40+ ideas for healthy crockpot recipes that are perfect for parties
I’m a big fan of using my Crockpot/slow cooker for easy weeknight meals after a busy day, but they’re also fantastic for entertaining. Since the food stays warm, the host doesn’t get stuck in the kitchen all night and they’re perfect for making all of the classic comfort foods that we crave this time of year. For the past few years, we’ve been all about using crock pots for my Mom’s “Souper Bowl” party – she makes a bunch of different soups (kept warm in crockpots), fresh bread, and baked wings. It’s so easy, and everyone loves it.
Soup is a great option, but there are so many more healthy crockpot meals that are perfect for entertaining, too! Use your slow cooker for anything from making pulled pork or shredded chicken breast for sliders, warm dips, or chili or other toppings for nachos.
Here are 40 healthy slow cooker recipes to get you started, but be sure to leave a comment and let me know if you have any more ideas to add!
Appetizers and Dips
Apple Whiskey Chicken Meatballs
Almond and Great Northern Bean Fondue
Cheese Stuffed Apple Chicken Meatballs
Crockpot Party Meatballs
Five Layer Mediterranian Chicken Dip Spinach Artichoke Dip
Lentil and Pumpkin Chili
Meaty Chili Recipes
Heart Healthy Slow Cooker Chili
Spicy Chunky Vegetable Beef Chili
Vegetarian Chili Recipes
Crock Pot Buffalo Cauliflower Chili
Slow Cooker Lentil and Pumpkin Chili
Vegetarian Chili with Butternut Squash
Asian Pulled Chicken Sliders
Sandwiches (Beef)
Short Rib Sliders with Whiskey-Bacon Barbecue Sauce
Slow Cooker Philly Cheese Steaks
Sandwiches (Chicken)
Ranch Chicken Sliders and Pretzels Rolls
Sandwiches (Pork)
Cranberry Chipotle Pulled Pork Sliders
Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Pork
Skinny Southwest Chicken Soup. Photo used with permission.
Soup
Crockpot Wheatberry and Turkey Sausage Minestrone
Skinny Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Soup
Misc. Entrees
Baby Back Ribs
Paula V says
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Karen D says
02/12 at 2:50 pmWondering if you’d picked winners yet (I really need a crockpot that works). Hoping…
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Renee'sKitchenAdventures says
02/11 at 8:39 pmthis is a great round up of some amazing recipes!
Cori Westphal says
02/04 at 8:10 pmI love adding a can of cream of mushroom soup to some pork chops in the crock pot. So easy and SO good!
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Danielle T says
02/04 at 9:36 ami would make pulled pork!
Vera K says
02/04 at 6:48 amI love to make chili in a slow cooker.
Courtney says
01/31 at 3:20 pmLove all these! Thanks so much for including me!
Tanya Schroeder says
01/30 at 10:22 pmThe crockpot is the best thing ever! Thanks for all the fantastic new ideas!
Tammy Northrup says
01/30 at 10:18 pmGreat collection of recipes! Thank you so much for including mine!
Susan says
01/30 at 3:29 pmYet again this is a remind I need to dig my slow cooker out of my pile of boxes at home and actually start to use it. Such a great round up!
Kirsten says
01/30 at 2:38 pmLauren,
Thanks for including my recipes in your terrific round up!
Shannon says
01/30 at 11:36 amThank you for the fantastic list!
Paula - bell'alimento says
01/30 at 10:50 amGreat round up!
Laurrie Piland says
01/30 at 9:57 amMy favorite thing to do with my Crock Pot is bake in it. Banana breads, apple breads, cakes, cobblers…YUM! The breads come out moist and delicious with an excellent crumb, same with cakes.
mysweetiepiepie says
01/30 at 12:03 amMy favorite is Ham & Beans using a leftover ham bone.