If you’re looking for easy, nourishing paleo crockpot recipes, then you’re in the right place! Read on for a collection of 30+ simple slow cooker dinners – including chicken, chili, quick prep, kid friendly and dump & go recipes.

ladle full of a turkey soup paleo crockpot recipe in a black slow cooker pot

I love easy crockpot dinner recipes, so if you’re looking for a simple crockpot recipe that fits your dietary preferences, you’re in the right place! Since they’re simple to prepare, they make the perfect low-effort, time-saving dinners on busy weeks (or anytime you don’t really feel like cooking). In this slow cooker collection you’ll find plenty of chicken, chili, quick prep, kid-friendly, and dump crockpot ideas that the whole family will love, plus helpful tips for how to easily store & freeze any leftovers for later. And, since all of these grain-free recipes come together in the slow cooker, they’re great for meal prep, too.

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chicken paleo crockpot recipes

A white platter filled with shredded slow cooker balsamic chicken with tomatoes and basil, on a white background with fresh herbs.
4.87 stars (15 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

This fresh & simple slow cooker chicken with cherry tomatoes and basil is an easy meal that draws on the flavors of bruschetta for a simple, flavorful meal. Let me show you how simple it is to make!
Ingredients: chicken, roma or cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt.
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Shredded slow cooker enchilada chicken with tomato sauce in a black crockpot on a white background.
4.99 stars (72 ratings)

6-Ingredient Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken

This easy recipe for shredded chicken for enchiladas is totally simple, completely delicious and the perfect weeknight crockpot recipe. With just 6-ingredients and no pre-cooking, let me show you how easy this fresh & simple enchilada chicken is to make!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), onion, garlic powder, cumin, lime juice, tomato sauce, chili powder and salt.
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Overhead shot of a slow cooker with chicken, peaches, onion, and basil.
4.97 stars (52 ratings)

Slow Cooker Peach Chicken with Basil

Slow Cooker Peach Chicken with Basil combines juicy peaches, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil for an easy, flavorful dinner anytime. Easy enough to throw together on a weeknight, this one’s bound to become a new family-favorite recipe!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), onion, balsamic vinegar, peaches, basil, garlic powder and salt.
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slow cooker citrus chicken on a white plate with slices of orange and lemon and lime
4.91 stars (10 ratings)

Slow Cooker Citrus Chicken (Pollo Asado)

Slow Cooker Citrus Chicken (Pollo Asado) yields bright citrus flavors and tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken. A super easy recipe with delicious results!
Ingredients: bone-in chicken thighs and legs, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, onion, honey (optional) and salt.
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Image of Slow Cooker Garlic Balsamic Whole Chicken
5 stars (26 ratings)

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken and Vegetables

Tender, juicy, and incredibly simple to prepare, Slow Cooker Whole Chicken and Vegetables is a satisfying one-pot meal made with whole chicken, potatoes, carrots, garlic, and a hit of flavor from a simple balsamic sauce.
Ingredients: whole chicken, baby potatoes, carrots, paprika, garlic, garlic powder, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, rosemary and salt.
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5 stars (4 ratings)

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Garlic Balsamic Chicken

5 simple ingredients combine in juicy, succulent 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Garlic Balsamic Chicken, an effortless dinner recipe for any night of the week.
Ingredients: bone-in chicken breasts, balsamic vinegar, garlic, olive oil and salt.
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two white bowls of instant pot turmeric chicken soup with herbs and striped napkin
4.95 stars (20 ratings)

Nourishing Instant Pot Turmeric Chicken Soup

This homemade chicken soup can be made using an Instant Pot or slow cooker, depending on what you prefer! Either way, it comes out comforting, nourishing, and so delicious. It is packed full of veggies and shredded chicken with a warming turmeric broth.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), chicken stock, carrot, celery, onion, turmeric, olive oil and seasonings
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quick prep paleo crockpot recipes

Tacos on a wood board and white table with carnitas and toppings.
5 stars (8 ratings)

Slow Cooker Carnitas (Loin Roast or Shoulder)

This slow cooker carnitas recipe is super easy to prepare and yields wildly delicious, succulent results everytime. Serve the carnitas warm as a filling for tacos, burritos or in bowls for an easy weeknight dinner win!
Ingredients: pork loin roast (or pork shoulder), orange juice, lime juice, cumin, mild chili powder, garlic powder and salt.
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5 stars (42 ratings)

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes (5-Ingredients!)

