19 Slow Cooker Dishes to Feed the Family

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The slow cooker is your secret weapon for hassle-free, hearty meals that taste like you’ve been slaving away in the kitchen. Whether you’re diving into the rich flavors of Birria (Slow Cooker) or indulging in Crockpot BBQ Chicken Tacos, these dishes bring big flavor with zero effort. Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs are perfect for snackin’, and Slow Cooker Pineapple Casserole is the kind of comfort you’ll crave on repeat. Get ready to let your crockpot do all the work while you enjoy the delicious rewards!

Birria (Slow Cooker)

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A bowl of Mexican beef birria.
Photo credit: Downshiftology

Mexican birria de res is a hearty slow-cooked stew with the utmost flavor and juicy, tender beef. Serve it as is or make birria tacos!
Get the Recipe: Birria (Slow Cooker)

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

A bowl of crockpot chicken chili with crumbled cornbread on top is on the table with a bowl of cornbread and cilantro in the background.
Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes

Just dump all the ingredients for this white chicken chili in the crock pot, and hours later, you’ll have the best white chicken chili ever!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken

crockpot mexican shredded chicken over rice in a white bowl with sour cream.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

Enjoy the savory taste of Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken. This slow cooker chicken tastes amazing on tortillas and lots of recipes!
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Tacos

bbq chicken taco topped with beans and corn
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Crockpot Chicken Tacos are our favorite easy family dinner recipe. Slow cooker shredded BBQ chicken and mango salsa make delicious tacos!
Get the Recipe: Crockpot BBQ Chicken Tacos

Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Quinoa Vegetable Soup in a bowl
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

This Quinoa Vegetable Soup is the tastiest soup AND it’s loaded with good-for-you, powerhouse ingredients. Instant Pot OR Crockpot!
Get the Recipe: Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Crockpot Taco Soup Recipe

close-up of a white bowl with slow cooker beef taco soup recipe topped with lime, avocado, and sour cream
Photo credit: Salt and Lavender

This Crockpot taco soup recipe is simple to prepare and can be easily customized with your favorite toppings! 
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Taco Soup Recipe

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs

honey garlic meatballs in a slow cooker.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

All you need are just a few ingredients to make these delicious Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs – sure to be a new family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken and Rice

A whole chicken in a slow cooker with rice and vegetables.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Making deliciously flavorful chicken and rice just got a lot easier with this Slow Cooker Whole Chicken and Rice recipe.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Whole Chicken and Rice

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

A plate with vegan green bean casserole.
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Plant-based comfort food at its best!
Get the Recipe: Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole

Enchilada casserole in slow cooker with tomatoes and green onion on top.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

If you love one pot meals, then you will love this easy Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole

Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich

A slice of bread topped with mashed potatoes, shredded beef, grated cheese, and parsley. Served with
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Made with just a few ingredients, this hot open faced roast beef sandwich is layers of flavor and texture. It’s a real crowd-pleaser!
Get the Recipe: Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich

Slow Cooker Pineapple Casserole

close up of pineapple casseroel on a spoon.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Pineapple chunks, sugar, shredded cheese, and Ritz crackers combine for a delicious side dish or dessert worth making for the holidays.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pineapple Casserole

Mississippi Chicken

a slow cooker with Mississippi chicken
Photo credit: Salt and Lavender

With just five everyday ingredients, you’ll want to make this easy Mississippi chicken recipe immediately! It has tender and juicy chicken with a zesty pepperoncini sauce with a kick.
Get the Recipe: Mississippi Chicken

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Overhead image of the Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is a dump-it-all-in & forget about it kind of meal! A “secret” ingredient takes this to the next level!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwich (Slow Cooker BBQ Pork)

These CRISPY BBQ PORK SANDWICHES are the ultimate fun finger food for any party! Use the meat for sliders, stuff them into quesadillas, or eat it over rice. The possibilities are endless!
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Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwiches are a must make recipe for any busy family. These SLOW COOKER BBQ PORK SANDWICHES are the ultimate fun finger food for any party! Use the meat for sliders, stuff them into quesadillas, or eat it over rice. The possibilities are endless!
Get the Recipe: Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwich (Slow Cooker BBQ Pork)

Slow Cooker Chicken Chow Mein

Chicken chow mein in a crockpot.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

This Slow Cooker Chicken Chow Mein recipe is an easy way to recreate your favorite Chinese meal in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Chow Mein

Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash

Scoop of hamburger hash on a wooden spoon coming from a slow cooker.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Hamburger hash in the crock pot has tender potatoes, beef and corn in a creamy mushroom sauce then topped with cheese.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash

Shredded Beef Enchiladas

Presenting a delicious Shredded Beef Enchiladas
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Beef Enchiladas bursting with unbelievably tender, flavorful, Beef Barbacoa, loaded with cheese and smothered in rich, tangy shortcut enchilada sauce for an easy AMAZINGLY delicious dinner!
Get the Recipe: Shredded Beef Enchiladas

Slow Cooker Chicken Tetrazzini

chicken tetrazzini on a ladle coming from a slow cooker.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Comfort food at its finest! This Slow Cooker Chicken Tetrazzini is a family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Tetrazzini

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Presenting a delicious Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Photo credit: Cook’s with Soul

Slow cooker red beans and rice is a classic New Orleans dish made with smoked ham hocks and the “holy trinity” bell pepper, celery, and onion.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice Recipe

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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