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    10 Nourishing Slow Cooker Meals to Beat the Bloat

    Modified: May 20, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Bloating doesn't stand a chance with these slow cooker winners that are all about feeling lighter and satisfied! With fiber-rich veggies, lean proteins, and flavor-packed spices, these meals bring all the cozy, gut-loving comfort you deserve. No fancy prep, just toss everything in the slow cooker, go about your day, and come home to a meal that feels like a reset button!

    Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

    Black slow cooker with honey mustard chicken thighs topped with parsley and a wooden spoon in it.
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    An effortless weeknight dinner. This slow cooker honey mustard chicken is cooked to perfection in a sweet and tangy glaze. Perfect for busy days this gluten-free chicken recipe will soon become your favorite, hassle-free family dinner. To learn more: Honey Mustard Chicken

    Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie

    Wooden spoon scooping our dairy-free chicken pot pie from a slow cooker.
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    Thick, creamy, comfort food made all in just one slow cooker. This dairy-free chicken pot pie has all the traditional pot pie flavors but with a healthy gluten-free twist. And because it’s made in a slow cooker, it’s a great option for chilly, busy weeknights.

    Get the recipe: Chicken Pot Pie In The Slow Cooker

    Dry Rub Juicy Chicken Drumsticks

    White plate with dry rub chicken drumsticks on it and green onions on and around the plate and text on top of the image.
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    A delicious and simple meal that requires minimal effort on your part. These slow cooker chicken legs are made with just a few ingredients and come out with juicy, tender chicken that falls off the bone. Seasoned in a simple dry rub, these chicken drumsticks are the perfect easy weeknight dinner! To learn more: Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

    Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup

    Chicken noodle soup with carrots in a white mug with lemon and a spoon beside it.
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    Made from scratch in the slow cooker this gluten-free chicken noodle soup is a comforting blend of ingredients perfect for chilly nights.  To learn more: Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

    Meal Prep Crockpot Green Chili Chicken

    Three chicken tacos topped with cilantro, avocado and red onions on a wooden cutting board.
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    Deliciously simple this crockpot green chili chicken is the ultimate meal prep recipe. Tender, juicy shredded chicken in a strong, spicy seasoning. This gluten-free weeknight dinner comes together with only 5 main ingredients. To learn more: Green Chili Chicken

    Easy Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

    White bowl with tuscan chicken, rice, leeks and sundried tomato in it with fresh basil beside it.
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    A creamy, dairy-free Tuscan chicken recipe made in the slow cooker. Infused with garlic, leek, and basil undertones, this crockpot Tuscan chicken could be right out of Italy. Made with a base of coconut milk and bone broth, this easy weeknight dinner is also paleo and whole30 approved.

    Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Tuscan Chicken

    Slow Cooker Savory Beef Fajitas

    Beef fajitas in tomato sauce with peppers in a black slow cooker.
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    The perfect recipe to come home to! These slow cooker beef fajitas are delicious no matter how you serve them. Made with homemade, healthy fajita seasoning and simmered all day in a savory blend, these steak fajitas are a recipe you’ll want to keep on hand!

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas

    Chicken Thighs with Homemade BBQ Sauce

    Slow cooker BBQ chicken thighs in a black slow cooker with green onions on top.
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    Tender, juicy, and simmered in a gluten-free, homemade BBQ sauce! Skip the grill and save your oven space, these slow cooker BBQ chicken thighs make the easiest weeknight dinner.

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

    Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo Pasta

    white bowl with chicken pasta with sundried tomatoes and peas and garlic and a light linen around the bowl
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    Save time in the kitchen and enjoy a classic comfort with this slow cooker chicken alfredo! Made with a creamy, dairy-free alfredo sauce this crockpot chicken recipe is a staple for busy weeknights.

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

    Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

    White bowl with beef and broccoli and rice with someone holding chopsticks over it.
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    Tender and juicy beef and broccoli all whipped up in the slow cooker. This gluten-free dinner recipe makes busy weeknights easier! Prepped in just minutes and sweetened with just a hint of smoky maple syrup, this slow cooker dinner will become a staple in your house in no time!

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

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