🍽 Effortless Slow Cooker Guide: “Throw-It-In” Meal Success Tips

🍽 Effortless Slow Cooker Guide: “Throw-It-In” Meal Success Tips

  • No browning needed: Most recipes still taste great with raw meat added straight in.
  • Use tinned basics: Tomatoes, beans, coconut milk and stock = fast prep.
  • Add fresh sides at the end: Rice, pasta, or couscous are best cooked separately.
  • Batch cook: Double portions and freeze for easy meals later in the week.

 

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

You can use these recipes in different ways depending on your lifestyle:

Busy families:

  • Cook 1–2 meals and use leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day

Fat loss focused:

  • Pair protein-based meals with rice, veg, or potatoes in controlled portions

Single / small households:

  • Make 2–3 recipes per week and freeze extra portions

Batch cooking tip:

  • Most recipes double easily and freeze well for future meals
Disclaimer

These recipes and nutritional estimates are provided for general informational purposes only. They are not intended as medical, nutritional, or dietary advice and should not replace guidance from a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian.

All nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes used.

Please check all ingredients carefully for allergens and dietary requirements before use.

Individual results may vary.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY & NOTES 

Always ensure meat is fully cooked before serving

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 48 hours
  • Freeze cooled portions for up to 3 months
  • Reheat thoroughly before eating
  • Ensure allergen labels are checked on all sauces and packets used 
📖 RECIPE INDEX

🍗 CHICKEN RECIPES

  • Chicken Shawarma
  • Honey Garlic Chicken
  • Chicken Curry
  • BBQ Pulled Chicken
  • Honey Mustard Chicken
  • Mexican Salsa Chicken
  • Thai Green Curry
  • Thai Red Curry
  • Sticky Honey Cashew Chicken
  • Garlic Soy Chicken & Green Beans
  • Creamy Cajun Chicken (Sausage & Peppers)
  • Lemon Garlic Chicken & Potatoes
  • Sticky Peach BBQ Chicken
  • Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
  • Pineapple Salsa Pork (included separately under pork section if needed)
  • Creamy Mango Chicken Curry
  • Chicken Tikka
  • Chicken Tikka Panini (leftovers idea)
  • Lemon Butter Chicken
  • Sticky Orange Chicken
  • Spanish Chicken & Chorizo
  • Creamy Tomato & Basil Chicken
  • Coconut Lime Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Taco Chicken
  • Apple & Mustard Chicken
  • Spanish Tomato & Olive Chicken
  • Thai Peanut Chicken
  • Mediterranean Chicken & Butter Beans
  • Harissa Chicken & Chickpeas
  • Slow Cooker Katsu Chicken
  • Creamy Turmeric Coconut Chicken
  • Italian Chicken Cacciatore

🥩 BEEF RECIPES

  • Roast Beef Stew
  • Black Bean Beef & Rice
  • Chinese Beef & Broccoli
  • Beef & Broccoli (Simple Style)
  • Slow Cooker Lasagne
  • Slow Cooker Beef & Gravy
  • Balsamic Beef & Onions
  • Italian Beef Ragu
  • Sticky Ginger Beef
  • Slow Cooker Steak & Pepper Gravy
  • Slow Cooker Beef Paprika Stew
  • Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
  • Sweet Chilli Beef & Veg
  • Creamy Coconut Lime Beef Curry
  • Slow Cooker Peppercorn Beef
  • Slow Cooker Satay Beef

🐷 PORK RECIPES

  • Pulled Pork
  • Sesame & Miso Ribs
  • Maple Garlic Pork
  • Pineapple Salsa Pork

🥘 FAKEAWAY / GLOBAL FLAVOURS

  • Teriyaki Chicken Noodles
  • Teriyaki Chicken (Simple Version)
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken & Pineapple
  • Sticky Ginger Beef (also listed above for beef category crossover)
  • Thai Green Curry
  • Thai Red Curry
  • Thai Peanut Chicken
  • Chicken Satay
  • Chicken Katsu
  • Beef Satay
  • Chicken Shawarma
  • Moroccan Chicken & Chickpea Stew
  • Moroccan Chicken Tagine

🧀 COMFORT FOOD / FAMILY FAVOURITES

  • Cheeseburger Mince
  • Cheeseburger Mince Loaded Fries
  • Slow Cooker Lasagne
  • Creamy Cajun Chicken
  • Creamy Pesto Chicken
  • Sausage & Creamy Tomato Gnocchi
  • Creamy Mustard Chicken & Potatoes
  • Lemon Garlic Chicken & Potatoes
  • Creamy Tuscan Chicken
  • Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

