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23 Crock Pot Recipes So Easy, They Practically Cook Themselves!

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Cooking doesn’t have to be a hassle, especially with a slow cooker! These recipes let you toss everything in the morning and come back to a yummy, ready-to-eat dinner. It’s a lifesaver for busy folks.

Vegan Sweet Potato Chili

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Get ready to enjoy a hassle-free dinner with this delectable vegan sweet potato chili designed for your slow cooker. The tender sweet potatoes infuse the dish with a natural sweetness and rich flavor, especially when mingled with vibrant chili spices.

Get The Recipe: Vegan Sweet Potato Chili

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

A close-up of a slow cooker filled with a cheesy chicken dish. The top layer features melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and fresh green onions, creating a colorful and appetizing presentation. For fans of slow cooker recipes, the creamy shredded chicken is partially visible underneath.
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Creamy and super satisfying, with crunchy bacon bits, melted cheese, and tender shredded chicken in a ranch sauce, this Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is perfect for serving your family on hectic weeknights! It’s an easy slow cooker recipe you can start in the morning and have ready for a sandwich night on pretzel buns!

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

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Juicy beef gets a tasty rub, browns on the stove, then simmers with egg noodles in this cozy midwestern classic! Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a chill Sunday, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some Crock Pot Beef and Noodles.

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Soup

A white bowl filled with brisket soup.
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This Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Soup is a meal-prepping dream! It’s incredibly easy to throw together in your slow cooker and delivers a delicious and satisfying soup that’s perfect for dinner or leftovers for lunch. The hearty flavors and melt-in-your-mouth brisket make it a versatile option for any occasion.

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Soup

Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Tomato Gravy

A close-up image of a fork holding a piece of cooked beef, a true highlight of slow cooker recipes. In the background, there are several small boiled potatoes with their skins on and more slices of beef. The focus is on the fork and beef in the foreground.
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Got a lazy Sunday coming up? Try this easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast with only five ingredients. Just set it and forget it for a delicious dinner!

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Beef with Mushrooms

A close up image of a bowl filled with Beef with Mushrooms and noodles.
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This recipe is a delicious foundation for your personal touch! Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or herbs to the slow cooker for a customized meal that’s perfect for your taste preferences. It’s a versatile and comforting dish that’s easy to make your own.

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef with Mushrooms

Slow Cooker Ham

A platter of sliced ham garnished with cooked cranberries and sprigs of parsley, perfect for slow cooker recipes. The ham slices are arranged neatly on the white plate, surrounded by a few garnishes. The cranberries add a festive touch to this delightful dish.
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Make a Crockpot Ham for your upcoming holiday bash! Just grab a half ham that fits your slow cooker, some fruit juice, dried fruit, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves. The best part? You can let it cook hands-free and focus on other stuff. Enjoy!

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Ham

Quick & Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

A forkful of Quick & Easy Spaghetti Bolognese ready to eat.
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This quick and easy Spaghetti Bolognese recipe makes a meat sauce bursting with Italian flavor. It’s ready in just 30 minutes!

Get The Recipe: Quick & Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Eggplant & Carrots

A colorful bowl filled with white rice topped with a savory beef stew containing tender beef chunks, sliced carrots, and garnished with fresh parsley. The rich and flavorful stew reflects the beauty of Slow Cooker Recipes, set against a floral-patterned bowl, with a spoon on the side.
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Get comfy with a bowl of this yummy Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Eggplant and Carrots. The slow cooking makes the beef tender and full of flavor.

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks

A plated dish featuring flavorful slow-cooked lamb shanks garnished with fresh parsley. The lamb is served with tender cooked carrots in a rich sauce, all presented on a white plate. A fork rests on the side of the plate, and a glass of water is visible in the background.
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These Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks are tender, juicy, and full of rich, comforting flavors. The slow-cooked method ensures the lamb shanks are fall-off-the-bone delicious, perfect for a cozy winter meal.

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

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Combine the delicious flavor of Rotisserie Chicken with the convenience of your crockpot. This Slow Cooker Whole Chicken has the same spice blend as the store-bought chickens, but they are fresh and made by you, with love.

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

Jackfruit Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Jackfruit
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Are you on the lookout for a delectable plant-based sandwich? Look no further than this Jackfruit Pulled Pork creation. Picture this: succulent jackfruit pulled and placed lovingly on a soft bun, generously drizzled with rich and tangy BBQ sauce. The process is a breeze, and the end result is a comforting, finger-licking delight that will have you reaching for more.

