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Easy Slow Cooker Recipes

A few minutes of preparation can make the rest of dinner feel easier. Choose a slow cooker chicken meal, a tender pot roast, or a hearty soup, and let gentle heat bring it together.

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Check the recipe’s equipment and yield before you begin. A cooker that is too large can reduce liquid too quickly, while an overfilled one may heat unevenly. These recipes identify when to add dairy, noodles, and vegetables so they keep their texture.

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15 recipes

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes

Tender chicken thighs, golden potatoes, and carrots share one pot of lightly seasoned broth.

Prep 20 min · Cook 6 hrs

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Classic Beef Stew

A slow-simmered bowl of beef chuck, potatoes, and carrots with a rich tomato-seasoned broth.

Prep 25 min · Cook 8 hrs 15 min

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A fork-tender chuck roast with carrots, potatoes, and a simple pan-juice gravy.

Prep 25 min · Cook 8 hrs 30 min

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Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

A brothy chicken soup with carrots, celery, and rice for a quiet, hands-off supper.

Prep 15 min · Cook 6 hrs

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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Ground turkey, two kinds of beans, and tomatoes make a substantial chili with gentle spice.

Prep 20 min · Cook 6 hrs 10 min

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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

Brown lentils and diced vegetables simmer into a hearty, economical soup.

Prep 15 min · Cook 7 hrs 5 min

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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

A thick green split-pea soup with carrots and small bites of fully cooked ham.

Prep 15 min · Cook 8 hrs

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Slow Cooker Minestrone

Tomatoes, beans, and vegetables form a colorful soup finished with small pasta.

Prep 20 min · Cook 6 hrs 30 min

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Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

Tender beef, chewy pearl barley, and mushrooms make a substantial cold-weather bowl.

Prep 20 min · Cook 8 hrs 10 min

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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Five familiar ingredients turn into saucy shredded chicken for a simple bowl dinner.

Prep 10 min · Cook 5 hrs

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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Pork shoulder slowly softens with onion and a tangy barbecue sauce.

Prep 10 min · Cook 8 hrs 15 min

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Slow Cooker Sausage and Beans

Smoked sausage and white beans simmer with tomatoes into a thick, simple supper.

Prep 10 min · Cook 6 hrs

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Slow Cooker Mushroom Stroganoff

A creamy mushroom sauce ladled over egg noodles for a meat-free slow-cooker supper.

Prep 20 min · Cook 4 hrs 15 min

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chickpea Stew

Sweet potato, chickpeas, and tomatoes make a gently spiced, plant-based stew.

Prep 20 min · Cook 6 hrs

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Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage

The familiar flavors of cabbage rolls in an easy bowl of beef, tomato, and tender cabbage.

Prep 20 min · Cook 6 hrs 10 min

A few tips before you start

Thaw meat and poultry in the refrigerator before putting them in a slow cooker.
Keep the lid on while cooking; repeated checking lets heat escape.
Reheat leftovers on the stove, in the microwave, or in the oven to 165°F (74°C), rather than in a slow cooker.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put frozen chicken in a slow cooker?

Thaw chicken in the refrigerator first. A slow cooker heats gradually, so frozen poultry may spend too long at unsafe temperatures. Check the cooked chicken with a food thermometer for 165°F (74°C).

Can I swap high and low settings?

Follow the timing given in the individual recipe and your appliance instructions. High is not a universal half-time shortcut; size, ingredients, and cooker performance all matter.

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