🌱 VEGETABLE / LIGHTER STYLE DISHES

  • Mediterranean Chicken & Butter Beans
  • Chicken Curry (Simple)
  • Roast Beef Stew (Veg included)

🥡 EXTRA “FAKEAWAY STYLE” FAVOURITES

  • Sticky Honey Cashew Chicken
  • Teriyaki Chicken Noodles
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken & Pineapple
  • Honey Garlic Chicken
  • BBQ Pulled Chicken
  • Katsu Chicken
  • Satay Chicken / Beef Variations
  • Thai Peanut Chicken
  • Orange Ginger Chicken
  • Sticky Peach BBQ Chicken

🍰 LEFTOVER / SERVING IDEAS INCLUDED

  • Chicken Tikka Panini & Chips
  • BBQ Pulled Chicken Chips & Pickles
  • Rice, wraps, mash, noodles, jacket potatoes (used throughout guide)

🌱 Vegetarian Adaptation Note

Some recipes in this guide can be adapted to suit a vegetarian diet.

To make vegetarian versions:

  • Replace meat with plant-based alternatives such as Quorn, tofu, tempeh, or extra beans/lentils
  • Use vegetable stock instead of chicken or beef stock
  • Check all sauces (e.g. Worcestershire, hoisin, curry pastes) for vegetarian suitability
  • Increase vegetables to maintain volume and nutrition

Please note: Recipes in this guide are not vegetarian as standard, but many can be easily adapted with simple swaps.

🍖 Sesame & Miso Ribs

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1.2–1.5kg pork ribs
  • 3 tbsp miso paste
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2–3 tbsp honey
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 thumb ginger, minced
  • Optional: sesame seeds + spring onions

Instructions

  1. Add ribs to slow cooker.
  2. Mix miso, sesame oil, honey, soy, garlic and ginger.
  3. Pour over ribs and coat well.
  4. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
  5. Optional: grill for 5 minutes to caramelise.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~550 kcal
  • Protein: ~35g
  • Carbs: ~15g
  • Fat: ~32g
🥘 Roast Beef Stew

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 800–900g beef steak or diced beef
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2–3 carrots, chopped
  • 2–3 potatoes, chopped
  • 600ml beef stock
  • 2 tbsp gravy granules or stock cube
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Add beef, onion, carrots and potatoes to slow cooker.
  2. Pour over stock, Worcestershire sauce and seasoning.
  3. Stir lightly.
  4. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
  5. Optional: thicken with cornflour slurry for last 30 minutes.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~480 kcal
  • Protein: ~30g
  • Carbs: ~40g
  • Fat: ~22g
🍗 Chicken Shawarma

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 600–700g chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 100ml chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Add onion to slow cooker.
  2. Mix spices, lemon juice and stock.
  3. Add chicken and pour over mixture.
  4. Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  5. Shred and serve in wraps, rice or salad.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~350 kcal
  • Protein: ~40g
  • Carbs: ~6g
  • Fat: ~15g
🍛 Black Bean Beef & Rice

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g diced beef
  • 1 jar black bean sauce
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 150ml beef stock
  • Cooked rice (to serve)

Instructions

  1. Add beef, onion and pepper to slow cooker.
  2. Pour over sauce and stock.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Cook on LOW 6–8 hours or HIGH 4 hours.
  5. Serve over rice.

Approx Nutrition (including rice)

  • Calories: ~600 kcal
  • Protein: ~35g
  • Carbs: ~55g
  • Fat: ~22g
🥩 Chinese Beef & Broccoli

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g beef
  • 1 head broccoli
  • 3–4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp five-spice
  • 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 200ml beef stock

Instructions

  1. Add beef, garlic, soy, hoisin, five-spice and stock.
  2. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours.
  3. Add broccoli for final 30 minutes.
  4. Serve with rice.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~500 kcal
  • Protein: ~36g
  • Carbs: ~30g
  • Fat: ~24g
🍯 Honey Garlic Chicken

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 600–800g chicken
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3–4 garlic cloves

Instructions

  1. Add chicken to slow cooker.
  2. Pour over honey, soy and garlic.
  3. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours.
  4. Shred and serve.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~320 kcal
  • Protein: ~38g
  • Carbs: ~22g
  • Fat: ~6g
🍛 Chicken Curry

