When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing better than having a warm dinner cooking in the Crockpot. I love knowing that a hot dinner will be ready when everyone is hungry without a ton of effort. I’ve rounded up 12 slow cooker meals for chilly nights, including creamy soups, tender beef dinners, hearty noodles, and a few classics that never go out of style. Grab your crockpot and put a few of these on your menu this week!
1. Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
If you love lasagna but don’t love all the work of layering everything together, this soup is for you! It has Italian sausage, tomatoes, pasta, and all those delicious Italian flavors in one bowl. Don’t skip the dollop of ricotta cheese on top. That’s what makes it taste like lasagna!
Get the Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup recipe here.
2. Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles (Crockpot Slop)
Sometimes the messiest-looking foods taste the best! This recipe combines tender chicken, thick egg noodles, and a creamy sauce that coats every bite. It’s a stick-to-your-ribs dinner that tastes especially good when it’s snowing outside. Serve it with a side of green vegetables and dinner is done!
Get the Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles recipe here.
3. Slow Cooker Beef Stew
You really can’t go wrong with a big bowl of beef stew on a cold night. This one has tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and a rich, flavorful broth. I love serving it with a piece of warm cornbread or french bread to soak up all that goodness.
Get the Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipe here.
4. Slow Cooker Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie is one of those dinners that instantly makes you feel warm and cozy. This slow cooker version has tender chicken, potatoes, peas, and carrots in a creamy sauce. Spoon it into bowls and top with freshly baked biscuits (Pillsbury is fine!). You get all the comforting flavors of homemade chicken pot pie without having to make a traditional pie crust.
Get the Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie recipe here.
5. Slow Cooker Thick and Creamy White Chicken Chili
This white chicken chili is thick, rich, and creamy! Chicken breasts, white beans, green chiles, and a creamy broth make this one of those soups that really fills you up. A little lime juice helps balance out all the richness. Top your bowl with shredded cheese and cilantro and dig in!
Get the Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili recipe here.
6. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff is such a classic comfort food, and making it in the slow cooker is so easy. Tender beef and mushrooms cook in a savory sauce. Serve it over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. This version is also made without canned cream soups!
Get the Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff recipe here.
7. Slow Cooker Sour Cream Potato Bacon Soup
Potatoes, bacon, cheese, and sour cream? Yes, please! This soup has all the good things in one bowl. It’s creamy and cheesy with tender potatoes, sweet corn, and crispy bacon. I love that you can get it started in just a few minutes.
Get the Slow Cooker Potato Bacon Soup recipe here.
8. Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast (No Packets)
If you haven’t tried Mississippi roast yet, you’re missing out! The beef gets fall-apart tender and has the most delicious savory flavor with a little tang from the pepperoncini peppers. This version doesn’t use ranch or au jus seasoning packets. Pile the meat on top of mashed potatoes with some of the cooking juices for a Sunday-dinner kind of meal.
Get the Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast recipe here.
9. Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and dumplings just might be the ultimate cold-weather dinner. You get tender chicken, vegetables, a creamy broth, and soft dumplings all in one pot. The dumplings make this dish extra filling and comforting. It’s the kind of meal that makes you want to curl up on the couch with a big bowl.
Get the Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe here.
10. Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sandwiches
Not every cold-weather dinner has to be soup! These BBQ beef sandwiches are made with chuck roast that cooks until it’s perfectly tender and easy to shred. The homemade barbecue sauce has great flavor without being overly sweet. Serve the beef on toasted buns with coleslaw and you’ve got a hearty dinner that everyone can dig into.
Get the Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sandwiches recipe here.
11. Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup with Parmesan, Chicken Sausage and Mushrooms
This soup is a little bit fancy but still easy enough for a weeknight. It has cheesy tortellini, savory chicken sausage, mushrooms, spinach, and Parmesan in a lightly creamy broth. The chicken sausage gives it so much flavor! My husband even said this might be the best soup he’d ever had. If that’s not a good endorsement, I don’t know what is!
Get the Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup recipe here.
12. Crockpot French Onion Beef and Noodles
Here’s one for the French onion lovers! Tender pieces of beef and noodles are coated in a creamy, savory French onion sauce. It’s rich, hearty, and exactly what I want for dinner when the temperatures drop. This is the kind of meal where you go back for another scoop even though you’re already full!
Get the Crockpot French Onion Beef and Noodles recipe here.
Which Slow Cooker Meal Will You Make First?
Whether you’re craving a big bowl of creamy soup, a hearty beef dinner, or something loaded with noodles, there’s a recipe here for just about every cold night. I love that the slow cooker does most of the work and you get to enjoy a warm, homemade dinner without a lot of fuss. Pick a couple to try this week and let me know which one is your favorite!
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