This slow-cooker sesame chicken is an easy weeknight staple that everyone will love. It’s a classic but without hands-on cook time! 47 grams of protein per serving, makes 3 lbs of meat at a time! I put this one first on the list because if I have a few pounds of chicken in the freezer to defrost, it's the first thing I think of. It's so good with just rice and steamed veggies, or cauliflower rice.

This slow-cooker chicken shawarma is tender, juicy, and crispy (after being broiled for a few minutes), for an easy, no-fuss dinner! Makes 3 lbs of meat, 31 grams of protein per serving! Mr. Hungry said that he actually likes this version the best of any shawarma he's had (and he's Middle Eastern) because it's so much more tender, but still crispy too.

Slow cooker salsa verde chicken, only three ingredients for a dump and dinner, ready to go with flavorful, juicy chicken! It's incredibly versatile and delicious in quesadillas, nachos, salads, bowls, burritos, tacos, etc. High protein and low calorie. 24 grams of protein per serving, 174 calories

Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats are easy to meal prep a hearty, creamy jar of oats for the week! Steel-cut oats are the most delicious oats out there, but they take forever to make. The slow cooker does all the work for you, and you can meal prep a ton at a time. Plus, a special addition gives them a filling protein boost! 28 grams of protein per 1.25 cups of oatmeal.

Crockpot Barbecue Wings will change the way you look at wings and your slow cooker, an easy, delicious, gluten-free crowd pleaser! These wings are the perfect high-protein appetizer! The wings will be tender and fall off the bone. It may sound weird for wings, but don't knock it till you try it.

One of my absolute favorite high-protein slow cooker recipes to make in the summertime. Sweet barbecue pulled pork made in the instant pot or slow cooker, piled high on top of a cool, crunchy layer of coleslaw in a lettuce wrap. (paleo-friendly) 29 grams of protein per serving, makes 4 lbs of pork

These turkey meatballs are tender, juicy, and so easy to make. Just mix together the ingredients and place them in the slow cooker with your favorite marinara. Then, let the slow cooker do the work for you! 24 grams of protein per 3 meatballs, makes 24 meatballs.

Make tender, juicy, delicious turkey meatballs in the slow cooker, then layer between your favorite sub rolls with melted mozzarella and rich ricotta for turkey meatball subs. 39 grams of protein per sandwich and 554 calories.

Tacos aren't just for Tuesday anymore! These chipotle chicken tacos are packed with smokey and spicy chipotle flavor, plus you let the instant pot or slow cooker do all the work! 20 grams of protein PER TACO!

Slow-cooker chicken adobo is a tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken recipe traditionally made with a simple vinegar and soy sauce-based sauce. 33 grams of protein per serving, makes 3 lbs of chicken! Another one that goes great with steamed veggies and rice (I like to buy precooked or frozen precooked rice to have on hand!)

This hearty and easy meatball soup, made with frozen precooked meatballs, is the ultimate weeknight dinner! Packed with 30 grams of protein per bowl, it’s a comforting and satisfying way to stay warm and full. Plus, no extra prep work for the meatballs. Just use your favorite brand of precooked frozen ones.

Pork butt or shoulder rubbed with a delicious homemade blend of spices, stuffed with garlic, and drizzled with lime juice then slow cooked until tender and juicy.  Pork is pulled then broiled to crispy perfection for the perfect tacos, burritos, salad, nachos, or to eat straight off the pan! Makes 4- 5 lbs of pork and 27 grams of protein per serving.

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a year-round favorite that is as easy to make as they are delicious to eat! 27 grams of protein for ⅛ of a recipe or 2-3 chicken wraps. Makes 2 lbs of chicken.

This slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is an easy, hearty weeknight meal packed with flavor and topped with crispy homemade tortilla strips! 33g protein per serving.

These 8 freezer-friendly chicken marinades translate into an hour of prep for 8 time-saving dinner chicken recipes for busy weeknights! 25 grams of protein per serving.

This slow cooker breakfast casserole is made overnight and is ready for you when you wake up in the morning; plus, it’s packed with flavor! 14g protein per serving

Delicious EASY slow cooker shredded BBQ beef recipe perfect for sandwiches, or with your favorite fixins', or my go-to lettuce wraps with coleslaw! One of my husband's favorite meals of all time!