Home-cooked meals don’t have to mean hours in the kitchen—slow cooker recipes make life so much easier.
Whether you’re meal prepping for the week, making a cozy dinner after a long day, or throwing together something simple for a casual get-together, your slow cooker is the ultimate kitchen helper.
From fall-apart tender meats to rich, creamy casseroles, just toss in the ingredients, set it, and let the magic happen while you go about your day.
1. Slow Cooker Potatoes
Slow cooker potatoes are one of the easiest side dishes you can make.
Season them with garlic ranch or Mexican taco seasoning, and they pair perfectly with any meal!
2. Slow Cooker Beef Stew
There’s nothing quite like a bowl of homemade beef stew to warm you up, especially when it’s been simmering in the slow cooker all day.
Tender chunks of beef, veggies, and rich flavors come together beautifully in this comforting dish.
3. Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo
The slow cooker works wonders for every part of this dish—from the tender chicken to the rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, and the perfectly cooked pasta.
4. Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
This slow cooker mac and cheese is so easy to make because the pasta cooks directly in the sauce.
No need to cook the pasta beforehand!
5. Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
These slow cooker sweet and sour meatballs are so simple to make, and they’re one of my favorite appetizers for any gathering.
6. Slow Cooker Short Ribs
It may seem like a long cook time, but trust me—every minute is worth it.
The longer the ribs cook in the slow cooker, the more tender and fall-off-the-bone they become.
7. Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili
This slow cooker chicken taco chili is a super easy recipe.
Serve it in a bowl with crunchy tortilla chips, a sprinkle of light cheddar cheese or avocado, and it’s a perfect meal!
8. Slow Cooker Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
A healthy, lighter take on enchilada casserole, made directly in the slow cooker.
It’s packed with cheesy goodness but without the guilt!
9. Slow Cooker Roast Beef Sandwiches
The slow cooker does all the work for these tender roast beef sandwiches.
Add a tablespoon of horseradish or mustard to your mayo for a little extra kick.
10. Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks
These slow cooker chicken drumsticks are incredibly tender and full of flavor, with a hint of ginger and garlic.
Roasting them afterward is optional, but it definitely takes them to the next level.
11. Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
This slow cooker honey garlic chicken is made with juicy chicken thighs or breasts and coated in a sticky, sweet, garlicky sauce.
It’s an absolute crowd-pleaser!
12. Slow Cooker Sausage and White Bean Soup
A hearty bowl of white bean soup is one of my go-to comfort foods in the colder months.
Using the slow cooker makes it even easier, though I do recommend browning the sausage first if you can.
13. Slow Cooker Bolognese
This slow cooker Bolognese is a rich, filling dish that pairs perfectly with pasta, lasagna, or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
14. Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash
This Hungarian goulash is a simple yet flavorful stew made with tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef chunks and veggies.
It features a rich beef broth, with Hungarian paprika adding the perfect amount of spice—authentic comfort food at its best!
15. Slow Cooker Corned Beef
This slow cooker corned beef is served with onions, celery, carrots, cabbage, and potatoes for a complete, hearty meal.
For an extra treat, serve it with mashed potatoes or roasted Brussels sprouts.
16. Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice
This chicken and rice slow cooker recipe combines juicy chicken, whole grains, and fresh veggies, all cooked up in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
It’s perfect for a big crowd or meal prepping!
17. Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
These scalloped potatoes aren’t made in the traditional casserole dish; they’re cooked right in the slow cooker with rich cream, Gruyère cheese, and sharp white cheddar sauce.
18. Slow Cooker Beef Ramen
This simple slow cooker beef ramen is packed with beef, mushrooms, cabbage, soft-boiled eggs, and, of course, ramen noodles.
Perfect for a cozy, comforting meal.
19. Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade chicken noodle soup is already super easy to make, but tossing everything into the slow cooker makes it even simpler.
Just add all the ingredients, and let the slow cooker do the work for you.
20. Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
This slow cooker breakfast casserole is full of hot, savory potatoes, sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese.
Top it off with fresh sliced avocado and salsa for an even more delicious breakfast.
21. Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
The cook time for slow cooker chicken chili is pretty flexible, so you can adjust it to fit your schedule.
The longer the chicken cooks, the more tender it gets.
22. Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Tacos
These easy barbacoa beef tacos are stuffed with juicy, slow-cooked beef, fresh cilantro, diced onions, and crunchy radishes.
If you’ve got time, throw together some guacamole, chips, and salsa for the perfect taco night!
23. Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
This slow-cooked butternut squash soup has a soothing, sweet aroma with a touch of warm spices.
It’s sure to become a fall favorite.
24. Slow Cooker Vegetable Lasagna
This easy slow cooker vegetable lasagna is made with fresh basil, plenty of veggies, and three types of cheese, making canned marinara sauce and no-boil noodles taste amazing.
25. Slow Cooker Chicken Pumpkin Curry
Get cozy with this flavorful slow-cooked chicken pumpkin curry!
It’s packed with coconut milk, chicken breasts, crunchy veggies, and fresh pumpkin.
26. Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn
This simple slow cooker chicken dish is loaded with cheesy, flavorful goodness.
Made with boneless chicken breasts, black beans, corn, and salsa, it’s topped off with melted cheddar cheese for the ultimate meal!
