35 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes for Incredible, Effortless Meals
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These Super Easy Slow Cooker Recipes are perfect for busy weeknights, quiet weekends, effortless parties and potlucks, and awesome Game Day snacking!
I’m on a slow cooker recipe kick right now!
The season has just changed, the days are getting cooler, the leaves are starting to change color, and football season has started.
It just seems right to fire up the slow cooker to make something warm and comforting and most of all – easy!
Really, slow cookers are fantastic tools to create easy meals all year round.
In summer, you can cook tasty, fresh, and filling meals without heating up your house with the oven.
Then in the fall and winter months, you can make warm and hearty soups, roasts, and other comforting foods to help you stay warm when it’s cold outside.
These 35 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes are perfect for busy nights, quiet, easy weekends, effortless parties and potlucks, and awesome Game Day snacking!
Plus, these easy and delicious slow cooker meals require little effort, so you can get out of the kitchen and enjoy time with family and friends.
Make the most of your slow cooker with these 30 Brilliant Slow Cooker Hacks You Probably Didn’t Know.
Prefer to use your Instant Pot? These easy conversion tips will help you make your favorite slow cooker recipes in your Instant Pot.
Also, be sure to check out 50 Easy Instant Pot Meals Perfect for Busy Weeknights for more amazing Instant Pot recipes.
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Crockpots vs. Slow Cookers
Just in case you don’t know (I know I didn’t realize until a few years ago), a slow cooker and a Crockpot are the same thing.
A Crockpot is a brand of slow cooker that is so popular, the term is often used for any brand of slow cooker.
When I was growing up, my mom didn’t often use her slow cooker, so I sort introduced myself to them a couple years ago.
I used her super old one (from the 60’s or 70’s!) for a while before I finally decided to treat myself and upgrade.
This is the slow cooker I use now, and I love it!
It looks like a normal slow cooker, but it has so many features! It’s programmable, or you can use the manual setting like an old fashioned slow cooker.
It also has a probe setting to check the temperature as you cook – it’ll even cook to a precise temperature!
When the cooking time or temperature is reached, it automatically switches to a warming feature, making it perfect for busy professionals and families.
Plus, it’s great for potlucks with large handles and a lid that clips on tight.
Easy Slow Cooker Recipes Your Family Will Love
white queso green chili dip
This Queso Blanco Dip is made with authentic Asadero Mexican cheese, a light, creamy white cheese that pairs wonderfully with the green chilies and jalapeño in this rich, comforting dip.
Plus, it’s super easy to make – once the cheese is finished cooking, you can set your slow cooker on warm and let guests help themselves!
For more tasty Crockpot dip recipes, check out 25 Slow Cooker Dips for Ultimate Snacking.
drunken bbq wings
Beer is the secret ingredient to make these wings super moist and tender.
Then, they’re covered in a sticky BBQ caramelized sauce with – you guessed it – more beer, making them the perfect Game Day chicken wing.
For more awesome chicken wing recipes, check out 20 Top-Rated Chicken Wings.
chili
This slightly spicy, smoky traditional chili will definitely please a crowd with filling ground beef and beans and tasty Southwestern spices.
For more delicious soup and stew recipe ideas perfect for quick and easy weeknight meals, check out the following:
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25 Quick and Easy Soups Perfect for Busy Weeknights
classic pot roast
I love a good slow roasted chuck roast.
You know it’s done when it falls apart and melts in your mouth – so good and so comforting!
This recipe is made even better with onion soup mix and cream of mushroom soup. Trust me, it’s delicious!
honey buffalo meatballs
The sweetness of honey and brown sugar cuts the pungent, acidic heat of Frank’s Original Hot Sauce, to make a wonderfully flavorful sauce perfect as a party appetizer or easy meal over rice.
chipotle sweet pulled pork
This pork is marinated in Coca-Cola, soy sauce, and spices, then cooked slow and low with brown sugar, more spices, salsa, and green chilies.
But don’t worry, despite loads of spices in this dish, this pork isn’t super hot, just exploding with flavor.
For more amazing slow cooker meat recipes, check out 16 Best Slow Cooker Sandwiches.
parmesan honey pork loin roast
With the sweet taste of honey contrasted with sharp Parmesan cheese, this moist, tender, and delicious Parmesan Honey Pork Roast will quickly become your family’s favorite home cooked meal!
sunday sauce
Short ribs are slow cooked in your new favorite homemade tomato sauce all day long to make this hearty, satisfying sauce perfect for a warming meal on Sundays or any night of the week!
beef bourguignon
This Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon features tender, melt in your mouth beef and hearty vegetables in a rich, meaty sauce.
It’s the perfect way to warm up when it’s cold outside!
sweet chili bbq kielbasa
Give “cocktail weenies” an upgrade at your next party or Game Day with this super simple 3-ingredient, gluten-free appetizer generously flavored with BBQ and sweet chili sauces.
bacon bourbon baked beans
Enjoy the warm, friendly taste of summer any time of year with these easy baked beans that will make you never want to eat canned beans again!
fall-off-the-bone ribs
Slow cookers are wonderful for roasting meats, and this recipe is no exception.
