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Home » Best Of » 21 Set-It-And-Forget-It Slow Cooker Recipes For Busy Days

21 Set-It-And-Forget-It Slow Cooker Recipes For Busy Days

Modified: Mar 10, 2026 by Krizel Lagman · Published: Mar 10, 2026 · As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Slow cooker recipes make mealtime so much easier. With just a little prep, you can let the slow cooker do all the work while flavors slowly develop into something rich and comforting. Whether you're planning a cozy dinner, feeding a hungry family, or just want a stress-free meal waiting at the end of the day, these slow cooker recipes deliver big flavor with minimal effort.

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

platter of slow cooker chicken tacos with bowl of salsa, corn tortillas, and avocado
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

These slow cooker chicken tacos require only five ingredients: chicken, black beans, avocado, salsa, and corn tortillas. Delicious and easy!
Get the Recipe: 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Classic Beef & Tomato Macaroni Soup

Classic Beef & Tomato Macaroni Soup. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

This beefy tomato and macaroni soup is a hearty, delicious meal that my Grandma used to make in her slow cooker or on the stove!
Get the Recipe: Classic Beef & Tomato Macaroni Soup

Dill Pickle Pot Roast & Pickle Gravy

Dill Pickle Pot Roast & Pickle Gravy. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Dill pickle pot roast and dill pickle gravy! If you love pickles, you will love this pot roast recipe! Even the gravy is spectacular!
Get the Recipe: Dill Pickle Pot Roast & Pickle Gravy

Johnny Marzetti Casserole

Johnny Marzetti Casserole. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Johnny Marzetti Casserole, the classic Midwest dish that is the perfect comfort food and ground beef recipe! Beef, noodles, cheese make a great casserole!
Get the Recipe: Johnny Marzetti Casserole

Slow Cooker Beef Shanks

Slow Cooker Beef Shanks. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Taste the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of slow cooker beef shanks. Enjoy the rich flavors of braised beef in a velvety red wine and tomato sauce.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Shanks

Shipwreck Casserole

Shipwreck Casserole. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Ground beef Shipwreck Casserole! Layers of onions, potatoes, ground beef, rice & your favorite tomato soup! It turns out delicious!
Get the Recipe: Shipwreck Casserole

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Pumpkin Turkey Chili. Photo credit: Stetted.

Made in the slow cooker, this easy turkey chili has plenty of beans, spices, and a touch of pumpkin for depth of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Creamy Split Pea Hamburger Soup

Creamy Split Pea Hamburger Soup. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Creamy Split Pea Hamburger Soup done in the Instant Pot or your slow cooker! This hearty soup is chock full of protein and iron!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Split Pea Hamburger Soup

Easy Dutch Oven Carnitas

Easy Dutch Oven Carnitas. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This Dutch Oven Carnitas recipe transforms humble pork chops into juicy, flavorful pulled pork in under 3 hours.
Get the Recipe: Easy Dutch Oven Carnitas

Easy Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie With Crust

Easy Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie With Crust. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

This creamy comforting chicken pot pie features a rich broth and lattice crust. Low effort the slow cooker does all the work!
Get the Recipe: Easy Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie With Crust

The Easiest Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers

The Easiest Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Tender bell peppers stuffed with an ultra flavorful filling. These crock pot stuffed peppers don't require boiling rice or browning beef.
Get the Recipe: The Easiest Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers

Weeknight Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Weeknight Crockpot Salsa Chicken. Photo credit: Black Berry Babe.

Everyone needs a dump and go shredded chicken recipe! This Easy Crock Pot Salsa Chicken recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe: Weeknight Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Pot Roast. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Fall-apart tender slow cooker pot roast with vegetables. An easy set-it-and-forget-it meal for incredibly flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth beef.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Easy + Tender Sirloin Tip Roast (Oven, Slow Cooker)

Easy + Tender Sirloin Tip Roast (Oven, Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Black Berry Babe.

This sirloin tip roast recipe gives you super tender beef! Budget friendly with simple ingredients. The roasting technique is the secret!
Get the Recipe: Easy + Tender Sirloin Tip Roast (Oven, Slow Cooker)

Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup

Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup. Photo credit: Black Berry Babe.

This simple soup recipe is PACKED with veggies and it's made in the crockpot! You will love this healthy barley vegetable soup recipe.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup

Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce with Meatballs

Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce with Meatballs. Photo credit: Walking on Sunshine Recipes.

Slow Cooker Tomato sauce with meatballs cooked low and slow and served over pasta for dinner any night of the week.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce with Meatballs

Crock Pot Stuffing

Crock Pot Stuffing. Photo credit: Walking on Sunshine Recipes.

Make Pepperidge Farm stuffing in a crock pot with this easy recipe—perfectly moist, and a must-have side dish for any holiday meal.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Stuffing

Root Beer Pulled Pork

Root Beer Pulled Pork. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Delicious, incredibly easy 3 ingredient root beer pulled pork done in the slow cooker for pulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork nachos & more!
Get the Recipe: Root Beer Pulled Pork

Sweet And Tangy Crock Pot Meatballs

Sweet And Tangy Crock Pot Meatballs. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

These mouthwatering crockpot meatballs have the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Only 3 ingredients in this super easy recipe.
Get the Recipe: Sweet And Tangy Crock Pot Meatballs

Slow Cooker Italian Stuffed Peppers

Slow Cooker Italian Stuffed Peppers. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Slow cooker stuffed peppers recipe with a hearty sausage, rice, and veggie stuffing topped with cheese that can be easily made ahead of time.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Italian Stuffed Peppers

Ranch Style Beans

Ranch Style Beans. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

These ranch style beans are made in the slow cooker and are better than the canned ones at the store! The perfect BBQ side dish!
Get the Recipe: Ranch Style Beans

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