If the thought of preparing dinner after a long day has you reaching for the nearest takeout menu, slow down and embrace the magic of the slow cooker. We get it – life's hectic, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy delicious, homemade meals without the fuss. In this roundup, we've got a treasure trove of 50 easy slow cooker recipes that'll turn you into a set-it-and-forget-it pro. From savory stews to melt-in-your-mouth pulled meats, these recipes are not just about convenience; they're about savoring every bite with minimal effort.

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.

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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 Whole30 Chili

This Slow Cooker Whole30 Chili is the perfect easy recipe when you want comfort food with no fuss & minimal cleanup! It simmers away in the slow cooker all day, filling the house with mouth-watering smells that will make you hungry when you walk through the door. 

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Whole30 Chili

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

Slow Cooker Short Ribs

These slow cooker short ribs are cooked in the crock pot with red wine, herbs and vegetables until tender. An easy and elegant meal that is simple enough for a busy weeknight, yet elegant enough to serve to company.

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Crockpot Tuscan Chicken

This Tuscan chicken… easy enough to put together on a busy weeknight yet elegant enough to serve to company.

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Slow Cooker Beef Roast With Potatoes And Carrots

Slow cooker beef roast with potatoes and carrots is an easy, no-fuss meal that the entire family will enjoy. Tender dijon-herb beef roast is slow cooked with onions, potatoes, and carrots.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Roast With Potatoes And Carrots

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

Indulge in creamy, cheesy Slow Cooker Crack Chicken! A flavorful blend of shredded chicken, cream cheese, Ranch seasoning, and BACON! Effortlessly create a simple, addictive, and flavor-packed meal for any occasion!

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

Italian Crock Pot Pepper Steak 

This italian inspired steak with peppers and onions also incorporates diced tomatoes and plenty of italian seasoning for a delicious and hearty meal the whole family will love.

Get the recipe: Italian Crock Pot Pepper Steak 

Easy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti With Rotel

This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel is a super easy weeknight slow cooker meal! Just add ingredients and stir for a rich, creamy, slightly spicy pasta dish.

Get the recipe: Easy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti With Rotel

Crockpot Enchiladas 

Crockpot Enchiladas are packed with flavor and make for easy prep. Let the slow cooker do all the work so you can enjoy a fantastic dinner.

Get the recipe: Crockpot Enchiladas 

Slow Cooker Homemade Hamburger Helper

This Slow Cooker Homemade Hamburger Helper is better than the store bought boxed version. This easy recipe that is packed with flavor, is perfect for busy weeknights.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Homemade Hamburger Helper

Dr. Pepper Slow Cooker Pork Chops Recipe

These easy Dr. Pepper slow cooker pork chops are the perfect recipe for busy nights. With only three ingredients, prep only takes minutes. Here’s how to make them!

Get the recipe: Dr Pepper Slow Cooker Pork Chops Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Eggplant and Carrots

Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Eggplant and Carrots. The slow cooking gives you tender, flavorful chunks of beef.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Eggplant and Carrots

Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup

This Crock Pot Cabbage Roll Soup is a twist on traditional a cabbage roll recipe, for a fraction of the work. With ground beef, cabbage, onion and vegetables; simmered in a rich tomato sauce in your slow cooker.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our crock pot garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe. Slow-cooked to perfection, tender chicken is shredded in a flavorful garlic parmesan sauce, creating a mouthwatering dish that will leave you craving for more.

Get the recipe: Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta

This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe is a delicious combination of easy-to-find, simple ingredients such as marinara sauce, tomatoes, pasta, cream cheese, and chicken. 

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Whole Chicken In A Crock Pot

Cooking a whole chicken in a crockpot is an easy way to have dinner ready in no time at all. Juicy tender chicken with little prep to be done and the crockpot does the rest.

Get the recipe: Whole Chicken In A Crock Pot

Frozen Chicken In Crock Pot

Frozen chicken in the crock pot. This slow-cooker chicken is perfectly seasoned and tossed onto a bed of fluffy white rice! The frozen slow cooker chicken doesn’t only pack a powerful protein kick, but it also comes with one of my personal favorites mixed into the sauce.

Get the recipe: Frozen Chicken In Crock Pot

Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana

If you’re a fan of Olive Garden’s signature Zuppa Toscana soup, you’re going to love this easy copycat version prepared in your slow cooker. My Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana recipe is a cozy and comforting soup that’s always a hit!

Get the recipe:Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

These Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches are an easy dinner the whole family will love.  Tender and flavorful beef served on rolls with melted provolone and au jus for dipping is always a welcomed comfort food meal.

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Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine 

All the delicious Moroccan flavors of lamb tagine, made easier in a slow cooker. This Moroccan stew has tender, slow-cooked lamb seasoned with warm ras el hanout spices and flavored with dried apricots and dates. 

