Slow cookers are synonymous with hands-off cooking, and what better occasion than Valentine’s Day? We can think of SO many other things you’d rather use your hands for than make dinner (get your head out of the gutter, we mean making
dessert!). There’s nothing more romantic than a home-cooked dinner, except maybe one where you don’t even have to turn on your stove or oven — impress your loved one with your forethought this V-day with our list of 21 crockpot recipes for you and your boo.
The best part? Leftovers. We know, we know, many of these recipes make 4 to 6 servings. You could halve them (check out our conversion guide here) and have just enough for two, or do what we do and make extra! Personally, we love being able to go back for seconds (who can resist a second helping of slow cooker or chicken and dumplings?), or saving some for lunch the next day. Nothing says “I Love You” like a packed lunch made with love by your boo. Our slow cooker beef and broccoli or eggplant parm are WAY better than delivery or takeout to the office.
And don’t forget dessert! Even if you’re going out for dinner this Valentine’s, you can save a romantic sweet treat for when you get home. A chocolate brownie, perhaps, or maybe a sweet night cap like our red wine hot chocolate.
Want more crockpot inspiration? Get more of our favorite slow-cooker recipes here.
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1
Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
Who needs takeout?
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2
Chicken and Dumplings
This dish is like a hug in a bowl.
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3
Slow-Cooker Salmon
This dish is as simple (and delicious) as can be.
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4
Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese
This might the creamiest macaroni & cheese ever.
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5
Slow-Cooker Short Ribs
These hearty short ribs will be undoubtedly impressive.
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6
Slow-Cooker Eggplant Parm
You can't beat eggplant parm.
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7
Slow-Cooker Pork Shoulder
This pork is unbelievably tender.
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8
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Spice things up a bit this Valentine's Day.
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9
Slow-Cooker French Toast
Nothing says I love you like breakfast in bed.
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10
Slow-Cooker Bolognese
All you need to do is make the right amount of sauce and pasta for two, and even Nona will give you her blessing.
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11
Crock Pot Pork Chops
Pork chops can get a bad rep for being dry, but with a slow cooker it's quite the opposite. Pick out two of the prettiest chops and you're on your way to porky heaven.
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12
Slow-Cooker Beef & Broccoli
Takeout always seems like a good idea, but it's often a little lackluster than you imagined. Make your favorite takeout dish from your slow cooker and throw those pesky paper menus in the garbage.
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13
Slow-Cooker Brownie
This mega brownie is perfectly baked, you'd never guess it came out of a slow cooker.
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14
Slow-Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Because cheese and chicken are the way to anyone's heart.
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15
Slow-Cooker Paella
Typically made in a giant skillet, no one will know you took a shortcut for this smaller rendition of a Spanish classic.
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16
Slow-Cooker Balsamic Chicken
This recipe doesn't need to only be made on special occasions. Show it some love on your weeknight menus, too.
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17
Crock-Pot Red Wine Hot Cocoa
Enjoying a cup of cocoa with a little booze in it never hurts to set the mood.
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18
Slow-Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
Warm, cozy, hearty—what's not to love?
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19
Crock-Pot Chicken Marsala
Once you make chicken marsala in a slow cooker, you'll never go back.
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20
Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Fajitas aren't just a dinner, they're an activity.
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