Simplify your dinner prep with these slow-cooker chicken recipes that are anything but ordinary

These slow-cooker recipes are so easy and delicious you'll never want to eat out again!

Simplify your dinner prep with these slow-cooker chicken recipes that are anything but ordinary

You might associate your slow cooker with hearty Winter comfort food, but that doesn't mean you should stop using it by the time Spring rolls around. Instead of cooking over a stove on a warm day, you can take advantage of these set-it-and-forget-it recipes. Get ready to make spinach and artichoke dip, carnitas burrito bowls, loaded baked potato soup, and more slow-cooker recipes using Spring produce all season long.

These seven Crockpot dessert ideas take just minutes to prepare, and the magic happens while you're off shuttling carpool or juggling meetings and appointments. Slow down, and sweeten up!

You might associate your slow cooker with hearty Winter comfort food, but that doesn't mean you should stop using it by the time Spring rolls around. Instead of cooking over a stove on a warm day, you can take advantage of these set-it-and-forget-it recipes. Get ready to make spinach and artichoke dip, carnitas burrito bowls, loaded baked potato soup, and more slow-cooker recipes using Spring produce all season long.

There are plenty of killer vegetarian dishes that can be made the hands-off way, including chili, soups, "roasted" potatoes, beans, and much more. Keep reading for 14 ideas. Do note that a few of the recipes included aren't strictly vegetarian; in those cases we've included a note on how to adapt the recipe for a vegetarian diet.

You might associate your slow cooker with hearty Winter comfort food, but that doesn't mean you should stop using it by the time Spring rolls around. Instead of cooking over a stove on a warm day, you can take advantage of these set-it-and-forget-it recipes. Get ready to make spinach and artichoke dip, carnitas burrito bowls, loaded baked potato soup, and more slow-cooker recipes using Spring produce all season long.

You might associate your slow cooker with hearty Winter comfort food, but that doesn't mean you should stop using it by the time Spring rolls around. Instead of cooking over a stove on a warm day, you can take advantage of these set-it-and-forget-it recipes. Get ready to make spinach and artichoke dip, carnitas burrito bowls, loaded baked potato soup, and more slow-cooker recipes using Spring produce all season long.

Once you're ready to elevate your slow-cooker repertoire to the next level, the possibilities are endless. Try out these 13 things your whole family will love.

There are plenty of killer vegetarian dishes that can be made the hands-off way, including chili, soups, "roasted" potatoes, beans, and much more. Keep reading for 14 ideas. Do note that a few of the recipes included aren't strictly vegetarian; in those cases we've included a note on how to adapt the recipe for a vegetarian diet.

While the chefs are slow cooking à la sous vide, we'll stick to a good old-fashioned crockpot. Toss in all the ingredients in the morning, plug it in, and let the cooker do all the work for you during the day. Don't you love coming home to a warm, aromatic house with dinner already prepared?

Where's the beef? Simmering away in a slow cooker while you're at work, if you're a clever cook. Beef is an especially good candidate for slow cooking as many budget-friendly cuts like chuck, cheeks, rump roast, and stew meat transform from tough and chewy to tender and succulent after low and slow braising. Keep reading for recipes ranging from slow-cooker beef and broccoli to bolognese.

You might associate your slow cooker with hearty Winter comfort food, but that doesn't mean you should stop using it by the time Spring rolls around. Instead of cooking over a stove on a warm day, you can take advantage of these set-it-and-forget-it recipes. Get ready to make spinach and artichoke dip, carnitas burrito bowls, loaded baked potato soup, and more slow-cooker recipes using Spring produce all season long.

When it comes to comfort foods, few cuisines do it better than Italian and Italian-American fare. That said, while some recipes are fast-fix affairs, many others — meat sauces and meatballs in particular — require long-simmering, making them less than practical on busy weekdays. Enter your savior: the slow cooker. As these recipes demonstrate, many a long-cooking recipe like bolognese or Sunday sauce can be outsourced to this clever piece of kitchen equipment. Win, win!

We've got a partnership with the recipe, equipment, and product testing gurus at America's Test Kitchen. They'll be sharing some of their time-tested recipes and technical expertise with us weekly. This week they're sharing how to cook an exceptionally succulent "roast" chicken using a secret weapon: the slow cooker.

This curried vegetable stew adapts a modern use for the slow-cooker. Recipe by Craig Chapman, a member of POPSUGAR Select Food who explores cherished, traditional family dishes that can be found on Real Food Real Kitchens.

There are plenty of killer vegetarian dishes that can be made the hands-off way, including chili, soups, "roasted" potatoes, beans, and much more. Keep reading for 14 ideas. Do note that a few of the recipes included aren't strictly vegetarian; in those cases we've included a note on how to adapt the recipe for a vegetarian diet.

So many of Winter's coziest dishes practically beg to be made in a slow cooker — it is, after all, one of the best ways to simmer soups and braise larger cuts of meat. In case you need inspiration, we've rounded up 72 recipes; there's a little bit of something for everyone in this collection. Not only is there a variety of the aforementioned soups and meaty braises, but we've also included cozy breakfast ideas like slow-cooker cinnamon rolls, warm cocktails, and simple side dishes.

You know those days where you have a bunch of random vegetables in the fridge? The simple solution to using them all is this vegetarian chili loaded with zucchini, tomatoes, corn, and a ton of other pantry staples.

Here's a vegan take on the classic. You can make this on the stove much faster, but it's also a great slow-cooker recipe if you have the time to cook it while you're at work. Made with split peas, celery, and sweet potatoes, this hearty soup is only 254 calories per serving.

Few comfort foods are quite as rich as split pea soup, but the vegetable and ham dish can be time-consuming at the best of times. Try preparing it in your slow cooker for a warm, fiber- and protein-rich dinner that's ready when you get home!

At 48 grams of protein and fewer than 350 calories per serving, this healthy take on a Chinese takeout favorite is so much better than Panda Express!

Thanks to lean chicken breasts and toasted pumpkin seeds, this tender Mexican chicken dish is packed full of protein.

Yes, it's entirely possible to roast a chicken in your slow cooker. By doing so, you'll have the makings of healthy recipes for a week!