Christopher Michel has been the Senior Food and Gardens Editor at Country Living Magazine since March of 2021. Chris has over ten years of experience writing and editing for national magazines and websites, mostly in the food space, such as Cooking Light, The Kitchn, Rodale’s Organic Life, and Bon Appetit. Prior to that, Chris worked in a variety of food spaces in New York City. In 2022, Chris completed the Alabama Master Gardener’s Program hosted by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
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(Find our stove top version right here.)Get the recipe for Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/crock-pot-chicken-and-dumplings-652d56e7e3624.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":6,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Potato Soup","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-6","description":"Want a slow cooker dinner that won't slow you down? This hearty, filling, vegetarian slow cooker recipe is packed with flavor!Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Potato Soup.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/slow-cooker-potato-soup-652d47a425ece.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":7,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-7","description":"Want something hearty, filling, and full of flavor, but don't have time for our stovetop beef stroganoff? You can make a just-as-delicious version in your slow cooker! Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/slow-cooker-beef-stroganoff-652d533e04685.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":8,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork with Cabbage Slaw","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-8","description":"One of the best reasons to buy a slow cooker if you don't have one is this recipe. Get the recipe for Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork with Cabbage Slaw.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/bbq-pulled-pork-with-cabbage-slaw-652986c0d47bb.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":9,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Corned Beef","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-9","description":"You don't have to wait until March to enjoy this famously tender and flavorful dinner! Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Corned Beef Recipe.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/slow-cooker-corned-beef-recipe-652d6139be696.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":10,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Carrots and Onion","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-10","description":"A tough cut of meat (such as chuck) turns meltingly tender when cooked in a slow cooker. Set this up in the morning and you'll come home to a meal that is ready and waiting.Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Pot Roast.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/pot-roast-with-carrots-and-onion-652976ea5f0f9.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":11,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Ribs","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-11","description":"Looking for restaurant-quality ribs at home? Your slow cooker will get the rib meat super tender and flaky. Then all you have to do is slather it in your favorite barbecue sauce, and cook it for just a few minutes, either over a hot grill or under your oven's broiler.Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Ribs.RELATED: 70+ easy BBQ side dishes to go with those tasty ribs","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/slow-cooker-ribs-652d722da8bd1.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":12,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Spinach-and-Parmesan Meatballs","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-12","description":"These easy slow cooker meatballs are browned in the oven and then slow cooked in marinara until they're absolutely tender and perfect.Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Spinach-and-Parmesan Meatballs.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-spinach-parmesan-meatballs-1656014143.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":13,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Gingery Slow Cooker Chicken with Cabbage Slaw","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-13","description":"Supremely tender thighs cooked in a combo of apricot jam, ketchup, soy sauce, and ginger, pair perfectly with a crunchy slaw.Get the recipe for Gingery Slow Cooker Chicken with Cabbage Slaw.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-ginger-chicken-cabbage-1656014630.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":14,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Chili with Grains and Beans","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-14","description":"Packed with wheat berries, hearty beans, and kicky poblano peppers, this vegetarian slow cooker chili is so flavorful you may not notice it's missing the meat. Let it burble away in the pot all day until you're ready to eat.Get the recipe for Chili with Grains and Beans.RELATED: Chili on the mind? Here are 20 more inspiring chili recipes to feed a hungry crowd.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-vegetarian-chili-1656015059.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":15,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Meatballs","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-15","description":"Making this Italian favorite just got even easier! 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Look no further than this easy-yet-impressive meal that's sure to please your whole flock.Get the recipe for Herbed Chicken with Beets and Brussels.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-herbed-chicken-1656016654.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":19,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Spiced Sweet Potato and Peanut Puree","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-19","description":"Heat up your evening with this rich and spicy soup.Get the recipe for Spiced Sweet Potato and Peanut Puree.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-sweet-potato-peanut-puree-1656016847.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":20,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Chicken and Quinoa Minestrone","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-20","description":"You'll love this healthy slow cooker update on classic chicken and rice soup.Get the recipe for Chicken and Quinoa Minestrone.