Today I’m bringing you 25+ Slow Cooker Meals for Busy Weeknights because, duh, making dinner on busy weeknights is not fun at all. My solution? Get the meal going early in the day so it’s ready when the chaos hits!
Slow cooker meals are an excellent way for busy people to make healthy and delicious meals for weeknights.
My favorite dessert to serve with any of these slow cooker meals is Mile High Pound Cake.

25+ Slow Cooker Meals for Busy Weeknights
I hate take-out. It’s overly expensive and takes a lot of time to get there and wait. I find with a little Sunday afternoon grocery and meal planning I can have healthy, easy, and delicious meals ready even on the busiest nights!
Check out these slow cooker recipes, I think you’ll find them convenient too!
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This is my very favorite slow cooker. It has a clip-tight gasket lid, three cooking modes, and a thermometer probe. Alternately, this slow cooker has almost the same features but is somewhat cheaper.
Easy Family Meals
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Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Oatmeal
Slow Cooker Creamy Buffalo Chicken
Slow Cooker Zesty Italian Chicken
Two Pack Slow Cooker Roast
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Crock Pot Crack Hash Brown Potatoes
Slow Cooker Bourbon Whiskey Meatballs
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Roast and Pepper Hoagie Sandwiches
Easy Slow Cooker Black Beans
Healthy Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken Soup
Hash Brown Slow Cooker Potato Soup
3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Slow Cooker Cheese Grits
Red Wine Pomegranate Slow Cooker Short Ribs
Potato Pimento Cheese Soup Recipe | Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker Chicken
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins
Slow Cooker Gluten Free Pinto Bean Recipe
Slow Cooker Crawfish and Shrimp (EASY)
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
Slow Cooker BBQ Beans
Slow Cooker Spicy Sweet Country-style Ribs
Two Pack Slow Cooker Roast
Slow cooker meals offer busy families the perfect way to make delicious and nutritious meals with minimal time and effort. The possibilities are endless and no matter the season, slow cooker recipes can help you make a tasty, timesaving meal. With slow cooker meals, you can turn a seemingly overwhelming task into a satisfying experience. If you’re looking to cut down on kitchen time but still want to enjoy delicious meals come dinnertime, slow cooker recipes are the way to go. So grab your slow cooker, get creative and let the meal take care of itself. As Chef Julia Child said, “The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a ‘what the hell’ attitude.” Let these recipes give you the inspiration and confidence to make slow cooker meals part of your busy weeknights.


Jane Walkinshaw says
wow I have just found your site and have sat reading for at least an hour solid. I live in NZ and some ingredients are different to what we might have, but I’m sure I can sort it. Thane so so much for doing all this work on the site, I will be sure making a lot of your dishes for my family. God Bless you richly.
Vickey says
can’t remember how I came about your website but glad I can’t wait to try your recipes
Paula says
I am too, Vickey! Hope you find a lot that you like!