8 Slow Cooker Recipes That Aren’t Soup or Stew

Here are some of our favorite set-and-forget slow cooker recipes that aren't stew or soup.

Mar 8, 2025 - 18:00

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8 Slow Cooker Recipes That Aren’t Soup or Stew

Slow cooker filled with mac and cheese and two plated portions alongside — Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

There came a point in parenthood when I had to face the facts: My kids do not like soup. Now, that doesn’t mean I never serve it, but I do temper my expectations of how it will be received. My high schooler is especially soup-adverse, and being that he is also the hungriest, I’m putting my love of soup on the back burner and choosing to make other types of warming dishes.

For that, I use my slow cooker. I leisurely prepare the ingredients mid-morning and have it slow cooking before lunch. There’s something so wonderful about walking in the door to a cozy, flavorful dinner as well as a clean kitchen.

Give yourself the gift of a warm meal and let the slow cooker do the work. Below are hearty, warming dinners that aren’t soup or stew.

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Crockpot Beef Stroganoff served in a bowl — Marta Rivera

You’ll be dreaming about these thick egg noodles swimming in a hearty, beef and mushroom sauce after the first bite. Serve with a crunchy salad.

Slow Cooker Cider Pulled Pork

Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker shred the pulled pork — Summer Miller

The slow cooker keeps pork shoulder from drying out and the BBQ sauce is made using the braising liquid. Flavorful and efficient.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork With 5-Spice

Slow Cooker Chinese Pulled Pork — Elise Bauer

Chinese 5-Spice powder, ginger, honey, and soy sauce imparts pork shoulder with an earthly, irresistible flavor. Serve the shredded pork over rice, in a Hawaiian roll, or my personal favorite, tucked in bao.

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

I make this shredded taco meat often and am never disappointed. If I'm out of canned pineapple, I use orange juice.

Slow Cooker Chickpea Curry with Sweet Potatoes and Red Peppers

Crockpot chickpea curry after cooking — Sabrina Modelle

I’m swooning over this easy, vegan curry. You can substitute three cans of chickpeas in place of dried ones and reduce the cooking time by an hour.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Casserole

I never tire of chicken and rice. This is a great recipe for a multi-cooker that can sauté and slow cook all in one machine.

Slow Cooker Chicken With Moroccan Spices

It's rare to find a recipe that works for both a busy weeknight and to serve for a special occasion. This one does both. Boneless chicken thighs are coated in warming spices and brightened with green olives and raisins.

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

How to Make Jambalaya in the Slow Cooker — Nick Evans

This one-pot recipe is especially easy to make in a slow cooker.

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