20 Slow Cooker Recipes So Effortless, You’ll Have Time to Nap

Why slave away in the kitchen when you can let your slow cooker do it all? These 20 recipes are so effortless, you’ll have time to binge-watch your favorite show or take that afternoon nap you’ve been dreaming about. Dinner has never been this easy—or this tasty!

Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops

No time to cook? Let these Keto Crockpot Pork Chops take care of dinner! Made with easy ingredients, this meal will be ready and waiting when you walk in the door.
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Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Two bowls of rice topped with minced meat and chopped green onions, with chopsticks resting on one bowl, set on a gray surface with a white cloth in the background. — Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef. Photo credit: From Ice Cream To Steak.

Want takeout flavors without the hassle? This Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef delivers tender beef in a rich, savory-sweet sauce with minimal prep and tons of flavor—just like your favorite spot!
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Slow Cooker Rump Roast

A plate of sliced roast beef, baby potatoes, carrots, and onion, garnished with rosemary, with a fork and green napkin on a marble surface. — Slow Cooker Rump Roast . Photo credit: From Ice Cream To Steak.

This Slow Cooker Rump Roast is the easiest way to enjoy melt-in-your-mouth, tender beef! A classic roast that requires zero effort but delivers all the flavor and satisfaction.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos in Crock Pot

Two tacos on a plate with a bowl of guacamole. — Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos in Crock Pot. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Enjoy the flavor-packed goodness of slow-cooked chicken tacos! These crockpot chicken tacos are a winning dinner idea that’ll have everyone asking for more.
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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

A bowl of rice and chicken in front of a crockpot. — Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot chicken is the perfect weeknight meal! Full of flavor and super easy to make in the slow cooker, it’s a hassle-free dinner everyone will love.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs

These slow cooker BBQ chicken legs are packed with flavor and require barely any effort! Juicy, tender drumsticks smothered in tangy, smoky barbecue sauce—perfect for an easy meal.
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Crock Pot Beef and Noodles

Closeup of Slow Cooker beef with egg noodles. — Crock Pot Beef and Noodles. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

For an easy and cozy meal, try slow cooker beef and noodles. The beef cooks slowly until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender, then it’s paired with noodles for the perfect comfort dish.
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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken

Busy day? This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken is your go-to! With a blend of spices, a creamy sauce, and perfectly tender chicken, it's an easy, flavorful meal that cooks itself.
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Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast on a plate with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes and a roll. — Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy a tender, flavorful boneless turkey breast made in the Crock Pot! It’s perfect for an intimate Thanksgiving dinner or a hassle-free weeknight meal with plenty of gravy.
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Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Olive garden chicken pasta on a fork. — Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Get all the deliciousness of Olive Garden with this slow cooker chicken pasta! Fall-apart chicken, a rich creamy sauce, and cheesy goodness, made effortlessly at home.
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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

White bowl with tuscan chicken, rice, leeks and sundried tomato in it with fresh basil beside it. — Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Experience Italy in your own home with this creamy Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken! Full of garlic, leek, and basil, it’s a Whole30-friendly meal you’ll want to make again and again.
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Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers

A crock pot full of sausage, peppers, and marinara sauce. — Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Slow cooker sausage and peppers, cooked in rich marinara sauce, are the perfect hands-off dinner! Tender sausages, sweet peppers, and savory sauce—what’s not to love?
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

A baking dish full of chicken enchiladas is surrounded by cut limes, a halved avocado, and a green linen. — Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Spicy, tangy, and cheesy—these Chicken Slow Cooker Enchiladas are a total crowd-pleaser! Tender chicken, bold enchilada sauce, and melty cheese make this dish a weeknight win.
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Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Slow cooker salsa chicken with rice and beans on a plate. — Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Short on time but craving flavor? Slow cooker salsa chicken has you covered! Tender chicken simmered in salsa—perfect for tacos, wraps, bowls, salads, and so much more.
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Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Chowder

A blue bowl of ham and potato soup. — Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Chowder. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Warm up with Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Chowder! A creamy, flavorful dish that practically cooks itself—perfect for a satisfying, effortless supper the whole family will enjoy.
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Chicken

A picutre of cheesy chicken with bacon and dried parsley. — Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Chicken. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

After a long day, treat yourself to this cheesy, ranchy slow cooker chicken! It’s creamy, tender, and topped with melted cheese—easy to make and always a crowd favorite.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Zoodle Soup

A bowl of slow cooker Chicken Noodle Soup. — Slow Cooker Chicken Zoodle Soup. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Lighten up your dinner with this chicken zoodle soup! Made in the slow cooker, it's filled with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a flavorful broth—comforting, healthy, and easy to make!
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Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana

Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana is a hearty bowl of comfort, with tender potatoes, spicy sausage, crispy bacon, kale, and Parmesan all simmered together for a delicious meal.
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Penne

This Slow Cooker Cheesy Penne is comfort food at its best! Ground beef, pasta, a rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese make for a delicious, effortless meal your family will love.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken thighs in tomato sauce on a large white plate. — Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

This slow-cooked chicken thigh dish, simmered in a rich tomato sauce with veggies, is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Pair it with pasta for an extra hearty meal!
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