There’s something deeply satisfying about a slow cooker dinner that’s super easy and still delivers. For those following a paleo diet, the slow cooker can be a lifesaver, offering a convenient way to prepare wholesome, flavorful meals with minimal effort. A crockpot is one of the best inventions when it comes to cooking! It makes it so easy to prepare several meals in advance for the week ahead, and there are SO many unbelievably good recipes you can make with it.
I love using my slow cooker because it is so easy to put all of the ingredients for a complete meal in one pot. I would not survive making healthy, yummy meals without a crockpot. I think slow cookers are wonderful.
This article explores a variety of paleo-friendly recipes that can be made in a slow cooker, providing options for various tastes and preferences. These recipes are not only easy to prepare but also adhere to the principles of the paleo diet, focusing on whole, unprocessed foods.
Beef Recipes
Slow Cooker Pulled Beef for Tacos
This recipe is incredibly easy to prepare, yielding tender and flavorful pulled beef perfect for tacos. The slow cooking process ensures the beef is succulent and easily shredded, making it a crowd-pleaser.
Paleo Beef Stew
For total comfort food, look no further than Paleo Beef Stew. This hearty and satisfying dish is packed with vegetables and tender beef, making it a complete and nourishing meal.
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Here’s how to make the most tender (and simple) pot roast recipe made in a crockpot or slow cooker with carrots and onions. I do love the smell of it cooking in the kitchen throughout the day.
Healthy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Enjoy a takeout-style meal without the unhealthy additives with this Healthy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe. It’s easy to make and tastes just like the restaurant version.
Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Chili
A tasty and easy dinner option, Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Chili combines the heartiness of chili with the sweetness of sweet potatoes for a balanced and flavorful meal.
Healthy Bolognese
Healthy Bolognese is a staple in our house. This rich and savory sauce is perfect over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash for a satisfying paleo-friendly meal.
Citrus Shredded Beef
Citrus Shredded Beef is absolutely delicious. The citrus flavors brighten the beef, making it a versatile dish that can be used in tacos, salads, or as a main course.
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Ropa Vieja
Ropa Vieja is one of our favorite healthy meals. This Cuban-inspired dish features shredded beef in a flavorful tomato-based sauce, offering a taste of the tropics.
Mexican Barbacoa
Mexican Barbacoa is SO yummy. This slow-cooked beef is incredibly tender and flavorful, perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu
Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu is an easy meal that actually feels pretty fancy. Perfect over zoodles or pasta!
Chicken Recipes
Fresh & Simple Slow Cooker Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
Drawing on the flavors of bruschetta, this recipe offers a simple, flavorful meal with fresh ingredients. The combination of chicken, cherry tomatoes, and basil creates a light and refreshing dish.
Easy Recipe for Shredded Chicken for Enchiladas
This recipe is totally simple, completely delicious, and the perfect weeknight crockpot recipe. The shredded chicken can be used in enchiladas, tacos, salads, or any dish that calls for cooked chicken.
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Slow Cooker Peach Chicken with Basil
Combining juicy peaches, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil, this recipe provides an easy, flavorful dinner option. The sweetness of the peaches complements the savory chicken, creating a well-balanced dish.
Slow Cooker Citrus Chicken (Pollo Asado)
This recipe yields bright citrus flavors and tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken. The citrus marinade infuses the chicken with a vibrant taste that is both refreshing and satisfying.
Slow Cooker Apple Chicken
The ultimate in simplicity, this slow cooker apple chicken is made with just 5 ingredients and comes together with just 5-minutes of prep. The combination of chicken and apples creates a sweet and savory dish that is perfect for a cozy night in.
Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken
Bright, tangy, and wildly simple to make, Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken is a no-fuss weeknight dinner made with pantry ingredients and chicken breasts or thighs. The lemon and herbs infuse the chicken with a fresh, vibrant flavor.
Slow Cooker Paleo Butter Chicken
This paleo butter chicken recipe is so easy and delicious, it’s become one of the all-time most popular recipes on this site! You’ll want to slurp the sauce with a spoon.
Smoky Paleo Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
A super easy Smoky Paleo Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken that’s great for kids and perfect for busy weeknights! I love this chicken over a baked sweet potato but you can serve it with anything you like!
Crockpot Wings
Crockpot Wings are SO easy to make! This recipe is perfect for parties or game day, offering a simple and delicious appetizer option.
Salsa Verde Chicken
Salsa Verde Chicken is crazy easy to make in your crockpot! The salsa verde adds a zesty and flavorful twist to the chicken, making it a versatile dish that can be used in tacos, salads, or bowls.
Crockpot Whole Chicken
Crockpot Whole Chicken is a must try. If you’ve never cooked a whole chicken - now is the time to try it. This recipe is a great way to enjoy a tender and flavorful whole chicken with minimal effort.
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is a healthy, easy dinner made in less than 10 minutes of prep time! Paleo, Whole30 friendly, and loaded with protein/vegetables!
