55 Easy Slow Cooker Dinners for Busy Days

When you're rushed for time, the key to an easy dinner is taking it slow. Specifically, it means using the slow cooker. These 55 easy slow cooker dinners let you add your ingredients and come back in a few hours for delicious, hearty meals! Try crockpot ribeye steak,

Ribeye Steak In Crockpot

Ribeye Steak on plate. — Ribeye Steak In Crockpot. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

It’s so easy to make juicy and tender Steak in the Crockpot. This recipe is full of bold spices and a delectable gravy that adds so much flavor to the ribeyes.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos

Closeup of taco on a plate. — Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos or Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos use 4 ingredients, including salsa and best in a tortilla, shell, salad or rice.
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Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe

Pulled pork on a bun on a white plate. — Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe is so easy, uses few ingredients and made with sweet pork tenderloin or boneless or bone in pork shoulder.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Tacos

Two tacos on a plate. — Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Tacos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Tacos or Shredded Beef recipe is made with BBQ, taco or Italian seasoning and served in a tortilla, bun and more.
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Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken

A close-up of three hard shell tacos filled with a creamy chicken mixture, shredded cheese, and garnished with fresh cilantro on a white plate.

This creamy and cheesy Crockpot Salsa Chicken is a super easy dinner idea that’s perfect for any night of the week. Pair it with any side to complete the meal!
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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops

A plate of white rice topped with a grilled pork chop, covered in a tangy sauce and garnished with a pineapple ring and chopped parsley. — Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops are so easy! Gotta love tender, sweet pork chops with pineapple! The flavors blend perfectly together!
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3 Ingredient Pork Roast (Slow Cooker)

A plate full of roast and gravy covering mashed potatoes. — 3 Ingredient Pork Roast (Slow Cooker). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This 3 Ingredient Pork Roast in the Slow Cooker will be your new favorite pork recipe! The pork is cooked all day to tender perfection with just 2 ingredients.
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Cuban Ropa Viejo (Slow Cooker)

A plate full on rice. — Cuban Ropa Viejo (Slow Cooker). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Flank steak is cooked to tender perfection in a tangy, savory and delicious sauce in this easy slow cooker Ropa Vieja recipe that's finger-licking delicious!
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Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Tenderloin

Sliced pork tenderloin on mashed potatoes with gravy. — Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Tenderloin. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Tenderloin creates the most flavorful pork tenderloin, roast, loin, chops or pulled pork, using 4 ingredients.
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Mexican Tacos With Pork Carnitas (Slow Cooker)

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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas makes the best Mexican tacos. The meat is so tasty and versatile to use to create meals such as tacos or burritos.
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Slow Cooker Pork Riblets

Close-up of barbecued ribs coated with a glossy sauce and garnished with small bits of green herbs on a white background. — Slow Cooker Pork Riblets. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These tender and juicy slow cooker Pork Riblets are seasoned with a savory pork rub and then tossed in barbecue sauce for a deep sweet, smoky, and tangy flavor.
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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

A piece of chicken. — 4 Ingredient Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken is the perfect blend sweet and spicy flavor that cooks up right in your slow cooker. A simple and easy dinner.
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Easy Hoisin Pork Chops In The Slow Cooker

Glazed pork chop on a fork over a plate with rice and vegetables, highlighting a juicy texture and shiny sauce. — Easy Hoisin Pork Chops In The Slow Cooker. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy Slow Cooker Hoisin Pork Chops recipe is a perfect choice for dinner any night of the week. These pork chops are so tender and the flavor is divine.
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Easy Cowboy Stew Recipe (Slow Cooker)

A bowl of cowboy stew. — Easy Cowboy Stew Recipe (Slow Cooker). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy cowboy stew recipe with chunks of beef, potatoes, beans, and vegetables in tomato sauce makes a hearty and satisfying one pot meal.
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Crockpot Chili Mac

A spoonful of chili mac. — Crockpot Cheesy Chili Mac. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Your bowl of chili just got an amazing upgrade! This Crockpot chili mac and cheese is the perfect fusion dish that's great as a hearty and cozy winter meal.
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Crockpot Apricot Chicken

A cooked piece of chicken on plate with fork. — Crockpot Apricot Chicken. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This 4-ingredient Crockpot Apricot Chicken is full of flavor and easy to make! Sweet, savory, and delicious, it’s the perfect dish for a busy weeknight.
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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

Chicken breasts covered in sauce on a plate. — Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken features tender chicken cooked in a slightly tangy sauce infused perfectly with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and earthy spinach.
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Slow Cooker Beef Curry

A bowl full of beef with rice. — Slow Cooker Beef Curry. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This slow cooker beef curry is hearty, savory, packed with flavor and meal-prep friendly too! It's the perfect easy weeknight dinner recipe you need to try!
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Easy 15 Bean Soup (Slow Cooker)

