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15 Slow Cooker Meals You Can Set and Forget Before Work

Published: Oct 29, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Rush out the door without a second thought! These 15 slow cooker meals let you set it and forget it—come home to a hot, tasty dinner!

Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops

Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops with mushrooms, onions and parsley on a white plate.
Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Keto Crockpot Pork Chops use simple ingredients for a fuss-free meal. Come home to a tasty dinner ready and waiting for you!
Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken on a white plate on rice topped with parsley.
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken is ideal for hectic days and comes together in a snap. Enjoy tender chicken in a rich, spiced sauce!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken

Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Pork Chops on a plate covered with a creamy mushroom gravy and served on mashed potatoes.
Slow Cooker Pork Chops. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Crock Pot Pork Chops recipe with mushroom soup uses just a few ingredients and takes little prep. The creamy mushroom soup adds rich flavor!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Chops

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.

Cook boneless turkey breast in the Crock Pot for a flavorful turkey with gravy. Perfect for an intimate Thanksgiving gathering or an easy weeknight meal!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

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

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta features tender, fall-apart chicken simmered all day in a creamy, cheesy sauce! This easy copycat recipe is a must-try!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup

Ham and Potato soup in a gray and white bowl with a spoon.
Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup is easy and delicious! Potatoes and ham slow-cook together for a rich, creamy soup. Add cheese for an extra cheesy delight!
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey garlic chicken in a bowl served over rice.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Forget about takeout with this honey garlic chicken made right in your slow cooker! It features a sticky, sweet sauce—healthier than the local Chinese place—and delicious pineapple pieces. This easy recipe is bound to be a family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow cooker chicken terriyaki

White bowl with rice and teriyaki chicken topped with green onions with chop sticks on the bowl and more green onions behind it.
Slow cooker chicken teriyaki. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

This tender slow cooker teriyaki chicken recipe only takes 10 minutes to prep! Sweetened with honey, it offers a delicious yet healthy teriyaki sauce.
Get the Recipe: Slow cooker chicken teriyaki

Italian Slow Cooker Pork Roast

A white bowl with slow cooker Italian pork roast, potatoes and carrots.
Italian Slow Cooker Pork Roast. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This slow cooker Italian pork roast is seasoned with a blend of Italian herbs and spices, cooked with potatoes and carrots until fall-apart tender. It's a delicious, comforting dinner perfect for meal prep or special occasions!
Get the Recipe: Italian Slow Cooker Pork Roast

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.

These Chicken Slow Cooker Enchiladas are the perfect blend of spicy, tangy, cheesy goodness! Tender chicken, bold enchilada sauce, chewy tortillas, and rich, melty cheese come together for a delicious dish ideal for weeknight dinners or gatherings!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

A crock pot filled with beef and peppers.
Slow Cooker Pepper Steak. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

This easy slow cooker pepper steak cooks all day, allowing you to relax while it does the work for you!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

Beef Shank in the Slow Cooker

A picture of an easy beef shank slow cooker recipe over cauliflower mash with rosemary.
Beef Shank in the Slow Cooker. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

This slow-cooked beef shank recipe is ideal for a hearty and satisfying dinner. The meat becomes fall-off-the-bone tender, infused with rich flavors from aromatic herbs. Serve it over cauliflower mash or your favorite mashed potatoes!
Get the Recipe: Beef Shank in the Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Cheesy Penne

Slow Cooker Cheesy Penne with meat sauce and parmesan cheese.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Penne. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

This Slow Cooker Cheesy Penne is loaded with ground beef, pasta, and cheese in a hearty beefy tomato sauce. It’s an easy and comforting Crock Pot recipe that the whole family will love!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Cheesy Penne

Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot

A whole chicken seasoned with herbs and spices in a slow cooker, ready to be cooked.
Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

When I mention making fried chicken in my slow cooker, the term “fried” is a bit of a stretch. I’m not actually frying anything, but the final dish tastes just like crispy fried chicken!
Get the Recipe: Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

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

Slow-cooked in a delicious, veggie-filled tomato sauce, these chicken thighs create an effortless weeknight meal that everyone will enjoy. Pair with pasta for a satisfying dinner!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

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