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 600g chicken
  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 1–2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 150ml chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients.
  2. Cook on LOW for 6 hours.
  3. Stir and season.
  4. Serve with rice or naan.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~350 kcal
  • Protein: ~40g
  • Carbs: ~18g
  • Fat: ~8g
🥩 Beef & Broccoli (Simple Style)

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g beef
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 250ml beef stock
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 1 head broccoli

Instructions

  1. Add beef, soy, stock, garlic and ginger.
  2. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours.
  3. Add broccoli for last 30–45 minutes.
  4. Serve with rice.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~420 kcal
  • Protein: ~38g
  • Carbs: ~12g
  • Fat: ~22g
🍝 Slow Cooker Lasagne

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 jar passata
  • Lasagne sheets
  • 250g ricotta
  • 150g mozzarella
  • Italian herbs

Instructions

  1. Layer mince and sauce in slow cooker.
  2. Add pasta sheets and cheeses.
  3. Repeat layers.
  4. Cook on LOW for 4 hours.
  5. Rest before serving.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~550 kcal
  • Protein: ~32g
  • Carbs: ~45g
  • Fat: ~28g
🐷 Pulled Pork

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 1.5–2kg pork shoulder
  • 250ml stock
  • 200ml BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Add pork, stock and BBQ sauce.
  2. Cook on LOW for 8–10 hours.
  3. Shred and mix into juices.
  4. Serve in buns or bowls.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~460 kcal
  • Protein: ~42g
  • Carbs: ~10g
  • Fat: ~28g
🍗 BBQ Pulled Chicken

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 600–800g chicken
  • 200ml BBQ sauce
  • 100ml stock
  • 1 onion (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add chicken and onion.
  2. Pour over sauce and stock.
  3. Cook on LOW 4–6 hours.
  4. Shred and mix.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~360 kcal
  • Protein: ~42g
  • Carbs: ~12g
  • Fat: ~6g
🍗 Honey Mustard Chicken

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 600g chicken
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 100ml stock

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients.
  2. Cook on LOW 5–6 hours.
  3. Serve.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~370 kcal
  • Protein: ~40g
  • Carbs: ~18g
  • Fat: ~8g
🌮 Mexican Salsa Chicken
  • Serves: 4

    Ingredients

    • 600g chicken
    • 1 jar salsa
    • 1 taco seasoning packet
    • 1 tin black beans (optional)
    • 1 tin sweetcorn

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients.
    2. Cook on LOW 4–6 hours.
    3. Shred chicken.
    4. Serve in wraps or bowls.

    Approx Nutrition

    • Calories: ~330 kcal
    • Protein: ~40g
    • Carbs: ~15g
    • Fat: ~6g
🧀 Cheeseburger Mince
  • Serves: 4

    Ingredients

    • 750g beef mince
    • 1 onion
    • 2 tbsp ketchup
    • 1 tsp mustard
    • 1 stock cube + 200ml water
    • 100g cheddar (end)

    Instructions

    1. Add everything except cheese.
    2. Cook on LOW 5–6 hours.
    3. Stir in cheese at end.
    4. Serve in buns or wedges.

    Approx Nutrition

    • Calories: ~520 kcal
    • Protein: ~36g
    • Carbs: ~6g
    • Fat: ~39g
🌿 Creamy Pesto Chicken
  • Serves: 4

    Ingredients

    • 600g chicken
    • 1 jar pesto
    • 150g cream cheese
    • 100ml stock

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients.
    2. Cook on LOW 4–6 hours.
    3. Stir until creamy.

    Approx Nutrition

    • Calories: ~480 kcal
    • Protein: ~38g
    • Carbs: ~8g
    • Fat: ~32g
🍜 Teriyaki Chicken Noodles
  • Serves: 4

    Ingredients

    • 600g chicken
    • 200ml teriyaki sauce
    • Garlic + ginger
    • Egg noodles

    Instructions

    1. Add chicken, sauce, garlic and ginger.
    2. Cook on LOW 5–6 hours.
    3. Cook noodles separately.
    4. Stir together before serving.

