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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Comforting Slow Cooker Meals to Enjoy This Winter

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 24, 2025, updated January 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    As the cold weather sets in, there's nothing quite like a warm, hearty meal to make you feel cozy. Slow cookers are perfect for whipping up comforting dishes that fill your home with delicious aromas. From savory stews to creamy soups, these 24 recipes will keep you warm and satisfied all winter long.

    Crockpot Whole Chicken

    Crockpot Whole Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This whole cooked chicken is incredibly tender and simple to make. It's hard to believe this rotisserie-style chicken comes from your slow cooker, and you can prepare it ahead of time for easy weeknight dinners.

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    Slow Cooker Pizza and Pasta Soup

    Slow Cooker Pizza and Pasta Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This hearty soup is packed with pizza flavors and bow-tie pasta, making it a hit with the whole family. Plus, it's easy to freeze, so you can enjoy it later without much work.

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    Crock Pot Cube Steak with Mushroom Soup

    Crock Pot Cube Steak with Mushroom Soup
    Photo Credit: Add Salt and Serve.

    Cube steak turns out tender and tasty with very little prep work. With just cube steak, cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and a few seasonings, you can easily serve a comforting meal.

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    Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

    Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup.
    Photo Credit: Simple Everyday Recipes.

    Creamy chicken and rice soup is easy to prepare and perfect for chilly days. It combines carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, chicken, rice, and spices, all brought together with a touch of cream, making it a cozy meal to enjoy with grilled cheese or crusty bread.

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    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Butternut Squash Soup in the slow cooker is a warm and comforting dish for chilly days. With the addition of apples and a hint of garam masala, it has a unique flavor and is easy to prepare and store.

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    Crock Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup

    Crock Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup.
    Photo Credit: Whiskful Cooking.

    Crock Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup combines spicy hot sauce, tender chicken, and sweet corn in a rich and comforting soup. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of chicken wings without putting in a lot of work.

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    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This slow cooker teriyaki chicken is a simple and delicious dish that’s even better than takeout. It’s perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner when you want something easy to prepare.

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    Crispy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

    Crispy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Slow cooker pork carnitas are easy to prepare and only need a few minutes of your time before they cook all afternoon. You'll enjoy tender shredded pork with crispy edges wrapped in soft flour tortillas, topped with diced onion and cilantro, making this a meal your family will really enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Chili.
    Photo Credit: Swirls of Flavor.,

    This recipe creates a tasty sauce while it cooks in the slow cooker. It's a simple dish that's perfect for winter meals.

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    Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup

    Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Tuscan White Bean Soup is filled with white beans, shredded chicken, fresh herbs, and vegetables, creating a tasty dish that everyone will love. The preparation is simple and quick, making it perfect for a cozy winter meal.

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    Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Soup

    Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Ground beef is cooked with chopped onion and then combined in the crock pot with taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, cream cheese, and spices. This is a simple and tasty taco soup that's perfect for a cozy winter meal.

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    Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers

    Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Stuffed peppers filled with beef and rice are simmered in a tasty marinara sauce. This is a comforting dinner that everyone in the family will love.

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    Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken

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

    Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken is a simple dish that combines sweet and spicy flavors. With just four ingredients, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

    Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo.
    Photo Credit: Fit As a Mama Bear.

    This creamy chicken dish cooked in a slow cooker is sure to be a hit with your family. It's simple to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

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    Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken

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

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken features tender chicken thighs coated in a tasty sauce made from apple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, and a mix of seasonings. This dish is perfect for cozy winter meals.

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    Lentil Tortilla Soup

    A lentil tortilla soup.
    Photo credit: Peas and Crayons.

    Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup is a simple and delicious dish that can be prepared in a slow cooker, pressure cooker, or on the stove. It's perfect for a cozy winter meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Beef Stew

    Beef Stew Recipe.
    Photo Credit: Sugar Spun Run.

    This beef stew is packed with great flavors and is easy to prepare. You can make it in the oven or in a slow cooker, giving you flexibility in how you want to cook it.

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    Chicken Cacciatore

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

    This is a hearty dinner that's perfect for a weeknight or a cozy Sunday meal. This classic Italian dish simmers gently, and you can enjoy it over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes.

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    Zuppa Toscana

    Zuppa Toscana.
    Photo Credit: Easy and Delish.

    This Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana is a comforting winter meal that you can prepare in a slow cooker, stovetop, or Instant Pot. Packed with hearty vegetables, Parmesan cheese, bacon, and Italian sausage, it's a delicious option for chilly days.

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    Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

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

    Ribs are seasoned with a great mix of spices and slow-cooked until they're super tender. This is a tasty family dinner that goes well with any vegetable side.

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    Crockpot Chuck Roast

    Crockpot Chuck Roast.
    Photo Credit: Lemons & Zest.

    A big pot roast with hearty vegetables is a true comfort food. This easy chuck roast takes just 5 minutes to prep and cooks slowly until the meat is tender and falls apart.

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    Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

    Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
    Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

    Flank steak is slow-cooked with garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and soy sauce, creating a dish that brings the flavors of a Chinese restaurant right to your table. This is a comforting meal perfect for chilly winter nights.

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    Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

    Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Add Salt & Serve.

    This chicken turns out really tender and is smothered in a creamy peanut sauce that's packed with flavor. It's simple to prepare with just five ingredients for the sauce—just mix them together, pour over the chicken, and let the slow cooker do the work.

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    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Mayo

    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Mayo.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Make the most flavorful chicken with this slow cooker mayo chicken recipe. It’s flavored to perfection and sure to be a big hit with the whole family (even the kiddos).

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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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