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5 Life-Changing Slow Cooker Recipes That Will Make Losing Weight During Quarantine SO Easy

April 18, 2020 by D.Wolfe

 
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You may be stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t hit your weight loss goals. Sure, you can’t hit up your favorite restaurants at the moment, but don’t fret. These delicious, slow cooker meals are the perfect way to keep your takeout cravings satisfied with sabotaging your weight loss.

Lemon Garlic Chicken

A flavorful and simple chicken dish is a must for every household. This recipe features boneless, skinless chicken and is a cinch to bring together in a  slow cooker. Best of all, it’s so versatile. It makes a delicious protein base for virtually any type of vegetable. 


You’ll need:


Dried oregano

Salt

Black pepper

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 

Butter

Water

Lemon juice

Garlic minced

Chicken bouillon granules

Parsley

Tangy Pork Carnitas Tacos


This recipe is not only delicious but budget-friendly too. It uses a large, pork shoulder roast to create a huge vat of carnitas. It’s perfect for batch cooking or a large family.


You’ll need:


Pork roast 

Oranges

Onion

Lime juice

Taco seasoning

Queso fresco

Pickled onions

Cilantro

Tortillas

Perfectly Creamy Split Pea Soup

The star ingredient in this comfort dish is split peas. Split peas are full of fiber, B vitamins, and many other vital nutrients. Simmering split peas with a smokey ham give you a creamy, filling dish that’s healthy and flavorful.


You’ll need:


Olive oil

Celery, diced

Onion, diced

Carrots, peeled and diced

Garlic, minced

Chicken or vegetable stock

Red potatoes, peeled and diced

Smoked ham hock

Split peas

Bay leaves

Salt and black pepper 

Tabasco 

Chicken Marrakesh

This Morrocan-style dish is full of bold flavors that will satisfy your taste buds. It’s full of lean proteins that will keep you full for hours. Serve over cauliflower rice to keep the calories and carb count down. 


You’ll need:


Onion

Garlic

Carrots

Sweet potatoes

Garbanzo beans

Skinless, boneless chicken breast

Cumin

Ground turmeric

Ground cinnamon

Ground black pepper

Dried parsley

Salt

Tomatoes  

Jambalaya

What’s not to love about a hearty, steaming dish of Jambalaya? The blend of chicken, smokey sauce and shrimp with bold Cajun flavors will make your taste buds sing. A slow cooker makes this dish a cinch. 


Skinless, boneless chicken breast 

Andouille sausage

Diced tomatoes 

Onion, chopped  

Green bell pepper 

Celery  

Chicken broth

Dried oregano

Dried parsley

Cajun seasoning

Cayenne pepper

Dried thyme

Shrimp

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