12 Effortless Slow Cooker Recipes—Ready in Under 20 Minutes of Prep!
Busy days call for easy meals, and these 12 slow cooker recipes are as effortless as it gets! With just 20 minutes or less of prep time, you can toss in the ingredients, set it, and let your slow cooker do all the work. From hearty soups to tender meats, these recipes deliver big flavors with minimal effort. Get ready to enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without spending hours in the kitchen!
Slow Cooker Mongolian Pork

Cooked in a savory yet sweet sauce made with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, this Slow Cooker Mongolian Pork recipe shows you how to take pork tenderloin and make an absolutely delicious and easy dinner!
Slow Cooker Cherry Dump Cake
All you need to make this easy slow cooker cherry dump cake is a few ingredients! Cake mix, butter, cherries, and white chocolate chips come together for an easy dessert everyone is sure to love.
Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
We are at an impasse at my house. I love the crunch of nuts in savory dishes, while hubby loves nuts, but hates them in any “hot meat”. I’ve created this easy Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken Recipe that makes the chicken fork tender, keeps the veggies snappy but also adds the nuts right at the end to please us all.
Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu
This Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu is the perfect easy dinner for picky eaters. Who doesn’t love ham, cheese, and chicken? This is by far one of the simplest and tastiest crock pot chicken casseroles that I have ever made. It pleases even the pickiest eaters so I highly recommend you try it this week!
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
This Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup recipe is a great way to make use of that leftover holiday ham bone. Cooking it low and slow is the best method for creating creamy, delicious split pea soup.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip
This slow cooker buffalo ranch chicken dip is a rich and creamy appetizer with all the flavor you expect from your favorite hot wings! Made with chunks of canned chicken, cream cheese, ranch, buffalo sauce (or hot pepper sauce), and lots of cheddar cheese, this dip is both easy and affordable! It’s the perfect thing to bring to your next tailgate, potluck, or holiday party.
Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Make a crowd-pleasing, easy dinner with this Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches recipe! Cook your chicken breast low and slow in the Crock Pot for perfectly tender shredded chicken. Then cover in the best ever sweet and spicy sauce and layer on toasted buns with creamy coleslaw. The best part? The whole recipe only requires 15 minutes of hands-on time!
Slow Cooker Sticky Buns
Slow Cooker Sticky Buns are the best easy breakfast or dessert! These buns are made with only 7 ingredients, including pecans and a sweet glaze, and cook perfectly in the crock pot!
Slow Cooker Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
With just a few pantry favorites, frozen shredded hashbrowns, and cheese, you’re just a few hours away from making a delicious Slow Cooker Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole. This meal is perfect for busy weekdays or to enjoy for a nice potluck brunch.
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
Slow-cooker Beef Bourguignon is a classic French dish made with simple ingredients. It will fill your kitchen with the aroma of a fancy restaurant. With this recipe, you’ll put a delicious dinner on the table that the whole family will love.
Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken
Grab a few classic pizza recipe ingredients to make this delicious Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken. I like to make this topped with pepperoni, but you could add any of your favorite pizza toppings. This is a dish your whole family is sure to enjoy!
Slow Cooker Country Style Pork Ribs
Slow cooker country-style pork ribs can be combined with BBQ sauce in the crockpot before work and are ready by dinner time. After cooking low and slow, the boneless ribs become fall-apart-tender and the BBQ sauce begins to thicken and caramelize into sweet, smoky goodness. Slow cooker country-style pork ribs are the perfect fuss-free dinner recipe for busy weekdays.