35 Easy Winter Crockpot Meals for Busy Cold Weather Days

This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is loaded with chunks of tender beef, potatoes, carrots and peas.

It’s a hearty and comforting one pot meal where the crockpot does all of the work!

There’s nothing better than a fork-tender pork tenderloin that doesn’t require much effort.

When you want an impressive dinner on the table - without much work - make this Balsamic Herb Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin.

Slow cooker High Protein Chili is so simple, healthy and delicious!

Made from scratch with ground beef, beans and corn, this kid-friendly chili recipe is non spicy, yet so thick, hearty and flavorful.

Healthy slow cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup is made in the crockpot for a hands off meal.

Tender chunks of potato and vegetables are cooked in a seasoned chicken broth until tender and then enriched with evaporated milk and cheese for a super creamy soup.

Sweet Potato and Spicy Chorizo Stew is an incredibly easy, no-fuss family recipe and a savory-sweet meal just right for a cold weather dinner.

Made with ground chorizo meat, sweet potatoes, garlic, onions, red bell pepper, then layered with Mediterranean spices and a rich tomato base.

Red beans and rice is a classic New Orleans Creole dish made with aromatic spices, savory smoked ham hocks, bell pepper, onion, and celery.

This slow cooker version is the epitome of Southern comfort food and a must-try for anyone looking to savor the essence of The Big Easy.

Crockpot Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is so easy to make. Simply put the ingredients in the crockpot and let it do its thing!

The flavors are classic kitchen staples such as onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, proving that simple foods taste the best.

Pair it with a loaf of crusty bread for the ultimate comfort meal.

Crockpot Pork Roast requires no pre-cooking, but you still end up with succulent meat and flavorful, umami-rich gravy!

Serve it over potatoes or rice, and transform leftovers into so many amazing dinners.

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Rice is a budget-friendly dump meal that makes for a delicious dinner with minimal effort (and clean up). Just dump in the ingredients and go!

Expect big bold flavors from this Tinga De Res! Chuck roast is simmered in a flavorful tomato and chipotle pepper sauce, creating a rich smoky and spicy flavor.

Serve with tacos for delicious tacos or over a bed of rice for a tasty bowl-style dinner.

When the cold weather chills you to the bone, make a crockpot Swiss steak! It features juicy beef with caramelized onions and tomatoes for a simple and scrumptious comfort food meal.

These Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are so simple to make and fun to eat.

They’re perfect for busy fall weeknights, to serve on game day, and can be made hours in advance until you’re ready to eat.

Crockpot Cowboy Soup is made using simple ingredients like ground beef, pinto beans, and mixed vegetables.

Everything is slow cooked in a rich flavorful broth. Pair this hearty soup with your favorite cornbread recipe and enjoy on a cool chilly evening.

Ham, Potato, and Vegetable Soup is made really easy in the slow cooker! It’s a simple, healthy, and a delicious way to use up leftover holiday ham.

The perfect cold weather weeknight meal!

Country Style Crockpot Cube Steak makes a melt-in-your-mouth comfort food dinner. Simply prep the ingredients and let your slow cooker do all the work.

Sometimes called “lazy lasagna”, this yummy dish has all the flavors of lasagna with only 10 minutes of prep time.

The entire family is going to love this hearty meal (and you don’t even have to tell them you let the slow cooker do all the work!).

Packed with protein and fiber, 15 Bean Soup is so easy to make. Just dump all of the ingredients into the crock pot and let it do its thing.

You'll have a delicious and healthy dinner that everyone will love!

This creamy crock pot chicken marsala is one of the best recipes for an easy weeknight dinner.

Seasoned floured chicken breasts are seared and then cooked low and slow until tender and juicy, and finished off with heavy cream.

This warming slow cooker Lamb Ragu is the perfect comfort food. Throw it all in the slow cooker in the morning for a delicious effortless meal at dinner time.

Chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a quick and creamy sauce. Then you add in mixed vegetables and tender egg noodles to make a complete meal.

Dinner doesn’t get easier than this! Just toss in the ingredients and go about your day. The chicken comes out fall-apart tender and the gravy is rich and flavorful.

There’s nothing quite like a beef and Guinness stew on a cold day! Tender chunks of beef, onions, carrots and parsnips slowly cooked in a rich, aromatic Guinness gravy.

With just a few minutes of prep, you can make this simple slow cooker pot roast recipe that’s fall-apart, tender, flavorful, and juicy. It’s comfort food done right.

This white chicken chili is smooth, creamy and so easy to make. Throw all the ingredients in the pot and with very little effort you can come home to a cozy dinner that is so satisfying.

Chicken cacciatore is an easy and hearty slow-cooker recipe. It has a rich tomato sauce packed with vegetables, chicken, and flavor.

There is little prep and then you let it cook all day long on low so it is ready when it’s time to eat.

This is childhood comfort food turned into an effortless make-ahead dish. Slow cooker pork chops are melt-in-your-mouth tender and smothered in a creamy mushroom and onion gravy.

Juicy chicken breasts cook to tender perfection in the slow cooker in a rich creamy sauce. Refrigerated biscuits make the perfect shortcut dumplings to make this delicious comforting meal truly effortless.

Crockpot Pizza Casserole is an incredibly delicious meal for the entire family to enjoy. It is really easy to make, kid friendly, and totally perfect for busy days.

With its succulent sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, and creamy broth, this Sausage Tortellini Soup will surely be a hit.

Best of all, just throw the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do all the work.

Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff is a comforting family favorite meal. Tender stewing beef, onions and mushrooms simmer a perfectly seasoned broth until melt-in-your-mouth tender.

This cheesy crockpot potato soup recipe is delicious! Packed full of tender potatoes, ham and vegetables all mixed into a creamy base, the whole family will love this recipe!

The perfect cozy fall meal, this Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash is filling, healthy, and flavorful. The butternut squash makes it extra hearty, and offers a balance of sweetness.

These quick and flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas are made with fewer than 10 ingredients and just a few minutes of active prep time.

They easy, healthy, and mostly hands-off!

Loaded with sausage, tomatoes, white beans, potatoes, and peas, you will love the flavors of this hearty slow cooker sausage casserole.

Best of all, it feeds a crowd and the leftovers taste even better the next day.

Tender juicy chicken is cooked in a rich bourbon ginger sauce for a delicious meal the whole family will love.

Serve it over rice, with a side of steamed broccoli, or inside some dinner rolls for a delicious bourbon chicken sandwich.