28 Slow Cooker Recipes to Make In February (2024)

Warm up this February with a deliciously cozy slow cooker recipe — we've got you covered with one for every day of the month. Whether you're in need of a comforting breakfasts (there's nothing like hot oatmeal on a cold winter morning), a filling main dish (from soups and stews to casseroles and pot roasts), or a Valentine's Day-perfect dessert (if you're not using your Crock-Pot to make decadent cakes, you need to start ASAP), you'll find a new favorite in this collection of 28 slow cooker recipes for February.

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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Dumplings

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Looking for comfort food to warm you up on a cold February night? Your search ends here. It couldn't be easier to make this creamy dinner with refrigerated biscuit dough.

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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs

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Make restaurant-worthy sweet and sour chicken at home with this easy slow cooker recipe. It's best served with rice, according to recipe creator fabeveryday.

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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Taco Soup

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"Reminiscent of the very popular dish King Ranch Chicken in the form a soup," says recipe creator Yoly. "With all the same flavors and the convenience of throwing everything into a slow cooker, this will also quickly become a favorite."

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Meat-Lover's Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

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The longer this chunky spaghetti sauce cooks, according to recipe creator Ashley, the better it tastes. Made with Italian sausage and ground beef, this is the perfect dinner for the carnivores in your life.

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Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker

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"This is a very simple meal to make," according to recipe creator LDP5. "You just throw everything in the crock pot and let it cook during the day. I like to serve this over thin spaghetti."

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Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast

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Here's a top-rated pot roast that everyone at your table will love. "The real secret here is making sure you sear the meat before the long, slow braising," according to Chef John.

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Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

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Your romantic Valentine's Day dinner menu just got a whole lot tastier. Serve this balsamic chicken (seasoned with oregano, rosemary, and basil) over pasta or on its own with a side of veggies.

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Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Alfredo

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"I came up with this recipe with ingredients on hand and it instantly became a family favorite," according to recipe creator TLSmith. "You can even make it using low sodium/fat free/reduced fat ingredients and it still has a wonderful flavor!"

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Slow Cooker Vegan Leek and Potato Soup

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"A hearty soup without animal products but still full of rich flavor," says recipe creator Buckwheat Queen. "Sauteing before slow cooking brings out the flavor of seemingly simple ingredients."

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Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore

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"A wonderful Italian neighbor showed me how to make this recipe after I commented on how good it made the neighborhood smell when she had her windows open when she made it," says recipe creator Sneakyteaky.

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Slow Cooker Fruit, Nuts, and Spice Oatmeal

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Warm up on winter mornings with a creamy breakfast that's cooked low and slow overnight with apples, cinnamon, cranberries, almonds, and pecans.

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Amazing Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake

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Finish your Valentine's Day meal with this decadent chocolate cake made in the slow cooker. For an extra special touch, top with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream.

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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Curry

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This filling vegetarian meal — made with cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes, and peas — is flavored with cumin, curry powder, turmeric, and chili powder.

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Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli

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Make this mac and cheese with just six ingredients: uncooked elbow macaroni, vegetable oil, Cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, milk, and frozen broccoli. No boiling required.

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Wings

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Add these slow cooker chicken wings (coated in a spicy and tangy sauce made with chili sauce, chili powder lemon juice and molasses) to your Super Bowl menu.

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Slow Cooker Bread

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"Bread made in the slow cooker actually turns out a decent loaf, and it's very easy because this is a no-knead recipe," according to recipe creator nch. "It is also quick because it requires only one rise; the second rise happens in the slow cooker."

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Savory Slow Cooker Beef Tips

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Made with just seven ingredients (stew meat, a can of cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix, an onion, garlic, mushrooms, and a can of ginger-ale), this recipe is perfect for your next fancy dinner.

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Cozy Mulled Wine

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Wind down this winter with a cup of cozy, brandy-spiked mulled wine flavored with an orange, cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger, and honey.

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Slow Cooker Philly Steak Sandwich

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"This was awesome," raves reviewer Emily Russell. "The meat was really tender and it tasted great! My family really loved it too! I will be making this again for sure."

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Healthier Slow Cooker Gumbo

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"Packed with veggies, this healthier slow cooker gumbo is easy to throw together before a party so you have plenty of time with your guests," according to recipe creator luv2golfandcook.

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Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Taquitos

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"These are a spicy twist on traditional taquitos," says recipe creator themoodyfoodie. "The slow cooker gives this recipe ease, while the flavors keep things exciting!"

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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

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"Indian food is one of my favorites, so when my friend made this slow cooker version for my family we were head over heels," says recipe creator The Meal Planner. "I don't think I've had a butter chicken that I've liked more."

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Slow Cooker Borscht

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"The best thing about this borscht (other than its delicious flavor) is that it can cook all day long in the slow cooker and be waiting for you when you come home at night," says recipe creator DAVISAM1. "One of my family's ultimate winter comfort foods."

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Garlic-Rosemary Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

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"Once you try making a whole chicken in the slow cooker, you'll never want to roast it the old way again," warns recipe creator fabeveryday. "In the slow cooker you'll get the moistest, most fool-proof, and hands-off whole chicken that you'll ever make."

