50+ Cozy Fall Slow Cooker Dinners (Your Family will Love!)
Developed and tested by Robyn Conley Downs
on Sep 16, 2019 (last updated Jan 21, 2026) 
When fall days get full and the evenings feel busy, as a healthy habits expert, I lean on my cozy slow cooker dinners to get through the week and still eat well! With 50+ of my real-food recipes to choose from, this round-up includes something for every kind of weeknight, so dinner can take care of itself!
It’s Slow Cooker Season! 🍂 Let’s Get Cozy
Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup (Slow Cooker + Stovetop!)
Hearty and oh so comforting, this easy stuffed pepper soup is a satisfying meal-in-a-bowl, featuring plenty of vegetables and tons of protein. Slow cooker or stovetop instructions included.
Ingredients: olive oil, onion, ground beef, salt, Italian seasoning, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chilis, Worcestershire sauce, white rice.
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Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken (Creamy + Easy!)
Looking for a dinner that’s creamy, cozy, and completely weeknight-ready? This slow cooker marry me chicken is the perfect match with tender chicken in a velvety Tuscan-inspired tomato cream sauce that feels special but takes almost no effort!
Ingredients: tomato sauce, garlic, salt, thyme, black pepper, heavy cream, cornstarch, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan, sugar, and spinach.
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Mississippi Pot Roast (Slow Cooker + No Packets!)
If you love from-scratch Mississippi pot roast and want to skip the packets, this version is for you! Made with simple pantry spices, beef broth, butter, and pepperoncini, it delivers the same juicy, fall-apart texture and bold flavor; with no au jus or ranch mix.
Ingredients: chuck roast, dried parsley, granulated garlic, onion powder, kosher salt, beef broth, pepperoncini, butter, cornstarch.
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Street Corn Chicken Chowder (Slow Cooker + Stovetop!)
This easy Mexican street corn chicken chowder is made in one-pot with charred corn, tender chicken, and a lightened-up creamy base. It’s simple, hearty, and fresh; and that hits the perfect balance of comfort + ease made in the slow cooker or on the stovetop!
Ingredients: olive oil, corn, butter, onion, salt, granulated garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, chicken, chicken broth, cream cheese, cotija, and lime juice.
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Slow Cooker Apple Chicken (5-Ingredients!)
The ultimate in simplicity, this slow cooker apple chicken is made with just 5 ingredients and comes together with just 5-minutes of prep. Chicken breasts (or chicken thighs) cook low and slow along with onions, apple, and apple cider to create the tenderest, juiciest chicken –a super easy crockpot meal that'll have you going back for seconds.
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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili (Dump and Go)
Ingredients: chicken, tomato sauce, beans, salsa, cumin, garlic and salt.
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup (w/ Coconut Milk)
Cozy & flavorful, this easy slow cooker butternut squash soup requires no pre-cooking so you can just dump the ingredients, set-it, and forget it. With an extra boost of flavor from carrots and sweet apple, it's blended together with coconut milk, making for an absolutely delightfully simple and creamy soup.
Ingredients: Butternut squash, apples, onion, carrot, turmeric, coconut milk, vegetable stock, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon and other spices.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Burritos (w/ Rice!)
The easiest burrito filling to make in the slow cooker, these slow cooker chicken burritos include chicken (thighs or breasts), beans, corn, rice, enchilada sauce, and cheese; all quickly cooked in the crockpot and then rolled in warm tortillas. Perfect to eat now, take on-the-go, or freeze for later.
Ingredients You'll Need: salt, granulated garlic, paprika, chili powder, chicken, pinto beans, corn, enchilada sauce, cream cheese, rice, Mexican cheese, tortillas.
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Crockpot Vegetarian Chili
This easy crockpot vegetarian chili recipe tastes delicious and is easy to make with basic pantry ingredients, three beans, vegetables, and spices. Gluten free and vegan!
Ingredients: black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, bell peppers, onion, fire roasted tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and other spices
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Slow Cooker Beef Chili (Thick, Hearty & Easy!)
Hearty slow cooker beef chili made with ground beef, kidney beans, and a rich blend of spices is thick, cozy, and perfect for easy weeknight dinners or game day.
Ingredients: onion, bell pepper, salt, ground beef, beef stock, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with chili, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, sugar.
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup (with Canned Pumpkin!)
This easy slow cooker pumpkin soup recipe is so easy to prepare with canned pumpkin! It's a simple dump-and-go slow cooker meal that's perfectly rich, creamy and oh-so cozy.
Ingredients: canned pumpkin puree, vegetable stock, canned tomato sauce, cream or coconut milk, onion, garlic, cinnamon and salt.
