21 Easy Slow Cooker Meals to Get You Through the Week

Whether you’re dragging from a Super Bowl party or just want to come home to a cozy and healthy meal this week, we’ve got you! Let the slow cooker do the hard work with these easy recipes. Minimal prep and maximum flavor, these will get you through the week.

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.

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes.

Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

A spoon lifting saucy meatballs from a slow cooker. — Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Make some Swedish meatballs the easy way; in your slow cooker! These saucy shortcut meatballs start with a bag of frozen meatballs and a can of cream of mushroom soup. While they are practically effortless, they taste amazing.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs.

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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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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Sesame Chicken

Make this slow cooker sesame chicken when you have a craving for take out, but not the budget. This recipe is so easy and makes the sauciest sesame chicken. Serve it over rice or noodles.

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Italian Beef Sandwiches

An Italian beef sandwich with peppers rings and cheese. — Photo Credit: Modern Honey.

Make these slow-cooker beef sandwiches and pile them with cheese and peppers! This easy recipe delivers authentic Italian flavors in each bite. From the tender beef to the blend of spices. You will want to repeat this recipe often as these sandwiches are even better than your local sub shop!

Get the Recipe: Italian Beef Sandwiches.

Crockpot Salsa Chicken

chicken and salsa — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This crockpot salsa chicken is easy, versatile, and incredibly flavorful! Made with just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, let the slow cooker do the rest of the work. You’ll have flavorful and juicy chicken for tacos, salads, bowls, and more. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe is as delicious as it is effortless.

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Bourbon Chicken

There is nothing quite like bourbon chicken! This recipe makes it at home, the easy way. It starts with chicken thighs cooked in a yummy brown sugar sauce. Serve this over rice for food court flavor from your crockpot.

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Slow Cooker Lamb Stew

A crockpot filled with peas, carrots, potatoes and chunks of lamb meat. — Photo Credit: Sweet and Savory Meals.

If it has been a while since you enjoyed a cozy bowl of lamb stew, consider this recipe your sign to make it in your slow cooker! This wholesome recipe is packed with potatoes and carrots for a hearty and filling dinner.

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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.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki.

BBQ Beef Brisket

A cutting board with brisket slices and bbq sauce nearby. — Photo Credit: Dana’s Table.

Make this tender and tasty bbq beef brisket in your slow cooker for a meal that no one can resist. The results practically melt in your mouth, but the recipe is practically effortless. Pair with classic bbq sides like potatoes, baked beans, or a scoop of coleslaw on the side.

Get the Recipe: BBQ Beef Brisket.

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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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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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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Slow Cooker Turkey Quinoa Chili

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. Prep this turkey black bean chili in just 15 minutes and then let the slow cooker take over and you have yourself a cozy bowl of chili ready to eat!

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Quinoa Chili.

Chickpea Potato Curry

Curry made of chickpeas, in a crock pot. — Photo Credit: The Gluten Free Blogger.

This curry is so delicious and wholesome. With canned tomatoes, coconut milk, and common pantry staples you can make this chickpea potato curry in the slow cooker for a fuss-free family dinner that is even better than takeout. Serve over rice for a filling meal.

Get the Recipe: Chickpea Potato Curry.

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.

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Turkey Stuffed Peppers.

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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Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Soup

A bowl of corn and chicken soup with avocado slices over top. — Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

This simple slow-cooker soup is a must-make for a cool winter night. It has the coziest southwest flavor with plenty of tender chicken, corn, peppers, and tomatoes. You will love this with avocado slices over the top and a few tortilla strips.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Soup.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Make some sweet and sour meatballs in the crockpot for a colorful and flavorful dinner idea. This recipe uses pineapple chunks and peppers to add color and rich flavors to each bite. You can make subs with these meatballs, serve them over rice, or offer them as a party food that can feed a crowd the easy way.

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Slow Cooker Brats

A tray of brats with kraut over the top. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

If you have ten minutes and a slow cooker you can make this Wisconsin style brat recipe. You will appreciate this recipe as the temperatures dip below freezing, as you can get the flavor you crave without freezing over the grill!

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Brats.