Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

A slow cooker is one of the most beloved appliances on the market. Make the most of yours with this library of slow-cooker recipes, techniques, buying guides and more.

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    Our 100 Most-Shared Slow Cooker Recipes

    We know slow cooking is every cook’s go-to for an easy and comforting meal. Here’s a round-up of our best slow cooker recipes that were liked, shared and pinned the most by readers like you!

    The Most Addictive Slow-Cooker Recipes You’re Not Making Yet

    For breakfast, dinner, snacks and desserts, these surprising slow-cooker recipes will earn you rave reviews.


    Slow-Cooker Peach and Green Chile Pork

    1 Reviews

    This slow-cooker peach and green chile pork recipe adds a sweet and smoky twist to classic pork chile verde.


    Slow-Cooker Cheese Dip

    10 Reviews

    I brought this slightly spicy cheese dip to a gathering with friends and it was a huge hit. The spicy...


    Slow-Cooker Curried Beef Stew

    This aromatic slow-cooker curried beef stew is a hands-off approach to a comfort food classic. Beef, onions and two different...

    Slow-Cooker Short Ribs

    76 Reviews

    These ribs are an easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs—you don't need to pay any attention to them once...


    French Onion Stew

    What do you get when you cross French onion soup with pot roast? This decadent slow-cooker French onion stew is...

    Slow-Cooker Street Corn Chicken

    1 Reviews

    This slow-cooker street corn chicken tastes just like fresh summer elote—with the addition of meat. It can't get any easier...


    Slow Cooker Masala Chicken and Rice

    This recipe is in regular rotation at our house. Indian spices and ground chicken come together for a new and...


    Slow-Cooker Collard Greens

    This easy slow-cooker collard greens recipe combines fresh greens with smoked ham hock to make enough for a crowd.


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Piccata

    Slow-cooker chicken piccata is an easy-to-make dish that your whole family will love.

    Lemongrass Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup

    2 Reviews

    Lemongrass ginger chicken noodle soup is a fragrant Asian-inspired twist on the classic, with juicy chicken thighs, fresh vegetables and...


    Slow-Cooker Rice Pudding

    This slow-cooker rice pudding comes out thick, custardy and fragrant after just a few hours of hands-off cooking.


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu

    2 Reviews

    Capture the classic flavors of ham, Swiss cheese and creamy sauce in this weeknight-friendly slow-cooker chicken cordon bleu.


    Is It Safe to Put Parchment Paper in a Slow Cooker?

    It's an easy way to prevent food from sticking to the sides, but there are some safety guidelines to follow.


    Slow-Cooker Thai-Inspired Turkey Lasagna

    This slow-cooker Thai-inspired turkey lasagna is a creamy, aromatic twist on classic Italian lasagna. Lean turkey, colorful vegetables and a...

    Twisted Italian Meatballs

    1 Reviews

    Twisted Italian meatballs earn their name with surprises at every turn. With four kinds of meat, a gooey mozzarella center,...


    Chicken Parma Rosa

    6 Reviews

    Chicken Parma rosa is a cozy Italian slow-cooker meal featuring tender chicken, sweet-tart tomatoes and fresh spinach in a creamy,...


    Slow-Cooker Hot Honey Barbecue Pulled Pork Sliders

    These slow-cooker hot honey barbecue pulled pork sliders are great for weeknight dinners or game-day get-togethers.


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Alfredo

    This slow-cooker chicken Alfredo recipe has all the indulgence of a traditional bowl but with set-it-and-forget-it convenience.


    Slow-Cooker Bolognese

    Slow-cooker Bolognese is an all-beef take on the Italian classic. It simmers low and slow to develop rich flavor and...


    Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

    3 Reviews

    This easy recipe for slow-cooker honey garlic chicken features boneless, skinless chicken thighs simmered to tender perfection in a sticky,...


    Beef Manhattan

    3 Reviews

    If you've never heard of beef Manhattan, you're about to meet the open-faced sandwich of your dreams. This slow-cooker recipe...


    Slow-Cooker Boursin Chicken Pasta

    1 Reviews

    This easy slow-cooker Boursin chicken pasta is comfort in a bowl. The rich and creamy cheese sauce bursts with the...


    Slow-Cooker Cranberry Sauce

    Free up your stovetop when cooking for the holidays with this flavorful slow-cooker cranberry sauce recipe. This simple but classic...

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    Slow-Cooker Marry Me Chicken

    1 Reviews

    Spend less time at the stove and more time with your honey by making flavorful slow-cooker marry me chicken.



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    Elise Jesse’s Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sliders

    1 Reviews

    These apple bourbon barbecue sliders are everything you want in a comfort food recipe as you transition into fall. Each...


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    Slow-Cooker Pineapple Salsa Chicken

    With its colorful fresh salsa, chunks of avocado and bed of rice, slow-cooker pineapple salsa chicken looks like a dish...


    360 Cookware Review: The Pans That Will Probably Outlast Me

    Lots of brands tout themselves as the "last cookware you'll ever need." With 360 Cookware, it's actually true.


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    72 Slow Cooker Recipes to Make This Summer

    There's no need to heat up the house when you can plug in your slow cooker. These summer slow...