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine 

Slow Cooker BBQ Meatball Subs

When it’s time for dinner just pile the savory meatballs onto toasted rolls and top with cheese and serve. So, forget the spaghetti and make these slow cooker BBQ meatball subs instead 

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Gluten-Free Turkey Chili: Hearty Slow Cooker Recipe

This hearty and healthy Gluten-Free Chili requires minimal prep and simmers for hours in your slow cooker. It’s the perfect cozy-yet-healthy, comfort food meal on a cold evening.

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Turkey Chili: Hearty Slow Cooker Recipe

Slow Cooker Thai Green Beef Curry

This Slow Cooker Thai Green Beef Curry is deliciously authentic with all the typical Thai mouth popping flavors you’d expect from a store-bought Thai beef green curry.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Thai Green Beef Curry

Crockpot Funeral Potatoes

You’ll love these Crockpot Funeral Potatoes for an easy dish that will be big hit at any potluck. The richest and most creamy side dish you will ever make, and the slow cooker does all the work!

Get the recipe: Crockpot Funeral Potatoes.

Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken with Snap Peas

Sweet and spicy flavours unite when you make slow cooker cashew chicken with snap peas. Although a lot of Chinese chicken recipes involve stir frying, this one uses a crockpot or slow cooker and that also helps intensify the wonderful flavours. 

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken with Snap Peas

Delicious Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken

Slow cooker lemonade chicken is a delicious dump-and-go crockpot meal. This chicken dinner boasts a tangy sweet and sour sauce made with lemonade concentrate, lemon zest, and more. 

Get the recipe: Delicious Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken

Slow Cooker Sriracha Honey Garlic Pork Chops

These slow cooker sriracha honey garlic pork chops make a great dinner any day of the year. They’re easy crockpot pork chops which are sweet and sticky, Chinese inspired, and totally delicious. 

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Sriracha Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Crockpot Baby Back Recipe

Baby back ribs don’t need to be complicated or time consuming. These crock pot ribs are fall off the bone tender, and easy enough for a weeknight!

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Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

This slow cooker recipe for traditional Hungarian goulash is a quick and easy homemade recipe that you will want to make all the time. For a comforting taste of Eastern Europe, enjoy this beef goulash recipe that is so easy to make thanks to your Crock-Pot.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

Easy Beef Short Ribs Slow Cooker Recipe

Transform these beef short ribs into a tender, cooked, and full-of-flavor weeknight dinner with just 10 minutes of prep time.

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Slow Cooker Slumgullion

Slow Cooker Slumgullion is a dump-and-go crock pot recipe, made with a handful of simple ingredients. Slumgullion, or Goulash, is flavorful comfort food that your whole family will thank you for!

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Slumgullion

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin With Apples

Slow cooker pork tenderloin with apples is a delicious and easy comfort food meal. Made with sweet onions and granny smith apples this easy slow cooker recipe comes with a homemade maple pan gravy.

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Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

These Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwiches are made with flavorful slow cooked beef, shredded to perfection, and placed in a buttered bun, and topped with melted provolone cheese, caramelized onions, and pepperoncini peppers.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket Tacos

This slow cooker beef brisket tacos recipe is easy to make. It features tender, juicy brisket, warm, fluffy tortillas, and BBQ Sauce.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket Tacos.

Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili

If you’d like to make a comforting meal full of flavor, try this tasty Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili. It’s a meal full of ingredients that are good for you, including chicken, cannellini beans, sweet corn, and more.

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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is tender chicken breasts cooked low and slow in the Crockpot with a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce made with garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, honey, and mirin.

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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Make this Slow Cooker Butter Chicken for a flavorful dinner that your whole family will love! It’s deliciously spiced (but not hot spicy!), super creamy, comforting, and the chicken is so tender and juicy!

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole

Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole is your answer to creating a delicious, filling meal for your family the easy way! This super cheesy tater tot casserole is filled with seasoned ground beef and veggies in a creamy sauce that everyone will absolutely love.

Get the recipe: Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Slow Cooker

This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Slow Cooker recipe is the perfect 6 can soup recipe to make when the weather starts cooling down.  My recipe is another favorite soup recipe in our home, be sure to check out after you snag this creamy chicken tortilla soup recipe because you will want them both!

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Whole30 Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

This Whole30 approved brisket recipe is simple and easy yet hearty and delicious.  Brisket is great on its own, but I also love it mixed in with a savory breakfast hash, alongside scrambled eggs, or even atop a salad.

Get the recipe: Whole30 Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

Hearty 13-Bean Slow Cooker Minestrone

This slow cooker minestrone soup is serious soup goals. Simple to make, satisfying to eat, and better than anything you’d get from a can, this is a great option for meal prep or a cozy, easy (and vegan-friendly) dinner!

Get the recipe: Hearty 13-Bean Slow Cooker Minestrone

Soy Maple Potatoes and Chicken in Slow Cooker

This slow cooker Soy Maple Glazed Chicken and Sweet Potatoes dish is packed with flavor. Don't be scared by the two tablespoons of sriracha it calls for ... it becomes pretty mild after cooking for so many hours, and you'll hardly even notice it's there!

Get the recipe: Soy Maple Potatoes and Chicken in Slow Cooker