9 Incredibly Simple Paleo Crock Pot Recipes (Chicken, Seafood, and Veggie)

Paleo meals are excellent for weight-loss because they’re low in sugar and higher in protein. Too much sugar overwhelms the liver and gets stored as fat, and protein helps you feel satiated and keep cravings under control. Paleo is usually pretty meat-centric, and isn’t vegetarian-friendly, but there are some great vegetarian Paleo recipes!

Since I advocate eating an anti-inflammatory diet, people are surprised sometimes when I say that I cook Paleo crock pot recipes all the time. I think it’s because people equate crock pot meals with roast beef brisket or stew, which it can be used for. But I eat mostly fish and my family also eats chicken because they’re the lowest inflammatory meats.

Since I think Paleo crock pot recipes can be one of the best tools for losing weight easily and without feeling deprived, I’ve compiled 9 of the best recipes I’ve come across lately (+ 1 bonus recipe!). I made sure to include some delicious veg recipes in this post. 

• 3 Chicken Paleo Crock Pot Recipes
• 3 Fish and Seafood Paleo Crock Pot Recipes
• 3 Vegetarian Paleo Crock Pot Recipes
• Bonus: Paleo Slow Cooker N’Oatmeal

They’re easy to prepare, take almost no hands-on time, and make great leftovers so you don’t have to cook as much!

P.S. – Be sure to check out my other low carb crock pot recipes.

Paleo Crock Pot Chicken Recipes

I love traditional chicken noodle soup, but the noodles are usually made of wheat or other refined grains. Those simple carbs are not Paleo-friendly or weight-loss friendly.

Here’s a great way to enjoy comforting chicken noodle soup with all the slurping goodness with zucchini noodles from Paleo Hacks.

The Best Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

The Best Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 3 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 2 chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 full sized carrots sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 tablepoons fresh parsley
• 2 zucchini.
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 64 ounces chicken bone broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Tools

• Spiralizer
• Crock Pot

Instructions

 

• Cut ends of zucchini; place zucchini through the spiralizer to create zucchini noodles.
• Drizzle crock pot with olive oil.
• Place chicken in the bottom of the pot and then top with carrots, celery, zucchini noodles, thyme, chicken bone broth, salt, and pepper.
• Cook on high for 4 hours.
• Chicken should now be easy to cut. Serve noodle soup in bowls; add more salt and pepper to taste.

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Mole is a traditional spiced Mexican sauce, almost like a curry. It comes in different varieties like green, yellow and even cocoa! That’s right. Our first dinner recipe features chocolate and spices, two of my favorite belly flattening foods.  

Here’s the recipe from A Girl Worth Saving.

Paleo Chocolate Chicken Mole

Paleo Chocolate Chicken Mole

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6 serrvings

Ingredients

  

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• 2 pounds (907g) chicken pieces, bone in breasts and legs work well, Skin removed
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic crushed or minced
• 6-7 whole tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 5 dried new mexico chili peppers, re hydrated and chopped
• 1/4 cup unsweetened creamy almond butter
• 2 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, 70% or above
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Avocado, cilantro, and jalapeno, all chopped.

Instructions

 

• Generously salt and pepper the chicken.
• Place a pan over medium heat and add the ghee.
• Once the ghee has warmed, add the chicken and brown on all sizes. This may need to be done in batches. (Optional. You can skip this and just put the chicken directly into the slow cooker.)
• Move the chicken to slow cooker.
• Add onion to the same pan and saute until translucent.
• Add garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Transfer onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
• Add the tomatoes, chili peppers, almond butter, dark chocolate, salt and spices to the slow cooker.
• Cook on low to 4 to 6 hours or until the chicken is tender and pulls apart easily.
• Top mole with the avocado, cilantro and jalapeno and serve!

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No more mystery ingredients in the chicken wings at your next get together. These crock pot chicken wings from Garlic My Soul are perfect for football season here in the U.S.

Sweetened with honey and bursting with garlic flavor, they won’t last long on your table and they’re actually great for your family to eat! (PS – check out the health benefits of honey and cinnamon)

Paleo Friendly Honey Garlic Wings

Paleo Friendly Honey Garlic Wings

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 minutes mins

Total Time 8 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 3 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 2-3 pounds chicken wings (I increased my recipe because I have a large crock pot. Be aware that the wings that lay on the bottom of the crock pot will brown more than those piled on top)
• 3/4 cup of honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1-2 tablespoons cayenne pepper (if you want a little heat!)

Instructions

 

• Toss wings into crock pot
• In a bowl, mix all other ingredients. If using raw honey, you may want to heat it a little so it mixes and pours easily.
• Pour mixture over wings. Mix
• Cook on low for 6 hours or 3-4 hours on high.

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Paleo Seafood Recipes in the Crock Pot

I love fish and seafood. This easy crock pot shrimp recipe from Cavegirl Cuisine is an easy, spicy and flavorful way to prepare it.

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 minutes mins

Total Time 12 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 3 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1 teaspoon avocado oil (or preferred cooking oil)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3-5 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes,
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley (and maybe a little more for garnish)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• 1/4 pound medium-sized shrimp, shelled

Instructions

 

• Heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute' the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes for 8-10 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
• Add the onion mixture, tomatoes, parsley, and black pepper to a 4-quart slow cooker. Stir. Cook on low for 2-3 hours.
• Add the shrimp. Stir, cover, and cook on high for 15 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked.

