Happy New Year! If you’re like many people, you may be kicking off 2025 with a resolution to eat healthier and maybe even shed a few pounds. But let’s be real – overhauling your diet and lifestyle is no easy feat. That’s where your slow cooker comes in as your new best friend. Simply add your ingredients in the morning, go about your day, and come home to a perfectly cooked dinner. It’s like having a personal chef, but without the expensive price tag! If you’re following the Weight Watchers program, you know that it’s all about making smart choices and fueling your body with nutrient-dense, satisfying foods. But sometimes, finding recipes that fit into your daily points budget while still tasting great can feel like a challenge. These 12 WW slow cooker recipes cover all your comfort food cravings without derailing your progress.
So whether you’re a seasoned pro on the WW plan or just looking to incorporate more wholesome meals into your routine this year, these slow cooker recipes are sure to hit the spot. We’ve got lightened-up versions of classic favorites like chicken and dumplings and buffalo mac and cheese, as well as exciting new flavor combinations like tropical dump cake! With minimal prep work and easy cleanup (gotta love those slow cooker liners!), these recipes will quickly earn a permanent spot in your weekly meal rotation.
1. WW Slow Cooker Recipes: Crockpot Ranch Chicken
This Crockpot Ranch Chicken recipe is much healthier than the traditional cream of chicken soup recipe. It’s high protein and low carb, and goes great with veggies, rice, potatoes, pasta, or even crackers. It’s also a great way to win the kids over into healthy eating. It’s just 3 WW points per serving.
2. Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
This crockpot chicken and dumplings recipe is such an easy dinner to prep because of the slow cooker, but also because it calls for canned biscuits as the dumplings. You no longer have to mix up a dough, roll it out, and cut out dumplings. You can simply add in canned biscuits for a delicious, hearty chicken and dumpling meal.
3. WW Slow Cooker Recipes: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
I love that mac and cheese is turned into a full meal with this slow cooker buffalo chicken mac and cheese. You get all the protien needed to help fill you up mixed in with creamy, spicy mac and cheese. And a serving is only 5 points, so you’ll likely have room for seconds.
4. Rotisserie Chicken
Skip the grocery store rotisserie chickens in 2025 and make them yourself instead. You’ll save money and can change up the flavor as often as you want. I love crockpot rotisserie chicken for meal prep. Make one chicken each week, shred it, and keep it stocked in the fridge for an easy add in to meals.
5. WW Slow Cooker Recipes: Creamy Potato, Cauliflower, Cheesy Soup
You’ve got to have a good potato soup on your slow cooker list. This version takes advantage of the potato-like texture of cauliflower. You end up with a creamy, cheesy soup that’s just 4 Weight Watchers points per serving. It’s a great recipe to have on hand for any of the cold months during 2025.
6. Mississippi Chicken for Lazy Cooks
Chicken Mississippi is a classic Southern dish that is often prepared at home. There are four simple ingredients in this recipe: chicken, pickled peppers, gravy mix, and ranch dressing. Not only is it easy to make but Mississippi Chicken is relatively inexpensive as well. It’s perfect for large families or for budget-minded cooks.
7. WW Slow Cooker Recipes: Turkey Stew
This turkey stew is on my slow cooker list because it’s a great “clean out the fridge” guideline. With simple ingredients like vegetables and ground turkey, you can really use it as a baseline for anything you need to get rid of at the end of the week. And it’s just 1 WW point per cup!
8. Slow Cooker Brisket
If you’re looking for a hearty meat dish that’s still points friendly, this slow cooker brisket is it! You’ll love how much flavor you get from this without having to slave over a grill. One of my favorite side dishes with this is garlic parmesan potatoes. But you can easily serve this brisket with a bun for a quick sandwich option.
9. WW Slow Cooker Recipes: Pork and Sauerkraut
Of course, we have to have a slow cooker option that’s not soup and not chicken! Cooking pork in the slow cooker keeps it juicy and tender without drying it out. The low-and-slow method caramelizes the pork’s exterior for a roasted, golden finish while keeping the inside juicy. That rich flavor and texture give this dish a special quality, as if you’d slow-roasted it in the oven for hours.
10. Italian Style Chicken Meatball Soup
Need a dish for entertaining? This Italian style chicken meatball soup is delicious and will definitely impress your dinner guests. With the slow cooker’s help, you don’t have to make an elaborate meal to have a beautiful dinner with friends. It’ll keep you on point too as it’s just 3 points per serving.
11. WW Slow Cooker Recipes: Cranberry Pear Cobbler
Having a crockpot cobbler recipe on hand is a must throughout 2025. Cranberry pear is the perfect flavor for these beginning months. The cranberries bring a bit of tartness that’ll warm you up from the inside out, and the pears give it the sweetness it needs. Change up the fruit throughout the seasons, and you’ll constantly have an easy dessert go to.
12. Tropical Dump Cake
Tropical Dump Cake is an effortless dessert that’s just 4 points per serving. I love that it’s under 10 ingredients and doesn’t take any prep or multiple dirty dishes. Just open the cans of fruit and dump them into the crockpot. A few hours later, you’ve got a delectable dessert to share.
Save these WW slow cooker recipes so you’ve got quick, easy options to fall back on throughout this year of 2025!
