Summer is officially out of here and there is just something about Autumn that makes us want to bring out the crock pots. Maybe it is the colder weather, or the sun setting earlier, but all I want is to throw a couple things into a slow cooker and have it magically make me a meal. I say magic, because that is exactly what it is.
You want to eat dinner as soon as you come home from a long day at work? Use your slow cooker. You want a delicious soup cooking while you go to the pumpkin patch? Use your slow cooker. You want to do some meal prep, but you are afraid of accidentally letting your food go bad in your fridge? Prep a few freezer meals. As a result, you will be ready to take your frozen meal out when needed and consequently, use your slow cooker to have another quick, easily meal! Almost like magic, another reason to your your slow cooker. Seriously, slow cookers are the best things in the world. As a result, we put together a few of our favorite recipes to try.
1. Coconut Curry Lentils
Photo by Nutrition Intern
DID YOU KNOW…lentils were one of the first domesticated crops? And if you pair then with sweet potatoes and curry powder they are one of the most delicious things on the planet? This recipe also gets the added bonus of being vegetarian, and literally a dump and cook meal. It doesn’t get easier than that. Find the recipe here.
2. Carnitas Tacos
Photo by Kaitlin Eckstein
These tacos are a great make-ahead recipe to incorporate into your week! Find the recipe here to make these tacos and you will not be disappointed.
3. Chicken Fajitas
Photo by Rebecca Bitzer
Chicken Fajitas are the perfect protein to cook in a crock pot because it is a crowd pleaser. This recipe is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters!
4. Sweet and Spicy Chicken
Photo by Klara Knezevic
If you want your slow cooker meal to have a little kick, try out this Sweet and Spicy Chicken recipe, served over rice or quinoa.
5. Honey Sesame Chicken
Photo by Kaitlin Eckstein
This Honey Sesame Chicken will quickly become your favorite copy-cat recipe. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and spicy to fulfill your craving for Chinese take out!
6. Chicken Enchilada Soup
Photo by Klara Knezevic
This recipe is just the kind of comforting, warm meal you need after a long day!
7. Turkey Chili with Beans
A perfect dish for those days when you have no time to cook! Just throw everything into the slow cooker, and then come back to a delicious meal. Find the recipe here.
Because we love these recipes, so much we want to share them with you. Most of all, we want to hear from you, let us know what your favorite slow cooker recipes are in the comments below! If you would like to make an appointment with any of our nutrition professionals, please call 301-474-2499 or click here.
Such fun ideas!
I loooove crock pot recipes! They are so perfect for busy nights & wintertime 🙂
It is definitely slow cooker time in my household. Thanks for the post! Can’t wait to try some of these
Awesome roundup! At this rate my slow cooker will never go back into storage 🙂
It is perfect for this time of year!
Ours either! It has a permanent place on the countertop right now
That’s great ideas to choose from!
Thank you! There is definitely something for everyone
YAY slow cooker is out! Great round up 🙂
Thank you!
Great recipe options!!
Great ideas! That Greek Chicken and Chickpea Stew sounds delicious!
Great recipes! I can’t live without my slow cooker during the work week. The Carnitas Tacos look amazing!
I am always looking for new ways to use my slow cooker! Thanks for these recipes!