A bowl of soup. — Easy 15 Bean Soup (Slow Cooker) Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This 15 Bean Soup in the Slow Cooker is the perfect recipe for a cold night. Add this hearty soup filled with savory ham and beans to your dinner rotation.
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Fabulous Pork Stew (Slow Cooker)

Slow cooker pork stew in a bowl. — Fabulous Pork Stew (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Try this easy Pork Stew in the Slow Cooker if you want a hearty and filling dinner recipe. The pork is cooked until it’s tender with tasty veggies and spices.
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Slow Cooker Kielbasa Baked Beans

A bowl full with a fork. — Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Kielbasa. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Kielbasa baked beans is a side everyone will love. This slow cooker kielbasa and baked beans are delicious and so easy to make.
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Slow Cooker Garlic Ranch Pork Chops

Two pork chops topped with gravy, garnished with herbs, served on a bed of white rice from our easy pork chop recipes. — Slow Cooker Garlic Ranch Pork Chops. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These slow cooker garlic ranch pork chops are super easy and overflowing with flavor. They're a zesty chop recipe everyone will love.
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Slow Cooker Sweet Balsamic Pork Roast

A plate containing slices of pork roast topped with gravy and onions. — Slow Cooker Sweet Balsamic Pork Roast. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Slow Cooker Sweet Balsamic Pork Roast is so tasty that you'll never tire of it, love the gravy and how your house smells while cooking!
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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

A piece of grilled chicken on a fork with rice, broccoli, carrots, and tomato sauce in the background. — Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are so easy to make! Bone in or boneless chicken thighs taste delicious, on a bed of rice!
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Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup

A spoonful of soup. — Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow cooker cabbage roll soup is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the flavors of classic cabbage rolls in a soup with the ease of a slow cooker.
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Crockpot Hamburger Soup

A bowl of minestrone soup contains various mixed vegetables including carrots and mushrooms, pieces of ground meat, macaroni, and a tomato-based broth topped with herbs. — Crockpot Hamburger Soup. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This hearty and comforting Crockpot hamburger soup recipe is sure to become a total hit in your household. It is healthy, delicious, and super easy to make too!
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Easy Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks (Oven And Slow Cooker)

Three chicken legs on a white plate. — Easy Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks (Oven And Slow Cooker). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These buffalo drumsticks are super easy to make so they're perfect for busy weeknights. There's lots of options for cooking them including baked in the oven or slow cooker with the best homemade 3 ingredient buffalo wing sauce!
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Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Close-up of beef stir-fry with mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions in a skillet, stirred with a black spatula while cooking. — Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This slow cooker Philly cheesesteak with bacon takes the classic beef and cheese sandwich and makes it even easier than ever!
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Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs

A plate of barbecue ribs sliced and served with a side of crispy crinkle-cut fries, perfect for any rib recipes collection. — Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These simple slow cooker country style ribs feature a delicious dry rub and are cooked to perfection in your Crock Pot. Easy peasy!
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Spicy Beef Stew (Slow Cooker)

A bowl of beef stew with carrots, potatoes, and a lime wedge, garnished with cilantro, viewed from above. Perfect for exploring cooking beef in delicious recipes. — Spicy Beef Stew (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Spicy Beef Stew recipe is so easy and versatile. Use your favorite vegetables, your choice of heat and create the best spicy stew with the most tender beef.
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Slow Cooker Beef Tips And Vegetables

Close-up of a beef stir-fry with broccoli, snap peas, and sesame seeds, perfect for exploring new beef recipes. — Slow Cooker Beef Tips And Vegetables. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow cooker beef and vegetables is an easy crock pot Mongolian beef and broccoli healthy easy slow cooker steak recipe everyone will love.
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Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

A ladle scooping out beef and vegetable stew from a slow cooker, showcasing broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms in various beef cuts. — Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef is a simple dish that’s packed with flavor and requires very little effort made with flank steak and veggies in a savory sauce.
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Slow Cooker Chinese Style Pork Chops

A plate of easy pork chop recipes with caramelized onions, gravy, accompanied by rice and green peas, served on a black dish. — Slow Cooker Chinese Style Pork Chops. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Chinese style pork chops cook up in the slow cooker with a tasty gravy for an easy hands-off meal the whole family will love!
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Crockpot Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Shredded chicken in a savory sauce garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, served over a bed of white rice on a white plate. — Crockpot Huli Huli Chicken Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Crockpot Huli Huli Chicken Recipe cooks with a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce for a fall-off-the-bone tender chicken dish everyone will love.
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Slow Cooker Pork Chops With Apples

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with apples are too easy to make and need only a few ingredients and 5 minutes to prepare! I know you'll love them!
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Lazy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole

A bowl of stuffed cabbage rolls with a mix of chopped cabbage, ground meat, tomatoes, and rice, simmered to perfection in a slow cooker on a wooden surface. — Lazy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Make lazy slow cooker cabbage roll casserole for an easy dinner! A one-pot meal takes less effort than cabbage rolls but same great flavor.
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Old Fashioned Pork Roast With Vegetables And Gravy (Slow Cooker)

