These recipes are so easy, we hesitate to even call it cooking.
Minimal prep time is needed to get these easy recipes cooking in yourslow cooker.
It can be served over rice, on a salad, in a quesadilla, and more.

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Packed with veggies with bacon for extra flavor, you’ll love this hearty and healthy recipe.
Just forgo the butter since thighs have a higher fat content than breasts.
Parmesan adds extra creaminess along with cheese tortellini making every bite delicious.

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Plus, it couldn’t be easier.
Just stir halfway through and they’ll be ready in a couple hours.
Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup
Just a little stirring is required to help this cheesy soup come together.

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Store-bought pretzel bowls take this dinner to the next level.
Plus, you’ll probably have leftovers to eat the rest of the week.
Slow-Cooker Chicken And Dumplings
Comfort mealsdon’t have to require a lot of attention.

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Cut vegetables into similar sized pieces so they’ll cook evenly.
Slow-Cooker Pork Roast Recipe
Switch up your go-to chicken and try this one-pot boneless pork loin roast.
Cooking the meat low and slow ensures it is perfectly juicy and flavorful.

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You’ll add the noodles for the last 20 minutes of cooking.
All you need in 15 minutes to toss everything together.
Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and scallions.

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Serve over couscous or rice.
Just add hot cooked rice for serving.

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