    Approx Nutrition

    • Calories: ~520 kcal
    • Protein: ~35g
    • Carbs: ~55g
    • Fat: ~10g
🫓 Moroccan Chicken & Chickpea Stew

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 600g chicken
  • 2 tins chickpeas
  • 1 tin tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • Moroccan spices
  • 1 sweet potato

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients.
  2. Cook on LOW 6–7 hours.
  3. Serve with couscous.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~420 kcal
  • Protein: ~34g
  • Carbs: ~38g
  • Fat: ~8g
🫓 Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 600g chicken
  • 1 tin tomatoes
  • 1 tin chickpeas
  • 1 onion
  • Moroccan spices
  • Raisins
  • 100ml stock

Instructions

  1. Add everything.
  2. Cook on LOW 7–8 hours.
  3. Serve with rice or couscous.
🍛 Thai Green Curry

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 600g chicken
  • Green curry paste
  • 1 tin coconut milk
  • Frozen veg

Instructions

  1. Add everything.
  2. Cook on LOW 5–6 hours.
  3. Serve with rice.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~460 kcal
  • Protein: ~36g
  • Carbs: ~14g
  • Fat: ~30g
🍛 Thai Red Curry

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 600g chicken
  • Red curry paste
  • 1 tin coconut milk
  • Peppers + onion

Instructions

  1. Add everything.
  2. Cook on LOW 5–6 hours.
  3. Serve with rice.

Approx Nutrition

    • Calories: ~470 kcal
    • Protein: ~36g
    • Carbs: ~16g
    • Fat: ~32g
🍯 Sticky Honey Cashew Chicken

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 3–4 chicken breasts
  • Soy sauces (dark + light)
  • Honey
  • Hoisin
  • Garlic + ginger
  • Onion + peppers
  • Cashews
  • Cornflour
  • Stock

Instructions

  1. Add everything except cornflour and cashews.
  2. Cook on LOW 5–6 hours.
  3. Thicken with cornflour.
  4. Add cashews before serving.
🍯 Garlic Soy Chicken & Green Beans

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken thighs or breasts
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 150ml chicken stock
  • 200g green beans (added at end)

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger and stock to the slow cooker.
  2. Stir to coat.
  3. Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  4. Add green beans for the final 30 minutes.
  5. Serve with rice or noodles.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~380 kcal
  • Protein: ~40g
  • Carbs: ~18g
  • Fat: ~12g
🌶 Creamy Cajun Sausage & Peppers

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 8 sausages, chopped
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 peppers, sliced
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 150ml chicken stock
  • 150g light cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Add sausages, onion, peppers, Cajun seasoning and stock to slow cooker.
  2. Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours.
  3. Stir in cream cheese for the final 20–30 minutes.
  4. Serve with rice, pasta or jacket potatoes.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~520 kcal
  • Protein: ~22g
  • Carbs: ~10g
  • Fat: ~38g
🍅 Italian Beef Ragu

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g diced beef or mince
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 150ml beef stock

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to slow cooker.
  2. Stir well to combine.
  3. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours.
  4. Shred or stir before serving.
  5. Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~410 kcal
  • Protein: ~38g
  • Carbs: ~14g
  • Fat: ~22g
🍍 Sweet & Sour Chicken

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 200g pineapple chunks
  • 4 tbsp vinegar (rice or apple cider)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, pepper, onion and pineapple to slow cooker.
  2. Mix vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup and honey.
  3. Pour over ingredients and stir.
  4. Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours.
  5. Serve with rice.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~400 kcal
  • Protein: ~38g
  • Carbs: ~28g
  • Fat: ~10g
🥔 Creamy Mustard Chicken & Potatoes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken thighs
  • 600g baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 150ml chicken stock
  • 150g light cream cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic granules

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, potatoes, onion, mustard, garlic and stock to slow cooker.
  2. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours.
  3. Stir in cream cheese for the final 30 minutes.
  4. Serve as a full one-pot meal.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~520 kcal
  • Protein: ~40g
  • Carbs: ~35g
  • Fat: ~20g
🍋 Lemon Garlic Chicken & Potatoes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken thighs
  • 700g baby potatoes, halved
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 150ml chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, potatoes, garlic, oregano and stock to slow cooker.
  2. Drizzle over lemon juice and olive oil.
  3. Stir lightly to coat.
  4. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
  5. Serve as a full one-pot meal.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~480 kcal
  • Protein: ~40g
  • Carbs: ~32g
  • Fat: ~18g
🍯 Sticky Ginger Beef

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g diced beef
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 150ml beef stock
  • 1 tsp cornflour (optional to thicken)

