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31 High Protein Crockpot Recipes

A crockpot is an essential piece of equipment in many kitchens. It’s easy to see why. You can produce maximum flavor with minimal effort with these high protein crockpot recipes.

Countless crockpot recipes are of the “dump and go” variety. This means you can dump your ingredients in your pot, turn it on, then let it do its magic.

Some recipes require a little prep before cooking in your crockpot. However, this doesn’t tend to take long at all.

Crockpot Tuscan Chicken

Per Serving: Calories: 446 Fats: 0.6g Protein: 44g Carbs: 7.3g Fiber: 1.2g Sugar: 3g Rich French onion chicken bake brings together caramelized onions, melted cheese, and tender chicken in one low-carb, protein-packed dish. Love French onion soup? This baked chicken version captures all those deep, savory flavors you crave. Sweet caramelized onions, aromatic garlic, and gooey melted cheese transform simple chicken into comfort food that fits your healthy eating goals. It’s like having your favorite soup reimagined as a satisfying main course.

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Cream Cheese Chicken

Per Serving: Calories: 407 Fats: 22g Protein: 38g Carbs: 12g Fiber: 1.7g Sugar: 2g This cheesy shredded chicken dish can be your ultimate comfort food for colder winter months. It’s cooked low and slow for nine hours to make it as tender as possible. Garlic, celery seed, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper flavor your chicken. The creaminess derives from the cream of chicken soup and cream cheese. Cream cheese chicken is delicious spread on hot buttered toast!

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Crockpot Protein Chili

Per Serving: Calories: 471 Fats: 15g Protein: 39g Carbs: 50g Fiber: 17g Sugar: 12g This high-protein chili has a mild taste that even your kids will love. However, it remains thick, hearty, and flavorful for adults too. Ground beef, black beans, and red kidney beans fuel this chili with protein. Yellow corn adds sweetness. Unsweetened cocoa powder is the secret ingredient! It adds a unique depth of flavor that makes your chili stand out. Serve this with shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips on top.

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Mississippi Chicken

Per Serving: Calories: 349 Fats: 19g Protein: 35g Carbs: 6.7g Fiber: 0.4g Sugar: 2.7g This Mississippi chicken recipe will leave you with moist and flavorful chicken. You only need a few simple ingredients to prep this. You will use butter, ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and an au jus sauce packet. These cook with your meat to create flavorful, mildly spicy Mississippi chicken. Your pulled chicken pairs well served over creamy mashed potatoes.

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Crockpot Pesto Chicken

Per Serving: Calories: 622 Fats: 37g Protein: 60g Carbs: 11g Fiber: 2.7g Sugar: 5.5g Crockpot pesto chicken is one of the easiest recipes you will find. You only need two ingredients. Chicken and pesto! You can use store-bought pesto or make your own. You will smother your chicken breasts in pesto. You’ll be left with a delicious pesto sauce as your chicken cooks! Serve your pesto chicken with noodles or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. This pesto chicken also makes one of the best high protein meal prep ideas!

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