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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    19 Slow Cooker Recipes That Will Change Your Dinner Game Forever

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 4, 2024, updated November 5, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Slow cookers are a game changer for busy weeknights, allowing you to prepare delicious meals with minimal effort. These 19 recipes are perfect for anyone looking to simplify dinner while still enjoying hearty and satisfying dishes. From comforting stews to flavorful casseroles, these slow cooker ideas will make your evenings easier and more enjoyable.

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken.
    Photo Credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    This slow cooker meal is perfect for busy weeknights and special gatherings alike, featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic sauce. It pairs wonderfully with pasta or mashed potatoes for a satisfying dinner.

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    Garlic Herb Slow Cooker Potatoes

    A bowl of garlic herb potatoes.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    This recipe is perfect for those days when you need a reliable meal without using the oven. It makes dinner easy and delicious, giving you more time to relax.

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    Creamy Tortellini Soup with Tomatoes and Kale

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

    This soup is cozy and filling, featuring Italian turkey sausage and fresh kale or baby spinach for a healthy boost. It's an easy meal that works well on the stovetop, in your Instant Pot, or in a slow cooker.

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    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes

    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes.
    Photo credit: Recipes From a Pantry.

    Cheesy Potatoes made in a slow cooker are a great choice for a cozy meal. Just mix everything together, let it simmer, and you'll have a delicious side dish without much hassle.

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    Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

    Easy Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Recipe
    Photo Credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    This hearty slow cooker minestrone soup is a satisfying vegetarian dish loaded with pasta, beans, and zucchini. It's an easy and convenient dinner that the whole family will love!

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    Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

    Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
    Photo Credit: Chef Savvy.

    This easy brussels sprouts side is made with a flavorful balsamic sauce. After just 10 minutes of prep, you can let your slow cooker do all the work.

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    Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup

    Easy Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup
    Photo Credit: Whiskful Cooking.

    This tomato basil soup brings together familiar flavors using canned tomatoes, basil, and simple seasonings. It's an easy and satisfying dish that goes great with grilled cheese or crackers for a cozy lunch or dinner.

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    Lentil Tortilla Soup

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

    This soup is easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a group. Whether you use an Instant Pot, slow cooker, or the stove, it’s sure to be a hit.

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    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    These scalloped potatoes are creamy and cheesy, perfect for a tasty side dish. They’re simple to prepare in the slow cooker, which is great when you have other dishes cooking on the stove or in the oven.

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    Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Confessions of a Fit Foodie.

    This casserole brings all the great flavors of enchiladas without the fuss of rolling or baking. It combines tortillas, tender chicken, and gooey cheese for a meal that the whole family will love.

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    Salsa Chicken

    A bowl of salsa chicken.
    Photo credit: Belle of the Kitchen.

    Crockpot Salsa Chicken is an easy dish that fits perfectly into your hectic schedule. With just a few ingredients and little prep time, it’s sure to please everyone at the dinner table.

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    Crock Pot Potato Soup

    Crock Pot Potato Soup/
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This easy potato soup comes together in just 10 minutes, allowing the slow cooker to handle the rest. It’s a simple way to enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal with minimal effort.

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    Crockpot Mac and Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    This mac and cheese is super creamy and combines cheddar and American cheeses for a delicious dish. Just throw everything into the slow cooker and let it cook on low; there's no need to boil the pasta first.

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    Pork and Hatch Green Chile Stew

    Pork and Hatch Green Chile Stew
    Photo Credit: Beyond Mere Sustenance.

    This Pork and Hatch Green Chile Stew combines spicy green chiles with tender pork, making it great over rice, polenta, or in tortillas. It's an easy dish that you can prepare and let cook on its own, bringing the taste of New Mexico to your table.

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    Crockpot Cornish Game Hens

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

    Slow Cooker Cornish Hens come out super tender and full of flavor. The vegetables cook right with the hens in the Crockpot, making it an easy all-in-one dinner.

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    Crispy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

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

    In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create delicious pork carnitas in your slow cooker that everyone will love. Enjoy tender shredded pork with crispy edges, served in warm tortillas and topped with onion and cilantro for a satisfying meal.

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    Slow Cooker Three Bean Taco Soup

    Slow Cooker Three Bean Taco Soup
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This simple soup is a great option for vegetarians and those on gluten-free diets, and it can be frozen for later use. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it simmer, then serve it with your favorite taco toppings like cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

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    Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Slow cooker white chicken chili is simple to prepare and only needs a handful of ingredients, with no need for any pre-cooking. You can also find helpful tips for thickening the chili and ideas for tasty toppings to add more flavor.

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    Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

    Slow Cooker Corn Chowder
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Corn chowder brings the taste of summer right to your table in any season, whether you use fresh or frozen corn. Topped with crispy bacon, green onions, and melted cheddar cheese, it makes for a cozy 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 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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