15 Slow-Cooker Chicken Dinners Under 300 Calories

Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken
Photo: Kayla Pennell

These healthy slow cooker recipes are five-star delicious, and they're each under 300 calories per serving. Eat up!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh

Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh
Rock_lobster

"Excellent! A delicious, easy, healthy, and budget friendly one-dish meal. I made it as written. The flavors blended nicely, and it smelled wonderful while it was cooking." — Occasional Cooker

Calories: 290

02 of 15

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
Brooke Hickman

"Amazing flavor! Served it over cauliflower rice, so the whole meal was healthy." — Robinsnest

Calories: 200

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Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken

Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken with Bok Choy

"This was so good, I ate until two helpings! I loved the sauce over steamed rice. My Filipino boyfriend said it's just like his mom used to make it," Shelby says.

Calories: 254

04 of 15

Slow Cooker White Chili

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
RO*TEL

"Delicious! I added a can of black beans and used a can of diced tomatoes instead of a fresh one. Very good and seems healthy," Tabatha says.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Creole

Slow Cooker Chicken Creole
TTV78

"Excellent flavor and so easy! A healthy option for dinner. I added a green and red pepper, and served over brown rice." — MAH243

Calories: 189

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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
PMtz19

"The key here is to use chicken thighs, not breasts. I've made it both ways and it is so much more flavorful using thighs." — MANOMES

Calories: 261

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Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken
Kayla Pennell

"Excellent flavor! My only change was making my own taco seasoning because I didn't have any on hand. This was so simple and made such a tasty, healthy dinner!" — jurce9

Calories: 272

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Slow Cooker Chicken Mole

Slow Cooker Chicken Mole
mauigirl

"Meets all criteria! This was super easy, very filling, economical, and not a calorie-blow. It is one that I will go back to again and again," says Amy.

Calories: 289

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Chicken Enchilada Slow Cooker Soup

Chicken Enchilada Slow Cooker Soup
My Hot Southern Mess

"The chicken was so moist! I did add black beans! This is a great healthy meal." — turtle5

Calories: 186

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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken II

a chicken breast served on a bed of spaghetti, garnished with chopped parsley
Dianne

"This chicken is truly delicious. I have made this recipe four or five times already, it's definitely a keeper. It doesn't make much extra sauce so if you want some to scoop over potatoes or pasta you should double the sauce." — MINDYJEAN

Calories: 192

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Healthier Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Healthier Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Traci G

"Definitely a winner in my family! I added a cup of chicken broth while cooking for extra flavor. I also dipped the torn biscuits in flour to thicken the mixture. Easy and delicious." — mkhl

Calories: 248

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Ashley's African Peanut Soup

Ashley's African Peanut Soup
Linda Zhang

"I loved this recipe. I order African Peanut Stew at one of my favorite restaurants about once a month. This recipe was just as good!" — LIGHTBURNSBLUE

Calories: 205

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Easy Slow Cooker Thai Chicken with Basil

Easy Slow Cooker Thai Chicken with Basil
barbara

"The secret ingredient for this recipe is Thai basil which has a unique taste. Most Asian markets have it and well stocked supermarkets as well. You can substitute with regular basil, but it won't have the typical Thai flavor." — gfDiva

Calories: 127

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Paleo Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato

Paleo Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Linda T

"I really enjoyed this. Very flavorful. My wife and I both said it needs to be spicy, as it has a very Indian flavor with the curry. Next time I will probably add some cayenne and other chilies to add some kick." — rek7015

Calories: 225

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Chicken and Corn Chili

Chicken and Corn Chili
Melissa Goff

"So yummy! I used black beans as others had done, and I used frozen corn," Diana says. "You can eat this as a chili or use the meat for tacos, enchiladas, taco salad, etc. You are only limited by your imagination!"

Calories: 188

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