This Buffalo chicken sweet potato recipe cooks completely in the slow cooker as a one-pot meal, requires no chopping, only 5-minutes of prep, and just 5 simple ingredients. It's packed with protein and completely crave-worthy.
Ingredients: chicken, sweet potatoes, hot sauce, yogurt, lime juice, butter and salt
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bowl of shredded slow cooker fajita salsa chicken with chips and avocado on white table
5 stars (28 ratings)

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Fajita Salsa Chicken

The perfect recipe for when you’re short on time but still want a delicious, real food dinner, 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Fajita Salsa Chicken is a snap to prep and requires just a handful of ingredients.
Ingredients: chicken, onion, bell pepper, salsa, lime juice and salt
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Pumpkin soup in a black slow cooker with fresh herbs on white background.
5 stars (23 ratings)

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup (with Canned Pumpkin!)

This easy slow cooker pumpkin soup recipe is so easy to prepare with canned pumpkin! It's a simple dump-and-go slow cooker meal that's perfectly rich, creamy and oh-so cozy.
Ingredients: canned pumpkin puree, vegetable stock, canned tomato sauce, cream or coconut milk, onion, garlic, cinnamon and salt.
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4.92 stars (25 ratings)

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple, & Turmeric Soup

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple & Turmeric Soup is a simple chop and drop recipe that yields creamy, nourishing results. It’s a hit with the entire family, plus is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo and Whole30 friendly!
Ingredients: sweet potato, apple, potatoes, stock, coconut milk, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, turmeric and other seasonings
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top down view of crockpot turkey soup in a white bowl
5 stars (24 ratings)

Crockpot Turkey Soup

Made with carrots, celery, onions and potatoes, this comforting crockpot turkey soup is so easy to prepare. The perfect way to stretch leftover turkey meat into extra meals. Also has instructions for stovetop and the Instant Pot!
Ingredients: cooked turkey, chicken stock, onion, carrot, celery, potatoes, cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt
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white plate with buffalo turkey meatballs and fresh herbs on top
5 stars (5 ratings)

Buffalo Turkey Meatballs (Crockpot or Oven-Baked)

Tender, juicy, and super delicious, these Buffalo ground turkey meatballs are simple to prepare, and come together simply and easily in the slow cooker or baked in the oven; no pre-cooking required! Doused in a spicy homemade Buffalo sauce, let me show you how easy it is to make.
Ingredients: ground turkey, grated onion, almond flour (or breadcrumbs), nutritional yeast (or parmesan cheese), granulated garlic powder, cayenne pepper sauce, butter, and salt.
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white bowl filled with soup with a blue background and fresh herbs
5 stars (8 ratings)

Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup

This Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup is an easy prep, gluten-free & dairy-free take on the classic everyone knows and loves! A delicious, cozy soup packed with veggies, leafy greens and hearty, tender meatballs. Also includes stovetop directions.
Ingredients: ground beef (or ground turkey), carrots, celery, onion, nutritional yeast, escarole (or kale), chicken stock, garlic, granulated garlic powder, almond flour (or oat flour), baby spinach, lemon juice, egg (optional) and salt
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closeup of a white bowl filled with soup on a blue background with blue striped napkin
4.92 stars (37 ratings)

Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup

Simple and hearty, slow cooker hamburger soup is loaded with vegetables and ground beef, and can be simmered all day in the slow cooker or made in 35 minutes on the stovetop.
Ingredients: lean ground beef, onion, carrots, celery, tomato paste, chicken stock (or beef stock), olive oil, potatoes, red & yellow bell peppers, red wine vinegar, water, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt.
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white bowl with slow cooker chicken pot pie on white table with pink striped napkin
4.96 stars (22 ratings)

Instant Pot + Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Packed with chicken and vegetables, Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free) is made with real food ingredients and tastes amazing!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), chicken stock, carrots, celery, onion, frozen peas, coconut milk, bay leaf and other seasonings
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5 stars (15 ratings)

Crockpot Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup

Crockpot Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup is hearty one-pot meal that’s packed with the good stuff. A gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, whole30 recipe your family will love.
Ingredients: ground turkey (or ground beef), onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, tomatoes, stock, spinach, Italian seasoning and other spices
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5 stars (1 rating)

Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Fire Roasted Marinara

Make your own pasta sauce at home the easy way with this simple recipe for Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Fire Roasted Marinara. You’ll love the homemade flavor, how easy it is to prepare, and that there’s none of the processed stuff!
Ingredients: fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, onion, smoked paprika.
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Three bowls of tomato soup topped with basil, parmesan, with crusty bread on the side.
5 stars (19 ratings)

