Easy Slow Cooker Recipes

These easy slow cooker meals are perfect after a hard day at work.

Chinese Chicken Rice Soup

Our Chinese-style rice soup is just as warming as its traditional version. Simmer rice and chicken broth with ginger in a slow cooker, then add chicken and cilantro just before serving.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken and Ginger Congee

Korean-Style Short Rib Soup in a Slow Cooker

This sweet and spicy dish is based on inexpensive spare ribs. They're a bit tough on their own, but simmered with liquid ingredients in a slow cooker, they become incredibly tender.

Recipe: Korean Beef Rib Soup in a Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Chop all the ingredients in the morning, and when you get home, you'll have chicken chili waiting for you. Just before serving, add a little chili powder for a brighter flavor.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Asian-style vegetable stew in a slow cooker

This recipe simmers butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and shiitake mushrooms in a creamy, spicy coconut milk sauce.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Winter Vegetables in Coconut Milk

Chicken and Cauliflower Curry

This spicy dish is rich in protein thanks to red lentils and chickpeas. It can easily be made vegetarian, without the chicken, using vegetable broth.

Recipe: Chicken and cauliflower curry in a slow cooker

Pineapple in a slow cooker

This recipe can be made a few days ahead of time. Use it as a warm dessert or as a compote, served with pork or chicken.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Pineapple

Banana Upside-Down Cake in a Slow Cooker

This pie is well worth the time it takes to assemble, with a soft base and a creamy sugar topping.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Banana Upside-Down Cake

Bread pudding with dried pear in a slow cooker

This rustic pudding is infused with whiskey and topped with toasted walnuts and whipped cream. It's perfect for casual winter gatherings or a Sunday treat.

Recipe: Winter bread pudding with dried pears in a slow cooker