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11 Easy Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes

Switch up your weeknight routine with these slow cooker dinner recipes.
11 Easy Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes

Your slow cooker can help you get warm, hearty dinners on the table, and it lets you batch cook meals so you have lots to eat throughout the week. From protein-packed vegetarian and vegan dishes to saucy pulled pork sandwiches and a classic stick-to-your-ribs beef stew, try these slow cooker dinner recipes if you're looking to switch up your weeknight routine.

Slow cooker beef stew

Few things are as comforting as a bowl of warm beef stew, so settle in with one on a cold winter night. Get this slow cooker beef stew recipe.

Slow cooker beef stew in two grey mugs.

Slow cooker chana masala

Simply toss all your ingredients into your slow cooker, let mix and mingle for 4 to 6 hours, and you've got a delicious, protein-packed vegan dinner! Get this slow cooker chana masala recipe.

Bowl of chana masala with naan on purple and orange background.Photo, Erik Putz.

Slow cooker 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.

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Two black bowls filled with chili.

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.

Blue plate with short ribs over noodles.Photo, Andrew Grinton.

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 this slow cooker poached salmon recipe.

White plate top with poached salmon and steamed broccoli.Photo, Andrew Grinton.

Slow cooker cheeseburger meatloaf

Two of your favourite meals join forces in this crowd-pleasing dish that's sure to be a hit come dinnertime. Get this slow cooker cheeseburger meatloaf recipe.

Meatloaf and broccoli salad on black plate.Photo, Maya Visnyei

Slow cooker herb chicken

After spending time in the slow cooker, crisp up the chicken thighs by broiling for 4-5 minutes. Get this slow cooker herb chicken recipe.

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Herbed chicken legs on a platter with potatoes and carrots.Photo, Maya Visnyei.

Slow cooker saucy pulled pork

Pile squishy buns high with saucy pulled pork and slaw for a dinner everyone at the table will enjoy. Get this slow cooker saucy pulled pork recipe.

Pulled pork sandwich on black plate.Photo, Maya Visnyei.

Slow cooker pineapple chicken

Use chicken breast or chicken thighs for this dish with a sweet and sticky sauce. Get this pineapple chicken recipe.

White plate topped with sliced chicken breast and salad.Photo, Erik Putz.

Hamburger soup

This flavourful soup freezes exceptionally well. Try freezing it in small batches for whenever you need a meal in a flash. Get this hamburger soup recipe.

White bowl of hamburger soup on orange background.Photo, Erik Putz.

Slow cooker caramelized onion pasta carbonara

Use your slow cooker to caramelize the onions for this creamy pasta dish. Get this slow cooker caramelized onion carbonara pasta recipe.

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Slow cooker carbonara pasta on white plate.Photo, Erik Putz.

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