25+ Slow Cooker Meals for Busy Weeknights

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. Furthermore, my collection of speedy stovetop meals is also great for quick family meals.

My favorite dessert to serve with any of these slow cooker meals is Mile High Pound Cake. And, for breakfast, you’ll enjoy Coconut Sugar Slow Cooker Oatmeal.

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

Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe an easy ‘dump and go’ slow cooker recipe! Ten minutes of prep with ingredients you already have & endless meal possibilities.

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Slow Cooker Oatmeal

Healthy and satisfying, let your slow cooker provide this hot breakfast.

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Slow Cooker Creamy Buffalo Chicken

This incredibly flavorful chicken is a versatile slow cooker recipe. Slow Cooker Creamy Buffalo Chicken is tender, juicy, tangy, and spicy. Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken is perfect for sandwiches, pizza, quesadilla, nachos and more.

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Slow Cooker Zesty Italian Chicken

Slow Cooker Zesty Italian Chicken, this easy weeknight dinner has bold flavors. It's hearty, comforting, and great for any time of year! #slowcooker #chicken #Crockpot #recipes #Italian #creamy #zesty #shredded #easy #keto

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Two Pack Slow Cooker Roast

Two Pack Slow Cooker Roast is an easy weeknight dinner option. Full of flavor and totally hands-off cooking make this my co-to weeknight dinner recipe.

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Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe, sweet, sticky chicken in a delicious honey garlic sauce is a meal my whole family loves. #slowcooker #crockpot #chicken #Asian #honey #garlic #stickychicken #meal #familyfavorite #recipe #easy

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Crock Pot Crack Hash Brown Potatoes

Crock Pot Crack Hash Brown Potatoes, the quintessential comfort food gets an easy and delicious make-over with the addition of Ranch seasoning and bacon. 

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Slow Cooker Bourbon Whiskey Meatballs

Meatballs are the quintessential party food and my Slow Cooker Bourbon Whiskey Meatballs are perfect for large potlucks or cocktails for a dozen of your friends. The recipe is versatile and economical, as well as, of course, delicious.

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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Roast and Pepper Hoagie Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Roast and Pepper Hoagie Sandwiches super easy, full of flavor and a little messy.

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Easy Slow Cooker Black Beans

An easy, economical, and healthier dinner recipe! Easy Slow Cooker Black Beans are tasty and filling!

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Healthy Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken Soup

This recipe is a one-pot meal that's full of those authentic Mexican flavors you love.

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Hash Brown Slow Cooker Potato Soup

Hash Brown Slow Cooker Potato Soup is hearty and satisfying. This soup recipe is a family favorite. It’s easy to make and taste amazing. The soup is thick, rich and cheesy making it a stand-alone meal.

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3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast is moist, flavorful and very tender. Weekday dinners doesn’t get any easier!

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Slow Cooker Cheese Grits

Creamy, hearty and satisfying, one bite of slow cooker cheese grits and they’ll be your new love!

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Red Wine Pomegranate Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Slow cooking short ribs brings out an intense flavor. Bonus? slow cooking means you don't have to stand over the stove for hours!

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Potato Pimento Cheese Soup Recipe | Slow Cooker

Studded with pimentos, this soup is creamy and hearty. It is inspired by Pimento Cheese spread so popular in the South. Serve with a salad or sandwich for an easy meal.

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Slow Cooker Chicken

This is a moist, flavorful and delicious chicken! A simple spice mix is layered between the skin and chicken allowing for maximum flavor cooked into the chicken.

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Spicy and hot, these mouth-watering Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a hit with my family. Cook time is hands-off in the slow-cooker, which makes it a fantastic dinner option for busy nights. Make on small slider rolls or regular size buns or add fiber with whole wheat rolls.

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins

Two game day classics are combined in my Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins. They are Perfect for week night dinners or for a competitive game day. If you're not a fan of blue cheese, you may try feta cheese. It's much milder. Bake potatoes early and refrigerate if you're pressed for time.

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Slow Cooker Gluten Free Pinto Bean Recipe

Spicy and satisfying this Gluten Free Pinto Bean Recipe is a new addition to my diet. Spice the pintos with fresh jalapenos and add bacon and cilantro for flavor. Bonus they're very economical at pennies per serving!

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Slow Cooker Crawfish and Shrimp (EASY)

Exploding with delicious, spicy flavor, this is the perfect busy weeknight dinner.

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Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Buttery and flaky, you’ll never believe until you try how wonderfully easy and delicious this recipe is!

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Slow Cooker BBQ Beans

Slow Cooker BBQ Beans cooked low and slow to bring out the best flavors!

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Slow Cooker Spicy Sweet Country-style Ribs

I love boneless country-style ribs with their fall-off-the-bone tender meat and rich flavor.

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Two Pack Slow Cooker Roast

Two Pack Slow Cooker Roast is an easy weeknight dinner option. Full of flavor and totally hands-off cooking make this my co-to weeknight dinner recipe.

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Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken

You'll love the convenience of this chicken recipe. It's basically a pile-everything-in-the-slow-cooker and go recipe. It has great Asian flavor with a little kick of heat.

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Conclusion

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.

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