Most popular slow cooker recipes of 2022

Slow cooker recipes are a great option for busy individuals who want to prepare a delicious and hearty meal without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. These recipes often involve minimal prep work and can be left to cook for several hours, allowing you to go about your day while the slow cooker does all the work.

In my personal experience, slow cooker recipes have been a lifesaver on hectic days. I love coming home to a house that smells amazing and a meal that is ready to be enjoyed. One of my favorite slow cooker recipes is a chicken curry that I can prep in the morning before work and come home to a perfectly cooked meal in the evening. It's so convenient and delicious!

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Pulled pork can be easy to make inside a slow cooker! This recipe takes just a few minutes to whip together before you set and forget it! Get the recipe here.

Beef stew is a classic - and the perfect dish for a cool night. Best yet, this slow cooker recipe below is going to make it easier than ever to whip it up whenever your heart desires. Get the full recipe here.

I always think of chili as a winter meal, breaking up the cold, snowy days with a warm bowl filled with beef and beans. I have a hard time eating soups in the summertime because they are so heavy and hearty. The recipe below captures everything I love about wintertime chili without any of the rib-sticking feelings. Using chicken and white beans makes this soup light and refreshing enough to serve all year long. Get the full recipe here.

The days of spending hours slaving over a pan of homemade lasagna are gone. This simple slow cooker recipe will let you enjoy the popular Italian dish in just a few easy steps. Containing all the essential ingredients of the perfect lasagna (cheese and a zesty meat sauce), you may want to add this dish to your favorite's list. Get the full recipe here.

I love Indian food. The spices, the aroma that fills your house while it bubbles away, and of course the taste! You'd think this kind of flavor would take long ingredient lists and tons of prep time, but as this recipe proves, it doesn't have to. Get the recipe here.

Slow cooking beef chunks in red wine and broth studded with fresh herbs, aromatics, and veggies turns it melt-in-your-mouth tender. This is an easy meal that comes together with very little effort, yet presents as fancy dinner party fare. All you need is a hunk of crusty bread for dunking in the sauce. Get the full recipe here.

Opening the door after a long day at work to be enveloped by the timeless aroma of chicken and dumplings, is like manna from Heaven. The culinary equivalent of being wrapped in a fluffy robe and having your feet slid into soft slippers, this dish lulls you into a state of satisfied contentment even before the first forkful. Feel free to eat in said robe and slippers for the ultimate in restorative nourishment. Get the full recipe here.

When it comes to feeding children, it can be a difficult task. At a young age, most children are typically picky eaters. One minute they love eating something, and the next minute it's on the kitchen floor. However, there's one food that all children seem to love: macaroni and cheese. The following one is a must-make as it's only 5 ingredients. Get the full recipe here.

When I think Chinese takeout, beef and broccoli is one of those things that immediately pops into my head. Now you can make an amazing version of this dish right at home in your slow cooker. In this recipe, I've added a couple of unconventional veggies — snow peas and red bell peppers — which give this slow-cooked gem a wonderful crunch and yummy flavor. Your family will love it! It is sure to earn a place on your weekly dinner rotation. Get the full recipe here.

Everyone has their favorite Italian dish - but most people who've been to Olive Garden can agree that the Zuppa Toscana is delicious. This soup was an easy (and cheap) lunch option that came with fresh tossed salad, and amazing bread sticks. But you no longer have to get in the car to have this incredible soup. Get the full recipe here.