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-chicken-quinoa-minestrone-1656016936.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":21,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Black Bean and Chile Soup","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-21","description":"This easy, dump-and-go soup is filled with beans, veggies, and even includes a homemade tomato and tomatillo salsa for serving.Get the recipe for Black Bean and Chile Soup.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-back-bean-soup-1656017137.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":22,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Roast Beef Sandwiches","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-22","description":"Your slow cooker does all the work for these tender roast beef sandwiches. 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Just throw the meat in the slow cooker and let it do all the work for you.Get the recipe for Smoky Slow Cooker Beef Tacos.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-beef-tacos-1656018156.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":27,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Cabbage Slaw","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-27","description":"Sandwich tangy slaw and sweet slow cooker pork together for a delicious and kid-friendly meal.Get the recipe for Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Cabbage Slaw.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-pork-sandwiches-1656018225.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":28,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-28","description":"This hearty turkey chili is the perfect slow cooker recipe for chilly nights. 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This homemade take on a classic Italian comfort food is best served over fettuccine, rigatoni, or pappardelle.Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Pork Ragu.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-pork-ragu-1656343726.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":31,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Sweet and Sour Chicken","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-31","description":"Make this classic chicken dish right in your slow cooker. If you have leftovers, you can even turn the dish into delicious lettuce wraps.Get the recipe for Sweet and Sour Chicken.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-sweet-sour-chicken-1656343940.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":32,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-32","description":"A hefty dose of paprika gives this beefy stew oodles and oodles of flavor. It's a hearty way to end a day!Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash from A Farmgirl's Dabbles.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/hungarian-goulash-afarmgirlsdabb-666880753a69b.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":33,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Sweet and Sour Meatballs","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-33","description":"Want to make dinner a little more fun? Make meatballs! These little guys are easy to make and great over rice, or with a vegetable side.Get the recipe for Sweet and Sour Meatballs from Dinner at the Zoon.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/sweet-and-sour-meatballs-5-666886aa694e8.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":34,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-34","description":"This recipe has it all. It's healthy. It's easy. It's inexpensive. And it's a great way to use up leftover ham—or whatever other protein you have on hand!Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup from Dinner at the Zoo.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/ham-and-bean-soup-4-6668874b420d7.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":35,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Mississippi Pot Roast","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-35","description":"If you haven't yet tried this phenomenal way of making pot roast, now's the time. Get the recipe for Mississippi Pot Roast from Grandbaby Cakes.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/mspotroast10-scaled-66689a7e2974f.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":36,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Curry","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-36","description":"Slow cooker style Thai chicken! Let the flavors of this dish simmer all day long and you'll return home to a bold and flavorful tastes that you'll love.Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Curry at Cooking Classy.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-thai-chicken-curry-1655931163.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":37,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Carnitas","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-37","description":"We've got your new favorite taco Tuesday recipe! These slow cooker pork carnitas are dump-and-go deliciousness that will feed a crowd.Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Carnitas at Well Plated.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-carnitas-1655931950.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":38,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Salsa Chicken","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-38","description":"Believe it or not, this unbelievably easy and super-cheesy dish requires just three ingredients. It's the simplest slow cooker supper you'll be making on repeat.Get the recipe for Salsa Chicken at Jo Cooks.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-salsa-chicken-1655932048.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":39,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Lasagna","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-39","description":"Every bite of this beefy slow cooker lasagna is delectable, thanks to three types of cheese. The entire meal is mouthwateringly delicious.Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Lasagna at Natasha's Kitchen.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-lasagna-1655932168.