23 Slow Cooker Holiday Dinners When the Oven Is Full

During the holidays, oven space is always at a premium. These slow cooker dinners step in to keep everything running smoothly without sacrificing flavor or comfort. Designed to cook gently for hours, these meals deliver tender meats, rich sauces, and satisfying results while freeing your oven for roasts, casseroles, and desserts. They are perfect for feeding a family, hosting guests, or handling secondary meals during holiday weekends. With minimal effort and maximum payoff, these slow cooker dinners make holiday cooking far more manageable.

Easy Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe with Canned Soup

Easy Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe with Canned Soup
Easy Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe with Canned Soup. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Tender beef, potatoes, and carrots simmer together with pantry soups to create a rich, comforting stew you can set and forget for an easy family dinner.
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Crock Pot Carne Guisada

Crock-Pot Carne Guisada
Crock Pot Carne Guisada. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Tender beef slow-cooked with potatoes and bold Tex-Mex spices creates an authentic carne guisada with deep, comforting flavor.
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Tender Crock Pot Collard Greens with Smoky Ham Hock

Tender Crock Pot Collard Greens with Smoky Ham Hock
Tender Crock Pot Collard Greens with Smoky Ham Hock. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Slow-cooked collard greens turn silky and smoky with ham hock flavor in this classic Southern side that fills the house with comfort.
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Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup with Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup with Short Ribs
Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup with Short Ribs. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Fall-apart short ribs and hearty barley simmer into a rich, satisfying soup that feels like a warm reward at the end of the day.
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Easy Sausage Peppers and Onions in a Crock Pot Dinner

Easy Sausage Peppers and Onions in a Crock Pot Dinner
Easy Sausage Peppers and Onions in a Crock Pot Dinner. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Sausage, peppers, and onions cook low and slow into a nostalgic, comforting meal that works for weeknights or casual entertaining.
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Easy BBQ Chicken Sliders in the Slow Cooker

Easy BBQ Chicken Sliders in the Slow Cooker
Easy BBQ Chicken Sliders in the Slow Cooker. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Dump and go chicken sliders simmer in sweet, tangy barbecue sauce, creating a crowd-pleasing sandwich that tastes catered.
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To Die For Pot Roast with Ranch Dressing

To Die For Pot Roast with Ranch Dressing
To Die For Pot Roast with Ranch Dressing. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Just three seasoning packets transform a beef roast into fork tender pot roast packed with bold flavor in the slow cooker or Instant Pot.
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Creamy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These creamy buttery mashed potatoes cook hands-free in the crockpot, making them perfect for holidays and make-ahead meals.
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Quick and Easy Crockpot Chili

Quick and Easy Crockpot Chili
Quick and Easy Crockpot Chili. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This hearty beef-and-bean chili develops deep flavor in the slow cooker with minimal prep and maximum comfort.
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Perfect Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken in the Crockpot

Perfect Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken in the Crockpot
Perfect Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken in the Crockpot. Photo credit: Gluten Free Supper.

Juicy flavorful shredded chicken cooks effortlessly in the slow cooker and works perfectly for meal prep tacos and casseroles.
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Mississippi Meatballs

Mississippi Meatballs
Mississippi Meatballs. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

These slow cooker meatballs simmer in a tangy, savory sauce, creating an easy, flavorful dinner or party favorite.
Get the Recipe: Mississippi Meatballs

Crock Pot White Chicken Chili

Crock Pot White Chicken Chili
Crock Pot White Chicken Chili. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This lighter chili combines tender chicken beans and Southwestern spices into a creamy comforting bowl everyone loves.
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Shipwreck Casserole

Shipwreck Casserole
Shipwreck Casserole. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Layers of ground beef, potatoes, rice, and tomato soup bake into a hearty, nostalgic casserole that delivers comfort in every bite.
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Creamy Split Pea Hamburger Soup

Creamy Split Pea Hamburger Soup
Creamy Split Pea Hamburger Soup. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Split peas and ground beef cook into a thick protein packed soup that is hearty comforting and deeply satisfying.
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Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Chicken, peppers, and onions slow cook with Tex-Mex spices to create juicy, flavorful fajitas with almost no effort.
Get the Recipe: Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops

Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops
Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Tender pork chops smothered in creamy mushroom sauce create a classic, comforting dinner perfect for busy nights.
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Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers

Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers
Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Bell peppers stuffed with savory filling cook gently in the slow cooker for a hands-off, comforting family meal.
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The Best Ground Chicken Soup Recipe

The Best Ground Chicken Soup Recipe
The Best Ground Chicken Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Gluten Free Supper.

This cozy ground chicken soup is hearty, nourishing, and easy to make, making it perfect for any time you need comfort food.
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Easy and Tender Sirloin Tip Roast

Easy + Tender Sirloin Tip Roast (Oven, Slow Cooker)
Easy and Tender Sirloin Tip Roast. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

This sirloin tip roast cooks up juicy and flavorful using the oven or slow cooker, making it ideal for Sunday dinner.
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Crock Pot Lazy Pierogi Casserole

Crock Pot Lazy Pierogi Casserole
Crock Pot Lazy Pierogi Casserole. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Bacon, onions, potatoes, and cheese bake into a lazy pierogi-style casserole that delivers big comfort with minimal work.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Lazy Pierogi Casserole

Chicken Barley Soup

Chicken Barley Soup
Chicken Barley Soup. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Leftover roast chicken and barley simmer into a hearty soup that turns one dinner into two comforting meals.
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Black Bean Soup

Black Bean Soup
Black Bean Soup. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

This simple black bean soup is hearty, flavorful, and easy to prepare, making it a perfect cold-weather staple.
Get the Recipe: Black Bean Soup

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Pulled Pork Sandwiches. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Three-ingredient pulled pork turns into tender, flavorful sandwiches with toasted buns and quick coleslaw.
Get the Recipe: Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Crock Pot London Broil

Crock Pot London Broil
Crock Pot London Broil. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

London broil, slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots, and a rich gravy, becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender for an easy set-it-and-forget-it dinner.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot London Broil

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