35 Easy Slow Cooker Meals That Basically Make Themselves

Get ready for a collection of easy Slow Cooker dinners that deliver big on flavor with minimal effort. These recipes are your secret weapon for busy days, allowing you to serve tasty meals without spending hours in the kitchen.

Perfect for both beginners and experienced cooks, these dishes are all about making your mealtime stress-free and satisfying.

Easy Crockpot Chicken And Rice

Crockpot Chicken and Rice recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Try this Crockpot Chicken and Rice Recipe! It’s packed with tender chicken, flavorful rice, and veggies, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!

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Easy Crockpot Crack Chicken

Crock Pot Crack Chicken recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Indulge in this Crockpot Crack Chicken recipe, featuring tender chicken, creamy Ranch, crispy bacon, and melted Cheddar. A delightful, family-friendly meal awaits!

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Crockpot Beef & Sausage Chili

No-Bean Chili recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This Crockpot No-Bean Beef & Sausage Chili is hearty, flavorful, and packs just the right amount of heat. It’s perfect for everyday dinners and an excellent addition to your weekly meal prep.

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Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole in the Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Try our Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole for a delicious dinner that everyone will love. Prep takes just 15 minutes, and your slow cooker will do the rest.

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Easy Crockpot Steak Bites Perfect For Busy Weeknights

Crockpot Steak Bites recipe in a Cheerful Cook.
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Enjoy the tasty goodness of our mouthwatering Crockpot Steak Bites recipe. These tender and flavorful bites are a great choice for a comforting meal.

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Easy Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Meatballs recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Discover the ultimate Crockpot Barbecued Meatballs recipe, featuring tender homemade meatballs smothered in savory barbecue sauce. Perfect for easy, flavorful meals!

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Slow Cooker Beef And Noodles

Crock Pot Beef and Noodles recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Try our easy Crock Pot Beef and Noodle recipe for a satisfying and comforting meal. Perfect for chilly nights or weekends.

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Easy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Easy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak! Tender beef patties simmered in rich mushroom gravy with simple ingredients. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

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Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti

Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Discover a comforting and hassle-free meal with our Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti recipe. Perfect for a quick comfort food dinner the entire will love.

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Easy Crock Pot Chicken And Stuffing

Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Indulge in comfort with this Chicken and Stuffing Crock Pot Casserole recipe. Layers of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and savory stuffing await! Easy, delicious, and satisfying.

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Easy Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs

Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Indulge in mouthwatering Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs, a delectable dish of tender, juicy pork that will leave you craving for more.

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Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki

Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki is comfort food with juicy beef and flavorful teriyaki sauce mixed with sweet bell peppers.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sliders

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sliders recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Discover the secret to delicious Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sliders. Juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. A family favorite.

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Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms in the Slow Cooker

Crock Pot Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Discover a mouthwatering slow cooker recipe for creamy chicken and mushrooms that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

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Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers

Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Our Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers is made by combining sausages, bell peppers, onions, and marinara sauce, resulting in a flavorful dish.

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Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

A crock pot full of tater tots.
Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

Meat, vegetables, and potatoes all in one pot make this a simple supper. Let the Tater Tots turn you into a kid again.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu

A spoonful of ham and cheese casserole in a crock pot.
Photo Credit: Everyday Eileen.

Sounds very fancy, right? But it’s as easy as possible with your slow cooker’s help. Instead of coating the rolled chicken, ham, and cheese with bread crumbs and frying it, roast the entree and top it with boxed stuffing mix.

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Slow Cooker Spicy Barbecue Beef Tips

A spoonful of meat in a slow cooker.
Photo Credit: Hot Eats and Cool Reads.

Tender beef stew meat with a simple yet luscious homemade BBQ sauce; this dish is delicious and served over mashed potatoes, rice, or even pasta.

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A crock pot full of beef, potatoes and peas.
Photo Credit: Primavera Kitchen.

