These 17 ridiculously easy slow cooker recipes promise maximum coziness with minimal effort. Grab your Crock Pot, toss in a few ingredients, and let the slow magic begin.
![Slow cooker country style ribs on a tray on top of mashed potatoes with corn.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/country-style-ribs-6.jpg)
Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti
![A crock pot filled with spaghetti and chicken.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/chicken-spaghetti-21-2.jpg)
Who knew spaghetti could get even easier? Throw chicken, pasta, and cheese into the Crock Pot, and let it work its magic. You’ll end up with a cheesy, comforting bowl that practically made itself.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs
![Slow cooker bbq chicken legs in the crock pot after cooking.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/slow-cooker-chicken-legs-14-3.jpg)
It’s tiem for sticky fingers! Slather those drumsticks in BBQ sauce, set the slow cooker, and forget about it until it’s time to lick your fingers clean.
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Slow Cooker Chili Mac
![Cheese covered slow cooker chili mac in the crock pot with a wooden spoon.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/slow-cooker-chili-mac-18-2-edited.jpg)
Imagine chili and mac & cheese had a delicious baby – that’s Chili Mac for you. Toss everything in the pot, and let the slow cooker do the heavy lifting. You’re welcome for the flavor-packed laziness.
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Buffalo Chicken Chili
![Closeup of a bowl of Buffalo chicken chili.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/buffalo-chicken-chili-1.jpg)
Turn up the heat on a chilly day with this no-fuss Buffalo Chicken Chili. Just add all the fiery ingredients in the slow cooker and let it simmer into a bold and zesty bowl of awesome.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
![A crock pot filled with chicken and lemons.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/slow-cooker-chicken-thighs-16-2.jpg)
Simplicity meets flavor in this dish. Pop chicken thighs into the slow cooker with your favorite herbs and spices. By dinner time, you’ll have a dish that’s both ridiculously easy and ridiculously tasty.
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Slow Cooker Beef Tips
![Beef tips with mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/slow-cooker-beef-tips-1-2.jpg)
Beef tips in the slow cooker come out so relaxed and tender, with almost no effort on your part. Plus, the gravy practically makes itself, which is pretty much a win-win.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Tips
Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs
![Slow cooker country style ribs on a tray on top of mashed potatoes with corn.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/country-style-ribs-6.jpg)
These ribs are effortlessly cool – just mix a few ingredients, throw them in with the ribs, and let the slow cooker show off its skills. You’ll get all the credit for barely doing a thing.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs
Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
![Olive garden chicken pasta on a fork.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/green-lakes-state-park-9-1.jpg)
Get that Olive Garden fix without leaving the house. This slow cooker version of chicken pasta is like having your own Italian chef in the kitchen, minus the accent.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup
![Ham and Potato soup in a gray and white bowl with a spoon.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/slow-cooker-msn-15.jpg)
Ham and potato soup in the Crock Pot is a warm bowl of comfort food. Dump in the ingredients, go about your day, and come home to creamy, cheesy goodness.
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Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
![A bowl of broccoli cheddar soup with broccoli and carrots.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cheddar-broccoli-soup-14.jpg)
Skip the line at Panera and let your slow cooker whip up their famous broccoli cheddar soup. It’s like a little piece of the café you can make in your kitchen, without needing to leave the house.
Get the Recipe: Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
![A plate of pot roast with carrots and mashed potatoes.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/slow-cooker-chuck-roast-18.jpg)
With this chuck roast, your slow cooker basically turns into a magic cauldron. Just add the ingredients, and abracadabra – you’ve got a meal that’s so tender, it’s like you slaved for hours.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken
![Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken on a white plate on rice topped with parsley.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/slow-cooker-msn-8.jpg)
Creamy chicken in the slow cooker is like the best kind of lazy. Toss in some spices and sauce, give it a stir, and let the cooker do its thing while you binge-watch your favorite show.
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Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing
![A plate with chicken, carrots and gravy.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/slow-cooker-chicken-with-stuffing-2-3.jpg)
Chicken and stuffing in the Crock Pot is like a holiday dinner without the family drama. Just layer the ingredients, hit start, and get ready for a comfort food feast with zero effort.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
![Slow cooker chicken with BBQ sauce in a crock pot with a spoon.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/slow-cooker-msn-6.jpg)
This pulled chicken is so easy, it’s almost embarrassing. Three ingredients, one pot, and you’ve got a meal that’s ready to party. Serve it on a bun, on rice, or any way you like.
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Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili
![Cincinnatti chili on top of spaghetti and covered with cheese, beans and onions.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/crock-pot-cincinnati-chili-7-2.jpg)
Cincinnati chili in the slow cooker is effortless and delicoius. Chili ingredients are combined with cinnamon and cocoa powder for a amazing combination of flavors that your family will love.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili
Slow Cooker Pork Chops
![Slow Cooker Pork Chops on a plate covered with a creamy mushroom gravy and served on mashed potatoes.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/slow-cooker-msn-9.jpg)
Pork chops in the Crock Pot are low-maintenance and chill. Add some mushroom soup for a creamy sauce, and you’ve got a dinner that’s as laid-back as it is tasty.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Chops
Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup
![Bowl of copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup in a bowl with breadsticks in the background.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/gnocchi-soup-6.jpg)
Who needs an Italian restaurant when you’ve got a slow cooker and this gnocchi soup recipe? It’s like Olive Garden came to you, minus the endless breadsticks (but hey, you can’t win ’em all).
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup