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Set It and Forget It Crockpot Meals for Any Night

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Some nights, cooking is the last thing you want to do. That’s where the crockpot saves the day, turning simple ingredients into rich, flavorful meals with almost no effort. These slow-cooked meals are the definition of hands-off, simmering away while you’re free to focus on anything but cooking. Just toss everything in, set the timer, and let the slow cooker do all the work while you go about your day.

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo

Chicken with olives and orzo in tomato sauce beside a green salad on a plate.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

Juicy chicken and tender orzo cooked together with Mediterranean herbs make this dish hearty and satisfying. Easy and delicious!

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo

Slow Cooker Chili with Black Beans and Corn

Chili in a bowl with beans and corn.
Image Credit: Chew Out Loud

Cozy up to a bowl of chili packed with black beans, corn, and just the right spices. This crockpot favorite is a game-day winner.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chili with Black Beans and Corn

Slow Cooker Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Pasta topped with white sauce in a white slowcooker pan.
Image Credit: xoxoBella

Creamy and comforting, this chicken Alfredo practically cooks itself in the slow cooker. Dinner’s ready when you are!

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken

Chicken and beans in a bowl with cilantro on top.
Image Credit: In the Kitch

Tender, flavorful shredded chicken, ideal for tacos, burritos, or salads. A great option for meal prep or busy nights.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Chicken in a wrap with cucumber and onion.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

This slow-cooked salsa chicken brings a burst of flavor with minimal effort. It’s perfect for tacos, bowls, or any quick meal.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Slow Cooker Angel Chicken Pasta

Noodles topped with white sauce on a plate.
Image Credit: The Dinner Bell

This creamy angel chicken pasta is the perfect comfort food—easy to make and satisfying every time. The sauce is silky and savory!

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Angel Chicken Pasta

Crock-Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Sub buns stuffed with beef and melted cheese.
Image Credit: From Valerie's Kitchen

These Italian beef sandwiches are fall-apart tender and loaded with flavor. Serve them with peppers and melted cheese for a real treat.

Get the recipe: Crock-Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Ham

A sliced ham.
Image Credit: Like Mother Like Daughter

A beautifully cooked ham, tender and juicy, straight from the slow cooker. This is the perfect hands-off way to serve a holiday favorite.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Ham

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

Cooked ribs on a plate beside a bowl of sauce.
Image Credit: Cooking Up Memories

Get tender, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs from your slow cooker! These are juicy, smoky, and easy to make for any BBQ craving.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

Slow Cooker Colorado Pork Green Chili

Chili with pork and tomato in a bowl topped with cheese, sour cream, a lime wedge, and cilantro.
Image Credit: Mae's Menu

This Colorado-style green chili is packed with pork, green chiles, and rich spices. A perfect way to warm up on a chilly day.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Colorado Pork Green Chili

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Meat in white sauce on top of noodles in a bowl.
Image Credit: Foxes Love Lemons

This beef stroganoff is creamy, savory, and so simple in the slow cooker. Tender beef and mushrooms make it a cozy, satisfying meal.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Crock-Pot Beef Stew

Close up of beef, potatoes and onions, with chopped herbs.
Image Credit: Homemade Hooplah

A classic beef stew that’s warm, hearty, and slow-cooked for hours. It’s packed with veggies and tender meat for the perfect comfort meal.

Get the recipe: Crock-Pot Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Creamy Basil Tomato Chicken

Chicken topped with sauce on a plate.
Image Credit: The Peasant's Daughter

Basil and tomatoes create a deliciously creamy sauce for slow-cooked chicken. This is a rich, flavorful dish you’ll make again and again.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Basil Tomato Chicken

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