As a Mom with a busy schedule, I often turn to slow cooker recipes in order to get a home-cooked meal on my dinner table. I know that most slow cooker meals feature protein from big cuts of meat, plus vitamins, minerals, and fiber from plenty of veggies and beans, which are things I look for in a dinner.
But this collection of crockpot dinners goes even one step further, ensuring a serving contains at least 30 grams of protein or more. I select recipes from this list often for my weekly meal plans and easy weekend dinners to ensure my family is meeting our protein needs in a delicious real-food way.
Crockpot Tacos Al Pastor
Dietitian Jess created this al pastor pork, which is a high protein crockpot recipe featuring shredded meat. It’s ultra flavorful, providing sweet, savory, tangy, and spicy notes in every bite. She uses the meat to make tacos al pastor or to layer over rice bowls, salads, or stuff inside burritos. It’s good any way it’s served!
Protein per serving: 38 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
Crockpot Pulled Pork Bowls
This protein-packed meal is like a picnic in a bowl that I can enjoy any time of the year. Tender pulled pork sits atop cooked rice and is served with a tangy, bright slaw, pickles, and BBQ sauce for a delicious and satisfying meal all in one bowl.
Protein per serving: 39 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
Slow Cooker Venison Roast
Molly and her family get a lot of lean protein from venison, so she has become a pro at cooking it. Here, her recipe for slow cooking venison roast results in fork-tender meat that has a clean, delicious flavor when paired with carrots. This rustic and satisfying comfort food meal is well rounded, high in protein, and a simple way to cook deer roast.
Protein per serving: 39 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
Beef and Bean Chili
Chili may not be the first thing that comes to mind for high protein meals, but this one is packed to the brim with both protein and fiber from ground beef and three types of beans. It’s a favorite that I serve every year for my annual Christmas cookie exchange. I love the flavor boost from two secret ingredients.
Protein per serving: 38 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free
Beef Stew with Vegetables
Ana often makes this hearty and wholesome crockpot beef stew for her family on crisp, cool days. She gets this high protein slow cooker recipe cooking in the morning before everyone has breakfast. And then the stew meat and trio of root vegetables are perfectly tender and ready to eat at dinnertime.
Protein per serving: 38 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free | Paleo | Whole30
Indian Butter Chicken
This favorite takeout dish of mine is incredibly easy to make right at home in my slow cooker. It gets perfectly creamy (and a protein boost) from the addition of Greek yogurt and half-and-half. I serve it over rice with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and naan for a delicious dinner every time.
Protein per serving: 38 g
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This classic and savory crockpot pot roast recipe combines tender beef chuck roast and veggies. Ana finishes it with an optional homemade gravy that’s made right from the crockpot liquid. It’s a hearty, fuss-free meal that hits the spot for busy weeknights and meal prep sessions.
Protein per serving: 37 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free
Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup
Made with ground beef and tons of veggies, this soup is inspired by the family favorite flavors of a cheeseburger. It is a perfect cozy, comforting meal that tastes especially good on a snowy day. It’s creamy from the addition of cream cheese and milk, plus it’s budget friendly and delivers tons of protein in every bowl.
Protein per serving: 36 g
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free
Crockpot Beef Tips with Gravy
I make this crockpot recipe from beef tips, pearl onions, and sliced mushrooms. They get perfectly fork-tender and coated in a simple and rich gravy sauce as it cooks. I serve it over garlic mashed potatoes for a family favorite dinner that hits high on comfort, nutrition, and cozy satisfaction.
Protein per serving: 36 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast
A fun twist on a traditional pot roast, this slow cooker recipe features a fork-tender chuck roast seasoned with a homemade blend of spices and peperoncini peppers. It adds a flavorful and juicy tang to every bite. Plus, like other crockpot dinners, it’s fuss-free and perfect for busy weeknights. Ana serves the leftovers as shredded beef tacos the next day.
