As the days get cooler and life gets busier, your slow cooker becomes your best friend. There’s nothing better than coming home to the smell of a warm, ready-to-eat meal. Here are five delicious and cozy recipes perfect for slow cooker season.

Best Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

By Sandy on Simply Happy Foodie

This cozy, deconstructed take on a classic features tender chunks of chicken, hearty vegetables, and a creamy, savory sauce, all slow-cooked to perfection. Serve with golden biscuits or puff pastry for that classic pot pie comfort.

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

By Debra Clark on Bowl Me Over

A bold, spicy twist on comfort food, this dish combines shredded buffalo chicken with creamy cheese sauce and pasta. It’s rich, tangy, and perfect for anyone who loves the heat of buffalo wings with the indulgence of mac and cheese.

Photo by Healthy Fitness Meals

Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew

By Rena Awada on Healthy Fitness Meals

A nourishing and hearty stew packed with chunks of lean beef, potatoes, carrots, and celery. Simmered slowly in a flavorful broth, it’s the ultimate one-pot meal for chilly nights.

Photo by Little Spoon Farm

Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

By Amy Duska on Little Spoon Farm

Warm, cozy, and naturally sweetened, this breakfast is filled with tender apples, steel-cut oats, and fragrant cinnamon. Perfect for waking up to on a crisp morning—no stirring required.

Photo by The Recipe Well

Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

By Laura Lawless on The Recipe Well

All the flavors of classic lasagna without the layering! This comforting soup is loaded with ground meat, tomatoes, pasta, and a cheesy topping. It’s a hearty spin on Italian night.