Since the slow cooker adds moisture, these ribs turn out super moist, juicy, and fall-off-the-bone tender!
crispy jerk chicken
This easy jerk chicken slow cooker recipe makes a super simple, seriously appetizing weeknight or Game Day meal with a spicy kick and loads of flavor!
Jerk chicken starts in the slow cooker and ends on the grill to give it a super crispy skin while still holding in tons of juicy deliciousness!
bbq beer pulled chicken with cheddar corn popovers
Corn filled, cheesy popovers taste AMAZING with BBQ beer pulled chicken made in the slow cooker – the ultimate comfort meal and packed with flavor!
creamy beef stroganoff
This recipe is a homemade version of beef stroganoff often made with salt and preservative filled canned cream soups.
Sour cream and cream cheese make this dish super rich and creamy, and beef broth with lots of tasty seasonings adds loads of flavor for the perfect comforting, warming fall and winter meal!
lemon garlic chicken and veggies
Lemon not only adds loads of bright, fresh flavor, it also helps tenderize the meat!
enchilada stack
This creamy and cheesy enchilada recipe is so easy, it’s almost foolproof!
Just set it and forget it, and before you know it, you’ll have the best enchiladas ever!
cajun boiled peanuts
These Cajun Boiled Peanuts are the perfect snack food on game day!
best ever beer brats
This recipe takes just 5 minutes to prep for the most flavorful and juicy beer brats you’ve ever had!
buffalo chicken meatball mini sandwiches
The classic buffalo chicken and blue cheese combination in these cute mini sandwiches is sure to please a crowd – at the dinner table or the big game!
cheesy tortellini
Even pasta can be “set it and forget it” easy with this Cheesy Tortellini recipe made right in the slow cooker!
jambalaya
If you love Cajun cuisine, you need to try this super simple jambalaya that couldn’t be easier!
country boneless bbq ribs
What’s better than meat so tender it falls apart?! Get your barbecue on with these super easy and delicious Country Boneless Ribs.
stuffed peppers
These stuffed peppers are packed with filling protein and fiber and plenty of flavor!
bbq mac and cheese
This recipe makes a lot of food, making it the perfect dish for a football party or yummy leftovers all week!
rotisserie style beer can chicken
Make your own rotisserie chicken at home. With just a little prep in the morning, this chicken will be done and waiting for you when you get home.
For more delicious rotisserie chicken taste, check out 15 Easy and Affordable Rotisserie Chicken Shortcut Meals.
tater tot casserole
This casserole is so easy, filling, and perfect for a busy weeknight.
Eating low carb? Check out 10 Incredible Keto Casseroles you won’t believe are diet-friendly.
carne asada nachos
Slow cook flank steak in beer and traditional Mexican spices, then pile high on tortilla chips for a party snack food that’s out of this world!
hawaiian chicken
This dish takes just 3 ingredients to make – chicken breasts, barbecue sauce, and pineapple. It doesn’t get much easier than that!
pulled pork and beer cheese grilled cheese sandwiches
This isn’t your mother’s grilled cheese sandwich (sorry, Mom).
A pork roast slow cooks in beer, barbecue sauce, and loads of delicious spices to give this grilled cheese a serious upgrade!
For more cheesy goodness, check out 10 Must-Try Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
guinness corned beef
This recipe takes a traditional corned beef dinner up a notch with a bottle of Guinness stout for extra flavor and super tender meat!
mozzarella stuffed meatballs
No need to go out to a fancy Italian restaurant with this easy recipe!
Make authentic, moist, and flavorful cheesy meatballs in the comfort of your own home!
For more incredible slow cooker sandwich recipes, see 16 Best Slow Cooker Sandwiches.
garlic parmesan chicken and potatoes
This easy recipe is perfect for an impressive Sunday dinner, but so simple you can make it any night of the week!
Crispy, tender chicken thighs are slow cooked with baby red potatoes and seasoned generously with garlic, herbs, and zesty Parmesan to make a seriously flavorful, comforting meal.
cream cheese chicken taquitos
This recipe features creamy, delicious chicken made in the slow cooker, then rolled up in soft tortillas and baked or a few minutes until crispy.
This meal is super simple, fresh, and tasty and perfect for an easy weeknight meal or party finger food!
best ever beef stew
What could be more satisfying than a big, hearty bowl of homemade beef stew?! This recipe is full of flavor for the perfect comfort food meal.
Love a filling, satisfying stew? Check out 20 Cozy Stew Recipes That Will Warm You Up.
Slow cookers are a great way to simplify your life by making meal times and party planning so much easier.
Get an amazing meal on the table without all the fuss with these 35 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes your whole family will love!
What do you think of these Amazing Slow Cooker Recipes perfect for easy meals, parties, and Game Day?
Please share your thoughts in the comments below, and if you try any of these recipes, please come back to let me know how you liked them!
16 Best Slow Cooker Sandwiches for Busy Nights and Easy Entertaining
20 Top-Rated Chicken Wings Your Friends and Family Will Love
25 Slow Cooker Dips for Ultimate Snacking
30 Brilliant Slow Cooker Hacks You Probably Didn’t Know
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