Christmas is busy enough with wrapping gifts, decorating the tree, making sure the stockings are stuffed just right, keeping the little ones occupied, and more! These high protein crockpot dinners will take something off your to-do list!

The last thing you want to add to your list is spending hours in the kitchen preparing meals for family and friends.

This year, I’m planning on getting my trusty crockpot to do all the work, while I relax and enjoy the festivities.

If you want to join me, here are 21 fabulous recipes perfect for a lazy cook (like me). They are easy to prep, tasty, wholesome, high in protein, and practically make themselves.

Imagine the look on your guests’ faces when you unveil a Tuscan feast, velvety cream cheese chicken, or a bubbling beef stroganoff… while they were sure you were out in the yard building a snowman with the kids.

1. Crockpot Tuscan

A Tuscan getaway for Christmas? Why not?

This tasty dish features juicy chicken thighs slow-cooked in a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.

It’s rich, comforting, full of flavor, and perfect for a no-stress Christmas dinner when you want something elegant without the effort.

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Per Serving:

• Calories: 446
• Fats: 28g
• Protein: 44g
• Carbs: 7.3g
• Fiber: 1.2g
• Sugar: 3g

2. Slow Cooker Protein Chili

Source: allnutritious.com

Imagine a one-pot wonder of lean ground beef, black beans, kidney beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, sweet kernel corn, tangy crushed tomatoes, a hint of garlic, and a fabulous chili spice.

Simply dump everything into your crockpot in the morning and return to a flavorful feast that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.

It’s also high in protein, making it perfect for keeping the kids fueled up for all the fun.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 471
• Fats: 15g
• Protein: 39g
• Carbs: 50g
• Fiber: 17g
• Sugar: 12g

3. Crockpot Pesto Chicken

Source: allnutritious.com

This healthy Christmas dinner recipe needs only 8 ingredients, including salt and pepper. You probably already have them in your pantry, so even less stress.

Serve up tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in basil pesto, seasoned with Italian herbs and topped with fresh tomatoes and Parmesan. Add a side of rice, pasta, veggies, or even focaccia for the perfect Christmas dinner.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 622
• Fats: 37g
• Protein: 60g
• Carbs: 11g
• Fiber: 2.7g
• Sugar: 5.5g

4. Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Source: allnutritious.com

Your classic taco night of chopping, marinating, and frying means loads of time spent in the kitchen while everyone else relaxes.

This crockpot version comes to the rescue – just toss in chicken, salsa and spices, and let the slow cooker do the work.

Spoon the mixture into tortillas and top with pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded cheese, or pickled onions for an authentic Tex-Mex experience.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 201
• Fats: 9.4g
• Protein: 21g
• Carbs: 15.5g
• Fiber: 10.7g
• Sugar: 2.6g

5. Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken

Source: allnutritious.com

This creamy, cheesy crockpot feast delivers a high-protein dish of tender chicken thighs, Italian herbs, garlic, and a rich cream cheese sauce.

Prep in 15 minutes and let it simmer in the slow cooker while you hang up the ornaments.

If you have a family of cheese lovers, toss in extra shredded cheddar or parmesan – there is no such thing as too much cheese.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 407
• Fats: 22g
• Protein: 38g
• Carbs: 12g
• Fiber: 1.7g
• Sugar: 2g

6. Crockpot Mississippi Chicken

Source: allnutritious.com

My high-protein crockpot Mississippi chicken is always a winner.

The combination of juicy, tender chicken infused with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and tangy pepperoncini, ensures that diners come back for more.

For a lazy Christmas feast, I like to serve it with a choice of mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or crusty garlic bread.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 349
• Fats: 19g
• Protein: 35g
• Carbs: 6.7g
• Fiber: 0.4g
• Sugar: 2.7g

7. Crockpot Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

Source: dinneratthezoo.com

Here’s a treat from Sara of Dinner at the Zoo – grab a pre-cooked spiral-cut ham, slather it in a brown sugar-maple-pineapple glaze, then let it slow-cook to tender perfection.

It’s minimal prep, offering maximum holiday impact. Dress it up for Christmas with a cranberry jello salad or scrumptious roasted sweet potatoes.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 404
• Fats: 16g
• Protein: 24g
• Carbs: 25g
• Sugar: 23g

8. Crockpot Roast

Source: thecozycook.com

Family bonding over a classic meal of chuck roast, baby potatoes, sweet carrots, and a thick and flavorful gravy doesn’t get better than this.

Just prep it in the morning, let the crockpot do the work, and when evening comes, you’ll have a melt-in-your-mouth feast to enjoy beside the Christmas tree.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 564
• Fats: 29g
• Protein: 38g
• Carbs: 41g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 8g

9. Crack Chicken

Source: wholesomeyum.com

I LUV this recipe from Maya at Wholesome Yum. It takes only 5 minutes to prep and offers a creamy, cheesy comfort dish the family can’t resist.

Think – tender juicy chicken breasts, cream cheese, ranch seasoning and cheddar, all stirred up and cooked into a perfect melty, protein-rich feast.

For something different, you can serve it as a dip, to be scooped up with crackers, or sturdy veggies like celery, carrots, or bell peppers.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 347
• Fats: 24.8g
• Protein: 26.5g
• Carbs: 3.4g
• Fiber: 0.3g
• Sugar: 1.4g

10. Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Source: thecozycook.com

Tender bites of juicy beef, golden potatoes, carrots, peas, red wine, onions, garlic, and a hearty beef broth, soooooo easy to make in a slow cooker.

