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Here Are 43 Slow Cooker Recipes To Make Every Night This Month

You're too busy to stress over dinner.

Dinner just got easier with these hands-off slow cooker recipes.

Imagine walking in your front door to the aroma of a home-cooked meal that's ready to eat. Make these slow cooker recipes and you'll be thanking yourself for nights to come. From hearty pot roast to warming soup, and even ribs, we've got dinner covered!

1. Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

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Making this takeout favorite at home is almost as easy as placing a delivery order. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

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2. Slow Cooker Carnitas

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Have you ever wanted to make succulent carnitas at home? Now you can, with the help of your slow cooker!

Recipe: Slow Cooker Carnitas

3. Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

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Your favorite baked potato flavors combine in this hearty soup. Don't forget the toppings!

Recipe: Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

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4. Slow Cooker Ribs

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Eight hours. Low and slow. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Ribs

5. Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

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After all, who doesn't love taco night? 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

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6. Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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This only takes six ingredients to make thanks to a packet of onion soup mix. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Pot Roast

7. Slow Cooker Chicken & Biscuits

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Is there a better combo than chicken and biscuits? There is not. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken & Biscuits

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8. Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Honey Lime Chicken Tacos

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Just throw all the ingredients for the chicken in a Crock-Pot and let it cook for up to six hours. It'll be taco night before you know it.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Honey Lime Chicken Tacos

9. Thai Chicken Soup

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This comforting chicken noodle soup is packed with flavor thanks to red curry paste, fish sauce, coconut milk, and ginger. 

Recipe: Thai Chicken Soup

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10. Slow Cooker Ratatouille

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Go ahead and use whatever vegetables you like best in this ratatouille, such as tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, and onion.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Ratatouille

11. Slow Cooker Shrimp and Crab Bisque

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This creamy seafood soup is the perfect transition from summer flavors to fall comfort food. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Shrimp and Crab Bisque

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12. Asian Lettuce Wraps

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You could order take-out, or you could make this good-for-you meal that basically cooks itself.

Recipe: Asian Lettuce Wraps

13. Lightened-Up Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken

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There's no breading or frying requires for this delicious yet lightened-up version of the Chinese take-out favorite. You could toss everything right into your slow cooker, but the recipe recommends searing the chicken in a pan first so that it gets nicely browned.

Recipe: Lightened-Up Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken

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14. Slow Cooker Veggie Lasagna

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This recipe is so easy, you'll never cook lasagna in the oven again. You can always add ground turkey or beef for a non-vegetarian version.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Veggie Lasagna

15. Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta

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Look, sometimes you just need to set it and forget it. In those moments, look no further than this cheesy chicken pesto pasta dish. It practically cooks itself.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta

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16. Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Taquitos

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Not only is this Mexican-inspired recipe so easy to make, but it's also a total family favorite, guaranteed to please the kids and adults alike.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Taquitos

17. Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Shells

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This classic comfort food never gets old. Fill the jumbo shells with a spinach and ground turkey mixture and layer them with tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Recipe: Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Shells

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18. Butternut Squash Soup

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Nothing says fall like a big bowl of piping hot butternut squash soup. You can jazz this recipe up with a drizzle of sour cream or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and croutons.

Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup

19. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

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The only hands-on cooking you'll have to do is sauté the onions and beef before tossing them into the slow cooker.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

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20. Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

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Serve this Italian chicken over pasta, rice, or even mashed potatoes for an easy and family-friendly weeknight dinner.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

21. Fire Roasted Shrimp Tacos

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This spicy shrimp gets a kick from paprika, salsa, cayenne pepper, and fire roasted tomatoes. It makes a delicious taco, burrito bowl, or fajita filling.

Recipe: Fire Roasted Shrimp Tacos

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22. Creamy Tortellini Soup

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Loaded with vegetables and rich cheese tortellini, this soup is the ultimate comfort food. 

Recipes: Creamy Tortellini Soup

23. Slow Cooker Baked Spaghetti

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Pasta night just got a whole lot more exciting thanks to this baked spaghetti dish, loaded with ricotta, ground beef, and marinara sauce.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Baked Spaghetti

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24. Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

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Rather than order take-out tonight, but your slow cooker to use. The result is just as tasty. Plus, it stays good for a few days in the fridge so you can make a big batch and enjoy it throughout the week.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

25. Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

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This pot pie couldn't be easier. Just bake the refrigerated biscuits in the oven and add them to the slow-cooked chicken mixture right before serving.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

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26. Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

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This sweet and tangy sauce comes together with ingredients you most likely have sitting in your pantry: soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

27. Slow Cooker Lo Mein

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The best part about lo mein is you can mix it up by using whatever protein and vegetables you have on hand.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Lo Mein

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28. Crock Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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29. Slow Cooker Chili Mac 'n' Cheese

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It's as if mac 'n' cheese and bean chili became one...and what could be bad about that?

Recipe: Slow Cooker Chili Mac 'n' Cheese

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30. Slow Cooker Poached Salmon

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Turns out, you can make perfectly cooked salmon right in the slow cooker. Just add lemon and some fresh herbs for flavor. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Poached Salmon

31. Slow Cooker Korean Pork Tacos

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Sometimes the greatest flavors occur when two different cuisines combine, like in this case. It's the best of Mexican and Korean cooking in one outstanding dish.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Korean Pork Tacos

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32. Coconut Lentil Curry

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Not only is this recipe cheap and vegan, but you probably already have most of the ingredients. Just grab a bag of lentils, coconut milk, and canned tomatoes, then cook everything with a bunch of spices. 

Recipe: Coconut Lentil Curry

33. Banh Mi Rice Bowls

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The star of the show here is the slow cooked pork, simmered in garlic, soy sauce, and sugar until it's soft and tender. 

Recipe: Banh Mi Rice Bowls

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34. Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili

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You can make this hearty chili with ground turkey, chicken, pork, or beef. Or skip the meat all together and add black beans for a satisfying meatless meal.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili

35. Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

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Cooking spaghetti squash in a slow cooker is literally fool-proof. Just pierce the squash with a fork or knife, place it in in the Crock Pot, and let it cook until it's tender and you can scoop out the flesh.

Recipe: Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

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36. Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

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With just a few simple ingredients like boneless chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, veggies, and refrigerated biscuits, this classic southern comfort food will be a great addition to your dinner rotation.

Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

37. Salsa Chicken Quinoa Casserole

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If you're trying to avoid meat, you can easily leave out the chicken and stick with quinoa. Dress it up with anything from sour cream and avocado to jalapeño and red onion.

Recipe: Salsa Chicken Quinoa Casserole

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38. Slow Cooker Chili Mac

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Whether you're cooking for the family, hosting friends for game night, or just craving something delicious, this should do the trick.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Chili Mac

39. Slow Cooker Veggie Omelet

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There's no wrong time of day to eat an omelet. Breakfast for dinner, anyone?

Recipe: Slow Cooker Veggie Omelet

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40. Slow Cooker Enchilada Stack

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Loaded with black beans, green chilis, corn, salsa, and ground meat, these enchiladas will fill you up and make you feel great. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Enchilada Stack

41. Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs

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Make a big batch of these meatballs and freeze the leftovers. Then you can defrost them on lazy nights when you don't feel like cooking.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs

42. Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

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There's no better way to celebrate the beginning of soup season.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

43. Beef Ragu with Papardelle

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Mmm, just like grandma used to make it. 😋 

Recipe: Beef Ragu with Papardelle

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