n this culinary adventure, we're diving into the world of 26 slow cooker dinners that will not only make your taste buds dance but also free up your precious time. Whether you're a working professional juggling a hectic schedule or a home chef looking for a hassle-free feast, these recipes are designed to turn your slow cooker into a magic pot of savory wonders. From comforting stews to succulent roasts, each dish promises a symphony of flavors that simmer to perfection while you go about your day.
Crock Pot Baked Ziti
Easy, cheesy goodness with just 10 minutes of prep time, this hearty dish is great for busy days. Pro tip: Use a crockpot liner for super-simple cleanup.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Baked Ziti
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
Love pot pie but hate rolling out pie dough? For this recipe, you make a savory chicken stew in the slow cooker and then serve it with biscuits. Canned biscuit dough makes things simple.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
7 Ingredient Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
Just five minutes of prep time gives you a Caribbean-themed feast. You don't even have to brown the chicken thighs first; after all, they'll be covered with a spicy sauce.
Get the Recipe: 7 Ingredient Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
Two Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
This easy two Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Brisket will be a dinner home run. Cooking brisket in the slow cooker with salsa verde makes the meat tender and juicy.
Get the recipe: Two Ingredient Slow Cooker Brisket
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup
This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup is packed with spicy Mexican flavors. It's super easy to prepare on a weeknight or the weekend for a football-watching crowd.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup
Best General Tso’s Chicken
Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork
This easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork recipe is a no-fuss and no-prep recipe perfect for busy weeknights and summer potlucks. Toss 3 common ingredients into your slow cooker in the morning for a flavorful meal in the evening that the whole family will love.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork
Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork
This Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork will be a hit with your family, I promise. It takes a little bit of extra effort at the end to brown it in the oven, but those crispy, sweet bits on top are worth it.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork
Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers
Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers is a set-it-and-forget-it weeknight dinner the whole family will love. The chicken gets so tender and the sauce is full of salty flavor from the olives. {gluten free}
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers
Slow Cooker Pork Roast
Savory aromas fill your house while this Slow Cooker Pork Roast is cooking. It’s a simple Sunday dinner at its finest, and perfect for gathering everyone around the table. It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and full of flavor.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Roast
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Slow cooker teriyaki chicken is chicken breasts cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and honey, then shredded and drizzled with sauce. Serve over rice for an easy yet satisfying crock pot dinner!
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili
Seasoned ground beef (or turkey), tender sweet potatoes, and a medley of spices, all simmered to perfection in the Crock-Pot. This hearty and flavorful slow cooker sweet potato chili is the ultimate comfort food for chillier days.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup in the Crock-pot
There’s just something special about homemade chicken noodle soup, isn’t there? It literally warms you up from the inside out and fills your home with an irresistible aroma while it’s cooking.
Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Noodle Soup in the Crock-pot
Whiskey Pulled Pork and Waffles
It's not JUST whiskey in the sauce; root beer, honey and Dijon mustard flesh out the bourbon flavors. Serve over savory waffles with an apple-arugula slaw.
Get the Recipe: Whiskey Pulled Pork and Waffles
Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti
If you're a pasta fan but don't eat red meat, this is the entree for you. It uses chicken stock, cheese and Italian seasonings to create a creamy sauce for the noodles. Bits of chicken breast take the place of meatballs; you can also use chicken thighs, to keep costs down.)
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken
With a rich sun-dried tomato and spinach cream sauce, this recipe makes humble chicken thighs into a restaurant-quality dish. Decadent dining reminiscent of an Italian restaurant, at a fraction of the cost.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken
Korean-Style Braised Beef Short Ribs
Fork-tender ribs in a velvety, sweet-and-tangy marinade, this recipe is divine served with rice or as taco-style lettuce wraps.
Get the Recipe: Korean-Style Braised Beef Short Ribs
5-Ingredient Easy Creamy Crockpot Potato Soup
The flavor of a loaded baked potato, in a soup bowl! This dish takes just five minutes of prep time and is an antidote to chilly winter evenings.
Get the Recipe: 5-Ingredient Easy Creamy Crockpot Potato Soup
Slow Cooker Spicy Barbecue Beef Tips
Tender beef stew meat with a simple yet luscious homemade BBQ sauce, this dish is delicious served over mashed potatoes, rice or even pasta.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Spicy Barbecue Beef Tips
Slow Cooker Queso Chicken
A can of Rotel tomatoes, a jar of queso, some taco seasoning and chicken breasts turn into tacos, nachos, quesadillas, or burrito bowls -- or just eat this stuff by the savory forkful.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Queso Chicken
Healthy 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.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A bottle of garlic parmesan wing sauce is starting point for this hearty, flavorful comfort-food dinner. Cream cheese and Parmesan cheese make the sauce extra-rich.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Slow Cooker Meatloaf
Just like Grandma used to make, except that Grandma probably didn't know you could make meatloaf in a slow cooker. The top won't brown the way it does in the oven, but that doesn't matter: This recipe calls for a ketchup-based topping. With luck, you'll have leftovers for sandwiches.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Meatloaf
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.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Crockpot 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.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Beef Stroganoff
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.
Get the Recipe: Hatch Green Chile Mac And Cheese
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.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Paprika
Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food and travel writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find delicious recipes and fun travel ideas.
Tell Us What You Think