Life is so, so busy. Getting a healthy dinner on the table that the kids actually like, and having it ready early enough to not push bedtime off until too late for a school night, seems to be a timeless conundrum.
These easy-to-prep slow cooker recipes are here to save the day. From comforting classics to fresh new flavors, these recipes will get you through those busy weeknights, without the dinnertime stress.
1. Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This Crock-Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a delicious and easy one-pot meal made with enchilada sauce, tender chicken, black beans, shredded cheese, and tortillas. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this is one you'll find yourself making over and over again!
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2. Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato recipe requires only 6 ingredients, 10 minutes to prep, and is a healthy, easy meal-prep recipe for during the week!
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3. Yellow Thai Chicken Curry
This Crockpot Chicken Curry is perfect for the next time you're craving Thai food. An easy dump and go meal, it's made with just a handful of ingredients, and is a weeknight favorite the whole family will love.
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4. Cabbage Rolls
Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls take a classic comfort dish and turn it into a busy weeknight meal solution. These stuffed cabbage rolls are hearty and filling and always a hit!
5. Beef Enchiladas
Crockpot enchiladas combine ground beef, vegetables, enchilada sauce, spices, corn tortillas, and cheese for an easy enchilada casserole made entirely in the slow cooker. It's an easy dump and go crockpot meal that's perfect for weeknight family dinners or meal prep!
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6. Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Here is a spicy, warm, and comforting chicken tortilla soup, all made easily in a crockpot!
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7. Irish Stew
What better meal to come home to after a cold soccer practice, than Irish Beef Stew? Tender beef chunks, hearty vegetables, and a flavorful broth make for a comforting meal perfect for a chilly evening.
8. Cashew Chicken with Snap Peas
Sweet and spicy flavors unite when you make slow cooker cashew chicken with snap peas. Many Chinese chicken recipes involve stir frying, but this one uses a crockpot, which helps intensify the wonderful flavors.
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9. Beef Roast
With just a few minutes of prep, it's easy to put a protein-heavy meal on the table, even on a busy night. Thanks to the crock pot, this beef is fall-apart tender, flavorful, and juicy. Talk about comfort food!
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10. Lentil Sweet Potato Chili
If you're vegan or vegetarian, here's a delicious chili recipe just for you. This easy and hearty vegetarian Slow Cooker Lentil Sweet Potato Chili is the perfect way to warm up at the end of a cold day!
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11. Italian Beef Sandwiches
For an easy option that doesn't taste or look like a "crockpot dinner", try these delicious Italian beef sandwiches!
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12. Lentil and Sausage Stew
This hearty recipe for slow cooker lentil and sausage stew combines lentils, vegetables, cooked sausage, and herbs in a rich, tomato-based broth. This flavorful stew is gluten-free, dairy-free and delicious!
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13. Lasagna
Crockpot lasagna is cheesy, comforting, and filling. This classic Italian Lasagna recipe is turned into a slow cooker masterpiece.
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Anna Chesley
Anna Chesley is a freelance writer living a homestead lifestyle, with a special love for family travel, old books, vintage skills, and seaside living. In addition to founding Salt In My Coffee, she runs the website, New England Family Life, as well as The 1800's Housewife, a website devoted to re-creating authentic 1800's recipes.
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