10 Dairy-Free Slow Cooker Recipes to Beat Post-Dinner Bloat

If you’re tired of feeling bloated all night, your diet might be playing a bigger role than you think. Dairy-heavy meals can leave you feeling sluggish, but these dairy-free options often keep you lighter and more energized. You can create nourishing meals that practically cook themselves while you focus on your busy day. Each recipe is packed with flavor, balanced nutrition, and a satisfying twist!

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

White bowl with tuscan chicken, rice, leeks and sundried tomato in it with fresh basil beside it. — Photo Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Easy BBQ Chicken Thighs

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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

Blueberry French Toast Casserole

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A convenient twist on a classic breakfast. This crock pot French toast casserole is perfect for those special mornings when you want to enjoy the festivities and stay out of the kitchen.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie

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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

Whole30 Breakfast Casserole

Dairy-free egg casserole with peppers and leeks in a black slow cooker with a steel spoon in it. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

The perfect brunch recipe! This whole30 breakfast casserole is made in the slow cooker to juicy perfection. A delicious blend of crunchy bacon, savory eggs, and tangy salsa.

Get the recipe: Whole30 Breakfast Casserole

Coconut Milk Chicken Alfredo Pasta

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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

High-Protein Slow Cooker Porridge

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Rich in flavor, high in fiber, and with a punch of protein! This slow cooker porridge makes for an easy, healthy morning breakfast. Pop it into the slow cooker the night before and wake up to breakfast ready and waiting.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Porridge

Gluten-Free Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

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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

Juicy Shredded Chipotle Chicken

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The meal prep recipe you didn’t know you needed. This slow cooker chipotle chicken is sweetened with honey, super juicy has just the right amount of heat. Use it for quesadillas, bowls, or a new taco night, it’s a shredded chicken recipe you’ll soon rely on. To learn more: Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken

Juicy and Savory Hunters Chicken

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Tender, juicy chicken simmered to perfection in a savory medley of tomatoes, mushrooms, and herbs. This slow cooker hunters chicken recipe is a fail-safe staple for busy weeknights!

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Hunters Chicken