Achieve your weight loss goals with these effortless, time-saving, healthy slow cooker recipes, from chilis to pot roast

I decided to cook five of the top-rated recipes of 2024 on the NYT Cooking app. Some dishes were a hit — while others left me frankly confused. Get the most out of your dutch oven by trying tasty recipes, like chicken soup and lentil stew, with at least 15 grams of protein in each serving.

If you’ve recently purchased a slow cooker, these heart-healthy recipes are great choices to help you get the most out of the versatile appliance.

There’s something magical about the way a slow cooker transforms simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors. The Sl