During the cooler months of the year, the crockpot seems to get used just as much as the oven. It’s a wonderful way to make stews and soups, as well as hot dessert recipes. This assortment of easy winter slow cooker recipes will grab your attention for sure. There’s something for everyone here, whether you’re looking for simple weeknight dinner ideas, something perfect for an upcoming lazy weekend, or just something new to try out!
Slow Cooker Italian Beef

Slow cooker Italian beef is one of those dishes that, once you’ve tried it, you’ll want to make it again and again. Italian beef sandwiches served on toasted rolls, or a hoagie bun are hearty, filling and truly delicious. The slow cooked beef becomes incredibly tender and flavourful. This great recipe is a keeper!
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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros

Transform your taste buds with these mouth-watering slow cooker Greek chicken gyros, paired with a homemade tzatziki sauce that will have you licking your plate clean!
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Chunky Ham, Potato, Cheese and Broccoli Soup

This slow cooker chunky ham, potato, cheese and broccoli soup is the ultimate winter warmer, packed with flavor and nutrients. Made with leftover ham, this hearty crockpot soup is the perfect comfort food recipe to warm you up on a cold day.
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Key West Crab and Lobster Bisque

This slow cooker Key West crab and lobster bisque is not only easy to make, but it’s also incredibly satisfying with every mouthful boasting seafood flavors and a rich, creamy texture. This crockpot seafood bisque is the perfect recipe for seafood lovers looking for a delicious and comforting meal.
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Slow Cooker Sriracha Honey Garlic Pork Chops

These slow cooker sriracha honey garlic pork chops make a great dinner any day of the year. They’re easy crockpot pork chops that are sweet and sticky, Chinese inspired, and totally delicious. If you are craving honey garlic pork, this is a recipe for you!
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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken with Snap Peas

Have you ever made crockpot chicken with cashew nuts? The chicken comes out juicy and delicious while the sweet, spiced sauce coats the chicken, sugar snaps and cashews beautifully.
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Delicious Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken

I love the flavors in this slow cooker lemonade chicken dinner. The ingredients cook together slowly to maximize the taste of the dish. Served over rice or with fries or mashed potatoes and green beans, this makes a great meal.
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Flavourful Slow Cooker Salsa Fresca Chicken

Crock pot chicken is a great dish for busy weeknights when you don’t want to get home and have to start cooking. You will love how easy slow cooker salsa fresca chicken is to make.
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Loaded Taco Dip

This slow cooker taco dip is the perfect party appetizer, loaded with Mexican-inspired flavors and easy to prepare. Let the slow cooker do the work while you focus on other dishes or entertaining your guests.
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Fall Off The Bone Slow Cooker Hawaiian Ribs

Slow cooker Hawaiian ribs make such a good dinner. Expect crock pot ribs that fall off the bone with plenty of flavor. It’s easy to make spare ribs Hawaiian style, and there are plenty of side dish options which work great with them. You will love these Hawaiian short ribs in the slow cooker or crock pot with sweet and sticky hoisin sauce and pineapple juice.
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Miso Ramen Soup

This slow cooker vegan miso ramen soup is bursting with hearty Asian flavors and is easy to prepare. Made with tofu, fresh veggies, sesame oil, and chili sauce, this crockpot ramen soup is the perfect warming and comforting dish for any day of the week.
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Overnight Breakfast Casserole

This recipe is perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch. It can be prepared in advance or cooked overnight in a slow cooker, making it a convenient and delicious option for busy mornings.
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Spicy Corn and Jalapeño Cheese Dip

There are other slow cooker dip recipe options but this easy street corn dip is one of my favourites. The flavour is never disappointing and it’s thick enough to be scooped up with any kind of chips.
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Pot Roast with Red Wine

This slow cooker pot roast with red wine is a simple and delicious meal that is perfect for preparing in the morning and letting cook all day. The mouth-watering aroma that fills your home when you return is just a bonus! This is one of those slow cooker recipes that will become a family favorite.
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Slow Cooker Beef And Noodles With Mushrooms

Slow cooker beef and noodles with mushrooms is a tasty, easy crockpot beef recipe which is nice during the cold weather months. Actually, whatever the weather, this crockpot beef tips and noodles dinner using cream of mushroom soup is always great!
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Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Avgolemono is a wonderful chicken soup from Greece boasting fresh lemon juice, chicken, herbs, and more. It’s light enough for an appetizer but filling enough for a meal. This lemon chicken soup is a crockpot version that you will love.
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Lasagna Soup

This slow cooker lasagna soup recipe is the best you’ll ever try, with a hearty and delicious flavor that is sure to satisfy. Although there are quite a few ingredients, it’s an easy crockpot Italian dinner that is perfect for any night of the week. This is one of the best slow cooker soup recipes.
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Slow Cooker Corned Beef Hash Au Gratin