Get the recipe: Jackfruit Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Oxtail Orzo Soup

a big bowl full of Slow Cooker Oxtail Orzo Soup sprinkled with fresh parsley
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Oxtail and orzo come together in perfect harmony in this slow cooker soup. The tender oxtail meat and chewy orzo pasta create a delightful textural experience, all bathed in a rich and flavorful broth.

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Oxtail Orzo Soup

Tender Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

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Cooking chicken in a tasty broth makes it tender and juicy. We take the extra step to ensure the chicken is super juicy and flavorful. After cooking, we move the liquid to a saucepan, simmer it down by one-third, drizzle some over the chicken, and save the rest for a light soup later.

Get The Recipe: Tender Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Slow Cooker Apple Sausage in Onion Gravy

Close-up of a delicious sausage and onion dish. The sausages are surrounded by caramelized onions and garnished with fresh sage leaves. The rich, savory sauce glistens on the sausages and onions, making the dish look warm and appetizing—perfect for a slow cooker apple sausage twist.
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This tasty Slow Cooker Apple Sausage in Onion Gravy recipe is a classic British dish, served inside a large Yorkshire pudding.

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Apple Sausage in Onion Gravy

Crockpot Bulgogi Jackfruit

Bulgogi Pulled Jack Fruit is great on a sandwich!
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Discover Korean cuisine’s enticing and complex flavors with this tantalizing slow-cooked jackfruit bulgogi. Succulent jackfruit pieces are gently cooked in a luscious and flavorful sauce that beautifully melds sweetness with savory richness. This delectable sauce is enriched with the fragrant essence of garlic, ginger, and sesame, offering a plant-based reinterpretation of the much-loved Korean favorite.

Get the recipe: Crockpot Bulgogi Jackfruit

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich

A hand holding a French dip sandwich filled with shredded beef and melted cheese above a small bowl of au jus sauce on a black plate with a light blue background, perfect for those who love Slow Cooker Recipes.
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Each French Dip Sandwich is packed with tender beef covered in melty cheese on a toasted garlic-seasoned hoagie roll. The slow cooker makes the meat super tender, and assembling the sandwiches is a breeze! Don’t forget to dip them in the flavorful juices from the slow cooker – no extra effort needed!

Get the Recipe: French Dip Sandwich

Slow Cooker Honey Soy Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Soy Chicken on a bed of white rice with chopsticks
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  • Simply toss chicken with honey, soy sauce, and other delicious ingredients, then let your slow cooker do the work. Tender, flavorful chicken awaits you with minimal effort – perfect for busy weeknights!

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Honey Soy Chicken

Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup

A bowl of hearty chili, perfect for any slow cooker recipe collection, is garnished with slices of avocado, lime wedges, jalapeño slices, cilantro leaves, and crunchy tortilla strips. The chili is filled with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and quinoa, creating a colorful and appetizing dish.
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This Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup is packed with hidden veggies, juicy shredded chicken, and loads of plant-based protein from quinoa and beans – it’s a mix of wholesome ingredients! Grab a bowl with your fave toppings and get ready to be totally obsessed with this soup!

Get The Recipe: Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Italian Pulled Pork

A white bowl full of Italian Pulled Pork.
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This Italian pulled pork isn’t just for sandwiches! While it shines on a toasted bun, shred it up and add it to pasta dishes, stuff it into tacos, or serve it over polenta for endless flavor combinations.

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Italian Pulled Pork

Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti twirled onto a fork.
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Experience the ease and comfort of this crockpot chicken spaghetti, a perfect dish for those seeking a stress-free yet delicious dinner option. It’s a family-friendly recipe that brings everyone to the table with a smile.

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

Slow Cooker Crock Pot Chicken Breasts

Sliced roasted chicken breast garnished with rosemary sits on a white plate alongside green beans and two lemon slices. The chicken appears juicy with a golden-brown glaze, showcasing the best of slow cooker recipes for mouthwatering results.

This slow cooker chicken breasts recipe makes juicy, flavorful chicken that’s perfect for any meal. The savory seasoning blend, combined with onions and garlic, adds a burst of flavor, making it a versatile option for salads, sandwiches, tacos, and more.

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Crock Pot Chicken Breasts

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

A plate of pappardelle pasta topped with a savorous beef ragu from our slow cooker recipes. The dish is garnished with a sprig of parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. A fork rests on the side of the white plate, enhancing the appetizing presentation of the rich, hearty meal.
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Beef Ragu cooked in the slow cooker and served over pappardelle pasta is like cozy Italian comfort on a plate!

Get The Recipe: Beef Ragu

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