Instructions

  1. Add beef, onion, garlic, ginger and stock to slow cooker.
  2. Mix soy sauce and honey, pour over.
  3. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours.
  4. Thicken with cornflour if needed.
  5. Serve with rice or noodles.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~430 kcal
  • Protein: ~38g
  • Carbs: ~14g
  • Fat: ~24g
🌮 Slow Cooker Taco Chicken

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 200ml passata
  • 100ml chicken stock
  • 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to slow cooker.
  2. Stir to coat chicken evenly.
  3. Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours.
  4. Shred chicken before serving.
  5. Serve in wraps, bowls or tacos.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~360 kcal
  • Protein: ~42g
  • Carbs: ~10g
  • Fat: ~8g
🥥 Coconut Lime Chicken

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tin coconut milk (400ml)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp mild curry powder
  • 1 onion, sliced

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, onion, garlic, ginger and curry powder to slow cooker.
  2. Pour over coconut milk and lime juice.
  3. Stir gently.
  4. Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours.
  5. Serve with rice or noodles.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~450 kcal
  • Protein: ~36g
  • Carbs: ~12g
  • Fat: ~30g
🥩 Slow Cooker Steak & Pepper Gravy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g diced steak
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 peppers, sliced
  • 400ml beef stock
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp gravy granules
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Add beef, onion, peppers, garlic and stock to slow cooker.
  2. Stir in Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
  4. Stir in gravy granules for final 30 minutes.
  5. Serve with mash or rice.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~420 kcal
  • Protein: ~36g
  • Carbs: ~14g
  • Fat: ~22g
🍯 Apple & Mustard Chicken

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken thighs
  • 2 apples, sliced
  • 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 150ml chicken stock
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, onion and apples to slow cooker.
  2. Mix mustard, honey, stock and thyme together.
  3. Pour over and stir lightly.
  4. Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
  5. Serve with rice, mash or roasted veg.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~390 kcal
  • Protein: ~38g
  • Carbs: ~20g
  • Fat: ~14g
🍅 Spanish Tomato & Olive Chicken

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken thighs
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 80g olives
  • 150ml chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, onion, garlic and paprika to slow cooker.
  2. Pour in tomatoes and stock.
  3. Stir in olives.
  4. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours.
  5. Serve with rice or potatoes.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~400 kcal
  • Protein: ~40g
  • Carbs: ~10g
  • Fat: ~20g
🥥 Thai Peanut Chicken (Mild)

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken breast or thighs
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tin coconut milk (400ml)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp grated ginger

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, garlic and ginger to slow cooker.
  2. Mix peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce and honey.
  3. Pour over chicken and stir.
  4. Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours.
  5. Serve with rice or noodles.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~520 kcal
  • Protein: ~36g
  • Carbs: ~14g
  • Fat: ~34g
🍛 Slow Cooker Beef Paprika Stew

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 800g diced beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 500ml beef stock
  • 2 potatoes, chopped

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to slow cooker.
  2. Stir well to combine.
  3. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
  4. Stir before serving.
  5. Serve as a hearty bowl or with crusty bread.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~460 kcal
  • Protein: ~36g
  • Carbs: ~30g
  • Fat: ~20g
🌶 Sweet Chilli Chicken & Pineapple

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 200g pineapple chunks
  • 4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 100ml chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, pepper, onion and pineapple to slow cooker.
  2. Mix sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce and stock.
  3. Pour over and stir.
  4. Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours.
  5. Serve with rice or noodles.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~410 kcal
  • Protein: ~38g
  • Carbs: ~26g
  • Fat: ~10g
🍯 Orange Ginger Chicken

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken thighs or breasts
  • Juice of 2 oranges
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 onion, sliced

Instructions

  1. Add chicken and onion to slow cooker.
  2. Mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger.
  3. Pour over chicken and stir.
  4. Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  5. Serve with rice or noodles.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~380 kcal
  • Protein: ~40g
  • Carbs: ~18g
  • Fat: ~10g
🥩 Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g beef strips or diced beef
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 200ml beef stock
  • 150g mushrooms, sliced
  • 150g light cream cheese or sour cream

Instructions

  1. Add beef, onion, garlic, paprika, stock and mushrooms.
  2. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
  3. Stir in cream cheese for the last 30 minutes.
  4. Serve with rice, mash or pasta.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~450 kcal
  • Protein: ~38g
  • Carbs: ~12g
  • Fat: ~26g
🌶 Sweet Chilli Beef & Veg

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g diced beef
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 150ml beef stock

