Easy Slow-Cooker Recipes That Come Together With Almost No Effort

These recipes are so easy, we hesitate to even call it cooking.

Though slow-cooker recipes are all usually pretty easy, some may often include a long list of steps, involve pre-cooking on the stovetop, or call for a large amount of prep work. We’ve gathered our easiest slow-cooker recipes of all time for those days when you need a meal with a simple ingredient list and even simpler directions. Minimal prep time is needed to get these easy recipes cooking in your slow cooker. And you can feed your family without any stress, which is a miracle in our book.

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These easy slow cooker recipes will allow you to get a homemade dinner on the table with minimal prep and maximum flavor.

Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

Perhaps the easiest slow-cooker recipe of all time, this chicken is also extremely versatile. It can be served over rice, on a salad, in a quesadilla, and more.

Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup

Simply dump the ingredients for this soup into your slow cooker and let it do all the work. You will want to add the tomatoes about one hour before serving, but you can prep all the topping during the final few minutes of cooking.

White Chicken Chili

It's easy to see why this recipe is our most popular fall recipe of all time. Just stir everything together and a flavorful chili will be ready when you're ready for dinner without any time spent by the stovetop.

Mississippi Chicken

We call for chicken breasts for this recipe, but you can also use thighs if you already have them on hand. Just forgo the butter since thighs have a higher fat content than breasts.

Slow-Cooker Chipotle Brisket Sliders

Once you remove your brisket from the crock to shred it, make sure to reserve some of the cooking liquid to use to make the sauce.

Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup

Make French onion soup without the usual time it takes to make caramelized onions thanks to the help of your slow cooker. You will want to broil the soup once you add the cheese and bread, but it's definitely worth the extra 3 minutes.

Slow-Cooker Barbecue Chicken

Fresh lemon slices add a nice brightness to this barbecue chicken recipe that'll be one of your family's new go-to dinner recipes.

Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs

Whether for a snack dinner or a hearty game day appetizer, this classic meatball recipe is filling enough to satisfy even the hungriest crowds. Just stir halfway through and they'll be ready in just a couple hours.

Lemon Chicken Soup

If you or a family member is feeling a bit under the weather, the healing power of this soup is just what you need. Plus, it couldn't be easier.

Slow Cooker Tomato-Basil Meatloaf

We made this slow-cooker meatloaf recipe even better by using parchment paper to line the slow cooker so cleanup will be a breeze.

Easy Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

Requiring just 10 minutes of hands-on time, this pulled pork is even easier than driving to your local barbecue joint for takeout. Plus, you'll probably have leftovers to eat the rest of the week.

Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup

Just a little stirring is required to help this cheesy soup come together. Store-bought pretzel bowls take this dinner to the next level.

Soulful Chicken Soup

After cooking for 6 hours, your chicken should be so tender that it falls off the bone easily. You'll add the noodles for the last 20 minutes of cooking.

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs With Carrots and Potatoes

If you choose to use white wine in this recipe, we recommend a dry, fruity variety such as Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy the rest of the bottle alongside your meal.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Lettuce Cups

Think of these chicken cups as a taco that uses lettuce instead of a shell as the base. The homemade sauce comes together quickly with mayonnaise and leftover cooking liquids so make sure to reserve some.

Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches

We recommend serving barbecued chicken on slices of cornbread, but you can also use regular buns if you prefer.

Ham-And-Bean Soup

Anytime you have a leftover ham bone, we recommend adding this easy slow-cooker soup to the menu. Cut vegetables into similar sized pieces so they'll cook evenly.

Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos Al Pastor

Switch up taco night by serving shredded pork with all the fixings you'd find when ordering tacos at a restaurant like fresh pineapple, crumbled goat cheese, sliced radishes, fresh cilantro leaves, and chopped avocado

Slow-Cooker Green Minestrone

Slow-cooker recipes don't have to be heavy. This light soup boasts plenty of veggies and fresh dill. We recommend taking the time to grate your own parmesan cheese for the best flavor.

New Orleans Red Beans And Rice

This slow-cooker version of red beans and rice comes together by simply dumping the ingredients into your slow cooker. Just add hot cooked rice for serving.

Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder

Chicken breasts can also be used instead of chicken thighs in this chowder. Whichever you use, just make sure to remove the skin before adding them to the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients.

Chicken-and-Spinach Lasagna

Layer the ingredients for this lasagna into your slow cooker and let it take care of dinner. You'll just want to remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

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