Weeknights can get hectic, and figuring out what to cook shouldn’t add to the stress. That’s where your slow cooker becomes a total lifesaver. These 25 slow cooker recipes are packed with cozy, comforting meals like tender Beef Skirt Steak in savory mushroom gravy, creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken, and even a flavorful German Goulash. Whether you’re craving hearty meats, cheesy casseroles, or easy chicken dinners, there’s something here to satisfy every taste and schedule. If you’re ready to simplify your weeknights without sacrificing flavor, you’ll definitely want to scroll through every single recipe!

Beef Skirt Steak Recipe

A plate of shredded pot roast covered in brown gravy with mushrooms, served over a bed of rice. A black fork is lifting a portion of the tender meat. Fresh parsley is sprinkled on top as a garnish.
Beef Skirt Steak Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This beef skirt steak crock pot dinner has tender beef with a savory mushroom gravy. Meal-prep friendly and budget-wise.
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Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

A white scalloped plate with creamy pasta topped with a seasoned chicken breast, garnished with lemon slices and parsley. The dish is placed on a light background with a yellow and white checkered cloth beside it.
Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Indulge in this Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta. Only 15 minutes of prep.
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German Goulash Recipe

German goulash cooked in a crock pot over egg noodles
German Goulash Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Slow Cooker German Goulash with tender beef, rich paprika broth, and slow-cooked onions is an authentic one-pot meal.
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Delicious Steak Picado

Mexican steak piccata
Delicious Steak Picado. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Authentic Mexican Steak Picado Recipe smothers tender beef strips in a smoky tomato sauce with plabanos, jalapenos, green peppers, and onions.
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Pork Chops Recipe

Pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes
Pork Chops Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple crock pot pork chops recipe requires only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation! Easy to make, saucy crock pot pork chops.
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Savory Ham With Glaze

A sliced ham in a slow cooker, topped with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries. The ham is glazed, giving it a shiny appearance. The white slow cooker contrasts with the vibrant colors of the fruit and glaze.
Savory Ham With Glaze. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make the best ham in the crock pot recipe with simple ingredients, a sweet glaze, and tender, juicy results.
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Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast Recipe

Yankee pot roast
Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Super Tender Slow Cooker Yankee Pot Roast—just 10 mins to prep! Enjoy a comfort meal with tender veggies and a thick, creamy gravy.
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Delicious Chicken Tacos

Crock pot chicken for taco meat
Delicious Chicken Tacos. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Mexican crockpot chicken tacos recipe with simple ingredients , 5 min. prep time, turns out perfect every time you make tacos.
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Tender Corned Beef Recipe

A plate of sliced corned beef surrounded by potatoes, carrots, and cabbage wedges. The dish is on a wooden board with a green checkered cloth partially visible underneath.
Tender Corned Beef Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot Corned Beef with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots. Easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for a no-fuss, hearty dinner or St. Patrick’s Day!
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Chicken And French Onion

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
Chicken And French Onion. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

French onion soup mix, a few pantry ingredents, chicken, and a slow cooker, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner.
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Juicy Turkey Breast And Stuffing

A plate of sliced turkey breast covered with creamy gravy, garnished with fresh rosemary and sage. The dish is served on a white rectangular platter placed on a white cloth.
Juicy Turkey Breast And Stuffing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Juicy and tender turkey breast with this simple crockpot recipe. Perfect for weeknights or as an easy Thanksgiving option with stuffing!
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Sirloin Tip Roast Recipe

Sirloin tip roast and vegetables
Sirloin Tip Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy prep sirloin tip roast in a crock pot recipe creates tender, flavorful beef with a rich, savory sauce and perfectly cooked vegetables.
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Coq Au Vin Recipe

Close-up of a plate featuring tender cooked chicken with mushrooms and a rich, savory sauce. A silver fork is partially visible, indicating the dish is ready to be eaten.
Coq Au Vin Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Coq Au Vin in the slow cooker gives you comfort food without having to heat up your kitchen. A French chicken stew with layers of flavor that would make Julia Child proud and is sure to be a family favorite.
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Delicious Chicken In Green Salsa (Pollo Verde)

chicken verde over rice
Delicious Chicken In Green Salsa (Pollo Verde). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy Slow Cooker Pollo Verde Recipe highlighting a fresh roasted salsa verde and a step-by-step guide for making this authentic Mexican dish.
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Easy BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

bbq chicken wings with sauce brushed on
Easy BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe made with three simple ingredients and a slow cooker, create tender finger-licking wings.
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Easy Flavorful Chicken With Salsa

