Save Time With These Simple and Delicious Slow Cooker Meals

Some nights, cooking feels like one more chore you don’t have time for. That’s when the slow cooker becomes your best friend. Toss in a few simple ingredients, set it, and forget it—hours later, you’ve got a warm, flavorful meal ready to serve.

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

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Tender chicken cooked low and slow in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or just on its own for a fuss-free meal everyone will love.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

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Warm and hearty, this vegetarian chili is a breeze to make. Toss everything in the slow cooker, and let it simmer away into a cozy, comforting dinner perfect for any night of the week.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

Slow Cooker Ziti

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All the cheesy goodness of baked ziti, but without the hassle. This slow cooker version is easy to throw together and ideal for a low-effort weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Ziti

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo

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

Chicken, tomatoes, and olives simmered with spices and orzo for a simple yet flavorful Mediterranean dish. Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy a ready-to-eat, hearty meal.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta

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Creamy, rich, and full of tender chicken, this pasta dish cooks right in the slow cooker. It’s the ultimate hands-off comfort food that’s always a hit at dinner.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta

Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

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Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with ham, this classic comfort food dish cooks right in your slow cooker. It’s a great way to make dinner without heating up the kitchen.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

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Simple ingredients come together in this salsa chicken, perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls. Just throw it all in the slow cooker, and you’ve got a versatile dinner waiting for you.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

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Sweet and tangy, this slow cooker orange chicken is a takeout favorite you can make right at home. It’s an easy, delicious option for busy nights when you want something different.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

Crockpot Brisket

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Brisket cooked low and slow until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender. Perfect for special occasions or just because, this recipe makes the most of minimal ingredients with big results.

Get the recipe: Crockpot Brisket

Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole

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All the hearty flavors of cabbage rolls, but without the rolling. This slow cooker casserole is comforting, filling, and super simple to make.

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Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki

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This sweet and savory teriyaki beef is cooked with juicy pineapple for a tropical twist. A slow cooker dinner that’s as easy as it is delicious.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki

Crockpot Tater Tot Casserole

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This chicken casserole is loaded with bacon, cheese, and ranch, and topped with crispy tater tots. It’s an indulgent, crowd-pleasing meal that’s ridiculously easy to make.

Get the recipe: Crockpot Tater Tot Casserole

Crockpot Potato Soup

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Rich, creamy, and loaded with potatoes, this slow cooker soup is pure comfort in a bowl. It’s an easy set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s perfect for chilly days.

Get the recipe: Crockpot Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Italian Shredded Beef

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This Italian beef is slow-cooked until fall-apart tender, perfect for sandwiches or to serve over pasta. The rich tomato and herb flavors make it an easy, no-stress meal.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Italian Shredded Beef