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These set-it-and-forget-it meals will save your busy weeknights and your bustling weekends. From tried-and-true classics that’ll please even the pickiest of eaters to restaurant-worthy dishes that’ll impress everyone at your table, you’ll find a new favorite in this collection of slow cooker dinner recipes for every night of the week.
Monday: Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This slow cooker minestrone soup is ideal for a weeknight family dinner! Slow cooking the beans, veggies, and spices allow the flavors to intensify, delivering a delicious, hearty meal that everyone’s sure to enjoy.” —Recipe submitter laura
Tuesday: Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potatoes
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This slow cooker recipe is what cravings are made of.” —Recipe creator Amanda Holstein
Wednesday: Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
Dotdash Meredith Video Studios
“This slow cooker lasagna soup has all the flavors you love from lasagna, thrown together in a slow cooker without all the work and cleanup. I like to add 1/2 pound of Italian sausage to this but it is not necessary.” —Recipe creator Nicole Russell
Thursday: Creamy Mississippi Chicken Enchiladas
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“These creamy Mississippi chicken enchiladas take creamy, cheesy slow cooker Mississippi chicken, flavored with pepperoncini and ranch dressing, to a new level. Shredding the chicken and making baked enchiladas is the obvious next step.” —Allrecipes’ Nicole McLaughlin
Friday: Slow Cooker Beef Massaman Curry
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Beef Massaman curry is a famous Thai beef stew that is the best of 2 worlds – it has the texture of stew with the flavor of curry. The sauce is intensely savory, thick, and luscious.” —Recipe submitter Karen Rankin
Saturday: Colleen’s Slow Cooker Jambalaya
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“This slow cooker jambalaya came about from a lot of experimenting over the years. My family and friends like this version the best.” —Recipe creator Colleen Murtaugh
Sunday: Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This Salisbury steak recipe comes together quickly and does not need a lot of time in the slow cooker. It’s a delicious way to add flavor to ground beef and the children love it! The gravy is delightful served over mashed potatoes.” —Recipe submitter Tess
