Fresh Spring Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy Seasons!

An absolute breeze to throw together, these quick prep spring slow cooker recipes are just the thing to simplify the season, because less prep & less stress is one of the biggest perks of crockpot cooking (well, that and less cleanup). Just like my summer, and fall collections, these simple spring recipes are a breeze to throw together. And, as a healthy habits expert, I know that a big part of eating well is making the process easy, so these are also incredibly simple to prepare. I hope you enjoy!

Overhead shot of ramen noodles in a slow cooker topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. A serving fork is sticking out of the noodles.
5 stars (41 ratings)

Easiest Slow Cooker Ramen Noodles (with Beef!)

Comforting, savory and slurpable, this recipe for slow cooker ramen noodles combines lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a super simple sauce in the crockpot for a delicious and nearly effortless meal.
Ingredients: ground beef, slaw mix, carrots, garlic, low sodium tamari (or soy sauce), chicken stock, brown sugar, ramen noodles.
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Overhead shot of shredded chicken breast garnished with lemon slices, parsley and yogurt sauce in a slow cooker.
4.80 stars (25 ratings)

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

Slow cooker Greek chicken combines just 4 ingredients like lemon, garlic and Greek yogurt to create a fresh, delicious high-protein meal you can use in a number of ways. Stuffed in pita piled with veggies or in a bowl with rice or pita, it's a Greek-inspired slow cooker recipe that you will find yourself making week after week!
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, chicken.
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Close up photo of a shredded chicken taco on a small flour tortilla topped with avocado chunks, shredded lettuce, and salsa.
5 stars (11 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos (No Salsa)

Friends, these are the best shredded slow cooker chicken tacos ever! Using only 6 ingredients, and with the option to use no salsa, it's a simple time-saving, dump-and-go recipe that will allow you to celebrate Taco Tuesday every week!
Ingredients: garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, chicken, salsa.
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Overhead image of an oval platter of chicken drumsticks.
5 stars (20 ratings)

Incredible Slow Cooker Drumsticks (4-Ingredients!)

Get delicious, fall-off-the-bone meat with this easy slow cooker drumsticks recipe that just uses 4 ingredients!
Ingredients: smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, chicken drumsticks, BBQ sauce.
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Image of Slow Cooker Garlic Balsamic Whole Chicken
5 stars (26 ratings)

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken and Vegetables

Tender, juicy, and incredibly simple to prepare, Slow Cooker Whole Chicken and Vegetables is a satisfying one-pot meal made with whole chicken, potatoes, carrots, garlic, and a hit of flavor from a simple balsamic sauce.
Ingredients: whole chicken, baby potatoes, carrots, paprika, garlic, garlic powder, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, rosemary and salt.
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Close-up overhead shot of a crockpot with a fork and shredded meat covered in red sauce. A small bowl of red sauce and a spoon are in the corner.
4.93 stars (13 ratings)

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin (5-Ingredients!)

Just over here officially changing the pulled pork game with my ridiculously good slow cooker BBQ pulled pork tenderloin. With just 5-ingredients, 5 minutes of prep, and no pre-browning, it slow simmers in a simple spice blend and BBQ sauce (store bought or homemade) for the most epic melt-in-your mouth pulled pork ever.
Ingredients: pork tenderloin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, BBQ sauce.
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A slow cooker with raw chicken thighs covered in a brown sauce, chopped garlic, and red pepper flakes.
4.80 stars (5 ratings)

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken

Slow cooker hot honey chicken just got a whole lot got easier! For this simplified version, chicken thighs slow cook to tender, juicy perfection in a simple 5-ingredient sweet & spicy homemade hot honey sauce. With the option to finish it under the broiler for sticky caramelization and serve with crunchy toppings in a hot honey chicken sandwich, this is a doable and oh-so delicious meal that will have you licking your fingers!
Ingredients: honey, brown sugar, white vinegar, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, chicken thighs.
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4.94 stars (43 ratings)

Slow Cooker Tropical Pulled Chicken

Naturally sweet, tangy and oh-so delicious, Slow Cooker Tropical Pulled Chicken is a breeze to throw together and makes for a nourishing dinner everyone will love!
Ingredients: chicken breasts or chicken thighs, gluten-free tamari, honey, grated ginger, canned crushed pineapple, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
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Close-up of person holding a slow cooker with shredded meat topped with lemon slices and fresh herbs.
5 stars (4 ratings)

Slow Cooker Greek Pork Tenderloin (5-Ingredients!)

