15 Slow Cooker Recipes for Healthy Comfort Food

When you’re craving comfort food but still want to make a meal with nourishing ingredients, your slow cooker is your kitchen hero! These easy slow cooker recipes offer the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and rich, comforting flavors. From hearty soups and stews to tender, slow-cooked meats, these dishes are as nutritious as they are satisfying.

Slow Cooker Turkey Squash Chili

turkey black bean chili — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This slow cooker butternut squash chili recipe is exactly what you need to make the next time you find yourself craving something nutritious, delicious, and super filling. It has a delicious sweet and savory flavor and is easily customizable when served with a variety of toppings.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

A bowl of creamy chicken soup with mushrooms and wild rice. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

Make chicken and wild rice soup in the slow cooker for a wholesome and easy dinner that is so delicious, that no one can stop at just one bowl. This soup is creamy, thick and so cozy and it’s a great dish to make if you have leftover chicken.

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Crockpot Pesto Chicken

Chunks of pesto chicken with cheese and tomato chunks on a bun. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

You’ll need just two ingredients for this flavorful and juicy chicken. It uses budget-friendly chicken thighs to stretch your grocery budget and keep your chicken juicy. Pile this saucy chicken on bread for sandwiches and add a bit of fresh mozzarella and fresh tomatoes for a Caprese-inspired meal.

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Slow Cooker Pozole

Three bowls of Mexican pork stew, topped with cheese and radish slices. — Photo Credit: Retro Recipe Box.

Make some Mexican stew for dinner on a weeknight. This recipe uses pork and hominy in a spicy but not too hot chili broth. This makes a great meal on a chilly fall day, and is so easy that you can set it and forget it. Pair with sliced radishes, cheese and avocados over the top, or a tasty homemade cornbread muffin.

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

A plate of teriyaki chicken over greens. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

If you are craving takeout at home, try this slow-cooker recipe for chicken teriyaki! You’ll have a flavorful and easy dinner waiting for you – with minimal work. The chicken is coated in a jarred teriyaki sauce for a true dump-and-go recipe! Serve with rice and a veggie and dinner is done.

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Crockpot Salsa Chicken

chicken and salsa — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This slow cooker salsa chicken is made with just a handful of ingredients and can be prepped in 2 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Simply season the chicken, top with salsa, and turn on your slow cooker – that’s it! Serve it on tacos, top nachos with it, or serve it over a bowl of rice for a delicious dinner option.

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Crockpot Beef Stew With Dumplings

Pattys-Crockpot-Beef-Tip-Stew-with-Dumplings — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

If you need a comforting, delicious, and hearty meal, look no further, because this crock pot beef stew with dumplings is it. It’s everything you want in comfort food – rich flavors, satisfying and not fussy, made with simple ingredients, and feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

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Sweet Potato and Quinoa Chili

A bowl of meatless chili, made with sweet potatoes and quinoa. — Photo Credit: Kitchen Treaty.

A hearty bowl of chili always hits the spot on a cold night. This and healthier, as it starts with sweet potatoes and quinoa and adds beans, jalapeno peppers and tomatoes to make a rich and hearty meatless meal.

Serve with cornbread on the side if you like for a completely cozy cold weather meal.

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Crockpot Shredded Beef

shredded beef in a slow cooker — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This shredded beef recipe is so versatile that you will want to make it time and time again. Top tacos with it, make sandwiches piled high with shredded beef, make some epic nachos, or add it to beef stew. The possibilities are endless, and you are sure to enjoy all of the options!

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BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders

A slider filled with shredded bbq chicken and coleslaw. — Photo Credit: The Heirloom Pantry.

Make some saucy pulled chicken sliders for dinner with this easy recipe. The crunchy coleslaw topping makes this recipe colorful and extra tasty. You can also make this for a yummy spin on tacos, nachos and more.

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Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes

Make this crockpot chicken and potatoes for a cozy dinner any night of the week. This recipe uses flavorful (and budget-friendly) chicken thighs and baby potatoes for a filling and satisfying meal. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal that is ready when you get home from work.

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Chicken Fajitas

Make these chicken fajitas for a colorful and aromatic weeknight dinner. This recipe is so easy you can set it and forget it until it is time to eat. You can pair chicken fajitas with Spanish rice, chips and salsa or a side salad for a complete meal.

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Apricot Chicken

This slow cooker supper idea makes chicken the most exciting dinner option. It delivers a sweet and savory sauce over tender chicken for a fuss-free dinner that rivals takeout from your favorite local spot. This tastes perfect over rice or egg noodles for a rich and flavorful meal that is made with simple ingredients on a weeknight.

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Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Three saucy stuffed peppers filled with cheese, rice and ground turkey.

Let the slow cooker handle stuffed peppers for dinner tonight. This recipe is easy, and uses lean ground turkey to make a classic dinner a little healthier. Your family will love the flavor of peppers, turkey and plenty of cheese with rice and a rich tomato sauce after a long day at work and school.

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Pot roast in a slow cooker with potatoes and carrots. — Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday.

This recipe delivers classic comfort food, right from the slow cooker. Beef and potatoes are cooked low and slow until perfectly tender. Your family will love coming home to this hearty meal, and it is so easy you can get it started in the morning and dig in when you get off work!

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