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.
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

These Crockpot Chicken Fajitas are a perfect weeknight dinner. We combine juicy chicken, colorful peppers, and a zesty seasoning mix. Just set it and forget it!
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Easy Crockpot Chicken And Rice
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 is comfort food with juicy beef and flavorful teriyaki sauce mixed with sweet bell peppers.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sliders
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.