Protein per serving: 36 g
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free
Corned Beef And Cabbage
I love to make traditional corned beef and cabbage using this easy crockpot method, which creates delicious slices of briny savory beef brisket. I set out the meat chunks on a platter alongside tender slow-cooked potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. My husband cheers with joy when he sees this one cooking in the crockpot.
Protein per serving: 35 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free | Paleo | Whole30
Easy Crockpot Pork Roast
Whenever she needs a hearty, no-fuss dinner that makes amazing leftovers, Dietitian Stacie makes this crockpot pork roast. It starts with a seared pork shoulder seasoned with a dry spice rub, chicken broth, carrots, and baby yellow potatoes. It’s a high protein crockpot meal that’s always full of flavor, fall-apart tender, and ideal for weekly meal prep.
Protein per serving: 35 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
It’s said that this recipe is so good that it’s sure to result in a marriage proposal. Dietitian Jess’ version is a simple take on the classic Italian-American dish. She combines tender chicken breast and a creamy, sun-dried tomato-infused sauce. It’s so good served over pasta, quinoa, potatoes, or spaghetti squash.
Protein per serving: 34 g
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Dietitian Stacie loves buffalo chicken flavors, so she turned them into this hands-off recipe. It features shredded chicken and cannellini or kidney beans in a savory zesty chili that has the perfect touch of heat. Simple to prepare, it’s perfect for a fuss-free weeknight dinner, game day option, or comfort food meal prep dinner that’s full of protein and veggies.
Protein per serving: 34 g
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free
Chicken And Green Chile Stew
Personally, this is the high protein slow cooker recipe I crave after a day of skiing or playing outside in the winter. It’s hearty, savory, nutritious comfort food that’s quick to prepare. It gets protein from the chicken thighs or breast and chicken broth. I serve it Colorado style, with warm tortillas for dipping. Can also be made in the Instant Pot.
Protein per serving: 34 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free | Paleo | Whole30
Crockpot Tuscan Chicken With Orzo
This is my family’s favorite high protein crockpot recipe. My kids love the creamy orzo, tender chicken, and sun-dried tomato sauce together. With veggies and a savory flavor, it’s an easy dinner recipe for those nights when I need something hearty, nourishing, and picky eater-approved.
Protein per serving: 31 g
Egg Free | Gluten Free Option | Nut Free
Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken
Dietitian Jess created this recipe based on a take-out meal she used to love in college. It’s so delicious and so simple when made in a crockpot and served over noodles or rice. Made with tender chicken breast or thighs, vegetables and spinach, and a homemade peanut sauce, this dish is classic comfort and healthy, too.
Protein per serving: 31 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Paleo
Crockpot Lasagna
Another family favorite in my household, this delicious version of lasagna cooks right in the slow cooker, making it simple and great for busy weeknights, comfort food meals, and potluck parties. Mix broken lasagna noodles with lean ground turkey or ground beef, marinara sauce, seasonings, spinach, cottage cheese, and mozzarella, then let the crockpot do its thing.
Protein per serving: 30 g
Egg Free | Gluten Free Option | Nut Free
Beef and Lentil Stew
Featuring tender pieces of beef chuck roast and lentils, a great source of plant-based protein, this stew is hearty and so delicious. It includes warming Moroccan-style spices for the ultimate bowl of comfort food that’s good for you, too. In addition to protein, each serving boasts 7 grams of fiber thanks to the tender, slow-cooked lentils.
Protein per serving: 30 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free
Apple Cider Pork Bowls
This colorful and cozy dinner perfectly captures the flavors of fall. While the pork is cooking in the crockpot, I prepare the mashed sweet potatoes and apple slaw. Then I shred the tender pork and toss it with the flavorful cooking juices before assembling the dinner bowls. I love that this high protein meal provides plenty of servings for hungry eaters or enough leftovers for easy lunches.
Protein per serving: 30 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free
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