Every summer, we share slow cooker recipes. It might seem odd as slow cookers are warm for hours. You don’t want a heat source in your kitchen all day. But, by using an outdoor socket or an extension cord, you can bring your slow cooker outside and not add any heat to your home at all. The temperatures around the country have been soaring, and we want to help you stay cool but still enjoy a warm meal.
This recipe is easy, and the chicken can be added to bowls, salads, tacos and other dishes. It’s flavorful and slightly spicy. The recipe calls for chicken breasts. However, you can use dark meat if that is what you have on hand. And if you prefer spicy food, swap the mild chilies in the recipe for hotter ones. A serving has 144 calories, 1.9 grams of carbs, 0.3 grams of fiber and 3.1 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We are sticking with the Mexican theme for our second tasty recipe. When you think of fajitas, you think of the sizzling skillet that everyone turns to look at in the restaurant. But you don’t want sizzling skillets in your kitchen right now. It’s too darn how. Instead, you can cut down on the heat by cooking the chicken, peppers and onions in a slow cooker. A serving has 273 calories, 5.3 grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and 5.8 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Pulled pork may be the most common thing made in a slow cooker. But it doesn’t have to have the traditional flavors of a cookout. While many of us cover the meat in rubs and barbecue sauces or marinades, you can also turn pulled pork into an incredible sauce for zoodles and low-carb pasta dishes. It’s the perfect way to enjoy pasta with meat sauce in the summer when you don’t want a ragu to warm up your kitchen as it cooks. A serving has 93 calories, 6.5 carbs and 1.5 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This is a creamy, filling meal packed with fiber and flavor! It’s also filled with quite a lot of salt, so pay attention to your serving size! It’s tempting to eat multiple bowls of this delicious meal, but your sodium levels won’t thank you! This recipe has only a few ingredients and is so simple to make but results in big flavors. While the recipe says you can use canned ham in the place of a ham hock, we would recommend against it. A serving has 163 calories, 16 grams of carbs, five grams of fiber and five grams of fat. Get the recipe.
By bringing your slow cooker outdoors, you can have a warm meal without having a warm home. Slow cookers help you to enjoy great food all year round. We hope you enjoy these recipes now and throughout the year!