Slow Cooker Tomato Soup (Canned Tomatoes, No Cream)

Slow-cooked in the crockpot, this easy slow cooker tomato soup is decadently creamy, made with of canned tomatoes, and with no milk or cream.
Ingredients: canned tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, onion, garlic, raw cashews, Italian seasoning, salt.
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Top down image of a white bowl filled with slow cooker creamy potato soup, topped with bacon and chives, on a white background.
5 stars (6 ratings)

Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Soup

This easy, wholesome slow cooker creamy potato soup is a simple dump-and-go recipe, requiring just a short list of simple ingredients and can be topped with just about anything for a warm, nourishing meal any night of the week.
Ingredients: Yukon gold potatoes, onion, vegetable stock, raw cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic, and salt.
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healthy slow cooker ranch chicken adn veggies on a white platter with blue and white striped napkin
5 stars (16 ratings)

Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken & Veggies

A versatile, filling, one-pot meal, slow cooker ranch chicken and veggies is made with a simple homemade ranch seasoning blend, chicken, carrots, and potatoes; making for an easy dinner recipe everyone will love!
Ingredients: chicken breasts, chicken stock, potatoes, carrots, yogurt (traditional or plant-based), mayo, apple cider vinegar, homemade ranch seasoning.
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Overhead shot of a slow cooker filled with raw chicken, chopped apple, and sliced onion.
4.97 stars (29 ratings)

Slow Cooker Apple Chicken (5-Ingredients!)

The ultimate in simplicity, this slow cooker apple chicken is made with just 5 ingredients and comes together with just 5-minutes of prep. Chicken breasts (or chicken thighs) cook low and slow along with onions, apple, and apple cider to create the tenderest, juiciest chicken –a super easy crockpot meal that'll have you going back for seconds.
Ingredients: chicken, apples, apple cider, onion, garlic powder and salt.
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dump & go paleo slow cooker dinners

soup in white bowl with spoon and tomatoes on table
4.91 stars (10 ratings)

Summer Crockpot Soup (w/ Chicken & Veggies)

Simple to make and bursting with fresh summer flavors, this light summer soup is made simple in the crockpot with chicken, and plenty of vegetables. A mostly hands-off recipe, just chop, drop, and dinner's done!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), chicken stock, zucchini, tomato sauce, leafy greens, onion, chili powder, cumin and other seasonings
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black slow cooker with lemon herb pulled chicken ingredients on white table
4.93 stars (40 ratings)

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken (for Bowls, Wraps + More!)

Bright, tangy, and wildly simple to make, Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken is a no-fuss weeknight dinner made with pantry ingredients and chicken breasts or thighs. A batchable protein base infused with lemon and herbs; it's ready to serve in wraps, salads, or tossed with grains!
Ingredients: chicken, lemon juice, dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic
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5 stars (22 ratings)

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew (w/ Vegetables)

This hearty slow cooker Tuscan chicken stew is the kind of comforting one-pot meal you’ll keep coming back to! Made with juicy chicken breasts, tomato paste, a splash of balsamic, and a mix of hearty veggies, it cooks low & slow until everything is tender and flavorful.
Ingredients: chicken breast (or thigh), stock, potatoes, carrot, celery, onion, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder and other seasonings
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black crockpot with sweet potatoes kale and chicken breasts
4.96 stars (45 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken Sweet Potato Soup (w/ Kale)

This slow cooker chicken sweet potato soup is so easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients including chicken, sweet potatoes, kale, chicken stock and Italian seasoning.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), sweet potatoes, lacinato kale, chicken stock, extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning.
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Ladle pouring yellow butternut squash soup into a black slow cooker.
5 stars (12 ratings)

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup (w/ Coconut Milk)

Cozy & flavorful, this easy slow cooker butternut squash soup requires no pre-cooking so you can just dump the ingredients, set-it, and forget it. With an extra boost of flavor from carrots and sweet apple, it's blended together with coconut milk, making for an absolutely delightfully simple and creamy soup.
Ingredients: Butternut squash, apples, onion, carrot, turmeric, coconut milk, vegetable stock, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon and other spices.
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no-beans paleo crockpot chili recipes

4.89 stars (9 ratings)

Slow Cooker Paleo Turkey Apple Chili (+ 30-Minute Stovetop Option)

