I tried many slow cooker dinners. These 11 are the clear winners.

There’s something special about letting your slow cooker handle dinner while you focus on everything else. With just a little prep, it turns simple ingredients into meals that taste like you spent all day cooking.

These slow cooker dinners are full of comfort, flavor, and ease, making weeknights a whole lot smoother. They’re the kind of meals you’ll keep coming back to again and again.

1. Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas with bell peppers and onions cooking in a slow cooker. — Photo Credit: Basics With Bails

Everything cooks together for hours until the chicken’s tender enough to shred with a fork. The peppers and onions get so soft that they practically melt into the juices.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

2. Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi pot roast with mashed potatoes on a plate. — Photo Credit: Killing Thyme

This one skips the seasoning packets and uses homemade ranch mix instead. The pepperoncini peppers add a tangy punch that makes this pot roast stand out.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

3. Crock Pot Goulash

Crock Pot goulash in a white bowl. — Photo Credit: Mama’s on a Budget

The noodles go in uncooked during the last couple of hours, so they soak up all the tomato flavor while they cook. It’s one less pot to wash.

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4. Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Honey garlic pork chops topped with garnish. — Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

The sauce is sweet from the honey but balanced with soy sauce and garlic. It makes an easy family dinner for busy nights.

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5. Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Slow cooker chicken stroganoff served with pasta on a plate. — Photo Credit: The Air Frying Diva

This slow cooker recipe uses two kinds of mushrooms for extra flavor. The sour cream goes in at the end so it stays nice and creamy.

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6. Crockpot Cowboy Casserole

Close-up of crockpot cowboy casserole on a fork. — Photo Credit: Easy Budget Recipes

This feeds a crowd without costing much, which is always a win. The potatoes get wonderfully soft and soak up all the cheesy, beefy flavors.

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7. Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers

Crock Pot sausage and peppers in tomato sauce with a wooden spoon. — Photo Credit: The Cozy Fork

Italian sausage links cook with peppers and onions in a tomato sauce until everything’s tender and flavorful. Pile it onto toasted rolls or serve it over pasta.

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8. Slow Cooker Brisket

Slow cooker brisket on a plate. — Photo Credit: The Fresh Cooky

This flavorful brisket is perfect for Sunday dinners. Make sure you have something to soak up all that gravy, it’s too good to waste.

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9. Crockpot Chicken Noodle Casserole

Crockpot chicken noodle casserole with breadcrumbs on a spoon over a slow cooker. — Photo Credit: Easy Budget Recipes

Chicken and egg noodles cook in a sauce that gets nice and thick, then you top the whole thing with buttery cracker crumbs. The crunchy topping is what makes it so tasty.

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10. Crockpot Jambalaya

Crockpot jambalaya with rice, sausage, shrimp, and vegetables in a bowl. — Photo Credit: I Heart Naptime

This slow cooker jambalaya is loaded with chicken, sausage, shrimp, and bold Creole seasoning for a flavorful hands-off dinner. It comes together with hardly any prep time and will impress everyone.

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Jambalaya