However slow cooker recipes are all generally quite easy, some can often include a long list of steps, involve pre-cooking on the stovetop, or require a large amount of prep work. We’ve rounded up our all-time easiest slow cooker recipes for those days when you need a meal with a simple ingredient list and even simpler instructions. Minimal preparation time is required to cook these easy recipes in your slow cooker. And you can feed your family without any stress, which is a miracle in our book.
These easy slow cooker recipes will help you get a dinner on the table with minimal preparation and maximum flavor.
Perhaps the easiest slow cooker recipe ever, this chicken is also extremely versatile. It can be served over rice, on salad, in a quesadilla and more.
Simply pour the ingredients for this soup into your slow cooker and let it do all the work. You’ll want to add the tomatoes about an hour before serving, but you can prepare all the filling during the last few minutes of cooking.
It’s easy to see why this recipe is our most popular fall recipe of all time. Just mix it all together and a flavorful chili will be ready when you’re ready to eat dinner without spending time near the stove.
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We call for chicken breasts for this recipe, but you can also use thighs if you already have them on hand. Just avoid butter, as thighs contain more fat than breasts.
Once you’ve removed your brisket from the pot to shred it, be sure to reserve some of the cooking liquid to use to make the sauce.
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Make French onion soup without the usual time to make caramelized onions with the help of your slow cooker. You’ll want to grill the soup once you add the cheese and bread, but it’s definitely worth the extra 3 minutes.
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Fresh lemon slices add a beautiful brightness to this barbecue chicken recipe that will be one of your family’s new favorite dinner recipes.
Whether for a snack or a hearty appetizer on game day, this classic meatball recipe is hearty enough to satisfy even the hungriest crowd. Simply stir halfway through cooking and they’ll be ready in just a few hours.
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If you or a family member is feeling a little under the weather, the healing power of this soup is just what you need. Plus, it couldn’t be simpler.
We made this slow cooker meatloaf recipe even better by using parchment paper to line the slow cooker so cleanup is a breeze.
Requiring just 10 minutes of practice, this pulled pork is even easier than heading to your local barbecue joint for takeout. Plus, you’ll probably have leftovers to eat the rest of the week.
Just stir a little to help this cheesy soup come together. Store-bought pretzel bowls take this dinner to the next level.
After 6 hours of cooking, your chicken should be so tender that it falls easily from the bones. You will add the noodles for the last 20 minutes of cooking.
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If you choose to use white wine in this recipe, we recommend a dry, fruity grape variety like Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy the rest of the bottle with your meal.
Think of these chicken cuts as a taco that uses lettuce instead of a shell as a base. The homemade sauce comes together quickly with mayonnaise and leftover cooking liquids so be sure to reserve some.
We recommend serving the grilled chicken on slices of cornbread, but you can also use regular buns if you prefer.
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Whenever you have a leftover ham bone, we recommend adding this easy slow cooker soup to the menu. Cut the vegetables into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly.
Switch up taco night by serving shredded pork with all the toppings you’ll find when ordering tacos at a restaurant like fresh pineapple, crumbled goat cheese, sliced radishes, fresh cilantro leaves and avocado chopped.
Slow cooker recipes don’t have to be heavy. This light soup contains lots of vegetables and fresh dill. We recommend taking the time to grate your own parmesan for the best flavor.
This slow cooker version of red beans and rice is made by simply dumping the ingredients into your slow cooker. Simply add hot cooked rice to serve.
Chicken breasts can also be used in place of chicken thighs in this chowder. Whichever one you use, just be sure to remove the skin before adding them to the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients.
Arrange the ingredients for this lasagna in your slow cooker and let it take care of dinner. You’ll just want to remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
