15 Healthy Slow-Cooker Recipes for Cozy Winter Nights

Here's a milder version of the traditional French chicken with 40 cloves of garlic. Chicken legs cook with olive oil, garlic, lemon slices, and fresh thyme for five hours on low. Serve with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the aromatic liquid.

This Tex-Mex chicken and bean stew is packed with nourishing ingredients. Pinto beans and chicken thighs add protein to the pot, while peppers and chipotle chiles bring on the heat.

Carb-free and topped with nutrient-rich vegetables and flavorful herbs, this hearty stew is exactly what you need on a chilly night. Serve slow-cooked lamb shoulder over quinoa and top with fragrant dill, tart pomegranate seeds, and pistachios for color and crunch.

Upgrade your vegetable soup with this Italian-inspired recipe, a hearty bread and vegetable potage, featuring lacinato kale, zucchini, tomatoes, and cranberry beans.

Beans, leeks, butternut squash, and spinach each add a delicious texture to this soup. Everything cooks together low and slow for six hours until the vegetables are tender and the broth becomes so flavorful.

Choose a firm white fish, such as cod or halibut, for this spicy curry broth. Coconut milk adds creaminess and a hint of sweetness.

Ward off the winter frost with a warm bowl of beef-and-tomato stew. Chopped beef chuck provides lean protein, while brown rice supplies a hearty dose of hunger-quelling fiber.

A delicately cooked dish of tender lamb, small potatoes, and green olives is the perfect one-pot meal for quality-conscious home cooks who are lacking in excess prep time. Zesty lemon juice, bright shallots, rosemary, and crisp pinot grigio enhance the recipe's complex flavor.

Enriched with garlic, thyme, and dry white wine, this is one healthy slow-cooker recipe that will not force you to sacrifice flavor. After cooking seasoned chicken in a large skillet, place ingredients in a slow cooker to simmer for three and a half hours, then serve atop couscous.

Craving a loaded baked potato? Substitute crunchy, fiber-filled broccoli, nutty cremini mushrooms, and protein-rich plain yogurt for bacon crumbles and sour cream to create a well-rounded, mouthwatering meal.

An anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent, ginger is an excellent dietary addition in this sweet and savory dish. A blend of ground coriander, fresh ginger, and garlic combine with soy sauce, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar to provide an aromatic foundation for chicken drumsticks.

Selenium, potassium, antioxidants, and B-vitamins are in full-force in this wild mushroom and chicken dish. Dry sauvignon blanc and rosemary amplify the woody blend of mushrooms and vegetables.

Give garlic a go this winter with a slow-cooker recipe whose star ingredient fights infection and gives the heart a healthy boost. Pearl barley and peas transform the recipe into a true one-plate meal.

Characterized by a myriad of spices and seafood, traditional Cajun cuisine offers a delicious bite for the health-conscious cook. Succulent shrimp, chopped bell peppers, diced tomatoes, and celery simmer low and slow with garlic and cayenne pepper to produce a stew that is low in carbs, yet off the charts in flavor.