Sweet, spicy, and easy to throw together, Slow Cooker Paleo Turkey Apple Chili is perfect for fall or anytime of year. With a 30-Minute stovetop option you can make this one anytime.
Ingredients: ground turkey, onion, garlic, cumin, chipotle peppers, apples, tomato sauce, lime juice, and other seasonings
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Ladle of pumpkin chili in a black slow cooker.
5 stars (8 ratings)

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili (No Beans)

Calling all pumpkin lovers! Hearty, warming, and simple to prepare, this easy slow cooker pumpkin chili is loaded with tender ground beef, onions, bell pepper, canned pumpkin, spices, and is made without beans. The perfect cozy fall crockpot meal to cozy up with, it's filling, nourishing, and so easy to make!
Ingredients: ground beef, pumpkin puree, bell pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, spices.
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white plate with buffalo turkey meatballs and fresh herbs on top
5 stars (1 rating)

30+ Paleo Crockpot Recipes: Buffalo Turkey Meatballs

by Robyn Conley Downs
Servings: 22 meatballs
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 hours
Total: 5 hours 10 minutes
Tender, juicy, and super delicious, buffalo turkey meatballs are a great appetizer or main dish, made with no breadcrumbs, and easy to prepare in the crockpot or in the oven. Plus 30+ more paleo crockpot recipes that are perfect for busy weeks!
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Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1/4 cup grated onion , (from about ½ medium yellow onion)
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp almond flour , (or oat flour for nut-free)
  • 1 lb 93% lean dark meat ground turkey

For the Buffalo Sauce

  • 1/3 cup cayenne pepper sauce, (such as Frank’s Red Hot original)
  • 1 tbsp melted butter , (dairy-free or traditional)

Optional serving suggestions

  • blue cheese dressing, dairy-free ranch dressing, carrot sticks, celery sticks

Equipment

Instructions 

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • To make the meatballs, mix together the grated onion, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, and almond flour (or oat flour) in a large bowl until well combined. Add the meat, stirring until all the ingredients are well incorporated, clean hands work best, being careful not to overmix.
  • Roll the mixture into 2-inch balls, or use a 2-inch cookie scoop. Keep in mind that turkey can be sticky and will not roll the way ground beef does. Use a cookie scoop if the mixture is too sticky. Set aside.
  • Make the Buffalo sauce by mixing together the cayenne pepper sauce with the melted butter, stirring until well incorporated. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the Buffalo sauce.
  • Place the meatballs on the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour over the remaining sauce. Carefully turn each meatball in the sauce until each is coated.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours.
  • Uncover and remove the meatballs to a serving platter. Strain the remaining sauce. Serve the meatballs with the remaining sauce and the remaining 2 tablespoons of fresh sauce on the side for dipping. Alternatively, leave the meatballs in the slow cooker on “warm” setting and serve directly with sauce on the side.

Baking Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350F.
  • Make the Buffalo sauce by mixing together the cayenne pepper sauce with the melted butter, stirring until well incorporated.
  • Make the meatballs by mixing together the grated onion, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, almond flour (or oat flour) and 2 tablespoons Buffalo sauce in a large bowl. Add the meat, stirring until all the ingredients are well incorporated, clean hands work best, being careful not to overmix.
  • Roll the mixture into 2-inch balls, or use a 2-inch cookie scoop. Keep in mind that turkey can be sticky and will not roll the way ground beef does. Use a cookie scoop if the mixture is too sticky. Place the meatballs on a greased, rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through, being careful not to overbake or the meatballs will be dry.
  • Toss the meatballs in the remaining sauce and serve, or serve with the sauce on the side.

Notes

This recipe makes about 22, 2-inch meatballs. Which serves from 5-6 if you use a serving size of 4 meatballs. 
Nutrition information is for 1 meatball, using almond flour and traditional butter.
Frank’s Red Hot Sauce has an authentic Buffalo sauce flavor, and so is recommended for this recipe. You can also look for other brands of cayenne sauce. Do not use Frank’s Buffalo sauce, as it has additional ingredients you’ll want to avoid for this recipe. Tabasco is also not a good substitute, as it’s hotter and spicier.
Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without containing any dairy. Find it on the bulk aisle of your natural foods store, or in the baking section. It adds an essential “cheesy” flavor to the recipe without added dairy. You can substitute ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese in its place.
For more recipe notes & ingredient modifications, see the blog post above.
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 33kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 180mg, Potassium: 71mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 21IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 3mg, Iron: 1mg
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