hours or until beans are tender.4. Stir in hominy or corn, sour cream, salt, lime juice and chopped cilantro. Spoon into bowls.Garnish with sour cream, tomato and cilantro if desired.Find hundreds of free healthy recipes, diet tips, healthy lifestyle tips and more athttp://www.FaveDiets.com/11

31 Healthy Easy Recipes For A Slow CookerArtichoke Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers and CheeseDescriptionFrom the lean chicken and protein-rich cheese to roasted red peppers and artichokes, this low calorieslow cooker recipe is an absolute delight. Let this slow cooker cooking recipe show you how tasty chickencan be.Serves: 6Ingredients 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, rinsed, dried and cubed4 to 6 ounces roasted red peppers, chopped1 15-ounce can artichoke hearts, quartered8 ounces processed reduced fat American cheese2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 10-ounce can fat free cream of mushroom soup2 cups reduced fat Cheddar cheese, shredded4 cups hot cooked whole wheat pasta, 8 to 10 ouncesSalt and pepper to tasteInstructions1. In a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker, combine chicken, peppers, artichokes, American cheese,Worcestershire sauce, and soup in the slow cooker.2. Cover and cook on low for six to eight hours.3. About 15 minutes before serving, add shredded Cheddar cheese and hot cooked pasta. Tasteand add salt and pepper as needed.Find hundreds of free healthy recipes, diet tips, healthy lifestyle tips and more athttp://www.FaveDiets.com/12