These Easy Slow Cooker Meals Do All the Work for You

Slow cooker season is here and we have 35 delicious healthy slow cooker recipes to save you time in the kitchen. Hearty and comforting meals made in the slow cooker, from meaty stews to veggie packed curries and everything in between. Let your slow cooker do all the work and have nutritious meals on the table with minimal effort.

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There is so much more that you can do in a slow cooker than a meaty casserole and we are sharing 35 of our favourite healthy slow cooker recipes that the whole family will love.

Easy to adapt, and every recipe has all the hint and tips you need to make the recipe perfect every time, as well as serving suggestions and storage tips.

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What slow cooker is best?

There really is no rule here. We use a Morphy Richards Slow Cooker and we love it. What I love most about it is that you can put the bowl insert on the hob too. I also love that it has a clear lid, as I am so impatient that I want to keep looking and seeing what it is doing. If you don't have a clear lid, then lifting it to see will release lots of the heat and add to the cooking time.

Can I leave the slow cooker on and go out?

Yes, this is what slow cookers are perfect for. You just dump everything in the slow cooker and then it is save to go out.

Can you put raw meat in the slow cooker?

Yes, you can. There is no need to brown meat in a pan before putting it in the slow cooker, however we recommend doing that with most of our beef recipes as it gives the outside some extra crispiness and really locks in the flavour.

Do you still get thick sauces in the slow cooker?

Sauces do tend to be a bit runnier when done in the slow cooker, this is because none of the liquid will evaporate as the lid is on the whole time. That is why the recipe might look like it doesn't have much liquid added. If it is still too runny, you can add a cornflour slurry to the slow cooker, or cook it with the lid off for an hour.

Meat

Slow Cooker Bolognese

4.96 from 22 votes

This Slow Cooker Bolognese recipe tastes authentically Italian - it's rustic, rich, bursting with herby tomato goodness and the meat is melt in your mouth.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Bolognese

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese with a bowl of salad and some black olives.

Slow Cooker Beef Goulash

5 from 7 votes

Hearty and warming stews are a must when the weather turns cooler and this Slow Cooker Beef Goulash is delicious comfort food with minimal effort.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Goulash

Slow cooker beef goulash topped with coriander leaves.

A bowl of beef goulash next to a small pot of cream and a dish of paprika.

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

4.80 from 10 votes

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff takes very little prep, for an easy weeknight meal that is easy to adapt.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

A bowl of slow cooker beef stroganoff with mashed potato

Two bowls of beef stroganoff and mashed potato next to a blue towel.

Slow Cooker Roast Beef (with Gravy)

4.95 from 18 votes

This Slow Cooker Roast Beef is going to become your go-to for an easy Sunday Roast. Tender, melt in your mouth slices of beef with a crispy crust in a rich and flavour packed gravy.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Roast Beef (with Gravy)

Slow Cooker Roast Beef on a board with some horseradish sauce.

Slices of roast beef on a wooden serving board with a bowl of horseradish sauce.

Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole

5 from 12 votes

This Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole is easy to prepare and great for batch cooking. A good way to add vegetables to your diet and easy to make vegetarian.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole

A plate of slow cooker sausage casserole and mashed potato

Sausage casserole and mashed potato on a plate next to a large bowl of extra casserole

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

5 from 15 votes

Cooked low and slow, this is a great family meal that freezes well, making it perfect for bulk cooking.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Slow cooker beef ragu in a bowl with a fork.

A bowl of pappardelle pasta mixed with a beef sauce, topped with grated cheese and chopped herbs.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

4.87 from 22 votes

This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is incredibly easy to make and really juicy and tender - it's the best way to cook pulled pork. It freezes well too.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Pulled pork and coleslaw in a brioche bun.

Slow Cooker Meatballs

5 from 12 votes

Melt in your mouth meatballs in a deliciously rich tomato sauce. These Slow Cooker Meatballs are an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Meatballs

Slow Cooker Meatballs on a plate with a fork.

A plate of Slow Cooker Meatballs next to a small bowl of salad.

Slow Cooker Beef Curry

4.61 from 202 votes

This Slow Cooker Beef Curry is an easy and comforting meal with a kick of spice. Slow cooked chunks of tender beef in a rich and spicy sauce served over a bed of rice.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Curry

Slow cooker beef curry and rice in a round bowl.

A bowl of beef curry and rice next to more rice and a naan bread.

Slow Cooker Lamb Rogan Josh

4.71 from 65 votes

A Lamb Rogan Josh is a classic Indian takeaway order, and now you can save yourself money and calories by making it yourself.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Lamb Rogan Josh

Slow Cooker Lamb Rogan Josh in a silver balti dish. Naan bread and mango accompany it.

A balti dish containing rogan josh curry and rice. Naan bread, mango chutney and yogurt accompany.

