These slow cooker dinners take care of the hard part so you don’t have to. With just a little prep, your kitchen fills with the aroma of tender meats, rich sauces, and comforting stews. Each recipe rewards patience with deep, developed flavors that feel like home. They’re perfect for busy days when you still want something warm and satisfying. Set it, forget it, and come back to dinner done right.

Slow Cooker Shrimp, Farro, and Tomato Risotto

Slow Cooker Shrimp, Farro, and Tomato Risotto. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Enjoy creamy comfort with this effortless risotto made right in your slow cooker. Hearty farro adds a nutty bite, while shrimp brings a delicate seafood flavor. Simmered with rich tomatoes, it’s a cozy dish that feels gourmet without the constant stirring.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Shrimp, Farro, and Tomato Risotto

Slow Cooker Barbacoa

Barbacoa tacos on a tray topped with peppers and onions.
Slow Cooker Barbacoa. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Bring restaurant-style barbacoa home with this easy slow cooker recipe. The beef turns out tender, juicy, and deeply flavored with a blend of spices. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as effortless as it is delicious.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Barbacoa

Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Chicken

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Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Chicken. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

This creamy, cheesy ranch chicken practically makes itself in the slow cooker. Juicy chicken simmers in a flavorful ranch sauce and melts together with gooey cheese. It’s hearty, comforting, and guaranteed to be a family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Chicken

Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Pork Chops on a plate covered with a creamy mushroom gravy and served on mashed potatoes.
Slow Cooker Pork Chops. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These creamy crock pot pork chops are pure comfort food with minimal effort. Mushroom soup creates a rich, savory sauce that coats each tender chop. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

A person holds a bowl of creamy beef stroganoff garnished with parsley.
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Classic beef stroganoff gets the slow cooker treatment for extra tenderness and flavor. Juicy beef and mushrooms simmer in a creamy sauce that’s pure comfort. Serve it over noodles or rice for a hearty, stress-free dinner.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Slow cooker chicken pot pie

Wooden spoon scooping our dairy-free chicken pot pie from a slow cooker.
Slow cooker chicken pot pie. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

This creamy chicken pot pie brings classic comfort in a slow cooker version. With tender chicken, hearty veggies, and a creamy sauce, it delivers all the flavor you love. Plus, it’s dairy-free and gluten-free for a lighter twist.
Get the Recipe: Slow cooker chicken pot pie

Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs

Slow cooker country style ribs on a tray on top of mashed potatoes with corn.
Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Let your slow cooker turn a few simple ingredients into finger-licking good ribs. Peach preserves, honey, and BBQ sauce blend together for a sweet and smoky glaze. These ribs are tender, flavorful, and worth every bite.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Slow cooker beef and broccoli with onion in brown bowl.
Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Skip takeout with this easy slow cooker beef and broccoli. Tender slices of beef soak up a rich soy-ginger sauce while broccoli adds the perfect crunch. It’s flavorful, fuss-free, and great for quick dinners or meal prep.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken on a white plate on rice topped with parsley.
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

When you need a quick, comforting dinner, this creamy slow cooker chicken has you covered. The tender chicken cooks in a rich, seasoned sauce that tastes like it took hours. Easy to make and even easier to love.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken

Slow Cooker German Pot Roast

A plate with sliced pot roast, fingerling potatoes, carrots, and shredded red cabbage, garnished with chopped herbs—perfect for those who love hearty Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes—set against a white brick background.
Slow Cooker German Pot Roast. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Bring hearty German flavors to your table with this slow cooker pot roast. The beef simmers in a savory blend of spices, onions, and broth for incredible depth. Comforting and rich, it’s a true cold-weather favorite.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker German Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili

Cincinnatti chili on top of spaghetti and covered with cheese, beans and onions.
Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This hearty Cincinnati chili simmers to perfection in your slow cooker. Made with ground beef, tomatoes, and spices, it’s the ultimate comfort bowl. Serve it over spaghetti or with beans and cheese for an authentic touch.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A picture of Slow Cooker Pot Roast with carrot and parsnip.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

A true comfort classic, this pot roast delivers melt-in-your-mouth beef, tender vegetables, and savory gravy. The slow cooker makes it effortless—just set it and forget it. It’s home-cooked flavor at its finest.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Olive garden chicken pasta on a fork.
Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Recreate Olive Garden’s creamy chicken pasta at home with this easy slow cooker recipe. Juicy chicken cooks in a rich, cheesy sauce that’s impossible to resist. It’s a comforting, restaurant-worthy meal made simple.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Slow Cooker Pork Loin in Crock Pot

Pork tenderloin on a cutting board next to a slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Pork Loin in Crock Pot. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Juicy, tender, and full of flavor, this slow cooker pork loin melts in your mouth. The simple ingredients come together perfectly for a foolproof, crowd-pleasing dinner. Ideal for weeknights or special occasions.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Loin in Crock Pot

Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Cheese covered slow cooker chili mac in the crock pot with a wooden spoon.
Slow Cooker Chili Mac. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Combine two comfort food favorites—chili and mac & cheese—into one delicious slow cooker dish. It’s hearty, cheesy, and full of rich, smoky flavor. A perfect one-pot meal that everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

White bowl with tuscan chicken, rice, leeks and sundried tomato in it with fresh basil beside it.
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Creamy, garlicky, and full of Mediterranean flavor, this Tuscan chicken tastes like it came from an Italian restaurant. Leeks, basil, and a luscious sauce make every bite indulgent. It’s Whole30-friendly and slow cooker easy.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast on a plate with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes and a roll.
Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Get perfectly cooked turkey without the hassle using your slow cooker. This boneless turkey breast turns out juicy and flavorful, complete with rich homemade gravy. Ideal for small holidays or easy weeknight meals.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast

Slow cooker fajitas

Wrap with steak fajitas, avocados and lime in it and limes and more ingredients around the wrap.
Slow cooker fajitas. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

These slow cooker fajitas are bursting with bold flavors and tender beef. Toss everything in and let it cook to perfection while you go about your day. Serve with warm tortillas for an effortless dinner everyone will enjoy.
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Salisbury Steak In The Slow Cooker (Gluten Free)

White plate with salisbury steak on it and a mushroom on top of them.
Salisbury Steak In The Slow Cooker (Gluten Free). Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

These slow-cooked Salisbury steaks are juicy, flavorful, and completely gluten-free. Each patty is simmered in a rich mushroom gravy that’s pure comfort. A nostalgic dinner made simple and wholesome.
Get the Recipe: Salisbury Steak In The Slow Cooker (Gluten Free)

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