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Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup (Easy, Cheesy, No-Boil!)
Cozy slow cooker lasagna soup with tender ground beef, regular noodles cooked right in the pot, and a creamy ricotta topping. It's cheesy, hearty, and weeknight easy!
Ingredients: olive oil, ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, beef broth, marinara sauce, tomato paste, lasagna noodles, ricotta, parmesan, spinach
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Buffalo Chicken Chili (Slow Cooker or Stovetop!)
My award-winning, creamy buffalo chicken chili is everything you love about wings served up in a cozy bowl. Made with white beans, tender shredded chicken, and just the right amount of heat, it comes together easily on the stovetop or in the slow cooker and has helped my readers win chili cook-offs!
Ingredients: chicken, white beans, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, chicken stock, hot sauce, cream cheese.
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Easy Pumpkin + Sweet Potato Soup (w/ Canned Pumpkin)
Creamy and warming, pumpkin and sweet potato soup is an easy, healthy, vegetarian soup that can be made with canned pumpkin on the stovetop or in the slow cooker or Instant Pot.
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, pumpkin puree, chipotle peppers, vegetable broth, coconut milk or cream, pumpkin pie spice, olive oil, onion, garlic powder, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup and salt.
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5-Ingredient Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)
5-Ingredient Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili is simple to prepare, totally nourishing, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, black beans, salsa, vegetable stock, cumin, smoked paprika and salt
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Effortless Crock Pot Lasagna (w/ Jar Sauce)
Allow me to introduce you to the absolute easiest crock pot lasagna. It's a no-chop, no-boil noodle recipe, but you’ll still end up with a bubbly, cheesy, craveable one-pot meal. Made simple with spaghetti sauce and cottage cheese, it's about to become your new staple lasagna recipe!
Ingredients: olive oil, lean ground beef, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, marinara sauce, lasagna noodles, low fat cottage cheese, Italian cheese blend.
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili (Creamy + Easy!)
This easy crockpot white chicken chili has earned over 100 5-star reviews, and is a simple dump-and-go recipe requiring just 5-minutes of prep and no pre-cooking. It's hearty & filling from chicken breasts (or thighs), white beans, and deliciously creamy from just the right amount of cream cheese. Give it a try and find out why readers call it the BEST white chicken chili ever.
Ingredients: chicken breast, stock, white beans, mild green chilis, salsa verde, onion, garlic powder, cumin, cream cheese (traditional or dairy-free).
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup (Dump-and-Go!)
This easy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is simple to make with basic pantry ingredients, is packed with juicy chicken, vibrant veggies, and hearty beans; topped with crispy tortilla strips (no soggy tortillas here!), and is a 5-minute prep, dump-and-go crockpot that's bound to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), chicken stock, corn tortillas, avocado oil, onion, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, fire roasted tomatoes with green chilis, garlic powder, mild chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, lime juice and salt.
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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce (w/ Meat!)
Easy dinner recipes are my specialty, and this slow cooker spaghetti sauce with meat is just that! Made from scratch with ground beef, diced onions, and canned tomatoes, this slow cooker meat sauce is rich in flavor and perfectly seasoned. It’s great to make in large batches and perfect for freezing!
Ingredients: ground beef, onion, olive oil, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, honey (optional) and salt.
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Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana
With a short list of ingredients, this easy lightened up crock pot zuppa Toscana is a hearty one pot meal that's a simple slow cooker meal everyone will love!
Ingredients: sweet Italian sausage, onion, garlic, russet potato, salt, chicken stock, kale, cream.
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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken (w/ Potatoes & Carrots!)
Tender, juicy, and incredibly simple to prepare, my slow cooker whole chicken and veggies is a satisfying one-pot meal made with whole chicken, potatoes, and carrots; with no pre-cooking required. Just throw everything in and come home to a full chicken dinner ready and waiting!
Ingredients: whole chicken, baby potatoes, carrots, paprika, garlic, garlic powder, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, thyme and salt.
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Juicy Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs in Marinara (No Egg)
Full of fresh herbs like basil, and slow simmered in a simple marinara sauce, this slow cooker turkey meatball recipe is packed with protein, and made without breadcrumbs or eggs. Plus, there's no pre-cooking, so it's super easy to prep and the meatballs come out juicy and will truly melt-in-your-mouth.
Ingredients: ground turkey, marinara sauce, basil, spinach, onion, garlic powder, parmesan and salt.
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Easy Red Lentil Soup w/ Coconut Milk (Crockpot + Stovetop!)