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":40,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Quinoa Enchilada Casserole","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-40","description":"Finish off this easy slow cooker casserole with sliced avocados and diced tomatoes. The garnishes add a touch of fresh flavor.Get the recipe for Quinoa Enchilada Casserole at Damn Delicious.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-quinoa-enchilada-casserole-1655994988.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":41,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Chicken Marsala","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-41","description":"A mushroom and garlic sauce makes this slow cooker chicken recipe extra irresistible. You'll be licking your plate clean.Get the recipe for Chicken Marsala at Creme de la Crumb.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recips-chicken-masala-1655995318.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":42,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Mango Salsa Chicken with Coconut Rice","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-42","description":"This blogger calls her sweet and savory slow cooker Mexican meal \"a perfect weeknight dinner.\" Get the recipe for Mango Salsa Chicken with Coconut Rice at Cooking Classy.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-salsa-chicken-coconut-rice-1655999859.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":43,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Orange Chicken","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-43","description":"This slow cooker version of everyone's favorite Chinese food dish is a yummy balance of sweet and savory flavors. Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Orange Chicken at Dinner at the Zoo.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-orange-chicken-1656000725.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":44,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-44","description":"This family friendly slow cooker soup is great because you can cook it on the stovetop, in your slow cooker, or even in your Instant Pot!Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup at The Chunky Chef.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-cheeseburger-soup-1656001213.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":45,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Jambalaya","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-45","description":"Bring Louisiana to your own kitchen with this slow cooker version of a classic. Every bite of this slow cooker jambalaya is loaded with chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage.Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Jambalaya at Creme de la Crumb.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-jambalaya-1656001398.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":46,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-46","description":"Looking for a fabulous vegatarian slow cooker chili? Try out this slow cooker recipe that's big on flavor and just about as easy as it gets.Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili at Dishing Out Health.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-black-bean-chili-1655501861.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":47,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Creamy Wild Rice Soup with Butter Roasted Mushrooms","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-47","description":"Slow cooker soup is good for your soul! Mushrooms get roasted with thyme sprigs and lemon zest in this creamy, filling dish.Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Creamy Wild Rice Soup with Butter Roasted Mushrooms at Half Baked Harvest.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/best-slow-cooker-recipes-wild-rice-soup-1656001838.jpeg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":48,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1903/slow-cooker-recipes/#slide-48","description":"Love buffalo wings? You'll love this chili! It's easy to customize how much flavor you want and you can include whatever toppings you like! 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Okay, y'all. The weather is cool, the holidays are here, there's too much to do, and all we want is to come home to a house that smells great and eat a meal that's spent the whole day cooking, just for us. That means it's slow cooker season.
If you haven't broken out your slow cooker in a while, then let these recipes inspire you to do just that. From simmering soups and stews to fall-off-the-bone ribs and pulled pork, to a one-pot mac-and-cheese that you have to try to believe (you don't have to boil the noodles!) the slow cooker is our best friend and constant companion on busy weeknights and whenever we know we're not going to want to come home and cook.
Check out these recipes and we think you'll agree: Every home needs a slow cooker on hand.
This no-fuss, dump-everything-in, slow cooker recipe yields some of the most flavorful, tender, well-cooked shoulder you could want. Serve it traditionally, with a loaf of thick Texas toast on the side for sopping up some of that delicious sauce.
Set your alarm about half an hour early, and you'll be coming home to a warm and satisfying meal that will be sure to have everyone at the table licking their plates.
Ten minutes of work, and a little bit of waiting, and you have a dish that'll happily feed many. What makes this extra easy is that the macaroni cooks right in the sauce. So you don't have to boil it ahead of time! (Want to make it even better? Add the secret flavoring packet in this genius recipe.)
Want something hearty, filling, and full of flavor, but don't have time for our stovetop beef stroganoff? You can make a just-as-delicious version in your slow cooker!
A tough cut of meat (such as chuck) turns meltingly tender when cooked in a slow cooker. Set this up in the morning and you'll come home to a meal that is ready and waiting.
Looking for restaurant-quality ribs at home? Your slow cooker will get the rib meat super tender and flaky.
Then all you have to do is slather it in your favorite barbecue sauce, and cook it for just a few minutes, either over a hot grill or under your oven's broiler.
Packed with wheat berries, hearty beans, and kicky poblano peppers, this vegetarian slow cooker chili is so flavorful you may not notice it's missing the meat. Let it burble away in the pot all day until you're ready to eat.
Making this Italian favorite just got even easier! To make mini meatball sliders, top toasted dinner rolls with slow cooker meatballs, provolone, and sliced sweet-hot banana peppers.
