These One Pot Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes Will Save Your Busy Weeknights

If you’re looking for one pot slow cooker dinner recipes perfect for busy weeknights, you’re in the right place! We all know what it’s like to need to figure out what to make for dinner, so here’s 9 healthy slow cooker recipes to help you get dinner on the table all week.

Even on the busiest weeks, I can always count on simple slow cooker meals to get dinner on the table.

They’re perfect for those days when you have a million things going on.

To get you inspired, I gathered a few of my most favorite (and most delicious) one pot slow cooker dinner recipes for you here.

All you need to do is gather some real food ingredients, spend a few minutes of prep time, dump everything in, and hit start.

Before you know it, you’ll have dinner ready and waiting for you. A warm, nourishing meal to fill your belly and nourish your soul.

Honestly, is there anything better than sitting down to savor a hot meal after a long day?

I hope you’ll make these delicious dinner recipes soon. If you do, be sure to share it on Instagram and tag me at @realfoodwholelife so I can see! Now, let’s make some One Pot Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes!

these one pot slow cooker dinner recipes will save your busy weeknights

Crockpot Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup

Crockpot Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup is hearty one-pot meal that’s packed with the good stuff. A gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, whole30 recipe your family will love.

Another satisfying slow cooker meal is this crockpot paleo turkey apple chili recipe! It even has a 30 minute stove top option for those weeks when you're really in a time crunch.

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Slow Cooker Spring Veggie Coconut Curry

Bursting with vibrant spring vegetables, Slow Cooker Spring Veggie Coconut Curry is easy to pull together and is the perfect dinner, any night of the week.

Love the flavor of curry? This crunchy curry quinoa salad comes together quickly and makes a super refreshing dinner (or side dish)!

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3-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken Stuffed Potatoes

3-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken Stuffed Potatoes is the easiest, most delicious, craziest simple recipe you’ll find anywhere. What’s more, everything cooks together in the slow cooker, so prep is super fast and cleanup is a breeze!

Looking for another meal you can make with a simple jar of salsa? This slow cooker fajita salsa chicken is a must-try (with only 5 ingredients).

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Instant Pot Chicken, Apples & Cabbage

Instant Pot Chicken, Apples & Cabbage is a super simple one-pot meal that’s packed with flavor, but with little prep or fuss. A gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, whole30 recipe.

Need more easy chicken dinner ideas? Try this simple slow cooker lemon herb pulled chicken recipe (that includes 3 different ways to use it).

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5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are easy to prepare in the slow cooker and make for a filling, festive and delicious meal.

Here's another great make-ahead dinner idea! These 5-ingredient slow cooker buffalo chicken & sweet potatoes are dairy-free so everyone can enjoy them.

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Slow Cooker Garlic Balsamic Whole Chicken

Tender, juicy, and incredibly simple to prepare, Slow Cooker Garlic Balsamic Whole Chicken is bound to become your new go-to weeknight recipe.

Don't have a whole chicken? I've got you covered! You can get the same delicious flavor using individual pieces of chicken in this 5-ingredient slow cooker garlic balsamic chicken recipe.

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10-Ingredient Slow Cooker Vegetable and Quinoa Stew

10-Ingredient Slow Cooker Vegetable and Quinoa Stew is a hearty, vegetarian meal that’s easy to make and completely satisfying. Warm, nourishing, and so simple, you’ll want to make this stew for dinner tonight!

Want to make a version with chicken? You'll love this slow cooker chicken, black bean, and quinoa stew!

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Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

A simple drop, stir, cover, and go recipe; Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free) is so easy to prepare, tastes amazing, and packs well for lunch the next day.

In the mood for more vegetarian options? This slow cooker butternut squash, kale & quinoa stew is a delicious plant-based meal!

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