This easy red lentil soup is an easy one-pot meal you'll want to make again and again. Using dried red lentils, plus simple spices like ginger and turmeric; it comes together with coconut milk for a creamy (without a drop of cream), hearty, and seriously simple vegetarian meal made in the crockpot or stovetop.
Ingredients: red lentils, coconut milk, tomatoes, onion, lime juice, garlic, ginger, turmeric and other spices.
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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew (w/ Vegetables)
This hearty slow cooker Tuscan chicken stew is the kind of comforting one-pot meal you’ll keep coming back to! Made with juicy chicken breasts, tomato paste, a splash of balsamic, and a mix of hearty veggies, it cooks low & slow until everything is tender and flavorful.
Ingredients: chicken breast (or thigh), stock, potatoes, carrot, celery, onion, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder and other seasonings
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash, Kale & Quinoa Stew
A simple and delicious plant-based meal, Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Stew is hearty, nourishing and packed with all the good stuff.
Ingredients: butternut squash, quinoa, kale, tomatoes, broth, onion, garlic, white wine vinegar, cumin, paprika, and other spices
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple, & Turmeric Soup
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple & Turmeric Soup is a simple chop and drop recipe that yields creamy, nourishing results. It’s a hit with the entire family, plus is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo and Whole30 friendly!
Ingredients: sweet potato, apple, potatoes, stock, coconut milk, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, turmeric and other seasonings
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Chicken Minestrone Soup (Easy & Hearty!)
This easy chicken minestrone soup brings all the comfort of the classic, with a protein boost from tender chicken, pantry-friendly beans, and a handful of pasta. It’s a hearty, satisfying one-pot meal that comes together with real ingredients and a simmered-all-day flavor; whether you’re cooking on the stovetop or letting the slow cooker do the work!
Ingredients: olive oil, onion, salt, carrot,celery, garlic, chicken broth (or vegetable broth), kidney beans, white beans, crushed tomatoes, chicken breast (or rotisserie chicken), macaroni (or gluten-free pasta), balsamic vinegar.
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Nourishing Instant Pot Turmeric Chicken Soup
This homemade chicken soup can be made using an Instant Pot or slow cooker, depending on what you prefer! Either way, it comes out comforting, nourishing, and so delicious. It is packed full of veggies and shredded chicken with a warming turmeric broth.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), chicken stock, carrot, celery, onion, turmeric, olive oil and seasonings
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Cabbage Soup (w/ Ground Beef!)
This easy cabbage soup is packed with vegetables and ground beef and is just the thing when you want a light yet filling dinner. Simmer it all day in the slow cooker, or make it a quick weeknight meal on the stovetop; instructions for both are included!
Ingredients: green cabbage, bell pepper, fire roasted tomatoes with green chilis, vegetable stock, red pepper flakes, garlic, onion, carrot, celery, ground beef and salt.
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Crockpot Turkey Soup
Made with carrots, celery, onions and potatoes, this comforting crockpot turkey soup is so easy to prepare. The perfect way to stretch leftover turkey meat into extra meals.
Ingredients: cooked turkey, chicken stock, onion, carrot, celery, potatoes, cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili (No Beans)
Calling all pumpkin lovers! Hearty, warming, and simple to prepare, this easy slow cooker pumpkin chili is loaded with tender ground beef, onions, bell pepper, canned pumpkin, spices, and is made without beans. The perfect cozy fall crockpot meal to cozy up with, it's filling, nourishing, and so easy to make!
Ingredients: ground beef, pumpkin puree, bell pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, spices.
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Slow Cooker Lentil Chili (w/ Beans)
This Slow Cooker Lentil Chili is made with brown or green lentils, beans, turmeric, simple spices, and is creamy with coconut milk. Reminiscent of Madras lentils, it's hearty, it's filling, and it's oh-so simple to make!
Ingredients: kidney beans, lentils, stock, onion, tomato paste, coconut milk, cumin, turmeric and other spices
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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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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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Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
This easy slow cooker lentil soup is made with simple pantry ingredients like green lentils, celery, carrot and spinach making for a hearty vegan and vegetarian meal. Plus instant pot and stovetop directions!
Ingredients: Green (or brown) lentils, stock, onion, celery, carrot, diced tomatoes, garlic, red wine vinegar, spinach, salt and bay leaves.
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Slow Cooker Taco Meat (No Pre-Cooking!)
You will not believe how easy this dump-and-go slow cooker taco meat recipe is! Made simply with ground beef, spices, and salsa, it requires no pre-cooking and no chopping, so it's perfect for feeding a crowd, as a super easy dinner idea or as protein meal prep!
Ingredients: ground beef, salsa, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, mild chili powder, and salt.
