15 Slow Cooker Meals for Families

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

A comforting and hearty soup perfect for cozy family dinners.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 1 cup wild rice
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Place chicken, wild rice, carrots, celery, onion, chicken broth, water, and thyme in a slow cooker.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
4. Serve hot.

Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

This savory-sweet combination offers a delightful twist on classic beef stew.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Place beef, sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, beef broth, and diced tomatoes in the slow cooker.
2. Add paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
4. Serve with warm bread.

Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

A rich and creamy pasta dish that the whole family will love.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz penne pasta
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Combine pasta, crushed tomatoes, cream, cheese, and basil in the slow cooker.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring halfway through.
4. Serve with fresh basil.

Honey Garlic Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts infused with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried basil

Cooking method:

1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. Mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and basil in a bowl.
3. Pour over the chicken.
4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 4 hours.
5. Serve with rice.

Moroccan Lentil Stew

A flavorful vegan stew packed with spices and hearty lentils.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups lentils, rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Combine lentils, onion, carrots, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth in the slow cooker.
2. Add cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
4. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

BBQ Pulled Pork

Tender and flavorful pork perfect for sandwiches or tacos.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs pork shoulder
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Cooking method:

1. Place pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, chicken broth, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
2. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
3. Shred pork with two forks and mix with the sauce.
4. Serve in buns or tortillas.

Vegetable Curry

A delightful and colorful curry packed with a variety of veggies.

Ingredients:

• 1 large zucchini, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 can coconut milk (14 oz)
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Combine zucchini, bell pepper, cauliflower, coconut milk, curry powder, and vegetable broth in the slow cooker.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
4. Serve with rice or naan.

Italian Sausage and Peppers

A hearty and flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare and always satisfying.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Cooking method:

1. Place sausage, bell peppers, onion, and diced tomatoes in the slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
4. Serve with pasta or on hoagie rolls.

Coconut Lime Chicken

A tropical-inspired chicken dish with a hint of citrus.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1 can coconut milk (14 oz)
• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, mix coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour over the chicken.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
5. Serve with rice.

Black Bean Chili

A robust and hearty chili that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans black beans (15 oz each), drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Combine black beans, onion, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, chili powder, and vegetable broth in the slow cooker.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
4. Serve with cornbread or over rice.