Corrine StokoeQuick Version: The prettiest, affordable slow cooker is 28% OFF right now and only $50, plus our tried + true slow cooker recipes!
When Corrine was on bed rest for 6 months, she had to figure out a new routine and method for how to take care of her family's needs while she couldn't be as hands on! Something that was an absolute LIFE SAVER was cooking a majority of their dinner meals in this slow cooker from Walmart. She found that one of the easiest ways to dinner is to be able to have a very simple meal plan, with ingredients that can all be thrown into the slow cooker, and then it's just ready to go at dinnertime.
We'e so excited to share with you a slow cooker that's super affordable and that we've been loving. Plus some super yummy, easy slow cooker recipes that are our go-to's!
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The prettiest slow cooker you've ever seen (DEAL!)
The one we have has a manual knob on the front to change the cook settings. The Beautiful brand by Drew Barrymore just come out with this digital version, 6 quart size and it's only $49.96! That would work great if you're just making a side dish or a dish that feeds 4-6 people.
HOT TIP: Walmart sells these crockpot liners that are genius because it makes cleanup so easy! Before you throw in all of your ingredients, you line your slow cooker with this liner and when you're all done eating and ready to cleanup, just remove the liner and throw it in the garbage. They won't melt or catch on fire because they're slow cooker-safe and they're a lifesaving hack. If you're looking for something to make your life a little bit easier, these are the best!
Are slow cookers worth it?
100% YES. Using a slow cooker to prep + make meals absolutely is the easiest way to do dinner when you have kids with a bunch of different schedules.
We saw this funny meme recently that said “dinner time is either 4 pm or 9 pm in the fall time.” This is so accurate!! If anyone's like us with these chaotic kids' schedules, the slow cooker is amazing because the weeknight dinners stay warm and fresh for so long without getting overcooked! It's the perfect solution for a family with lots of different schedules.
What can I cook in a slow cooker?
The options are ENDLESS for the things you can cook in a slow cooker. Here are some of our very favorite, yummy go-to slow cooker recipes:
Mississippi Pot Roast
This was by far, hands down, the #1 recommended recipe by our IG followers when we polled everyone on their best and favorite slow cooker recipe! Over and over people shouted, “MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST!” So we tried it and guess what: WE LOVED IT! Neil was especially a huge fan because it took like 90 seconds to prepare. Pair it with some mashed potatoes and a side salad and you've got a home-run Sunday dinner.
Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta
Corrine's kids absolutely loved this slow cooker chicken/mozzarella cheese pasta! It does take a second step of cooking the noodles on the stove and adding them at the end, so do this on a night when you're at home right before everyone eats.
Chicken Enchiladas
We were so surprised how much this tasted just like real enchiladas! Super easy and stayed yummy all through the random dinner times we had that night.
Chicken Alfredo
This one was a HUGE hit in our house! We love that with this recipe, you cook the noodles in the slow cooker. Way less of a mess, and the chicken always comes out so tender and soft!
Sara's Southwest Soup
Is there anything better than soups/stews in the fall? This yummy, healthy soup is one Corrine's kids have loved for years. Don't forget to have the toppings on hand – the avocado, sour cream, and chips really make this meal heaven in a bowl.
Southwest Chicken
For sure one of the EASIEST meals on this list of top 10ers. Everyone is happy when this is on the dinner menu, and we love that it's so simple to make in a crock-pot! All it takes is chicken breasts, salsa, black beans, corn, grated cheese, and cream cheese. Done!
Aunt Sheri's Chicken Lasagna
This recipe of Corrine's aunt Sheri's really is the ultimate comfort food dish. It's Corrine's go-to for bringing a meal to a mom with a new baby, and it's always what she wants when she has a cold and just needs something yummy to cheer her up!
Honey Sesame Chicken
A yummy Asian-flavored dish that goes great with a bed of rice and steamed broccoli/veggies. The soy sauce/honey combo is amazing in this! Corrine leaves the red pepper flakes out for her kids who don't like spice, but it adds a great extra flavor if you like a little kick.
Lasagna
Definitely one of the best, and for sure the most surprising, top 10 slow cooker recipes we tried! We can't believe how amazing this lasagna tastes, and it comes together really fast, too.
French Dip Sandwich
We were SO happy to find this online because it's a recipe Corrine loved for years from a cookbook that was made by local moms in Salt Lake City several years ago. This is not your average french dip recipe, it's about 100x better. The flavor is insane. Just trust us on this one!
Dinnerware to go with slow cooker recipes
These stoneware dishes are a Walmart best seller and for good reason!
Right now this set's only $49.98 – normally a set like this would cost closer to $100!
It comes with 12 pieces, and everything's dishwasher/microwave safe. So when you're in a rush after dinner, just throw these in the dishwasher and call it a day! And of course we love that they're super cute, too. You'll use these all year round!
Dinnerware Set
Cooking made easy!
The holidays are full of cooking and baking in the kitchen, and this slow cooker is the secret to making it a breeze. We hope you find a new fave slow cooker recipe from his post too; let us know if you try one in the comments! Let's get cookin'!
