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    Home » Quick & Easy Meals

    14 Crockpot Winter Dinners for Effortless Cooking

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 24, 2024, updated May 5, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Embrace the cozy vibes of winter with these 14 crockpot recipes. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy delicious, hassle-free meals all season long. These recipes are easy to make, delicious, and sure to warm you right up!

    Creamy Mac and Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons.

    Made with a mix of cheddar and American cheeses, this Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is uber creamy and super easy to make. Just add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low. No need to precook the pasta!

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    Slow Cooker Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe

    Slow Cooker Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe
    Photo Credit: midwest foodie blog.

    20 minutes of prep time is all it takes to get this braised beef short ribs recipe ready for the crock pot and ensure that they come out oh SO juicy and tender that they fall right off the bone.

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    Enchilada Bake

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Dizzy Busy and Hungry.

    Enchilada Bake is super-easy to prepare using pantry and freezer staples, and so tasty it's sure to become a long-time family favorite! No need to turn on your oven, this recipe uses the magic of your slow cooker.

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    Slow Cooker Lasagna: Crazy-Good Cheesy Meat Lasagna in a Crockpot

    Slow Cooker Lasagna: Crazy-Good Cheesy Meat Lasagna in a Crockpot
    Photo Credit: foodess.

    This Crockpot Slow Cooker Lasagna is super cheesy and delicious. I love that the slow cooker does double duty: it creates a rich, meat sauce with the deep flavour of being simmered all day and also “bakes” the lasagna all in one step. Also, no need to boil the noodles, saving an extra step and dirty pot.

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    Slow Cooker Classic Beef Chili

    Slow Cooker Classic Beef Chili
    Photo Credit: inquiring chef.

    Chili, which improves in flavor the longer it cooks, is a perfect recipe for the slow cooker. It takes a bit of work at the stovetop upfront, but you are rewarded with savory aromas from the slow cooker all day and dinner ready to go.

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    Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

    Chicken cacciatore with pasta.
    Photo credit: Saporito Kitchen.

    A simple yet flavor packed dinner that makes an easy weeknight meal or Sunday dinner. This classic Italian dish is cooked low and slow and can be served over pasta, polenta or mashed potatoes.

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    Crock Pot Green Chile Chicken

    Crock Pot Green Chile Chicken.
    Photo credit: Love from the Table.

    This deliciously creamy Crock Pot Green Chile Chicken is a simple recipe your whole family will love. This effortless and tasty slow cooker meal is perfect for the busy weeknights.

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    Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast

    Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast
    Photo Credit: inquiring chef.

    This is a clean version of the classic Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast recipe with no packets, no processed ingredients, no MSG. It takes just 20 minutes to assemble in the slow cooker and then cooks all day for a savory, delicious meal that will quickly become a family favorite. Serve it over mashed potatoes with green beans or a green salad on the side.

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    Crockpot Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas with Spicy Pumpkin Sauce

    Crockpot Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas with Spicy Pumpkin Sauce
    Photo Credit: foodess.

    This easy chicken enchilada recipe is made in the Crockpot Slow Cooker with a delicious spicy pumpkin sauce and creamy, cheesy topping. Made with ground chicken, this is a cozy weeknight dinner recipe that everyone will love.

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    Slow-Cooker Hoisin Turkey Meatballs

    Slow-Cooker Hoisin Turkey Meatballs
    Photo Credit: inquiring chef.

    These turkey meatballs simmer in a sweet and savory sauce for a perfect, super easy weeknight meal that the entire family will love. Serve over rice with steamed broccoli or green beans on the side.

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    Vegetable Tortellini Soup in Crockpot

    Vegetable Tortellini Soup in Crockpot
    Photo Credit: foodess.

    This delicious, light and creamy Crockpot Tortellini Soup is an easy slow cooker recipe loaded with green vegetables. Learn how to make tasty tortellini soup in the crockpot with this easy, healthy crockpot tortellini soup recipe. All you need are simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep!

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    Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

    Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
    Photo Credit: inquiring chef.

    Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is a hearty, healthy bowl of goodness that cooks in the slow cooker all day long and is a guaranteed weeknight dinner winner.
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    Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
    Photo Credit: inquiring chef.

    With just a handful of ingredients and no pre-cooking required, slow cooker white chicken chili is every bit as satisfying as it is simple. Check the recipe notes for two options for thickening the chili with or without dairy and lots of options for toppings.

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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 more than 20 years of 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, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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