12 Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes That Will Make Your Weeknight Dinners a Breeze

If you’re looking for meals that are easy to prepare and full of flavor, your slow cooker is the answer! These 16 delicious recipes take the hassle out of cooking while delivering comforting and mouthwatering dishes the whole family will love.

Slow Cooker Mexican Sloppy Joes

A sloppy joe sandwich with a meat filling on a bun sits on a white plate, surrounded by tortilla chips. — Slow Cooker Mexican Sloppy Joes . Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

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These Slow Cooker Mexican Sloppy Joes combine the classic flavors of sloppy joes with a Tex-Mex twist. Sweet, savory, and just the right amount of spice, these sloppy joes are a hit at any dinner table.
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Slow Cooker Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Six bell peppers stuffed with a rice and bean mixture are arranged upright inside a black slow cooker before being cooked.

Packed with flavor, these Slow Cooker Mexican Stuffed Peppers are filled with rice, beans, and seasoned ground meat, simmered to perfection. It’s a complete, satisfying meal in one delicious pepper.
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Slow Cooker Mississippi Smokies

A white bowl filled with cocktail sausages and sliced yellow peppers, garnished with chopped parsley, sits on a countertop near salt and pepper shakers. — Slow Cooker Mississippi Smokies. Photo credit: xoxo Bella .

These mouthwatering Mississippi Smokies are sweet, tangy, and oh-so-tender. Whether you’re serving them at a party or enjoying them on a cozy evening, they’re a surefire crowd-pleaser.
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Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

A bowl of stir-fried beef with green onions, red chilies, and sesame seeds, served with a spoon on a white surface. — Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

This slow cooker Mongolian beef recipe features tender beef cooked in a sweet, savory sauce with a hint of spice. It’s a rich and flavorful meal that’s easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Slow Cooker Mushroom and Chicken Stroganoff

A close-up of cooked egg noodles mixed with pieces of chicken, mushrooms, and garnished with chopped parsley. — Slow Cooker Mushroom and Chicken Stroganoff. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

This Slow Cooker Mushroom and Chicken Stroganoff is the ultimate comfort food. Tender chicken thighs and savory mushrooms cook in a creamy sauce, making a rich and satisfying meal that’s perfect over egg noodles.
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Slow Cooker No Bean Chili

bowl full of no bean chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapeno slice, and slice of avocado. — Slow Cooker No Bean Chili. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

This hearty, no-bean chili is loaded with bold spices and savory beef. Perfect for chilly nights, it’s a simple, satisfying dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
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Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

A fork holding a serving of creamy pasta with shredded chicken, with more pasta visible on a white plate in the background. — Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This slow cooker version of Olive Garden’s chicken pasta is creamy, cheesy, and comforting. Tender chicken and pasta simmer in a luscious sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Slow Cooker Peach Pulled Chicken

A bowl of shredded chicken curry served over white rice, garnished with chopped cilantro, with pieces of flatbread on the side. — Slow Cooker Peach Pulled Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This Slow Cooker Peach Pulled Chicken is sweet, savory, and packed with flavor. The perfect combination of barbecue sauce and juicy peaches creates a delicious, simple meal for any day of the week.
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Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

A crock pot filled with beef and peppers. — Slow Cooker Pepper Steak. Photo credit: Litlle House Big Alaska.

Tender beef strips, colorful peppers, and a savory sauce come together in this slow cooker pepper steak. It’s the perfect meal for when you want something simple but satisfying.
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Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Bites

A plate with two open-faced beef sandwiches topped with melted cheese, diced peppers, and parsley, served with a side of French fries. — Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Bites . Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

These Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Bites are the perfect bite-sized version of the classic sandwich. Tender beef, peppers, onions, and melted provolone come together for an irresistible treat.
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Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork

This Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork combines tender pork with sweet pineapple, soy sauce, and garlic for a flavorful, tropical-inspired meal. It’s an easy dinner that everyone will love.
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Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew

A bowl of beef vegetable soup with potatoes, carrots, green beans, peas, tomatoes, and herbs, served with a spoon. — Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

This hearty Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew (also known as hamburger stew) is rich, flavorful, and perfect for cozy nights. Made with ground beef, veggies, and savory seasonings, it’s an easy, satisfying meal that everyone will love.
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