15 Family Favorite Slow Cooker Dinners

If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that my slow cooker gets a LOT of use around here all year long. I love being able to throw everything together, turn it on, and let it do all the work while I go about my day, tackle things around the house, or run a few errands. My slow cooker just makes life easier.

I’ve rounded up some of our favorite family slow cooker recipes, the ones I make over and over again because they’re easy, delicious, and always a hit. I think most of these recipes have been given the Parker stamp of approval—my harshest food critic—so that’s saying something.

None of these are complicated to make and they all are comforting and delicious! These are the recipes you’ll want to keep handy for those busy days when you want a great dinner without a lot of fuss!

Enjoy!

Simple Sweet Pork Enchiladas (Slow cooker or Instant Pot)

These Simple Sweet Pork Enchiladas instantly became a family favorite. They’re sweet and savory and crazy delicious. Done in a slow cooker or instant pot and then finished off in the oven . . . these will not disappoint!

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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

These Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches are one of our favorite meals ever. Done in the slow cooker, and just 3 ingredients, these are seriously the best!

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Creamy Tacos {Slow Cooker or Stove Top}

Delicious and simple, these Creamy Tacos will become your new favorite. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a game day party.

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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is flavorful, delicious and so easy to throw together. Drenched in a thick sweet sauce and delicious served over rice. It’s minimal preparation but will taste like you slaved all day. ♡

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Classic Chili {Stovetop or Slow Cooker}

This Classic Chili is simple to make and absolutely delicious! Loaded with tender ground beef, hearty beans and packed with delicious flavor! This is going to become your go-to chili recipe!

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Slow Cooker Flank Steak Sliders

These Slow Cooker Flank Steak Sliders are out of the world. Tender, juicy, flavorful flank steak piled on toasted buns with melted cheese. With only 3 ingredients, dinners don’t get any easier!

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Mississippi Pot Roast

This Mississippi Pot Roast may very well be the most delicious pot roast you will EVER eat! With only 5 ingredients thrown into your slow cooker, it doesn’t get easier or taste better!

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Slow Cooker Mexican Brunch Bake

This Slow Cooker Mexican Brunch Bake is absolutely delicious! Sausage, eggs, cheese, corn tortillas, green chilis. . . it’s the perfect combination and is going to become a favorite!

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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

This is my go-to spaghetti sauce. It’s so quick to throw together and absolutely delicious!

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Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup

A creamy, comforting, absolutely delicious soup that may possibly will become your new favorite!

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Slow Cooker Mango Peach Salsa Chicken Tostadas

Slow Cooker Mango Peach Salsa Chicken Tostadas might be one of the tastiest dinners to ever come out of your slow cooker. Minimal prep work for a fantastically delicious dinner!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

This Slow Cooker Chicken Chili is comforting and so delicious! Loaded with chicken, great northern beans and spices along with salsa verde and diced tomatoes with chiles to add incredible flavor! This one is sure to go on repeat during the chili wintry months.

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Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken & Rice

This Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken & Rice is simple, packed with flavor, has just a bit of a kick and perfect for any weeknight meal. Loaded with chicken, black beans, rice and cheese, it’s amazing!

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Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos

These Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are fantastic! All you need is four simple ingredients and a slow cooker and you’ve got yourself a delicious, simple dinner that everyone will love!

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Slow Cooker Sweet & Smoky BBQ Chicken Chili

This Slow Cooker Sweet & Smoky BBQ Chicken Chili is seriously amazing and a family favorite around here! A touch of smoky, a touch sweetness, and incredibly delicious. I can guarantee it’s going to become a favorite of yours too. 

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