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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    12 Cozy Crockpot Recipes That Set the Mood for Date Night

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 30, 2025, updated May 21, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Cozy up with your special someone and let your slow cooker do the work with these 12 comforting recipes perfect for date night. From hearty stews to creamy pastas, these dishes are designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy a delicious meal together without the stress of last-minute cooking.

    Chicken Cacciatore

    Chicken cacciatore with pasta.
    Photo credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    This easy dinner is perfect for any night and brings a taste of Italy to your table. Slow cooking enhances the flavors, making it a great match with pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes.

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    Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken

    Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Garden in the Kitchen.

    Tender chicken breasts are simmered for hours in a rich onion broth and then covered with Gruyere cheese. Enjoy comfort food at its best in this easy recipe!

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    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This crock pot lasagna is a great meal you can prepare ahead of time. With just a few simple ingredients, including uncooked lasagna noodles, you can let the crock pot handle the cooking.

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    Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken

    Chicken thighs and pineapple sauce in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Dizzy Busy and Hungry.

    This dish combines sweet and spicy flavors in a simple way. With just four ingredients, it's easy on the wallet and packed with flavor.

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    Creamy Tortellini Soup with Tomatoes and Kale

    Creamy Tortellini Soup with Tomatoes and Kale
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This dish combines Italian turkey sausage for a hearty flavor with fresh kale or baby spinach for a healthy boost. It's a cozy meal that's perfect for any night.

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    Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn

    Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow cooker.

    Steak bites, potatoes, and corn all cook together in the slow cooker with a tasty garlic butter sauce. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken & Veggies

    Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken & Veggies.
    Photo credit: This DIY Life.

    This dish combines chicken, potatoes, and vegetables in the crockpot, all seasoned to perfection. It's an easy and tasty meal that cooks while you go about your day.

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    Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

    Crockpot Beef Stroganoff.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is a tender and flavorful dish that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's easy to prepare and tasty enough to impress your guests.

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    Slow Cooker Pot Roast

    Slow Cooker Pot Rost.
    Photo credit: One Happy Housewife.

    This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is super simple to prepare and doesn't require any searing. The beef is juicy and tender, and the vegetables are cooked just right, making it a great choice for dinner.

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    Crockpot Cornish Game Hens

    Cornish Game Hens Crockpot Recipe
    Photo Credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    Slow Cooker Cornish Hens are a great way to enjoy a tasty meal that's both tender and juicy. With everything cooking together in the Crockpot, including the veggies, this dish is easy to prepare and satisfying.

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    Olive Garden Vegan Gnocchi Soup

    Olive Garden Vegan Gnocchi Soup
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Olive Garden Vegan Gnocchi Soup is a warm and comforting dish filled with vegetables and tender gnocchi in a creamy broth. It comes together in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.

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    Slow Cooker Mushroom Risotto

    Mushroom risotto cooked in a slow cooker.
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    A rich and creamy mushroom risotto can be made easily in your slow cooker, skipping the sautéing step entirely. This comforting dish is packed with tasty, buttery mushrooms, making it a simple and satisfying meal.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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