A plate of pork roast with gravy served alongside mashed potatoes, garnished with herbs, paired with an old fashioned cocktail. — Old Fashioned Pork Roast With Vegetables And Gravy (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy Old Fashioned Pork Roast with Vegetables and Gravy (Slow Cooker) recipe is so full of flavor. Tender pork roast smothered in a wonderful gravy.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Legs

Two turkey legs on plate with forkful and mashed potato and broccoli. — Slow Cooker Turkey Legs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy recipe for Slow Cooker Turkey Legs is a must-try dinner. The turkey stays moist and juicy while taking on tremendous flavor from all of the spices.
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Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast

Plate of pulled beef over mashed potatoes topped with gravy and garnished with fresh herbs, close-up view. — Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow cooker balsamic beef roast produces the most tender, flavorful, beef roast with a flavorful gravy that is absolutely divine.
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Crock Pot Chicken Stuffing Casserole

A spoon full of the casserole is held in the air. — Crock Pot Chicken Stuffing Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing is a super easy, savory, delicious and comforting, one-pot dinner that is sure to impress, without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Slow Cooker Turkey And Stuffing Casserole

Close-up of a fork holding a piece of cheesy cauliflower gratin, reminiscent of the comfort you'd find in a slow cooker stuffing casserole. — Slow Cooker Turkey And Stuffing Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Turkey and Stuffing Casserole is easy to make, and makes for a great weeknight dinner. Great Thanksgiving taste any day of the year!
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Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham (Crock Pot And Oven)

A spiral ham with pineapple between slices. — Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham (Crock Pot And Oven). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Soda pop is the secret to the best crockpot ham!! Cooking ham in the crockpot has never been better than this Dr. Pepper ham recipe.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Slices of seasoned roast turkey with gravy. — Slow Cooker Turkey Breast. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is juicy, tender and flavorful turkey breast. Using the slow cooker takes all the work out of this tasty meal.
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Honey Bbq Chicken Legs In Crock Pot

Close-up of roasted chicken wings garnished with herbs on a white plate. — Honey Bbq Chicken Legs In Crock Pot. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Honey BBQ chicken legs in the crockpot are a simple weeknight meal to make drumsticks in the crockpot for a dish loaded with flavor.
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Creamy Tomato Pot Roast (Slow Cooker)

Closeup of tomato pot roast on a plate. — Creamy Tomato Pot Roast (Slow Cooker). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This tomato pot roast cooks slowly to tender perfection in a rich, creamy tomato sauce that's perfect with rice or potatoes.
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Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Beef Roast

A plate of beef liver and onions topped with gravy, served with mashed potatoes and broccoli on a wooden table. — Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Beef Roast. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow cooker sweet and sour beef roast combines classic Americana comfort food with Asian sensibilities for a flavorful family meal.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese

A plate full of Turkey Bolognese on top of spaghtti. — Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This slow cooker turkey bolognese recipe is filled with delicious flavors and textures. Try this turkey bolognese sauce for yourself.
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Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken And Rice

A plate full of chicken and rice. — Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken And Rice. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy slow cooker taco chicken and rice is big on flavor but not on work. It's an easy, hearty dish everyone will love.
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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

A bowl of chili with sour cream, cheese and sliced jalapenos. — Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Vegetarian Chili is simple to make and perfect for weight loss. This slow cooker meal is not only delicious but comforting and perfect for chilly nights.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew With Bacon

A spoonful of stew held in the air above the pot. — Slow Cooker Chicken Stew With Bacon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Stew recipe with bacon is incredibly delicious, comforting and affordable.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili

This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili recipe has all the wonderful flavors and ingredients in enchiladas but is an easy-to-make slow cooker chili.
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Chicken Paprikash Slow Cooker Recipe

A plate full of chicken paprikash and rice. — Chicken Paprikash Slow Cooker Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow cooker chicken paprikash recipe is comfort food. Served on noodles, rice, or potatoes, this easy, chicken paprikash slow cooker recipe won't disappoint.
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Slow cooker white chicken chili is creamy and delicious. This creamy crock pot white chicken chili is easy to make and so full of flavor.
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Slow Cooker Raspberry Chicken

This Slow Cooker Raspberry Chicken is super easy and so tasty! The gravy is absolutely wonderful on top of the chicken, rice or roast potatoes!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

A wooden fork lifting a portion of potato casserole garnished with chopped green onions, focused against a blurred background, ready to prepare in just 10 minutes. — Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is a simple and flavorful meal that's perfect on a busy weeknight. Kid friendly also!
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Comments

Phyllisl says

July 14, 2024 at 11:17 am

I love the idea there are a lot of slow cooker meals. I use my slow cooker all the time being it browns, steams and slow & high cook. I had my husband make the ribs and they came out delicious. Thanks for all your great recipes.

- Karin and Ken says
  
  July 14, 2024 at 1:45 pm
  
  You’re most welcome! I try my best! Enjoy your day! Karin