{"id":242529,"date":"2025-05-26T03:10:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T03:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=242529"},"modified":"2025-05-26T03:10:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T03:10:01","slug":"crock-pot-recipes-that-are-on-the-lighter-side","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/242529\/crock-pot-recipes-that-are-on-the-lighter-side\/","title":{"rendered":"Crock Pot Recipes That Are on the Lighter Side"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Slow cooker recipes aren&#8217;t limited to calorie-heavy comfort food in colder weather. You can still have the ease of dumping dinner in the slow cooker and going about your day in the summer. So, don&#8217;t put your slow cooker away during the warmer weather. These Crock Pot recipes offer a lighter and (somewhat) healthier option for an easy dinner. From Greek gyros to citrusy chicken to pulled pork for tacos, you\u2019ll find Crock Pot recipes that are on the lighter side for your family.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6235734054797312 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/crockpot-mango-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/KY83V2cA_i8HRDVNfnGwiucP30P7VpaBEfg1zQM1Iu-yIZd1XzG0ZqwQ39RvUHY9fG1niTU77yCKj0IYP6NIbwIHwxgfmtQ16cNsEF4\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SUE L<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CINCINNATI, OH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/heaCyv4BMTQ1dddpKFS6nOfm8yynXf0qwcIQCiBK45dRHy9gARElc1UaRMQzDkIGP5cqnoVoDYvQHCrl1DwWeH9pehgFTX_ONvU_HX0=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/crockpot-mango-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Mango Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I had discovered a cranberry-catalina chicken from someone who had spent time down under as a missionary. Turns out that was a riff off an apricot chicken, which someone from Australia I know posted online. This is essentially a mango version of that apricot chicken. All of it is yummy. &#8221; &#8211; Sue<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooker-greek-chicken-gyros.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/jcIIDSQRCfakpfcY9cG9PmgE5NenK9qpwzhc5joe0p2_OeP7EYSrHmmFHrKui1-Q24tqyz9AZ6dct6ZQ_zNyTjdzUZlyWpSwbRGMRoGWiPxDCDDIwKZ4zQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CHRISSY HACKLEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">VESTAL, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/iDfik7PW_GI4rk_SVIDjG1uO_WBYAV4W3O_4_TlkA5mfCzrcXYrCdCwDo8sf4OX4guPG--m3PRWvgxpuZ8zm2pvLAI6RfD-Ap_CPX3n92h1Z4eMZFkhaRA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooker-greek-chicken-gyros.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love Gyros! I came up with a recipe for chicken with all the flavors I love in Gyros! It is super easy. Just dump it in the slow cooker and let it do its magic!&#8221; &#8211; Chrissy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/chicken-salad\/slow-cooker-bbq-chicken-chopped-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/O8IlgHmitRr2bqCuyODs9Y2DELmEJc3B7-585T5YADAxcUTjreRv6PEIhMjfZbEj2fVc27lkRQBRxvs8Ywjx7Wa8vexdgRPkSuT1Cg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CHRISTINE HADDEN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WHITMAN, MA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/59oNO_hJUfg0QwFWTapyKhu7fskP_dYPn77WhH9E4RQ0FECVyhyEehIMYOUk-MMJigk8zH5ZIGWUdAUWV2xI8m2UV-OfqfISF87Y0dA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/chicken-salad\/slow-cooker-bbq-chicken-chopped-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This dish has easily won a place on my table for the summer months. The veggies can be swapped out for whatever you like or whatever is fresh in your garden.&#8221; &#8211; Christine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/mexican\/slow-cooker-shredded-taco-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/4lSXd2DwyV4zUAJjkWzNxJWpXtjXkvXC2trmFrayU2lxLkLVHJnsfVR-I3GVpgsCAuESw6VOS7n5rSOLMC3Mgl2HWPoBTY1R06RPO9Y\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KARIE HOUGHTON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MILTON, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vGSuAVKQ2Xpxtk7cTxVP7T7TWRJ0DrNt4ye_iugYIWvWiOIHphws7vopHKKDM96QeoGpQQ_tx7HUleaXF7MRp8vD6T65aP7mfQvJtyBk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/mexican\/slow-cooker-shredded-taco-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;We had this super duper easy flavorful chicken in several different meals this weekend. Friday Dinner: Chicken &#038; Black Bean Soft Tacos Saturday Lunch: Taco Chicken &#038; Avocado Sandwiches Sunday Breakfast: Southwest Omelets Sunday Dinner: Chicken &#038; Lime Enchiladas Make today\u2026 cook easily tomorrow!&#8221; &#8211; Karie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/lime-lemon-chili-chicken-for-the.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/jJu8xQ_kLPY0t1FZkVQn_3-YieVfaL-OGXpeCr0iENz9-ppvnHAO3v9uNitpBttdtq0D1jGwbwHnmKjz4wInp7b_SWsX08snnoeEK_k\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">HEATHER HADDO<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BURLINGTON, KY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cg_qirP2t9lkVEz3EX47QTBi7wxPTjDwyp0J_zV3wUw0SK9urMRwC0u0VYSUCHNJL0BPFuYhMdRWZLd8n8LdKnxuSqKQi01_u8Cr-w=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/lime-lemon-chili-chicken-for-the.