Editors’ Collection

Best Slow Cooker Recipes

Whether you want chicken soup, beef stew or pulled pork, these slow cooker recipes will do the heavy lifting while you’re on the go.

David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Slow-Cooker Picadillo
Sarah DiGregorio
393 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
393
5 1/2 hours
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Mississippi Roast
Sam Sifton, Robin Chapman
11705 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
11,705
6 1/2 to 8 1/2 hours
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Sarah DiGregorio
8079 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,079
4 to 6 hours
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easy
Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
Sarah DiGregorio
497 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
497
7 hours and 30 minutes
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easy
Slow-Cooker Masala Dal
Sarah DiGregorio, Julie Sahni
209 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
209
4 hours and 25 minutes
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easy
Slow-Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Sarah DiGregorio
80 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
80
6 1/2 hours
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easy
Slow-Cooker Jalapeño Pulled Pork
Ali Slagle
180 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
180
About 6½ hours
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easy
Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
Ali Slagle
638 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
638
About 3 ½ hours
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easy
Slow Cooker Sausages, Peppers and Onions
Ali Slagle
392 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
392
About 6 hours
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easy
Slow-Cooker Whole Chicken
Naz Deravian
581 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
581
About 4 to 8 hours
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Slow-Cooker Curried Sweet Potato Soup With Coconut and Kale
Sarah DiGregorio
3106 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,106
8 hours 20 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Corn Pudding
Sarah DiGregorio
233 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
233
2 hours 50 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup
Ali Slagle
875 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
875
10 hours
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Slow Cooker Chipotle-Honey Chicken Tacos
Sarah DiGregorio
10108 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,108
3 to 5 hours
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Slow-Cooker Baked Beans With Chorizo and Lime
Sarah DiGregorio
183 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
183
6 hours and 20 minutes
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pork and Beans
Ali Slagle
1323 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,323
8 1/2 to 10 1/2 hours
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Slow Cooker Mashed Red Potatoes With Parmesan
Sarah DiGregorio
286 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
286
About 4 hours
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easy
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortellini Tomato Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
2383 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,383
6 hours and 20 minutes
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Slow-Cooker White Bean Parmesan Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
3673 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,673
About 8 to 10 hours, plus overnight soaking
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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore With Mushrooms and Bacon
Sarah DiGregorio
2590 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,590
4 1/2 hours
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Slow-Cooker Lasagna
Sarah DiGregorio
715 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
715
4 hours and 10 minutes to 5 hours
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easy
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
Sarah DiGregorio
6955 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,955
5 to 6 hours
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easy
Slow Cooker Harissa Bean and Couscous Stew
Sarah DiGregorio
171 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
171
6 hours 30 minutes plus overnight soaking
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Slow Cooker Pork Puttanesca Ragù
Sarah DiGregorio
1885 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,885
10 1/2 hours
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easy
Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
304 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
304
7 hours and 20 minutes
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easy
Slow-Cooker Butter Beans With Pecorino and Pancetta
Sarah DiGregorio
517 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
517
7 hours and 15 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
588 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
588
5 1/2 hours
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easy
Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew With Spinach, Lemon and Feta
Sarah DiGregorio
1160 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,160
4 1/4 hours
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Slow Cooker Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
2282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,282
4 1/2 hours
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
Margaux Laskey
3346 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,346
8 to 10 hours, plus refrigeration
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Slow-Cooker Braised Pork With Prunes and Orange
Sarah DiGregorio
105 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
105
4 1/4 hours
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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup With Sausage and Apples
Sarah DiGregorio
500 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
500
8 1/2 hours
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Ragù With Herbed Ricotta
Sarah DiGregorio
3784 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,784
6 1/2 hours
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Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley Soup
Ali Slagle
877 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
877
8 hours
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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup With Horseradish Cream
Sarah DiGregorio
483 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
483
About 8 hours
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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
Sarah DiGregorio
1280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,280
8 hours 15 minutes
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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup With Sausage and Greens
Sarah DiGregorio
2911 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,911
6 1/2 to 8 1/2 hours
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Slow Cooker Shrimp in Purgatory
Sarah DiGregorio
784 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
784
5 1/2 hours
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Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
Sarah DiGregorio
1137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,137
7 1/2 hours
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easy
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos
Sarah DiGregorio
2717 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,717
6 hours 20 minutes
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Vegan Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
Sarah DiGregorio
627 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
627
7 1/2 hours
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Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs
Sarah DiGregorio
807 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
807
4 1/2 hours
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Slow Cooker Hot Honey Ribs
Sarah DiGregorio
885 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
885
6 1/2 to 8 1/2 hours
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easy
Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken
Jennifer Steinhauer
9805 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9,805
About 5 hours
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Ramen With Bok Choy and Miso
Sarah DiGregorio
1610 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,610
6 hours 20 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
Sarah DiGregorio
4069 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,069
10 to 12 hours
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tagine With Butternut Squash
Sarah DiGregorio
1779 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,779
4 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours
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Slow Cooker Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sarah DiGregorio
1146 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,146
4 to 5 hours
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