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

This Slow Cooked Pulled Beef recipe is a must try. It's tender, succulent, and packed with so much flavour.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

A bowl of pulled beef next to a blue towel.

Chicken

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

5 from 7 votes

A Slow Cooker Whole Chicken makes a roast dinner so much easier and leaves your oven free for those crispy roasted veggies. Shred this chicken up and use in meals throughout the week.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

A whole slow cooker chicken on a white serving plate

A whole cooked chicken on a large platter with lemon halves and rosemary sprigs.

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

5 from 10 votes

Juicy and tender chunks of chicken and chunky vegetables cooked in an easy homemade sauce make the perfect simple week night meal that the whole family will love.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

Slow cooker sweet and sour chicken and rice on a plate.

A large bowl of sweet and sour chicken and rice with a spoon in it.

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

5 from 3 votes

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken is something a little different to cook in your slow cooker and an easy meal that the whole family will love.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Slow cooker honey mustard chicken and mashed potato on a purple plate.

A bowl of cooked chicken thighs and mash potato in a creamy sauce next to bowls of more chicken and mashed potato.

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

3 from 2 votes

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken - a mild and creamy curry spiced with aromatic herbs and spices. An easy weeknight meal!

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

A plate of slow cooker butter chicken on a bed of rice.

A plate of curry and rice next to a balti dish containing more curry and some naan breads.

Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

5 from 8 votes

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a rich and sticky honey and garlic sauce poured over juicy chicken thighs and cooked low and slow.

Here's the recipe for Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey Garlic Chicken on a plate with rice topped with spring onions.

A plate of shredded chicken and rice next to a colourful towel.

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

5 from 12 votes

A super easy slow cooker dish that the whole family will love. Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken involves very little prep and is a healthier alternative to a Friday night takeaway.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Slow cooker teriyaki chicken on a bed of rice topped with chopped spring onions.

A bowl of shredded chicken on a bed of rice.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

5 from 12 votes

These easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are a delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will love. Healthy, protein packed and with a veggie boost.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

A bowl of slow cooker chicken fajita filling next to guacamole and tortilla wraps.

A bowl of fajita filling surrounded by salsa, guacamole, tortilla wraps, jalapenos and tortilla chips

Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole

5 from 19 votes

Filling and full of vegetables, this slow cooker chicken casserole needs no pre-cooking. Perfect for families and batch cooking.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole

Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole in a round blue bowl.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

4.93 from 13 votes

A super easy and healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry that takes less than 5 minutes to prep. Easy to adapt, lots of veggies and it freezes well too.

Here's the recipe for Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry in a bowl with some brown rice

Two bowls of chicken curry and brown rice.

Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

4.89 from 9 votes

Try something different with your next slow cooker recipe. This Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken is easy, nutritious and full of flavour.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

Two slow cooker jerk chicken thighs on a blue plate with rice and lime wedges.

A plate of slow cooker jerk chicken with rice and limes. Scotch bonnet peppers and coriander leaves are next to the plate.

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

5 from 10 votes

Recipes do not come much more simple than this 2 ingredients Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Serve with rice or in tacos or on nachos. This easy Mexican chicken is so versatile.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Slow cooker salsa chicken in a round bowl.

Slow cooker salsa chicken in a dish next to some guacamole, flour tortillas, sliced peppers, sour cream and nachos

Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken

5 from 12 votes

This simple recipe for Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken is a delicious healthy dinner option, bursting with wonderful North African flavour.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken

Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken in a bowl topped with coriander leaves.

Two bowls of slow cooker Moroccan chicken.

Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken

4.79 from 33 votes

Fill your kitchen with the smells of the warm Mediterranean with this Slow COoker Spanish Chicken. It's fragrant and light, but hearty at the same time.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken

Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken on a blue plate with a knife and fork.

Spanish Chicken on a bed of mashed potato on a blue plate.

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Curry {Just 5 Minute Prep}

4.90 from 19 votes

Easy Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Curry made with red curry paste, coconut milk and chicken. A simple Crock Pot recipe for a fragrant, fuss-free weeknight meal.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Curry {Just 5 Minute Prep}

Slow cooker Thai chicken curry in a bowl with rice and broccoli.

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Curry in a white bowl with a lime wedge on top.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

4.89 from 27 votes

This Balsamic Chicken is a fresh and light slow cooker dish that is perfect for a summer evening. Juicy tomatoes and chicken in an easy balsamic sauce.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken on a bed of spaghetti next to some salad leaves.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken on a plate with salad.

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

5 from 15 votes

Just 2 ingredients go in to making this Slow Cooked BBQ Chicken. It really is that simple, but it is too good not to share.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken and rice on a blue plate.

A plate of Slow Cooked BBQ Chicken and rice next to a striped towel.