Rich and delicious, this recipe uses low-sodium beef broth, bay leaves, and tomato paste to enhance the meat’s natural flavors.

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Slow Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Chicken pasta in a white bowl with herbs.
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A bottle of garlic parmesan wing sauce is the starting point for this hearty, flavorful comfort-food dinner. Cream cheese and Parmesan cheese make the sauce extra-rich.

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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

A plate of noodles with meat and mushrooms.
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Tender beef in a rich sauce enhanced by cream cheese and Greek yogurt — a great family meal that’s also fancy enough for company.

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Slow Cooker Hatch Green Chile Mac And Cheese

A bowl of macaroni and cheese with bacon.
Photo Credit: Chicken Fried Kitchen.

Hatch chile peppers, bacon, jalapenos, and lots of cheese. Enjoy it at home, or become the star of the next potluck.

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Slow Cooker Roasted Potatoes

Roasted potatoes in a white bowl with parmesan cheese.
Photo Credit: Moon and Spoon and Yum.

Spuds, olive oil, and a couple of spices — so simple, so good. Use it as a side dish or brighten up the brunch table.

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Slow Cooker Meatloaf

Meatloaf in a crock pot with ketchup.
Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

Just like Grandma used to make, except that Grandma probably didn’t know you could make meatloaf in a slow cooker.

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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

A roasted chicken on a plate with lemon wedges.
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Yep, you can roast a bird in the slow cooker. The secret ingredient in this recipe is an envelope of onion soup mix.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Paprika

A plate with chicken and mashed potatoes on it.
Photo Credit: Deb’s Daily Dish.

A smoky, creamy sauce turns plain old chicken into a celebration. You can use a mix of chicken breasts and thighs, or save money by using thighs only.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken and pea soup in a bowl with a spoon.
Photo Credit: Budget Delicious.

Love pot pie but hate rolling out pie dough? You make a savory chicken stew in the slow cooker and then serve it with biscuits. Canned biscuits keep things simple.

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Fall Off The Bone Slow Cooker Hawaiian Ribs

Bbq ribs and rice on a yellow background.
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Slow cooker Hawaiian ribs make such a good dinner. Expect crock pot ribs that fall off the bone with plenty of flavor. It’s easy to make spare ribs Hawaiian style, and there are plenty of side dish options. You will love these Hawaiian short ribs in the slow cooker.

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Slow Cooker Taco Pasta

Mexican chicken pasta in a bowl with sour cream.
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If you love both tacos and pasta, you’re in luck. This recipe can be customized to fit your household’s preferences for pasta, meat, and seasonings.

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Slow Cooker Tomato And Feta Soup

A bowl of tomato soup with basil leaves.
Photo Credit: The Lazy Slow Cooker.

The sweet ripeness of fresh tomatoes combines perfectly with the briny creaminess of feta cheese. Toast some good bread and tell everyone it’s a deconstructed grilled cheese sandwich.

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Slow Cooker Chicken & Pasta Casserole

A bowl of pasta with bacon and corn.
Photo Credit: Box Mix Recipes.

Common pantry staples like chicken, pasta, cream of chicken soup, and cheese create a hearty meal on short notice. This recipe is customizable to your household’s tastes.

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Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken

Two plates with chicken and radishes on them.
Photo Credit: Life as a Strawberry.

A few pantry basics create an ultra-simple yet sophisticated dish. If you prefer dark meat, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.

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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs

A bowl of meatballs with pineapple sauce.
Photo Credit: A Southern Soul.

Barbecue sauce, pineapple, soy, ginger, and garlic make a tangy-sweet glaze for a dish destined for potlucks or game day.

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Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

Pulled pork tacos with radishes and limes.
Photo Credit: Seasonal Craving.

This Two Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Brisket will be a dinner home run. It’s tender and juicy and oh so easy!

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Maike Corbett is the founder and food blogger of Cheerful Cook, a popular recipe website featuring comfort food recipes from the US and Germany. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.

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