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lime &#038; Lemon Chili Chicken for the Crock Pot<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a staple for my low carb tendencies! However, I love this dumped all over my Cilantro Lime Rice. So flavorful and easy. The aroma while cooking definitely causes some salivating.&#8221; &#8211; Heather<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/cilantro-lime-pulled-pork-tacos\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/4Vem635Y8cHh1I9zU3-zjND7oe28bZwSOuqTf7UG2koHkjnL5kEe1RqQnEZr3MrdBBAjqVuzB6c12QxAuDw_PcXHzgrnRzbKWJ4INQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/cilantro-lime-pulled-pork-tacos\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cilantro Lime Pulled Pork Tacos<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These Cilantro Lime Pulled Pork Tacos are a dump and go Crock Pot meal. Easy and full of so much flavor, taco Tuesday will never be the same.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/delicious-pork-roast-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2yJwLWJfPLlXzsYIXoa1NFmQplIvwW-7E849b0W0SlBMWG82ZmN7Vlcp774cWCJ-h_gmENsPR61CKk2N0H0HMbc-zsXRyo2wOMhjSJZ-yzD3W-i-3G-uXw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JANE KAYLIE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LOS ANGELES, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Q4VRMVUcTJ6So-_-i5WW_NOU16YMZfiyZaOdrbJ8Bnde70XllYIBZHtxrhI0S14rknMNH05OR8EjIJJyo9i_bpc5V72dwDQN2f7hCBc=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/delicious-pork-roast-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delicious Pork Roast Recipe<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A delicious pork roast recipe.&#8221; &#8211; Jane<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/crockpot-bbq-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pj830Z4uc-QhdzpBQpBeAsrFT2PK2paeH_EMjgF_IMtz2pSGEErB-JTH4y-en_UzdpYlETFncRddtTpF13GNiw_NppG9ya3Nhvp9tiP-\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">AMANDA FORREST<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SPRINGDALE, AR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/FjMcbTfCCnZ1R49Scxz6dNmptL5Xm3zvq1ZdE1YBSp6wTr0cDtwz7DIrwSYOKsogxCpeu5TqT_PRJ0U3eW28sw6B9H3OyByyEkjbEwg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/crockpot-bbq-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot BBQ Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love BBQ chicken but where I live grilling isn&#8217;t always convenient. In the winter, it&#8217;s too cold and during the summer it&#8217;s just too hot. So when I get that craving this is my turn-to recipe.&#8221; &#8211; Amanda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/mexican-citrus-roasted-pork.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/dOCjloXU5HcEjUSVLBY5jbrWL6zQjDZmLShYe8XMc12JsKtC0Lk5MIauB4N_67x5bmesonsGZeKL4I7SMe5c5fwzw28oSuJF0ClsOAg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MEGAN CONNER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">JUMPING BRANCH, WV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/IHXDS9X5fi-jGCjzX6KWMuUbaqXAky6O9S8kqKbx-oL0sZ3S_ksBDQCknZM1N1BA3ob0QbP2--pJlyOLPc5uxXGH5_BNHkr2a0kPtHXy=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/mexican-citrus-roasted-pork.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexican Citrus Roasted Pork<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe is low-cal, double duty, with enormous flavor! It&#8217;s a Crock Pot recipe, too so it tastes like you&#8217;ve been slaving all day. I also use this pork in my Cuban sandwiches.&#8221; &#8211; Megan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/other-main-course\/crockpot-citrus-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2zwz8MNPdYRikHAgUZFxD25R6WzU65b39iLqTED2Ih6yCipFkKU0GdQT1EYNr9ERZQPCaR2yqfyZXGPybFmJRIJobao4aEOUeD-liJ0jrkCX_kTBHw00MA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">THERESA K<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">COLORADO SPRINGS, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-aCKp5Wy89JR4hiSBVvZUwVp1POwPoaKiYIxO-Fiib6ks_QIY8wlCPhAGBkXDPd5fkh7H2ZQ02oO1xLHRA3zk1Ojkd5Xo-4G-pIyOyU=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/other-main-course\/crockpot-citrus-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Citrus Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I was brainstorming what to do with a bag of lemons at the bottom of the fridge and came up with this recipe.&#8221; &#8211; Theresa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/slow-cooker-thai-basil-chicken-curry\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/falYSmCL2FKdmKdYUDDzj4DexxIpZOFZw-bx7moCwGPP1iS2LkLNlKLk03GkNyVgbAMcUEZtagWaETNO0s-nTXYI6UMySax_Hc6hM4o\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hbo479oDLVnmFba5fwAY1gZ6fI59-4PbppqlMwvPK1yDr-qErba6z0rLfC_YCkka4Ox4-bhI9z0D-lRptXh7qJnxG4Fq4jMQg8biD2s=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/slow-cooker-thai-basil-chicken-curry\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Thai Basil Chicken Curry<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Moist and tender chicken braised in a tasty curry coconut gravy in a slow cooker.&#8221; &#8211; Kevin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Slow cooker recipes aren&#8217;t limited to calorie-heavy comfort food in colder weather. 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