Vegatarian/Vegan

Healthy Mac and Cheese

4.85 from 26 votes

This Healthy Mac and Cheese is made with a really simple, but super easy, cheesy sauce and is packed with hidden veggies too.

Here's the recipe for Healthy Mac and Cheese

Healthy mac and cheese in a round dish with a portion scooped out.

A baking dish containing mac and cheese. Some has been scooped out with a spoon.

Easy Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes

5 from 22 votes

Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes couldn't be easier! A fuss free family favourite, these are delicious and seriously fool-proof.

Here's the recipe for Easy Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes

Four slow cooker jacket potatoes on a wooden board with butter melting in them.

Four baked potatoes on a board, cut open with melted butter in them.

Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts

5 from 11 votes

Cooked in oil and butter and then sprinkled with parmesan cheese for a Christmas side dish with a twist. The perfect dish to wow even the biggest sprout cynics.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts

Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts in a bowl next to a blue towel and a block of cheese.

A bowl of brussels sprouts with a spoon in front of a blue towel.

Slow Cooker Green Beans

5 from 11 votes

Slow Cooker Green Beans - a simple side dish that the whole family will love. Try this recipe with shallots, garlic and bacon for flavourful greens.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Green Beans

Slow cooker green beans in a bowl with a spoon.

A bowl of green beans mixed with chopped bacon and sliced mushrooms.

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

5 from 9 votes

These are without doubt the best mashed potatoes we have ever made, and they are SO simple too. Creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes, cooked in the slow cooker with very little effort.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

A bowl of Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with sprigs of rosemary on top.

A bowl of slow cooker mashed potato next to some whole potatoes.

Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

4.59 from 113 votes

A simple Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry that's loaded with colour, nutrient dense, vegan and as easy as mixing everything together and leaving it to cook away.

Here's the recipe for Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

A bowl of vegetable curry and rice with cilantro sprinkled on top.

Slow Cooker Vegetable curry in a blue bowl. Naan breads, raita, pickles and chutney sit next to it.

Slow Cooker Hidden Vegetable Pasta Sauce

4.77 from 39 votes

This slow cooker hidden vegetable pasta sauce has the vegetables all blended up in to it, so you won't even know there are there.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Hidden Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Slow Cooker Hidden Vegetable Pasta Sauce mixed into pasta.

Two bowls of pasta in slow cooker pasta sauce.

Slow Cooker Baked Beans

4.92 from 12 votes

Slow Cooker Baked Beans are the ultimate comfort food, and this homemade recipe is so easy! All the rich flavour of baked beans without the long prep time.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Baked Beans

A serving spoon full of slow cooker baked beans.

A hand holding a wooden spoon full of baked beans above a slow cooker pot.

If you've tried any of these slow cooker recipes, let us know how you got on in the comments below, we love hearing from you!
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Comments

Beth says

September 14, 2021 at 6:08 pm

This is perfect for the upcoming Fall season! Now the problem is where to start? Ever had slow cooker for breakfast? Might need to try it! ;)

Tavo says

September 14, 2021 at 5:56 pm

What a great pick! I'll definitely be trying some of these soon!

Gina says

September 14, 2021 at 5:21 pm

Can't wait to cook through this list all winter long! Some great cozy meals to choose from!

Denay DeGuzman says

September 14, 2021 at 4:34 pm

What an awesome collection of slow cooker recipes! So savory and delicious. I'll be working my way down the list this fall.

Heather Johnson says

September 14, 2021 at 3:34 pm

So delicious - i love the fajitas - definitely trying more of these!

Beth says

September 11, 2021 at 8:21 pm

Yummy! We’ve tried a few of these slow cooker recipes and we can’t wait to try more from this list. Perfect for our dinners. Excited!

Biana says

September 11, 2021 at 7:14 pm

Wow, so many delicious fall recipes! The beef ragu looks amazing.

Andrea says

September 11, 2021 at 7:05 pm

What a fantastic list of slow cooker recipes. They all sound so good. Now to figure out where to start.

Alison says

September 11, 2021 at 6:47 pm

As the temperatures start to cool I break out my slow cooker! Can't wait to give this recipes a try!

Tara says

September 11, 2021 at 6:13 pm

Such a wonderful transition to slow cooker season! All of these recipes look so good. I especially love the Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken and Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken.

35 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes

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Slow Cooker Questions

Meat

Slow Cooker Bolognese

Slow Cooker Beef Goulash

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Roast Beef (with Gravy)

Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Meatballs

Slow Cooker Beef Curry

Slow Cooker Lamb Rogan Josh

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

Chicken

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken

Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Curry {Just 5 Minute Prep}

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Vegatarian/Vegan

Healthy Mac and Cheese

Easy Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes

Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts

Slow Cooker Green Beans

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

Slow Cooker Hidden Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Slow Cooker Baked Beans

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