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Easy, Family-Friendly Slow Cooker Recipes

Our collection of tried-and-true Slow Cooker Recipes are always family-friendly, budget-friendly, and made with the most simple of ingredients. Slow Cooker recipes have always been the most popular recipes on our website, and for good reason. When you’ve got a busy day ahead – just throw everything in at breakfast, and it’s ready by the time you walk through the door for dinner. We also love the versatility of this counter-top appliance. From making soups and pastas, to breakfasts or desserts, it can do pretty much everything and it’s all hands-off – just the way we like it. If you want some crowd-pleasing recipes, start with these: Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, or BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches.

Slow Cooker Beef Dinners

Thinking beef for dinner? We’ve got you covered.

A white dish filled with meatballs, chunks of pineapple, red and green bell peppers, and a sauce, placed on a white cloth.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Close-up of a casserole dish containing layers of sliced potatoes, ground meat, and a cheese topping.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Beef and Potatoes Recipe

A plate of shepherd's pie topped with melted cheese, garnished with herbs, served alongside a slice of bread. A fork and spoon lie next to the food, with a glass of water and napkin nearby.

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Slow Cooker Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole Recipe

Plate with mashed potatoes topped with gravy, sirloin tips, and green beans on the side.

Slow Cooker Beef Sirloin Tips and Gravy

Melt in Your Mouth Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

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Slow Cooker Chicken Dinners

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas Recipe

A white bowl filled with chunks of cooked chicken garnished with chopped green onions.

Chicken Main Dishes

Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken Recipe

Two tacos filled with shredded meat, diced tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro are arranged on a plate with a bowl visible in the background.

Chicken Main Dishes

Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas Recipe

A bowl of rice topped with stir-fried chicken, red bell peppers, and green onions. Nearby are a bowl of rice, a small dish of chopped green onions, and a dish of red pepper flakes on a marble surface.

Chicken Main Dishes

Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

A plate containing mashed potatoes, two pieces of cooked chicken topped with onions, and a side of mixed vegetables including green beans, peas, carrots, and corn.

Chicken Main Dishes

Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken Recipe

Chicken Main Dishes

Slow Cooker Creamy Fiesta Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros Recipe

Slow Cooker Sticky Garlic Chicken Recipe

Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Country Style Ribs on a plate

Pork Main Dishes

Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Country Style Ribs

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Slow Cooker Pastas

Our best pasta recipes for all seasons!

A plate of bowtie pasta topped with a creamy white sauce and grated cheese, with a fork on a napkin beside the plate.

Slow Cooker Easy Alfredo Recipe

slow cooker cheesy beef taco pasta

Slow Cooker Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta Recipe

A wooden bowl filled with shredded chicken, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, lime wedge, and a dollop of sour cream, garnished with chopped herbs. Forks, avocados, tomatoes, and lime pieces surround it.

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Pasta Recipe

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Recipe

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Slow Cooker Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Slow Cooker Side Dishes

Our collection of tried-and-true slow cooker recipes are always family-friendly, budget-friendly, and made with the most simple of ingredients.

Slow Cooker Stuffing in a Bowl

Slow Cooker Stuffing Recipe

Slow Cooker Cheesy Cauliflower

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheese Potatoes Recipe

Three bowls of sweet potato casserole topped with toasted marshmallows and white sauce.

Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Slow Cooker Parmesan Ranch Potatoes Recipe

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe

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Slow Cooker Soups & Stews

Our collection of tried-and-true slow cooker recipes are always family-friendly, budget-friendly, and made with the most simple of ingredients.

A close-up of a bowl of creamy soup garnished with sliced jalapeños, tortilla chips, and diced tomatoes.

Slow Cooker Nacho Grande Soup Recipe

Three bowls of soup containing vegetables, shredded chicken, and garnished with parsley. A metal spoon is placed next to the main bowl.

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Chili Recipe

A bowl of chicken tortilla soup topped with diced avocado and surrounded by two spoons and a bowl of tortilla chips. An avocado half and scattered herbs are visible in the background.

