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There’s nothing quite like the convenience of a slow cooker to make meal prep a breeze without sacrificing flavor. Whether you’re planning meals for a busy weeknight or a cozy weekend, the slow cooker does the work while you go about your day. This collection of easy and flavorful slow cooker recipes includes tender meats, hearty stews, and savory sides that are as effortless as they are delicious. Just set it, forget it, and come back to a house filled with mouthwatering aromas and a meal ready to enjoy!

Two blue bowls of chili topped with sliced avocado are set on a table with a white and black striped cloth. A plate of biscuits is visible beside the bowls.
Pumpkin Turkey Chili. Photo credit: Stetted.

Taco Meatloaf

Sliced taco meatloaf served on tortillas.
Taco Meatloaf. Photo credit: Stetted.

Meatloaf in a slow cooker is totally possible — mix it up even more by making it full of your favorite taco flavors.
Get the Recipe: Taco Meatloaf

Slow Cooker Curried Chicken

bowl of curried chicken with rice and naan
Slow Cooker Curried Chicken. Photo credit: Stetted.

Succulent chicken thighs combine with savory vegetables and spices for a mild yet flavorful meal. Serve it with basmati rice and naan.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Curried Chicken

Borracho Beans

borracho beans in pot with spoon
Borracho Beans. Photo credit: Stetted.

Borracho beans are made in the slow cooker to get the ultimate flavor. This side dish, made with bacon, beer, and spices, is perfect for adding to any meal, but especially taco night!
Get the Recipe: Borracho Beans

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

A bowl of pumpkin turkey chili with spoons and biscuits nearby.
Pumpkin Turkey Chili. Photo credit: Stetted.

Made in the slow cooker, this easy turkey chili has plenty of beans, spices, and a touch of pumpkin for depth of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

slow cooker shredded chicken tacos with cheese and jalapenos
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos. Photo credit: Stetted.

Everyone loves tacos, and these slow cooker chicken tacos couldn’t be easier. Just add everything to the pot and turn it on!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Pumpkin French Toast

sprinkling powdered sugar on pumpkin french toast casserole
Slow Cooker Pumpkin French Toast. Photo credit: Stetted.

Great for weekend brunches or even a breakfast-for-dinner meal, this slow cooker pumpkin French toast is filled with wonderful warming spices and pumpkin flavor.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pumpkin French Toast


White Bean Chicken Chili

Two bowls of white chicken chili with sliced avocado and lime.
White Bean Chicken Chili. Photo credit: Stetted.

White bean chicken chili is a classic meal that’s full of flavor. Make it as spicy as you like by adjusting the green chiles to your liking, or adding extra chile powder!
Get the Recipe: White Bean Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Beans and Smoked Sausage

Smoked sausage, beans, greens, and tomatoes in a bowl with rice.
Slow Cooker Beans and Smoked Sausage. Photo credit: Stetted.

A hearty, satisfying meal, slow cooker beans with smoked sausage is simple yet flavorful. Hearty greens and tomatoes round out the dish.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beans and Smoked Sausage

Crockpot Collard Greens

A white bowl containing cooked collard greens mixed with pieces of meat and a black spoon.
Crockpot Collard Greens. Photo credit: Stetted.

For an easy and classic Southern side dish, make crockpot collard greens! They’re slow cooked with a ham hock for tender, smoky flavor.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Collard Greens

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Two bowls filled with chicken and dumplings with spoons next to the bowls.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings. Photo credit: Stetted.

Classic chicken and dumplings are made easier thanks to the versatility of the slow cooker. Add the drop biscuit dough toward the end of cooking for a perfectly cozy bowl.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan

A bowl of eggplant parmesan over spaghetti.
Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan. Photo credit: Stetted.

Slow cooker eggplant parmesan makes the Italian classic so easy. It might even be better than the original!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan

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About Megan

I learned how to cook by exploring seasonal ingredients, and you can too! Meal time shouldn’t be stressful or complicated, and with fresh ingredients and easy methods, I’m here to help you enjoy the time spent in the kitchen. Read more…

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