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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    People Are Staying In for These 18 Slow Cooker Recipes—And Saving Big

    Published: May 26, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Staying in has never sounded so good, especially with these slow cooker recipes doing all the heavy lifting. We’re talking cozy, comforting meals that basically cook themselves while you binge your favorite show or catch up on laundry. The best part? They’re easy on your wallet and your schedule.

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes

    A fork with tender roast beef on a platter.
    Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    This fall apart, melt-in-your-mouth slow cooker pot roast recipe is complete with veggies and gravy. Classic recipe for weeknights or Sunday supper.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes

    Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese

    A bowl of slow cooker chicken salsa chili.
    Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    This Chicken Chili Crock Pot recipe is light, fresh and delicious. Just dump the ingredients into your crockpot so you come home to an easy dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese

    Tender And Juicy Beef Carnitas In A Slow Cooker

    Two beef tacos on a platter.
    Tender And Juicy Beef Carnitas In A Slow Cooker. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With only 15 minutes of prep time, beef carnitas are full of flavor all by themselves but even better with pineapple mango salsa.
    Get the Recipe: Tender And Juicy Beef Carnitas In A Slow Cooker

    Coq Au Vin

    A serving of coq au vin
    Coq Au Vin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Let the slow cooker do all the work while you kick back, and still enjoy a cozy French chicken stew. It’s rich, flavorful, and basically zero effort.
    Get the Recipe: Coq Au Vin

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Homemade Mushroom Gravy

    A plate of slow cooker pot roast with gravy, garnished with carrots, mushrooms, and potato chunks. A small dish of extra gravy lies in the background on a gray napkin. The meal is served on a white plate against a light blue surface.
    Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Homemade Mushroom Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is made with chuck roast and veggies simmered in a thick broth, and topped with homemade mushroom gravy.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Homemade Mushroom Gravy

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken

    A platter of rolls next to pulled chicken.
    Slow Cooker Bourbon 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. Bourbon and a molasses barbecue sauce are perfect with chicken. An EASY and healthy dish that everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken

    Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

    Crispy pork carnitas in a skillet with a spatula.
    Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Slow Cooker Carnitas start in the slow cooker and finish in a skillet. Learn the secret to juicy carnitas that finish crispy.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

    Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    A serving fork removing slices of slow cooked pork tenderloin.
    Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Juicy and tender pork tenderloin is paired with sweet potatoes and cooked for hours in a slow cooker for an easy and decadent meal.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

    A bowl of chili made in a slow cooker topped with cheese and sour cream
    Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Slow cooker chicken chili with pablano peppers comes together in no time. Just dump in the ingredients and let the slow cooker do all the work. A healthy dinner the whole family will love.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy

    Pork chops on a plate covered with ranch gravy.
    Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This ranch pork chops recipe is made in the slow cooker with just a few ingredients. Perfect golden brown pork chops in a thick and flavorful gravy.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy

    Fall-Off-The Bone Baby Back Pork Ribs

    Barbecue ribs with a bowl of sacue.
    Fall-Off-The Bone Baby Back Pork Ribs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baby back ribs get ridiculously tender in the slow cooker with almost no hands-on time. Just a little dry rub and a homemade sauce, and you’re a kitchen hero without the work.
    Get the Recipe: Fall-Off-The Bone Baby Back Pork Ribs

    Old Fashioned German Goulash (Slow Cooker Recipe)

    Old Fashioned German Goulash (Slow Cooker Recipe). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This hearty Slow Cooker German Goulash recipe is full of tender beef and vegetables cooked to perfection in a rich red wine and paprika sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned German Goulash (Slow Cooker Recipe)

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs With Gnocchi

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs With Gnocchi. Photo credit: Talking Meals.

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs with Gnocchi with sun dried tomatoes and spinach is perfect for family dinner during the busy week!
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs With Gnocchi

    Slow Cooker Lasagna {Crockpot Recipe}

    Slow Cooker Lasagna {Crockpot 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.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Lasagna {Crockpot Recipe}

    Creamy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe

    Creamy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe . Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Deliciously creamy Italian Mississippi Chicken with tender chicken breasts, spicy Italian banana peppers, & heavy cream. Quick 10-minute prep!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe

    Slow Cooker Beef Bolognese Recipe

    Slow Cooker Beef Bolognese Recipe. Photo credit: Talking Meals.

    This Slow Cooker Beef Bolognese Recipe is a kicked up version of the traditional Italian Meat Sauce made EASY in the slow cooker!
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Bolognese Recipe

    Slow Cooker Bbq Pulled Beef

    Slow cooker pulled pork.
    Slow Cooker Bbq Pulled Beef. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

    The BEST slow cooker BBQ beef recipe, perfect for lazy weeknights. Tender beef with tangy BBQ sauce that’s completely customizable.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Bbq Pulled Beef

    Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

    Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is the perfect, no-fail dinner recipe for dinner any night. Tender, spicy, slow-cooked chicken is the best!
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

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