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Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup
Simple and hearty, slow cooker hamburger soup is loaded with vegetables and ground beef, and can be simmered all day in the slow cooker or made in 35 minutes on the stovetop.
Ingredients: lean ground beef, onion, carrots, celery, tomato paste, chicken stock (or beef stock), olive oil, potatoes, red & yellow bell peppers, red wine vinegar, water, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt.
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Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
Made with ground turkey meat and a homemade sloppy joe sauce including tomato paste, ketchup, and simple spices, this wholesome slow cooker turkey sloppy joe recipe takes ground turkey from a basic protein to a delicious, craveable family meal!
Ingredients: ground turkey, tomato paste, ketchup, mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, onions, red bell peppers, water and salt.
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Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup
This Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup is an easy prep, gluten-free & dairy-free take on the classic everyone knows and loves! A delicious, cozy soup packed with veggies, leafy greens and hearty, tender meatballs. Also includes stovetop directions.
Ingredients: ground beef (or ground turkey), carrots, celery, onion, nutritional yeast, escarole (or kale), chicken stock, garlic, granulated garlic powder, almond flour (or oat flour), baby spinach, lemon juice, egg (optional) and salt
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Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos
These easy slow cooker turkey tacos combine ground turkey meat with tomato sauce & a few simple spices for the perfect, easy prep taco filling. Make tonight taco night!
Ingredients: ground turkey, tomato sauce, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, granulated garlic powder, paprika and salt
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Slow Cooker Taco Soup (w/ Ground Beef)
This easy slow cooker taco soup is made with ground beef, canned to beans, sweet corn (fresh or frozen), and a little kick from canned green chilis, all slow simmering away in a rich and savory broth. A super hearty, filling and flavorful meal that's simple to make, but still packed with flavor.
Ingredients: ground beef, black beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, diced green chilis, corn, chicken stock, lime juice, onion, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, mild chili powder, smoked paprika and salt.
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Buffalo Turkey Meatballs (Crockpot or Oven-Baked)
Tender, juicy, and super delicious, these Buffalo ground turkey meatballs are simple to prepare, and come together simply and easily in the slow cooker or baked in the oven; no pre-cooking required! Doused in a spicy homemade Buffalo sauce, let me show you how easy it is to make.
Ingredients: ground turkey, grated onion, almond flour (or breadcrumbs), nutritional yeast (or parmesan cheese), granulated garlic powder, cayenne pepper sauce, butter, and salt.
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Crockpot Sausage & Peppers (Dump-and-Go!)
Wildly easy to prepare with crowd-pleasing results, my crockpot sausage and peppers requires no browning and makes a simple weeknight dinner. It’s a party go-to, that’s guaranteed to please!
Ingredients: sweet Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, and jarred marinara sauce.
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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef (Easy Tacos + More!)
Perfectly spiced and incredibly easy to prepare, my slow cooker Mexican-inspired shredded beef is made with 7 simple ingredients. You'll love how it saves you time (no searing required), so just dump-and-go for the most succulent, fork tender shredded beef for tacos and more.
Ingredients: boneless beef chuck-eye roast, onion, tomato paste, cumin, mild chili powder, smoked paprika, lime juice and salt.
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Sausage, Cabbage & Sweet Potato Stew (Instant Pot, Crockpot, Stove Top)
Sausage, Cabbage & Sweet Potato Stew is a super-simple, ultra comforting one-pot meal that comes together in a matter of minutes. A cozy, delicious gluten-free, dairy-free, whole30 recipe that can be made in the Instant Pot, Crockpot or stove top.
Ingredients: polish beef sausage, stock, sweet potato, purple cabbage, onion, apple cider vinegar
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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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Slow Cooker Chicken Sweet Potato Soup (w/ Kale)
This slow cooker chicken sweet potato soup is so easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients including chicken, sweet potatoes, kale, chicken stock and Italian seasoning.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), sweet potatoes, lacinato kale, chicken stock, extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning.
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Once this creamy soup is done cooking, top it with warm, flaky biscuits it’ll taste just like Mom’s chicken pot pie.
Great suggestion, yumm!
Hi Robyn, I found your website last year because of the slow cooker pumpkin soup included in this lineup. Fast forward a year later, and I’ve listened to all your podcast episodes, ordered and read your book, and repeat advice and information from the show in conversation all the time. I just want to say thank you, thank you, thank you for all the work you do! Oh, and I’m totally excited to make some of these recipes soon.
Jessi, wow, this comment made my day. Thanks for spreading so much kindness! I’m so happy you found the podcast, book, and recipes. Grateful you’re part of this community!