This succulent & savory 5-ingredient Greek pork uses pork tenderloin, zesty lemon, garlic, and creamy Greek yogurt for an incredibly juicy and tender Greek pulled pork (hands-off cooking for the win!). Yes, it’s incredibly simple, yet this shredded pork is still so flavorful and versatile.
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pork tenderloin.
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Overhead shot of a serving bowl with a serving fork and cooked chicken thighs covered in red sauce and chopped fresh herbs. Bowl is surrounded by a towel; a jar of red sauce; and small bowls of coleslaw, potato chips, and chopped herbs.
5 stars (7 ratings)

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

Wondering if it’s possible to get succulent, melt-in-your mouth chicken thighs in the slow cooker, made with just 5 ingredients and prepped in under 5 minutes? Well, the answer is a resounding YES. Slow cooked and bathed in a simple BBQ sauce–this is the chicken thigh recipe you won't be able to get enough of.
Ingredients: chicken thighs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, BBQ sauce.
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black slow cooker with lemon herb pulled chicken ingredients on white table
4.93 stars (40 ratings)

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken (for Bowls, Wraps + More!)

Bright, tangy, and wildly simple to make, Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken is a no-fuss weeknight dinner made with pantry ingredients and chicken breasts or thighs. A batchable protein base infused with lemon and herbs; it's ready to serve in wraps, salads, or tossed with grains!
Ingredients: chicken, lemon juice, dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic
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Overhead image of a slow cooker with shredded chicken in a soy based sauce topped with green onions.
4.95 stars (18 ratings)

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

The easiest, most delicious slow cooker chicken recipe yet! Slow cooker honey garlic chicken requires only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time to produce sweet, savory, and sticky chicken.
Ingredients: soy sauce, honey, garlic, lime juice, boneless chicken thighs (or boneless skinless chicken breasts), cornstarch.
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Shredded slow cooker enchilada chicken with tomato sauce in a black crockpot on a white background.
4.99 stars (72 ratings)

6-Ingredient Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken

This easy recipe for shredded chicken for enchiladas is totally simple, completely delicious and the perfect weeknight crockpot recipe. With just 6-ingredients and no pre-cooking, let me show you how easy this fresh & simple enchilada chicken is to make!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), onion, garlic powder, cumin, lime juice, tomato sauce, chili powder and salt.
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5 stars (36 ratings)

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken with 5-Ingredient Peanut Sauce

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken with 5-Ingredient Peanut Sauce is a crave-worthy dinner that can be prepped in minutes!
Ingredients: chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, peanut butter, garlic, maple syrup, vinegar and other spices.
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5 stars (42 ratings)

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes (5-Ingredients!)

This Buffalo chicken sweet potato recipe cooks completely in the slow cooker as a one-pot meal, requires no chopping, only 5-minutes of prep, and just 5 simple ingredients. It's packed with protein and completely crave-worthy.
Ingredients: chicken, sweet potatoes, hot sauce, yogurt, lime juice, butter and salt
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Close up overhead image of grey plate with a fork and a baked potato stuffed with shredded chicken, salsa, scallions, sour cream, and cilantro. Plate is surrounded by bowls of salsa, chopped scallions, sour cream, shredded chicken, cilantro, limes, and another grey plate with a stuffed potato.
4.99 stars (52 ratings)

3-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken Stuffed Potatoes

3-Ingredient crockpot salsa chicken stuffed potatoes is the easiest, most delicious, wildly simple slow cooker recipe you’ll find anywhere. What’s more, you don't have to chop a thing, and everything cooks together in the slow cooker (even the potatoes!), so prep is super fast and cleanup is a breeze!
Ingredients: chicken breasts or chicken thighs, salsa, and russet potatoes.
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4.96 stars (63 ratings)

Sunshine Lemon Chicken Chowder (Crockpot, Instant Pot, Stovetop!)