Notes

Note: If you are having this atop spaghetti squash, you may also want to add a 1/4 cup of water, or broth when you add the shrimp.

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Here’s an easy recipe from I Heart Naptime that just takes tossing almost everything into the crock pot and letting it do the cooking for you. Just wait to add the seafood to last, so it doesn’t overcook and get rubbery.

It’s hearty and satisfying and spiced with cayenne pepper (for weight loss and other health benefits) on your shelf!

Paleo Seafood Recipe: Slow Cooker Seafood Stew

Slow Cooker Seafood Stew

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 minutes mins

Total Time 18 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 pound yellow potatoes, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/2 cup white onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 pounds seafood (For example, 1 pound large shrimp and 1 pound scallops)
• Handful of chopped parsley

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients except the seafood into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours until potatoes are cooked through.
• Add thawed seafood to slow cooker and return to high heat. Cook 30-60 minutes until seafood is fully cooked.
• Garnish with parsley.

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I love cilantro. When it’s dried and made into a powder, it’s also called coriander. This cilantro shrimp curry from Fit Slow Cooker Queen is SO easy to make. It’s only 5 ingredients!

Slow Cooker Coconut Cilantro Curry Shrimp

Slow Cooker Coconut Cilantro Curry Shrimp

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound (554g) shrimp
• 30 ounces (about 1 liter) coconut milk
• 15 ounces (about 500ml) water
• 1-2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 2.5 teaspoons lemon garlic seasoning
• 1/4 cup cilantro

Instructions

 

• Add coconut milk, water, red curry paste, lemon garlic seasoning and cilantro to slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
• Cook HIGH 2 hours or LOW 4.
• Add shrimp and cook an additional 15-30 minutes or until shrimp are done
• Garnish with cilantro.

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Paleo Veggie Recipes in the Crock Pot

Just when you thought all slow cooker Paleo recipes were for meat-eaters only, here’s a luscious Paleo slow cooker vegetarian meal. This vegetable korma recipe from Big Man’s World is both easy and decadent, thanks to the thickening from almond or coconut flour.

Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Korma

Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Korma

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 hours hrs

Total Time 5 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1 large cauliflower broken into florets (can sub for potatoes/root veggies)
• 2 large carrots chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas, (sub for extra green beans if completely paleo)
• 1 cup green beans chopped
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 3/4 can coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional)
• 2 tablespoons almond meal (can sub for a coconut flour blend to thicken)

Instructions

 

• In a large slow cooker/crock pot, add the chopped cauliflower, carrots, green peas, green beans, onion and garlic and mix well.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk with the curry powder, sea salt, garam marsala and red pepper flakes and mix very well. Pour the liquid mixture over the vegetables evenly. Sprinkle with almond meal and ensure it is fully incorporated.
• Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours, until the mixture is very thick. Serve immediately or allow to cool completely.

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With fresh vegetables like okra, zucchini, and mushrooms, these slow cooker summer veggies from Once a Month Meals will satisfy and stimulate the senses.

Paleo Slow Cooker Summer Veggies

Slow Cooker Summer Veggies

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups okra, sliced
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups red onion, chunks
• 2 cups yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 2 1/2 cups zucchini. sliced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

Instructions

 

• Combine veggies in a large bowl.
• In another bowl, combine balsamic and olive oil.
• Stir in basil and thyme.
• Place veggies in a slow cooker, top with marinade, stirring to coat completely.
• Cook on high 3 hours, stirring every hour.

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Here’s another one from Once a Month Meals. This time, it’s breakfast! There are literally just two steps in this one. Great for a weekend meal and then reheat the leftovers for a few days into the week to make mornings easy.

Paleo Slow Cooker Breakfast Frittata

Slow Cooker Breakfast Frittata

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 3/4 cups frozen spinach, drained
• 1 1/2 cups red bell pepper diced
• 1/4 cup red onion diced
• 8 eggs individually beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 1/2 cups portobello or other meaty mushrooms

Instructions

 

• Combine frozen spinach, red pepper, red onions, eggs, black pepper, sea salt and sausage in a well greased slow cooker.
• Cook on low 2-3 hours or until frittata is well set.

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Paleo Slow Cooker N’Oatmeal

Paleo Slow Cooker N’Oatmeal

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 20 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raw walnuts
• 1/2 cup raw almonds
• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 2 apples, peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar, (optional)
• 1 cup coconut milk

Toppings:

• Coconut milk
• Dessicated coconut
• 100% maple syrup

Instructions

 

• Cover the almonds and walnuts with filtered water. Add a dash of sea salt. Soak for 12 hours.
• Rinse the nuts with some more filtered water. Place in a food processor and blend until you have a meal or flour consistency.
• Place the butternut squash, apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground nuts, coconut sugar and coconut milk into the slow cooker.
• Cook on low for 8 hours.
• Use a potato masher to mash the N’Oatmeal into your preferred consistency.
• Top with your favorite toppings and serve.

Notes

This recipe works best if you soak the nuts. So, make sure to plan accordingly.

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Did you realize how much variety there was in crock pot meals? From soups, to chicken wings, to sweets and breakfast food! Which are you going to try first? Let me know! I love hearing what you’d like to learn more about.