15 Best Weeknight Slow Cooker Recipes

If you’re like many busy families, the weeknight dinner rush can be a hectic time filled with stress and indecision. With homework to oversee, after-school activities to juggle, and a never-ending list of chores, it can feel nearly impossible to prepare a meal that is both nutritious and satisfying. That's where the magic of the slow cooker comes into play. Slow cookers offer an effortless way to create delicious meals that taste like they’re straight from a restaurant while being incredibly easy to prepare.

In this blog post, we’ve curated a list of 15 easy weeknight slow cooker recipes that are bound to become family favorites. Each recipe is designed to fit into your busy weeknight schedule while ensuring that your family enjoys a wholesome and satisfying meal. From comforting soups to flavorful international dishes, these recipes will not only simplify your dinner routine but also make meal times an event to look forward to.

1. Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken

Saucy Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken with a spicy kick! Simple ingredients bring a ton of flavor to this easy-to-make family favorite. Serve over a bed of rice to make this a filling meal all will enjoy!

2. Weeknight Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

This traditional Beef Stew is the best Slow Cooker recipe for Fall and Winter. It's loaded with tender bites of juicy beef, golden potatoes, carrots, peas, red wine, onions, garlic, and a hearty beef broth.

3. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip is extra-easy when made in the crock pot, and just as irresistible and delicious as always! Simply mix all the ingredients in the crock pot.. set it.. and forget it!

4. Weeknight Slow Cooker Meatball Soup Recipe

Easy Italian meatball soup recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in slow cooker. Loaded with Italian seasoning, pasta, frozen vegetables and meatballs.

5. Weeknight Slow Cooker Sausage, Spinach and White Bean Soup Recipe

So hearty, so comforting, and so easy to make right in the crockpot with just 10 min prep! Serve this with a crusty baguette, perfect for dipping.

6. Weeknight Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Chili Recipe

Flavorful and nutritious, this Butternut Squash Chili is brimming with wholesome ingredients like hearty veggies, tender shredded chicken, and nutrient-rich quinoa. Plus, it's a breeze to prepare with the help of a slow cooker. Just add your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!

7. Weeknight Slow Cooker Potato and Corn Chowder Recipe

Creamy Potato Corn Chowder combines tender potatoes, sweet corn, and a savory broth for a comforting, hearty dish perfect for cozy meals and easy to make!

8. Weeknight Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot Buttered Chicken is a rich, flavorful dish made by slow-cooking chicken in a spiced tomato and cream sauce with butter, garlic, and Indian spices. Simply toss the ingredients in your crock pot, let it simmer, and enjoy tender, buttery chicken served with rice or naan for a satisfying meal.

9. A Whole Chicken

This crockpot rotisserie-style whole chicken recipe is an incredibly simple dinner option. Plus, the leftover chicken can be used in endless other meals! You’ll love this slow-cooker whole chicken so much, it’s bound to become a go-to classic for your family dinners!

10. Weeknight Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage is a one-pot meal where corned beef simmers with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage in a flavorful broth. Simply add all ingredients to your slow cooker, set it on low, and let it cook until the beef is tender and the vegetables are infused with flavor.

11. Chipotle Beer Braised Beef Tacos

Chipotle beer-braised beef tacos make for a delicious and easy weeknight meal. With only a few ingredients and just 10 minutes of prep, the slow cooker handles the rest, delivering tender, flavorful shredded beef perfect for tacos that melt in your mouth.

12. Weeknight Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

This slow cooker chicken pot pie is a perfect weeknight meal. Add chicken, veggies, broth, and seasonings to the crockpot, and cook until tender. For an easy finish, top with biscuits or pie crust in the last 30 minutes. It’s a comforting, hearty dish that’s simple to prepare and always satisfying.

13. Weeknight Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Recipe

This Beef and Broccoli is incredibly easy to toss into the slow cooker and ranks among my top five favorite recipes on the site! The beef turns out melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the flavors are truly amazing. It’s just like the restaurant-quality Asian food you love, right from your own kitchen!

14. Weeknight Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

These easy French Dip Sandwiches are perfect for a busy weeknight and totally kid-friendly! Simply slow-cook a beef roast with onions, garlic, and beef broth until tender. Shred the meat, pile it onto rolls, and serve with the flavorful au jus for dipping. A comforting, delicious meal the whole family will love!

15. Weeknight Slow Cooker Korean Beef Recipe

Satisfy your craving for restaurant-quality Korean beef with this easy weeknight slow cooker recipe! Simply combine tender beef with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, and a kick of gochujang. Let it slow cook until perfectly tender, then serve over rice for a delicious, flavorful dish that's sure to impress.