A cabbage side dish and pint of Guinness or shamrock shake are optional but possible additions to this crockpot cheesy corned beef and potatoes. Make this and enjoy all the elements of St. Patrick’s Day but with a brand new spin on the classic corned beef dish!
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Slow Cooker Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potatoes

Slow cooker kielbasa, cabbage and potatoes is a hearty, warming dish that’s perfect for a chilly evening. Comfort food like this ‘stick-to-your-ribs’ dish pair slow cooker sausage and cabbage with potatoes for a delicious evening meal. You can combine this slow cooked cabbage with either kielbasa, bratwurst or sausage for a tasty dinner.
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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

This slow cooker butter chicken is one of my favorites and I think you will just LOVE this slow cooker dairy free butter chicken with cauliflower rice. If you are looking for an easy slow cooker recipe or a chicken curry recipe, this is one to try!
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Slow Cooker Chicken With Olives And Peppers

Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers is a set it and forget it weeknight dinner the whole family will love. The chicken gets so tender and the sauce is full of salty flavor from the olives.
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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup

This Mexican Chicken Soup is packed with spicy Mexican flavors. It’s also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends for a football-watching crowd or when you simply want to enjoy your time without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Instant Pot Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

This Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork will be a hit with your family, I promise. It takes a little bit of extra effort at the end to brown it in the oven but those crispy, sweet bits on top are worth it.
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Two Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

This easy Two Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Brisket will be a dinner home run. Cooking brisket in the slow cooker with salsa verde makes the meat tender and juicy.
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How To Make The Ultimate Slow Cooker Potato Soup

This Slow Cooker Potato Soup is easy to make in the crock-pot and one that everyone enjoys. You’re going to love this thick and creamy potato soup!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

This Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie will have you feeling like you’re right back in grandma’s kitchen. There’s nothing quite like the flavor of homemade pot pie, and you’re about the unlock the secrets of how to cook it perfectly.
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Easy Southwestern Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

This One-Pot Southwestern slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is infused with herbaceous cilantro, smokey chili powder, a bit of spice from green chile peppers, tomatoes, corn, black beans, onions, and chicken. Making for a luscious brothy Mexican-inspired chicken soup topped with a mound of cheese and tortilla chips for a belly-warming dinner after a long day at work.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili made in the Crockpot is one of my favorite easy ways to make delicious chili. This hearty Crockpot Turkey Chili is made with lean ground turkey, beans, garlic, seasonings, and more.
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Loubia (Slow Cooker Moroccan Bean Stew)

This Moroccan Slow Cooker Bean Stew, also called Loubia is the ultimate comfort food full of flavor. Made with Cannellini Beans, tomatoes and spices, these slow cooker white beans recipe are sure to warm you up on a chilly fall or winter night.
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Crockpot Chili Recipe (The Only Recipe You Need)

Turn on your slow cooker in the morning and return home to a bowl of hearty and yummy goodness.
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Sweet & Smoky Pineapple Chipotle Chili

This hearty, sweet and smoky pineapple chipotle chili has a bit of a kick to it and has two ingredients that I love to use to give it a more robust and heartier flavor, gochujang and cocoa powder.
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup

This slow cooker sweet potato soup is an incredible dish that will even make your grandmother jealous! A definite winter warmer, preparing this recipe is almost too easy.
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Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks

Make these incredible slow cooker lamb shanks. Forget about going to a restaurant in order to enjoy a meal like this.
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Slow Cooker Boneless Beef Ribs In Pomegranate Sauce

Boneless beef ribs are slow-cooked with fresh cranberries, onions, and mushrooms in a luxurious pomegranate sauce. Serve this tender beef over mashed potatoes, polenta, or roasted vegetables for a truly heavenly meal. It’s a slow cooker recipe that’s fancy enough for guests or any holiday meal and yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner recipe too!
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Slow Cooker Lamb Stew

This slow cooker lamb stew is a hearty, cozy bowl of comfort made with lean American lamb stew meat, mushrooms, white beans, kale, tomatoes and rosemary.
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Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu

Serve it over mashed sweet potatoes or toss it with pasta, either way this slow cooker short rib ragu is the perfect comfort food as the weather gets cooler.
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Bison Stew

This delicious bison stew recipe is perfect for a chilly evening. It’s a hearty stew that can be made in a slow cooker, or on the stovetop in a large heavy pot.
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Southwest Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Southwest Chicken is a mouthwatering, wholesome meal of seasoned shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and tomatoes. This chicken dinner recipe cooks to perfection in your slow cooker!
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