A white oval dish filled with shredded Mexican chicken, seasoned with spices, sits on a wooden surface. Nearby are corn tortillas, a small bowl of shredded cheese, and a dark patterned cloth.
Easy Flavorful Chicken With Salsa. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Salsa chicken in the slow cooker is an easy 10 minute prep, recipe for tender, flavorful shredded chicken for tacos, burritos, and more.
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Crock Pot Mac And Cheese

A close-up of scrambled eggs topped with melted cheddar cheese, served in a black bowl with a silver spoon and a blue cloth napkin nearby.
Crock Pot Mac And Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

With just 6 ingredients, this Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe will be your new favorite side. You don’t even have to cook the pasta, just dump and go!
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Delicious Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe

A close-up of a serving of lasagna on a white plate. The lasagna is layered with pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese, and is garnished with fresh chopped basil.
Delicious Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Slow Cooker Lasagna recipe features a meaty sauce, three cheeses and lasagna pasta sheets that are cooked low and slow.
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Savory Bourbon BBQ Pulled Chicken

A platter of shredded barbecue pork with metal tongs rests beside two fluffy slider buns on a wooden surface.
Savory Bourbon BBQ Pulled Chicken. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken isn’t just for Game Night, it’s great for any time you’re feeding a crowd. It makes the best sliders.
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Creamy Mississippi Chicken

Mississippi chicken
Creamy Mississippi Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Deliciously creamy Italian Mississippi Chicken with tender chicken breasts, spicy Italian banana peppers, & heavy cream. Quick 10-minute prep!
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Creamy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti

A bowl of creamy chicken spaghetti with shredded cheddar cheese on top. Spaghetti noodles are mixed with a cheesy sauce and diced tomatoes. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. A red napkin and small bowls are in the background.
Creamy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, slow-cooked dish with tender chicken, melty cheese, and a little spice. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Delicious Tender Chicken And Stuffing

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
Delicious Tender Chicken And Stuffing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crock pot chicken and stuffing makes a creamy, comforting dinner with just 4 ingredients. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy moms.
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Layered Cheesy Casserole With Ground Beef

layered beef taco casserole
Layered Cheesy Casserole With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Layered Cheesy Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is made with classic Mexican seasonings, beans, peppers, tomatoes and cheese.
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Savory Chicken With Ranch

A plate of creamy chicken alfredo pasta garnished with shredded cheese and green onions. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. The plate rests on a blue and white striped cloth.
Savory Chicken With Ranch. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot chicken with ranch is a simple, yummy recipe that combines cream cheese ranch dressing mix with tender, juicy chicken and pasta.
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Spaghetti Sauce Creamy Recipe

A fork lifts spaghetti with meat sauce from a green plate. The pasta is topped with a rich, chunky tomato meat sauce, suggesting a hearty meal. A red and white striped cloth is partially visible in the background.
Spaghetti Sauce Creamy Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Spaghetti sauce creamy crock pot recipe is a rich, protein-packed, blend of ground beef, velvety cottage cheese, and tangy tomato sauce.
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23 Retro Salads You’ll Crave Again (Just Like Mom Made)

A glass bowl filled with a Waldorf salad, containing chopped apples, walnuts, raisins, and a creamy dressing. A sliced apple is placed in the background on a gray cloth next to a spoon.
23 Retro Salads You’ll Crave Again (Just Like Mom Made). Image Credit: Butter and Baggage

There’s something irresistibly nostalgic about the salads we grew up with—the ones that showed up at every summer picnic, church potluck, and backyard BBQ. This crave-worthy collection brings those classics back to life, from creamy potato and cheesy macaroni salads to crunchy cucumber with sour cream, sweet-tangy coleslaws, and old-school favorites like Waldorf and 7-layer salad. You’ll also find fresh spins like watermelon Greek salad, roasted carrot chickpea bowls, and even retro “salads” like strawberry pretzel delight. These feel-good favorites are simple, satisfying, and just like Mom used to make—only now, they’re all in one place. Get All The Recipes: 23 Retro Salads You’ll Crave Again (Just Like Mom Made)