Paleo Honey Garlic Chicken
Paleo Honey Garlic Chicken made in a slow cooker with only a handful of ingredients! You will love this easy paleo chicken dinner! Juicy chicken thighs slowly cooked in a delicious sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce.
Turkey Recipes
Slow Cooker Paleo Turkey Apple Chili
Sweet, spicy, and easy to throw together, Slow Cooker Paleo Turkey Apple Chili is perfect for fall or anytime of year. The combination of turkey, apples, and chili spices creates a unique and flavorful dish.
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili
Calling all pumpkin lovers! Hearty, warming, and simple to prepare, this easy slow cooker pumpkin chili is loaded with tender ground beef, onions, bell pepper, canned pumpkin, spices, and is made without beans.
Buffalo Turkey Meatballs
Tender, juicy, and super delicious, buffalo turkey meatballs are a great appetizer or main dish, made with no breadcrumbs, and easy to prepare in the crockpot or in the oven.
Crockpot Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup
Crockpot Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup is hearty one-pot meal that’s packed with the good stuff. This soup is a nutritious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold day.
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is an amazing alternative to roasting a whole bird. This recipe is perfect for smaller gatherings or when you want to enjoy turkey without the fuss of roasting a whole bird.
Turkey Chili
Turkey Chili is my favorite paleo crockpot recipe. This hearty and flavorful chili is a great way to use ground turkey and enjoy a comforting and nutritious meal.
Buffalo Ground Turkey Meatballs
Tender, juicy, and super delicious, these Buffalo ground turkey meatballs are simple to prepare, and come together simply and easily in the slow cooker or baked in the oven; no pre-cooking required!
Pork Recipes
Slow Cooker Carnitas
This slow cooker carnitas recipe is super easy to prepare and yields wildly delicious, succulent results every time. The slow cooking process ensures the pork is tender and flavorful, perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
Healthy Crockpot Pulled Pork
Healthy Crockpot Pulled Pork Is one of the most popular recipes on our site. It’s also one of our favorites! This recipe is easy to make and yields tender, flavorful pulled pork that can be used in a variety of dishes.
Slow Cooker Kahlua Pig
Slow Cooker Kahlua Pig is SO good. We love this recipe! This Hawaiian-inspired dish features tender, flavorful pork that is perfect for luaus or any gathering.
Crockpot Carnitas
Crockpot Carnitas are just like Chipotle.. This recipe offers a simple and delicious way to make carnitas at home, with results that rival those of Chipotle.
Soup Recipes
Homemade Chicken Soup
This homemade chicken soup can be made using an Instant Pot or slow cooker, depending on what you prefer! Either way, it comes out comforting, nourishing, and so delicious.
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple & Turmeric Soup
This is a simple chop and drop recipe that yields creamy, nourishing results. Made with carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes, this comforting crockpot turkey soup is so easy to prepare. The perfect way to stretch leftover turkey meat into extra meals.
Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup
This Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup is an easy prep, gluten-free & dairy-free take on the classic everyone knows and loves! A delicious, cozy soup packed with veggies, leafy greens and hearty, tender meatballs.
Light Summer Soup
Simple to make and bursting with fresh summer flavors, this light summer soup is made simple in the crockpot with chicken, and plenty of vegetables.
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Cozy & flavorful, this easy slow cooker butternut squash soup requires no pre-cooking so you can just dump the ingredients, set-it, and forget it.
Paleo Chicken Soup
Paleo Chicken Soup uses zoodles instead of noodles. This recipe is a comforting and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold day.
Healthy Zuppa Toscana Soup
Healthy Zuppa Toscana Soup that you’ll absolutely love. Easy to make dairy free, this cozy soup is packed with flavor and so delicious! Use Italian pork or chicken sausage.
Lemon Chicken Soup
Lemon Chicken Soup is one of our absolutely favorite meals. This soup is a refreshing and flavorful twist on classic chicken soup.
Buffalo Chicken Soup
Buffalo Chicken Soup is one of those ‘OMG is this really paleo?!’ meals. This soup combines the flavors of buffalo chicken with the comfort of soup, making it a unique and satisfying meal.
Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato Basil Soup is SO creamy and simple to make in the instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove top. This soup is a classic and comforting option that is easy to make in the slow cooker.
Sweet Potato Soup
Sweet Potato Soup can be made in your instant pot, crock pot, or on the stove. This soup is a creamy and nutritious option that is perfect for a cold day.
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup is paleo, Whole30, vegan, and naturally gluten/dairy free. Easily made in your crockpot, instant pot, or on the stove!
Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup tastes just like pot pie filling, minus the gluten and dairy. This soup is a comforting and flavorful option that captures the essence of chicken pot pie without the unhealthy ingredients.
Other Recipes
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Fire Roasted Marinara
Make your own pasta sauce at home the easy way with this simple recipe for Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Fire Roasted Marinara. This sauce is perfect over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash for a paleo-friendly meal.