17 Slow Cooker Recipes That Taste Like You Tried (But Didn’t)

Want dinner that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen—without actually doing it? These 17 slow cooker recipes are your secret weapon. Each dish is rich, flavorful, and effortlessly impressive, giving off major made-from-scratch vibes with minimal effort. Just set it, forget it, and enjoy meals that taste like you really tried (but didn’t).

Low Carb Crockpot Beef Stew

This Low Carb Crockpot Beef Stew is full of that juicy, beefy flavor that everyone loves! It's a delicious dish without the carbs that will leave everyone wanting more! The radishes in the Instant Pot come out super tender just like potatoes!
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Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops

These Keto Crockpot Pork Chops are made with simple ingredients for an easy no fuss meal. Have a delicious ready to eat dinner waiting at home for you after work.
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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

A bowl of macaroni and cheese in front of a slow cooker. — Crock Pot Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy our slow cooker mac and cheese recipe. This comforting classic is made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Say goodbye to stovetop stirring and hello to cheesy perfection.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs

These tender and flavorful slow cooker BBQ chicken legs take minimal effort. These juicy drumsticks are coated in a tangy and smoky barbecue sauce.
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Slow Cooker Barbacoa

Barbacoa tacos on a tray topped with peppers and onions. — Slow Cooker Barbacoa. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy Copycat Chipotle Barbacoa at home with this easy slow cooker copycat recipe. Tender, juicy, and packed flavor, this homemade version will satisfy your taco cravings.
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Crock Pot Ramen

Top view of slow cooker chicken ramen in the Crock Pot. — Crock Pot Ramen. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Crock Pot Ramen is a one-pot wonder with a new level of convenience. Toss in the ingredients, set it and forget it, and return to a bowl of steaming, flavorful ramen.
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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.

There’s no need for takeout when you can make this honey garlic chicken at home right in the slow cooker. With a sticky, sweet, addicting sauce (that’s way healthier than the Chinese takeout joint) and pieces of pineapple throughout, this EASY recipe will become a family favorite.
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Slow cooker porridge

Bowl of protein oatmeal with apples on top and a blue linen behind it and a spoon dipping into the oatmeal. — Slow cooker porridge. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Rich in a comforting maple cinnamon flavor and packed with 24 grams of protein. this slow cooker porridge makes an easy, healthy breakfast.
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French toast casserole

This crock pot French toast casserole is perfect for those mornings when you want to enjoy the festivities and stay out of the kitchen.
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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.

These Chicken Slow Cooker Enchiladas are spicy, tangy, cheesy, and delicious. Tender chicken, bold enchilada sauce, chewy tortillas, and rich, melty cheese combine to make a dish perfect for a weeknight meal or a gathering with friends!
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Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu

This slow cooker lamb ragu is the ultimate Italian comfort food. The lamb is braised for hours to create a delicious, rich sauce. Serve over your favorite pasta for a warming dinner!
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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.

Need a quick, flavorful dinner but don't have any time to cook? Slow cooker salsa chicken is the thing for you. This tender chicken simmered in your favorite salsa is a delicious addition to tacos, wraps, bowls, salads, and more!
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Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

A crock pot filled with beef and peppers. — Slow Cooker Pepper Steak. Photo credit: .

Easy to make slow cooker pepper steak cooks all day so you don't have to!
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Slow Cooker Butternut Soup

A crock of butternut soup. — Slow Cooker Butternut Soup. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Nothing says fall like a warm comforting bowl of creamy butternut soup!
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Hearty Pumpkin Chili

A bowl of chili topped with avocado and peppers. — Hearty Pumpkin Chili. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Hearty Pumpkin Chili is lighter in caloris but not light in flavor!
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Slow Cooker Applesauce

A bowl of applesauce with a spoon, surrounded by apples and a striped cloth on a gray surface. — Slow Cooker Applesauce. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

This slow cooker applesauce is sooo good that you won’t settle for store-bought again. In this recipe, your favorite apples are perfectly caramelized in sugar and cinnamon, creating a sweet, all-around sauce that has all the cozy and comforting flavors of fall. Enjoy it warm or cold, either way, you’re in a for a treat!
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Cozy up to the creamiest homemade broccoli cheddar soup there is! Seriously, this slow cooker soup is comfort in a bowl. Tender broccoli, chicken broth, milk, cheddar cheese, and aromatics combine to create a flavorful soup that’s guaranteed to be the best part of any meal. So get your slow cooker out and get ready for some creamy, cheesy goodness.
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