20 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes and Dinner Ideas
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Let the slow cooker do all the work and heavy lifting for you. Simply set it and forget it!
Here are 20 of our best, tried and true slow cooker recipes for you. We’re talking effortless, dump and go, set-it-and-forget-it, hands-off cooking, perfect for those busy weeknights, lazy weekends and weekend company. From takeout favorites like beef and broccoli, juicy, tender, shredded pot roast and the coziest chicken noodle soup, we have dinner covered.
1
slow cooker olive garden pasta e fagioli
We used ground beef and it was absolutely delicious! And so easy. This has become one of our favorite slow cooker recipes ever.
-Alexander
2
slow cooker beef and broccoli
This is so delicious! Whole family loved it and it’s super easy to make.
-Erika
3
slow cooker tortellini soup
This is a fabulous recipe. I swapped out the Italian sausage for chicken based sausages to lighten it up a little, and it is now a really easy go-to to feed our big family. Yum!
-Jocelyn
4
slow cooker pork carnitas
This has become a staple in our house. It’s SO DELICIOUS! Broiling the meat gives it that “extra”. And then we find they are best doused in lime juice, sour cream, tiny slices of red onion, and cilantro.
-Regina
5
slow cooker lasagna soup
I had this tonight for a weekday dinner and everyone enjoyed it! With minor prep, this is a perfect meal for a busy family. Don’t skip the ricotta, it is truly the shining star of the dish.
-Claudia
6
slow cooker lemon chicken orzo soup
BEST soup EVER! So much flavor and pretty easy to make! I have made this several times now and shared the recipe with family and friends who also RAVED about it!
-Kathy
7
slow cooker indian butter chicken
This was SO good and so easy to make! Love this recipe, it’s fantastic!
-R
8
slow cooker beef stew
This has become my go-to recipe for beef stew. I’ve made it too many times to count. I use gluten-free flour, which works fine.
-Moira
9
slow cooker creamy garlic chicken and veggies
Really, really good. Definitely going into the rotation. I followed the recipe completely.
-Kim
10
slow cooker chicken and wild rice soup
This is my go to chicken wild rice soup recipe. Please never take this off the web!! I would cry if I lost it.
-Shoshana
11
easy slow cooker chili
Thank you for this recipe. I’ve made it several times and it’s delicious! The perfect combination of spices. The excellent freezer-ability for meal prep. The whole family loves it!
-VY
12
slow cooker chicken parmesan pasta
OMG was this good! My picky teenage daughter even told me she liked it! Add a side of garlic toast to soak up the sauce & great meal to be had!!
-Heidi
13
slow cooker creamed corn
I make this every holiday, and when I’m wanting something extra with roasted chicken or air fryer steak. It would be good with anything though! Picky husband approved!! It is also SO easy!
-Beth
14
slow cooker honey garlic chicken and veggies
Very easy, and so good! Me and my boys (12 & 14) loved this meal. It was very flavorful and filling. I will definitely make it again!
-Cirena
15
slow cooker tomato basil soup
So good! Cooked it exactly as written and tasted like a gourmet restaurant! This is definitely a keeper!
-Amanda
16
slow cooker pot roast
Excellent recipe. Just the right amount of wine and broth. I’ve made this 3 times now and it’s the perfect comfort food.
-Angie
17
slow cooker french onion soup
Finally! This is perfect! I’ve tried others only to put in a lot of work and ingredients and been disappointed. This was simple and delicious! An easy weeknight dinner. Thank you!
-Beth
18
slow cooker honey sesame chicken
We made this after a little bit of scrolling for an easy prep meal! This was an instant hit in our house, even for the picky eaters!
-Jacob
19
slow cooker asian short ribs
By far one of my favorite recipes!! I’ve prepared it for friends and family, and it’s a hit every single time. Well done!
-Kasey
20
slow cooker chicken tortilla soup
Absolutely loved this recipe. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to throw together. Perfect for busy weeknights! I’ve shared it with my friends already.
-Marilyn
