20 Slow Cooker Meals You Can Set, Forget, and Still Love
Some meals don’t need constant attention to turn out great. These 20 slow cooker recipes are designed to be set, left alone, and still come out full of flavor. With simple prep and hands-off cooking, they make it easy to have something satisfying ready at the end of the day. If you’re looking for low-effort meals that still deliver, this list has you covered.
Slow Cooker Cranberry Pot Roast
Add a delicious twist to your ordinary roast with this Cranberry Pot Roast recipe. You’ll make a super easy whole berry cranberry sauce with just a few ingredients, giving the beef chuck roast a unique flavor the whole family is sure to enjoy.
Crockpot Polynesian Pork
Bring a taste of the tropics to your table with this flavorful Slow Cooker Polynesian Pork, simmered low and slow with sweet pineapple, savory soy sauce, and warm spices for a tender, mouthwatering meal the whole family will love.
Slow Cooker Chile Colorado
Discover my effortless Slow Cooker Chile Colorado recipe, where tender beef is slowly simmered in a rich, flavorful red chile sauce. This dish is not only simple to prepare but also perfect when served with warmed tortillas for a complete and satisfying meal.
Crockpot Pork Chops
Dinner is served! This EASY Crock Pot Pork Chops recipe is perfect for Sunday dinners with the family, freezer friendly and can be prepped ahead of time. Tender pork chops slow cooking in a delicious sauce with a 4 hour cook time.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne
Kickstart dinner with a simple and savory slow cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne, perfect for any night of the week. This dish brings together tender chicken and creamy pasta in an easy casserole that uses simple ingredients to deliver a satisfying meal right in your crock pot!
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Hot wings meet chili in this warming Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili recipe. A simple chili recipe with chicken, beans, celery, and hot wing sauce.
Crockpot Stuffed Shells
Crockpot stuffed shells are an easy take on an Italian classic featuring pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta cheese blend and slow-cooked in marinara sauce.
Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew is simple to make and loaded with cozy flavors. With just 30 minutes of prep time, leave it to the crockpot to do the hard work for you. Serve with toasted bread or a sandwich, it makes for a great weeknight meal and perfect for leftovers.
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.
Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Gravy
Juicy pork roast is cooked to fall apart tender with onions, carrots, and potatoes for a Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Gravy meal the whole family is sure to enjoy. A variety of kitchen-staple seasonings are used to create roast drippings that are turned into pork roast gravy packed with great flavor.
Crockpot Pork Ragu
Crockpot Pork Ragu is an easy dinner for a busy weekday. I love that I can prepare it in the morning and have a healthy, delicious dinner with no fuss!
Slow Cooker Ham Dinner
You can make a complete ham dinner in the crockpot with holiday flavors! If you are cooking for a small group, this is the holiday recipe for you!
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs with Gnocchi
If you want a warm and cozy dinner that tastes fantastic, this recipe for Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs with Gnocchi is the perfect weeknight dinner! Pop it in the slow cooker a few hours before dinner and have a comforting and delicious meal ready to go after work!
Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles
Tender beef is rubbed with your favorite seasoning blend, browned over the stove, then slow-cooked along with soft egg noodles in this cozy midwestern classic! Whether it’s a hectic weeknight or a lazy Sunday, it’s a great time to treat yourself to Crock Pot Beef and Noodles.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
If you’re looking for an easy way to make the most delicious turkey, look no further than this slow cooker turkey breast. It’s the perfect way to get turkey on the table without the hassle of making an entire turkey.
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Prepare the most tender and flavorful whole chicken by coating it with the best homemade dry rub and slow cooking it with nothing but an onion. So easy!
Crockpot Chicken Jambalaya
The goal of a slow cooker meal is to save time, which is why I don’t understand a lot of these recipes that require 30 minutes of prep work. Brown the meat, chop the veggies, reduce the broth. I need recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, like Slow Cooker Chicken Jambalaya.
Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin
If you’re looking for a hearty meal, this Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin is the perfect recipe to try. Packed with Russet potatoes, ground beef, and simple flavors, your family will love this dinner choice.
Slow Cooker Short Ribs
These Slow Cooker Short Ribs make the perfect beef and veggie meal for busy weekdays or relaxing weekends. All you need are ribs, carrots, and a variety of tasty seasonings.
Slow Cooker Alpine Chicken
One of our favorite easy dinners to make is slow cooker alpine chicken. A creamy chicken dish with swiss cheese, stuffing mix and crunchy almonds!