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chili Recipe

A bowl of vegetable soup with a piece of buttered bread on top. Another piece of bread and a second bowl of soup are in the background.

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Stew

A bowl of soup containing pieces of chicken, slices of tomato, shredded cheese, and garnished with cilantro.

Slow Cooker Healthy King Ranch Chicken Soup

Slow Cooker New England Clam Chowder Recipe

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A bowl of Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with a spoon. A side dish of bread and a slow cooker in the background.

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

Top view of a bowl of Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup topped with fresh cilantro, with a bowl of additional chopped cilantro in the background.

Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Korean Beef

Slow Cooker Queso Chicken served on top of a tortilla

Slow Cooker Queso Chicken

A bowl of Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken and Rice in front of a slow cooker

Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken and Rice

slow cooker shredded beef tacos

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos

slow cooker mexican shredded pork burritos

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Pork Burritos

cafe rio slow cooker chicken

Cafe Rio Slow Cooker Chicken and Cilantro Rice Recipe

slow cooker chicken spaghetti

Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti

slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

bbq bacon pulled pork sandwich

BBQ Bacon Pulled Pork

Close-up of three soft tacos on a plate filled with shredded meat, chopped tomatoes, leafy greens, and cheese.

Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken

slow cooker king ranch chicken

Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken Recipe

slow cooker parmesan chicken and rice

Slow Cooker Parmesan Chicken and Rice Recipe

slow cooker maple glazed ham

Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Ham Recipe

A group of pulled pork sliders on white buns with a knife placed on the white surface next to them. One slider is open, showing the pulled pork and sauce inside.

Slow Cooker Three Envelope Pot Roast Sliders

slow cooker cabbage roll

Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe

slow cooker asian glazed chicken

Slow Cooker Asian Glazed Chicken Recipe

A white plate filled with meatballs and mushrooms in a creamy sauce, garnished with chopped parsley.

Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

Lasagna in the slow cooker being dished out with wooden spoon

Easy Slow Cooker Beef Lasagna Recipe

slow cooker perfect pot roast

Slow Cooker Perfect Pot Roast Recipe (and Homemade Gravy)

slow cooker baked ziti

Slow Cooker Baked Ziti Recipe

slow cooker beef bourguigon

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon Recipe

shepherd's pie chili

Shepherd’s Pie Chili Recipe

slow cooker garlic butter steak potatoes

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Recipe

slow cooker cola bbq roast beef

Slow Cooker Coca-Cola BBQ Roast Beef Recipe

homemade slow cooker hot chocolate

Homemade Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe (5 Ingredients)

slow cooker cheesy beef taco pasta

Slow Cooker Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta Recipe

slow cooker savory chex mix

Slow Cooker Savory Chex Mix

teriyaki chicken with vegetables

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Stir Fry Veggies Recipe

A plate with slices of slow cooker turkey breast and a larger unsliced portion covered in a cranberry sauce.

Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey Breast

slow cooker balsamic pot roast

Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast Recipe

A plate of sliced herb-crusted turkey garnished with rosemary, alongside a bowl of gravy and dinner rolls.

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

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slow cooker sweet potato mash

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Mash Recipe

slow cooker st. louis ribs

Slow Cooker St. Louis Ribs Recipe

A bowl of Mom's Slow Cooker Chili topped with shredded cheese and chopped green herbs, placed on a brown napkin with a spoon beside it. Another partially visible bowl and a small dish of herbs are in the background.

Mom’s Easy Slow Cooker Chili

Plate with mashed potatoes topped with gravy, sirloin tips, and green beans on the side.

Slow Cooker Beef Sirloin Tips and Gravy

slow cooker apricot chicken

Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken Recipe

A bowl of cinnamon apples topped with vanilla ice cream with fresh cut apples around the bowl.

Copycat Cracker Barrel Cinnamon Apples

slow cooker chicken pot pie

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

slow cooker cheesy chicken and rice

Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe

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