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Slow Cooker Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

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Trick your kids (or picky adults) into eating veggies with this easy slow cooker side dish, made extra creamy with two types of cheeses and a can of cream of chicken soup.

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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash

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"If you're looking for a healthy alternative to noodles for spaghetti, spaghetti squash is a delicious alternative," according to recipe creator andreakrieger. "This also makes for a delicious side."

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Slow Cooker White Chocolate Bread Pudding

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This Valentine's Day dessert is wonderfully decadent and rich. You can substitute cranberries for the cherries and bourbon for brandy, if desired.

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Frank's Favorite Slow-Cooker Thai Chicken

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"I admit that I was skeptical about the combination of salsa and peanut butter when I first read this recipe but it was fantastic," says reviewer CKETCHAM.

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FAQs

What cannot be cooked in a slow cooker? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker
  1. Raw Meat.
  2. Seafood.
  3. Pasta.
  4. Rice.
  5. Delicate Vegetables.
  6. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
  7. Dairy.
  8. Wine and Other Liquor.
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Is 24 hours too long in a slow cooker? ›

Yes, you can use your slow cooker for longer than eight hours, as long as you keep an eye on it. Many slow cookers do have an automatic shutoff after 24 hours.

What's the longest you can leave a slow cooker on? ›

As long as there is something inside cooking, preferably with liquid, and the top is on, your slow cooker could run for 24 hours or longer. Some liquid will slowly boil out, so the less liquid, the less time to leave it unattended.

What is the best meat to slow cook? ›

Choose the right cut: Chuck roasts, short ribs, pork shoulders and lamb shanks (think fatty and tougher meats) become meltingly tender with the moist, low heat of a slow cooker. Leaner cuts like pork tenderloin tend to dry out. Likewise, dark meat chicken — thighs, drumsticks, etc.

What's the difference between slow cooker and crockpot? ›

However, Crockpots generally have ceramic or porcelain pots, while most slow cookers have a metal pot. As with a lot of cooking appliances, the biggest difference comes from the distribution of heat.

Which is better a crockpot or a slow cooker? ›

A slow cooker and a Crockpot are the same thing, essentially. A slow cooker is an appliance of which there are lots of brands. Crockpot is one brand of slow cooker. Crockpot popularized slow cookers when they launched their version in the 1970s.

Can I put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

Yes, you most certainly can cook raw meat in the slow cooker! You put it in “cold”, with whatever liquid your recipe calls for, turn it on either “low” or “high” depending on your recipe (I usually start it on “high” for a couple hours, then turn it to “low”), and in 6–7–8 hours, it's now COOKED meat!

What happens if you don't brown meat before a slow cooker? ›

"Browning, or caramelizing, meat before putting it into a slow cooker isn't 100 percent necessary, but it is well worth the effort for the most flavorful and full-bodied end result," he says. "The caramelized surface of the meat will lend rich flavor and color to the finished dish."

Can I leave my crockpot on warm overnight? ›

Don't leave it on 'warm' all day

Most appliances will automatically shut off after 20 or so hours on this setting, but you shouldn't leave food in a slow cooker for an extended length of time. The general rule of thumb is that 2-4 hours is the maximum length of time you can leave food in a slow cooker on warm.

Why is my beef still tough in the slow cooker? ›

“Beef may be tough in the slow cooker if you haven't added enough liquid, or haven't cooked it for long enough,” Kristen Carli, M.S., R.D., owner of Camelback Nutrition & Wellness, tells SELF. “For cuts of meat, the fattier cuts are often the ones that get juicy and tender.

Why is my crockpot burning my food? ›

Editor: It sounds like the temperature might be too high on your slow cooker, or the dishes might be cooking too long. If you're not already cooking on low, switch to that instead and go for a shorter cook time, especially if you have a slow cooker that has a timer.

Is it safe to leave the house with a slow cooker on? ›

But is it safe to leave a crockpot on all day? Yes! Since crockpots cook at a much lower temperature, it's often necessary to run the appliance for 4-8 hours.

Can I leave soup in the slow cooker overnight? ›

Unlike other cooking appliances, you can leave food in a slow cooker unattended for hours at a time. This is what makes them so useful as a kitchen tool; you can pop your favorite meal in to cook in the morning, then return home after a busy day at work to freshly cooked, delicious food.

What is the difference between a slow cooker and a Crockpot? ›

However, Crockpots generally have ceramic or porcelain pots, while most slow cookers have a metal pot. As with a lot of cooking appliances, the biggest difference comes from the distribution of heat.

Can you put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

Yes, you can add raw steak to a slow cooker to cook it to your desired doneness level. Slow cooking steak is a convenient way to cook steak over several hours, tenderizing it and adding exceptional flavor along the way.

Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low in a slow cooker? ›

Change cooking times depending on your schedule. One hour on HIGH generally equals two hours on LOW. Add pasta at the end of the cooking process or it may become mushy. You may want to cook pasta seperatly and add it just before serving.

What are the two main benefits of a slow cooker? ›

The Benefits of Using a Slow Cooker
  • Saves you money – slow cookers are an energy efficient way to cook food.
  • Saves you time – minimal food preparation and hands-off-cooking allows you to get on with other things.
  • Great for batch cooking, so you'll always have something delicious to eat at the end of a long day.

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