27 Slow Cooker Recipes to Set and Forget for Busy Days

If there’s one kitchen appliance that truly feels like it has my back on busy days, it’s my slow cooker. You toss in the ingredients, set it, and by the time you’re done running errands, dinner’s ready. And I’m sure you can use a few tried and true dump-and-go crockpot recipes, too. Here’s some of my favourite – and I bet you haven’t tried them all yet!

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

This slow cooker chicken and gravy is a dinner recipe made with tender chicken that cooks low and slow in a creamy, seasoned gravy until it’s fall-apart soft and easy to shred. Perfect for soaking into mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Slow Cooker Creamy Meatballs

This Slow Cooker Creamy Meatballs recipe is a family-friendly dinner recipe made with tender meatballs, a rich mushroom sauce, and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for meal prepping and leftovers reheat well.

Crockpot Angel Chicken

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This Crockpot Angel Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken pasta recipe made with tender chicken, cream cheese, butter, and a savory Italian-style sauce that cooks all day and turns into a cozy, comforting meal. It’s basically a dump, cook, and serve kind of dinner that anyone can pull off with no stress.

Crockpot Swamp Potatoes

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These Crockpot Swamp Potatoes are an easy slow-cooker potato and sausage dinner made with baby potatoes, smoked sausage, green beans, ranch seasoning, Cajun spice, butter, and chicken broth, all cooked together in one pot for a cozy, hearty meal that comes together with almost no effort at all.

Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

This Crockpot Beef Ravioli Casserole is an easy crockpot pasta casserole made with ground beef, pasta sauce, ravioli, and melted cheese. It’s a hearty slow cooker recipe that is great for dinner or serves as a main dish at special gatherings.

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili

This Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Chili is a creamy, hearty slow cooker soup recipe made with ground chicken, white beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, ranch seasoning, and buffalo wing sauce.

Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This crockpot chicken gnocchi soup is a creamy, comforting slow cooker meal made with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and simple veggies. It’s an easy dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops

These Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops are a simple and comforting slow cooker dinner made with tender pork chops, creamy soups, and flavorful ranch seasoning. Perfect for busy days when you want a hearty homemade meal without a lot of effort.

Slow Cooker Turkey Pot Pie

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This Slow Cooker Turkey Pot Pie is one of those easy comfort food recipes that makes dinner stress-free. You toss everything in the crockpot, let it do the work, and instead of a traditional crust, this pot pie is topped with buttery stuffing, making it extra hearty and perfect for weeknights or even when you’re working through Thanksgiving leftovers.

Crockpot Slow Cooker Rump Roast

This Crockpot Slow Cooker Rump Roast is an easy, comforting meal made with tender beef, baby potatoes, and carrots, all cooked low and slow in a flavorful broth. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners!

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

This Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is an easy, hearty dinner made with tender beef, colorful bell peppers, and a flavorful sauce—all cooked low and slow for a stress-free meal the whole family will love.

Crockpot Soy Honey Garlic Chicken

This Crockpot Soy Honey Garlic Chicken is tender, juicy, and full of sweet and savory flavor—an easy, hands-off dinner the whole family will love!

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

This Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef is rich, saucy, and a little sweet and savory. This version of my Mongolian beef uses flank steak, which gets super tender in the slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

This Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is creamy, cheesy, and packed with ranch flavor and crispy bacon. It’s an easy, family-friendly meal that cooks low and slow—great for busy days. Serve it on buns, with chips, or over mashed potatoes for a comforting dinner everyone will love!

Crockpot Jambalaya

Easy Crockpot Jambalaya made with chicken, sausage, and shrimp. A flavorful slow cooker meal for busy weeknights or cozy fall dinners.

Crockpot Birria Tacos

These Crockpot Birria Tacos are one of my favorite slow cooker dinners when I know we’ll be busy all day. With just 20 minutes to prep and the crockpot doing the rest, it’s a great make-ahead meal for the whole family.

Crockpot Butter Chicken

This Crockpot Butter Chicken is a cozy, creamy dish made with tender chicken and warm spices. It’s an easy set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s great for busy weeknights.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Soy Spareribs

These Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Soy Spareribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, sweet, and savory with just the right amount of sticky glaze—made with simple pantry ingredients and zero fuss!

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Roast

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This Tender Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Roast is one of the lazy dinner ideas that you can just prepare in just 5 minutes and let the slow cooker do the rest. It’s great for family dinners and leftovers.

Crockpot Summer Vegetable Soup

This Crockpot Summer Vegetable Soup is fresh, light, and loaded with garden veggies. An easy dump-and-go recipe that’s perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner!

Slow Cooker Minestrone

This Slow Cooker Minestrone is a hearty slow cooker vegetable soup recipe made with simple pantry ingredients and fresh vegetables. It’s a dump-and-go crockpot soup recipe to enjoy on chilly days.

Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup

This Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup is a cozy slow cooker soup recipe made with tender meatballs, fresh vegetables, pasta, spinach, and flavorful chicken broth. Everything cooks together in one pot (which is what I love about a slow cooker), making it the perfect hands-off meal to serve for dinner.