Stephanie’s recipe is classic winter comfort food, perfect for a lazy Christmas dinner when you would rather be caroling than cooking.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 507
• Fats: 18g
• Protein: 49g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 7g

11. Turkey Breast

Source: wholesomeyum.com

This crockpot version of turkey breast turns dinner into Christmas cheer – rub the bird with herb-garlic butter, nest it over onions and chicken broth in the slow cooker, then finish under the broiler for golden crispy skin.

Maya’s turkey breast is juicy, flavorful, and packed with protein. For extra nutrition, serve it with garlic green beans or fried Brussels sprouts.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 372
• Fats: 10g
• Protein: 69g
• Carbs: 2.2g
• Fiber: 0.4g
• Sugar: 0.8g

12. Lamb Stew

Source: theflavoursofkitchen.com

Next up – the perfect Christmas dinner for lazy cooks – lamb stew with tender, fall-apart lamb chunks, hearty vegetables, and a rustic, flavorful thick broth.

It’s filling, cozy, heart-warming, and packed with goodness and flavor. Best of all, it’s made in a slow cooker, so you can enjoy the day outside of the kitchen.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 296
• Fats: 20g
• Protein: 17g
• Carbs: 11g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g

13. Slow Cooker White Bean Soup

Source: iheartvegetables.com

Do you want to serve a soup and a main for Christmas dinner, but can’t face the amount of work needed?

Liz from Hearty Vegetables comes to the rescue with this no-fuss, easy-prep, delicious soup that takes only a few minutes of chopping.

Serve loved ones a piping hot, filling, soul-comforting bowl of Great Northern beans, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, seasoning, and broth, all simmered to creamy perfection.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 308
• Fats: 1.2g
• Protein: 20.8g
• Carbs: 55.5g
• Fiber: 17.1g
• Sugar: 5.5g

14. Slow Cooker Steak Chili

Source: neighborfoodblog.com

Want to serve a classic for Christmas dinner without the work?

Courtney and Will’s recipe brings a rich tomato base, loaded with two kinds of beans, smoky spicy seasonings, and hunks of ultra-tender steak.

It’s a yummy, comforting, classic, perfect for lazy cooks and hungry diners.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 294
• Fats: 7g
• Protein: 29g
• Carbs: 31g
• Fiber: 10g
• Sugar: 6g

15. Vegan Chili

Source: jessicainthekitchen.com

Inviting vegan guests to your Christmas dinner shouldn’t be a reason to stress about the menu.

This yummy chili recipe shows that one pot can do it all: quinoa, black beans, veggies and warming spices tossed into the slow cooker with just 10 minutes of prep.

Finish it with avocado, vegan sour cream or fresh cilantro, and you’ve got a hearty, crowd-pleasing main that even non-vegans will LUV.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 192
• Fats: 2g
• Protein: 10g
• Carbs: 37g
• Fiber: 9g
• Sugar: 4g

16. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Source: thecozycook.com

Impress the family with tender chunks of beef roast simmered in a rich broth with mushrooms, onions, garlic, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, then finished with sour cream for a creamy, satisfying finish.

Wow! They will think you spent all day in the kitchen, while you were actually relaxing with a bowl of popcorn and enjoying a holiday movie.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 500
• Fats: 24g
• Protein: 40g
• Carbs: 27g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g

17. Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Source: littlesunnykitchen.com

For me, this is the ultimate lazy cooking dish for maximum impact, thanks to Diana of Little Sunny Kitchen.

Imagine – tender chicken breasts, slow-cooked in a garlic and sun-dried tomato broth, then finished with cream and parmesan cheese to create a silky, creamy sauce.

Serve it with mashed potatoes or rice, or keep it low-carb with steamed spinach or green beans.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 339
• Fats: 23g
• Protein: 23g
• Carbs: 10g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 5g

18. Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken Cauliflower Casserole

Source: theshortordercook.com

Comforting, cheesy, crave-worthy, and lazy – just what you want to serve up for Christmas dinner.

It’s an awesome dish of tender bite-sized chicken and cauliflower florets simmered in a rich cream-and-cheese sauce, topped with crispy bacon and green onions for a “loaded baked-potato” vibe.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 440
• Fats: 32g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbs: 7g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g

19. Crockpot Pork Tenderloin

Source: saltandlavender.com

Prep in 10 minutes and head off to wrap presents while Christmas dinner cooks itself.

This scrumptious recipe offers lean pork tenderloin coated in a fab homemade spice rub (smoked paprika, chili powder, brown sugar), cooked slow and low in beef broth with pats of butter for an ultra-juicy finish.

Guests will think you ordered in from a fancy gourmet restaurant!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 272
• Fats: 13g
• Protein: 32g
• Carbs: 5g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 4g

20. Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

Source: bellyfull.net

The best of chicken and stuffing without the work. Amy’s recipe offers a complete meal with just 10 minutes of prep.

Enjoy a protein-packed dish of chicken breasts, green beans, cream of chicken soup, rich buttery stuffing mix, all simmered together for a lazy, comforting Christmas feast.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 389
• Fats: 16g
• Protein: 22g
• Carbs: 39g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 9g

21. Slow Cooker Chicken Potato Soup

Source: therusticfoodie.com

Last up – a delicious, lazy, old-fashioned meal that’s full of hearty vegetables, shredded chicken, and a savory broth.

It’s dairy-free and packed with protein, ideal to energize the fam for carols, gift unwrapping, fun activities, snowman building, and cozy fireside board games. Happy Holidays!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 203
• Fats: 3g
• Protein: 24g
• Carbs: 19g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 5g