Instructions

  1. Add beef and vegetables to slow cooker.
  2. Mix sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce and stock.
  3. Pour over and stir.
  4. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours.
  5. Serve with rice or noodles.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~420 kcal
  • Protein: ~36g
  • Carbs: ~22g
  • Fat: ~18g
🥥 Creamy Coconut Lime Beef Curry

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g diced beef
  • 1 tin coconut milk (400ml)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 150ml beef stock

Instructions

  1. Add beef, onion, garlic and curry powder to slow cooker.
  2. Pour in coconut milk and stock.
  3. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours.
  4. Stir in lime juice before serving.
  5. Serve with rice.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~480 kcal
  • Protein: ~36g
  • Carbs: ~12g
  • Fat: ~32g
🍅 Mediterranean Chicken & Butter Beans

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken thighs
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tin butter beans (drained)
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 150ml chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, onion, garlic, spices and stock.
  2. Pour in tomatoes and butter beans.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours.
  5. Serve with rice, potatoes or crusty bread.

Approx Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~410 kcal
  • Protein: ~40g
  • Carbs: ~28g
  • Fat: ~14g
🍍 Hawaiian Chicken & Rice

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tin pineapple chunks (drained slightly)
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 150ml chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, onion and pepper to slow cooker.
  2. Mix soy sauce, honey and stock.
  3. Pour over and stir.
  4. Add pineapple.
  5. Cook on LOW 5–6 hours.
  6. Serve with rice.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~400 kcal
  • Protein: ~38g
  • Carbs: ~28g
  • Fat: ~10g
🥩 Slow Cooker Peppercorn Beef

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g diced beef
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 200ml beef stock
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 150g mushrooms
  • 150g light cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Add beef, onion, mushrooms, pepper and stock.
  2. Cook on LOW 7–8 hours.
  3. Stir in cream cheese and mustard for final 30 mins.
  4. Serve with mash or rice.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~460 kcal
  • Protein: ~38g
  • Carbs: ~10g
  • Fat: ~28g
🌶 Harissa Chicken & Chickpeas

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken thighs
  • 1 tin chickpeas
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp harissa paste
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 150ml chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to slow cooker.
  2. Stir well to coat chicken.
  3. Cook on LOW 6–7 hours.
  4. Serve with couscous or rice.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~420 kcal
  • Protein: ~40g
  • Carbs: ~30g
  • Fat: ~14g
🍯 Maple Garlic Pork

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1kg pork shoulder or diced pork
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 150ml chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Add pork and onion to slow cooker.
  2. Mix maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic and stock.
  3. Pour over pork.
  4. Cook on LOW 8–9 hours.
  5. Shred and serve in bowls or buns.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~480 kcal
  • Protein: ~42g
  • Carbs: ~18g
  • Fat: ~26g
🍛 Slow Cooker Katsu Chicken

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken breasts
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp katsu curry paste
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 200ml chicken stock
  • 1 tsp curry powder

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, onion and curry powder.
  2. Stir in katsu paste, tomatoes and stock.
  3. Cook on LOW 6 hours.
  4. Shred chicken before serving.
  5. Serve with rice.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~430 kcal
  • Protein: ~42g
  • Carbs: ~22g
  • Fat: ~14g
🥥 Creamy Turmeric Coconut Chicken

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tin coconut milk
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 150ml chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, onion, garlic and spices.
  2. Pour in coconut milk and stock.
  3. Cook on LOW 5–6 hours.
  4. Stir and serve with rice or veg.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~450 kcal
  • Protein: ~36g
  • Carbs: ~10g
  • Fat: ~30g
🍅 Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Cacciatore

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken thighs
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 150ml chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to slow cooker.
  2. Stir to combine.
  3. Cook on LOW 6–7 hours.
  4. Serve with pasta, rice or potatoes.

Approx Nutrition

  • Calories: ~400 kcal
  • Protein: ~40g
  • Carbs: ~12g
  • Fat: ~18g
🥜 Slow Cooker Satay Beef

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g diced beef
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 150ml beef stock
  • 1 tsp ginger

Instructions

  1. Add beef and onion to slow cooker.
  2. Mix peanut butter, soy, honey, ginger and stock.
  3. Pour over beef.
  4. Cook on LOW 7–8 hours.
  5. Serve with rice or noodles.

Approx Nutrition

    • Calories: ~480 kcal
    • Protein: ~38g
    • Carbs: ~14g
    • Fat: ~30g