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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Hearty Crockpot Favorites to Make You Love Winter

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 31, 2025, updated January 31, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    As the cold weather sets in, there's nothing quite like the warmth of a hearty meal to brighten your day. These 20 crockpot favorites are perfect for cozying up during winter, offering comforting flavors and easy preparation. From savory stews to creamy soups and the best ribs, these dishes will keep you satisfied and warm all season long.

    Slow Cooker Camp Stew

    Slow Cooker Camp Stew.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Camp Stew is a hearty dish that brings warmth and comfort during the colder months. With tender chicken, tasty vegetables, and a touch of smokiness, this meal is sure to please everyone around the table.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

    Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas.
    Photo Credit: The Almond Eater.

    These fajitas are perfect for a quick family dinner with minimal effort. Juicy chicken breasts are cooked with peppers, onions, and tomatoes, creating a delicious filling to wrap in tortillas with your favorite toppings.

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    Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

    Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This filling soup is packed with tender beef, veggies, and barley in a tasty broth. Just throw everything in the slow cooker, let it cook on low all day, and you'll come home to a warm and comforting meal.

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    Cowboy Stew

    Cowboy Stew
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.

    Cowboy Stew is a great choice for feeding a crowd with minimal effort. It's loaded with ground beef, smoked sausage, potatoes, beans, and veggies, making it a filling meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

    Slow Cooker French Onion Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker French Onion Soup is a cozy dish perfect for chilly days. It features a flavorful onion broth topped with cheesy croutons, making it a comforting meal.

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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 cozy and satisfying dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with fresh vegetables and soft gnocchi in a creamy broth, it comes together in just 30 minutes using ingredients you probably already have at home.

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    Copycat Wendy’s Chili

    Copycat Wendy’s Chili.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This recipe lets you enjoy the flavors of Wendy’s chili right at home. With all the beans, veggies, and spices included, it’s a great way to warm up during the winter.

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    Slow Cooker Meatloaf

    Slow Cooker Meatloaf.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This slow cooker meatloaf is a simple and tasty dish that you can prepare without turning on the oven. It's perfect for cozy winter meals and is a great addition to your holiday dinner plans.

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    Slow Cooker Beef Rendang

    Slow Cooker Beef Rendang.
    Photo Credit: Garlic All Day.

    This recipe is a simple way to enjoy a hearty beef stew. Just toss everything into the Crock-Pot and in a few hours, you'll have a warm and flavorful meal waiting for you.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala

    Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala features tender chicken simmered in a rich mushroom and wine sauce, finished with a touch of cream just before serving. It's perfect served over mashed potatoes.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup.
    Photo Credit: Supergolden Bakes.

    This creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a hearty and satisfying dish that's simple to whip up in your crock pot or on the stove. It's perfect for chilly winter days or whenever you're in the mood for a warm and comforting bowl of soup.

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    Slow Cooker No-Bean Chili

    Slow Cooker No-Bean Chili.
    Photo Credit: The Short Order Cook.

    This chili cooks slowly in a flavorful mix of tomatoes and spices. With ground beef, crispy bacon, and tasty toppings, it's perfect for a cozy winter meal.

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    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken.
    Photo credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

    Chicken breasts are slow-cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey, then shredded and topped with the flavorful sauce. This is a simple and satisfying meal to enjoy over rice.

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    Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast is simple to prepare and doesn't need any browning. The beef turns out tender and juicy, while the vegetables are cooked just right, making it a meal you'll love.

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    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Crockpot lasagna is a simple meal that you can prepare ahead of time. With just a few easy ingredients, including uncooked lasagna noodles, you can let the crockpot do all the cooking.

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    Slow Cooker Nacho Soup

    Slow Cooker Nacho Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Nacho Soup is a hearty dish that brings all the great flavors of nachos into a warm bowl. With ground beef, Rotel, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning simmered together in a crock pot, this is a comforting meal for chilly days.

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    Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken

    Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Swirls of Flavor.

    Chicken becomes tender while simmering in enchilada sauce in your crock pot. Layer in corn tortillas, cheese, and olives for a delicious casserole dinner.

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    Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

    Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This is a great meal to throw together on busy weeknights. With familiar flavors that everyone in the family will enjoy, this simple dinner is bound to be a regular favorite.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

    Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie {with Biscuits}.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This crockpot chicken pot pie is a warm and filling meal that's perfect for chilly days. Tender chicken and vegetables are cooked in creamy soup, topped with fluffy biscuits for a cozy dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

    Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs.
    Photo Credit: My Chef's Apron.

    Ribs are rubbed with a perfect spice blend and cooked in the slow cooker until deliciously tender. A flavorful family dinner idea that you can easily pair with any vegetable side dish.

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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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