Light, nourishing, and bursting with flavor this Sunshine Lemon Chicken Chowder makes for an easy weeknight dinner or for anytime. Can easily be made in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or stovetop.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), baby potatoes, celery, cauliflower, onion, chicken stock, coconut milk (or cream), lemon juice, turmeric and other seasonings
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top down view of white bowl of vegetable soup with striped blue napkin
5 stars (51 ratings)

Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup (Dump and Go!)

This easy, hearty slow cooker vegetable soup is made with a mix of cut veggies that stand up well to a longer cook time, such as carrots, potatoes, and celery (no mush veggies here!) Best of all, you can make it without sautéing the vegetables first, which is a nice time-saver, too! 
Ingredients: potatoes, celery, carrot, onion, fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, peas, corn, green beans, stock, garlic powder, smoked paprika, bay leaves and salt.
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white bowl filled with slow cooker vegetable curry with a striped blue napkin on the side
4.86 stars (49 ratings)

Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

Slow cooker vegetable curry combines sweet potato, chickpeas, cauliflower, spinach, coconut milk, and Indian-style curry powder for an easy dump-and-go, hearty crockpot meal. Makes for the perfect hearty vegetarian and meal that will have you going back for seconds!
Ingredients: chickpeas, sweet potato, cauliflower, onion, vegetable broth, peas, spinach, coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric, ginger, garlic powder, tomato paste, lime juice, and salt
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4.91 stars (11 ratings)

Slow Cooker Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (5-Ingredients!)

Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes just got easier because now you can make them in the slow cooker, with just 5 simple ingredients, and without chopping or pre-cooking! Yes, easy recipes like this one are my specialty, so let me show you how easy fresh & filling slow cooker meals can be.
Ingredients: black beans, sweet potatoes, salsa, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
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Spring Slow Cooker Veggie Coconut Curry + More Spring Slow Cooker Recipes

by Robyn Conley Downs
Servings: 6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 2 hours 40 minutes
Total: 2 hours 50 minutes
Bursting with vibrant vegetables, Spring Slow Cooker Veggie Coconut Curry is easy to pull together and is the perfect dinner any night of the week. Plus more spring crockpot recipes.
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Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby potatoes, quartered
  • 1 pound carrots, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ⅓ cup vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 pound asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen, defrosted

For the Coconut Curry Sauce

  • 1 15-oz can coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce, (or vegan fish sauce for vegan diet)
  • 2 teaspoons honey, (or maple syrup for vegan diet)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
  • Chopped cilantro for serving, optional

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Make the Coconut Curry Sauce by whisking the coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce, honey or maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons lime juice until smooth.
  • Add the potatoes, carrots and chickpeas to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the stock and ⅓ cup of the Coconut Curry Sauce, stirring to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2 ½-3 hours, or low for 4-5 hours, or until the potatoes and carrots are just cooked through.
  • Add the asparagus, stirring to combine. Cover and cook on high for an additional 10 minutes, or until the asparagus reaches desired doneness. Add the peas, the remaining Coconut Curry Sauce, and an additional 1 tablespoon lime juice, stirring to combine.
  • Taste and add additional fish sauce or lime juice if desired. Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or on its own, with sprinkle of cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Use vegan fish sauce in place of traditional fish sauce and maple syrup in place of honey for vegan and vegetarian diets.
  • Look for Thai red curry paste on the Asian foods aisle of your grocery store. If you things spicy, add 2 tablespoons. If you’re very spice-adverse, add less.
  • All slow cookers are different, so you may need to adjust the time up or down depending on your particular model.
  • All veggies are shown together in the photo to give you a sense of the ingredients. Please read and follow recipe instructions for amounts and details on the order in which to add them.
  • If you have them, fresh peas can be used in place of frozen.
  • Feed someone particularly sensitive to spice? Serve the curry after stirring in the asparagus and peas but prior to adding the remaining curry sauce.
Course: Main Course

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 141kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 535mg, Potassium: 811mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 13786IU, Vitamin C: 36mg, Calcium: 66mg, Iron: 3mg
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