Our Best Slow Cooker Recipes For Easy Dinners
(Produced by Aimee Nishitoba; Photography by Christie Vuong; Food styling by Eshun Mott; Prop styling by Christine Hanlon)
Warm up this week with slow cooker recipes that are as easy as setting it and forgetting it. These delicious dinner recipes let your slow cooker or Instant Pot do all the heavy lifting so you can sit back and relax.
Moroccan Vegetable Stew
Hearty, warming and easy. Just 15 minutes to prep, pop it in the slow cooker before work and voila! Get this Moroccan vegetable stew recipe.
Slow Cooker Chana Masala
This simple chickpea curry assembles quickly and results in a flavourful, inexpensive meal that provides a complete protein. Get our slow cooker chana masala recipe.
Slow-Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup
This classic French-Canadian split pea and ham soup is comfort in a bowl, and absolutely perfect for cold nights. Get this slow cooker split pea and ham soup recipe.
Slow Cooker Hearty Vegetarian Chili
Cozy up with a warm bowl of chili topped with cheese, avocado and whatever else you have on hand. Get this slow cooker vegetarian chili recipe.
Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup
This is one of our favourite comfort foods, and preparing it in the slow cooker makes it that much easier. Get this slow cooker French onion soup recipe.
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Barley Risotto
This risotto doesn’t require any supervision. Fragrant, with nutty sweetness from the butternut squash, it’s an elegant fall and winter side dish. Get this slow cooker barley squash risotto recipe.
Rum And Coke Pulled Pork Sliders
Inspired by the ubiquitous mixed drink, this dish is sweet, spicy and perfectly sandwich-worthy (all you need is buns and coleslaw to put it together). Get this rum and coke pulled pork sandwich recipe.
Gingery Chicken Slow Cooker Congee
This simple but delicious rice porridge is a classic Asian breakfast and a test-kitchen staff favourite. It’s especially good for anyone who prefers savoury over sweet on a wintry morning. (It’s great in a thermal container on a ski trip, too!) Get this gingery chicken congee recipe.
Beef Bourguignon
Add some gourmet style to dinner (without spending hours in the kitchen), with our slow-cooked version of the traditional French dish. Get this beef bourguignon recipe.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Use dried mushrooms to add a ton of flavour to this slow cooker beef stew recipe.
Chicken Mulligatawny Soup
Make dinner an event this week with a creamy, curry-flavoured chicken soup. Get this chicken mulligatawny soup recipe.
Homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Broth
Done overnight, this flavourful broth yields 9 cups, and is the perfect base for a classic chicken soup. Add a gourmet grilled cheese to the menu, and you have a meal that may just make the cold weather worth it. Get this easy slow cooker chicken broth recipe.
Classic Baked Beans
Throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker, give it a quick stir and walk away for 10 hours. The result: warm, incredibly flavourful baked beans you can’t wait to dig into. Get this slow cooker baked beans recipe.
Juicy Pork Carnitas
Make dinner a feast for the senses with bright colours and flavours, starring a little south-of-the-border cooking: saucy pork, green-herbed rice, Mexican crema and chunks of avocado. Get this juicy pork carnitas recipe.
Pulled Pork with Ginger-Bourbon Sauce
This easy (and tasty) dish requires hardly any prep work—just by pop the ingredients into the slow cooker, and you’re all set. Get this pulled pork with ginger-bourbon sauce recipe.
Eggs In Purgatory
As our friend Nigella Lawson puts it, “Eggs in purgatory is absolute heaven when you’re feeling like hell.” Sounds like a great way to start the day. Hold the eggs very close over the tomato mixture before cracking them in. Get this eggs in purgatory recipe.
Slow Cooker Caramelized Onion Pasta Carbonara
Your slow cooker does all the work caramelizing the onions for this satisfying pasta carbonara. Get our slow cooker caramelized onion pasta carbonara recipe.
Slow Cooker Glazed Ginger-Garlic Ribs
You’ll want to lick the sauce off your fingers after devouring these ribs. Get this glazed ginger-garlic ribs recipe.
Slow Cooker Brisket With Caramelized Onions
A bed of prunes and herbs (thyme and bay leaves) along with some some white wine and sugar creates the tenderest beef. Get our slow cooker brisket with caramelized onions recipe.
Slow Cooker Potato And Chorizo Tortilla
Typical all over Spain as a tapa, this is also just right for breakfast, thanks to eggs and cured sausage. We like Yukon Gold potatoes for this recipe. Get our slow cooker potato and chorizo tortilla recipe.
Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken With Mango Slaw
This Jamaican staple will make busy weeknight a billion times better. Get this jerk chicken with mango slaw recipe.
Slow Cooker Saucy Beef Roast
This slow cooked roast beef will warm up your Sunday. Try it with our slow cooker Sunday sauce now! Get this slow cooker saucy beef roast recipe.
Slow Cooker French Country Chicken Soup
This makes a big batch of comforting chicken soup. Enjoy a bowl now, then tuck the rest in the freezer for a soothing homemade supper down the road. Get our slow cooker French country chicken soup recipe.
Saucy Short Ribs
Make a meal out of these short ribs and serve them over noodles, along with roasted veggies. Get this saucy short ribs recipe.
Slow Cooker Poached Salmon With Fennel And Orange
Yes, you can use your slow cooker to make dinner party-worthy recipes. Impress with this poached salmon, topped with a creamy sauce. Get our slow cooker poached salmon with fennel and orange recipe.
Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Two classic dinners come together in this easy slow cooker recipe. Get our slow cooker cheeseburger meatloaf recipe.
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup With Apples
This slow cooker soup is filled with fall flavours. Get our slow cooker sweet potato soup with apples recipe.
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Put your slow cooker to good use this weekend: This slow cooker lasagna recipe is a no-fuss, low-mess way to whip up a batch of your favourite casserole. Get our slow cooker lasagna recipe.
Slow Cooker Herb And Spice Chicken With Potatoes And Carrots
Sweet and spicy work together to create this satisfying one-pot slow cooker meal. Get our slow cooker herb and spice chicken with potatoes and carrots recipe.
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken
Serve with recipe and a green salad for an easy chicken dinner. Get our slow cooker pineapple chicken recipe.
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