We all know that chulent is a Shabbos staple, but when you’re ready to take a break from the traditional dish while still enjoying the convenience of your crockpot, these recipes are the perfect solution.

From a comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup to Crockpot BBQ Chicken, these slow-cooker meals will keep your Shabbos menu exciting and easy to prepare. Looking for something a little different? Try the savory Crock-Pot Asian Chicken and Rice or the hearty Beef and Root Vegetable Stew. Whether you’re in the mood for a chicken dish, a rich stew, or even something vegetarian like Chana Masala, these recipes will help you mix things up without sacrificing that comforting, home-cooked feel.

Give them a try the next time you’re craving a change!

1. Crockpot Sweet Potato Goulash by Rorie Weisberg

Set it and forget it! A healthy, balanced dinner with 10 minutes of prep!

Serve this goulash with a side of steamed broccoli, roasted asparagus, or sautéed spinach for added nutrients, fiber, and color. Watch Rorie make this dish on the stovetop on Living Full ‘n Free!

2. Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup by Sara Goldstein

We love a big bowl of chicken soup anytime of the year, but especially on chilly nights.

3. Slow Cooker Meat and Rice by Bracha Waintman

Put this up in the morning and come home to the delicious smell of a hot cooked dinner, all in one pot!

4. Crock-Pot Asian Chicken and Rice by Sima Kazarnovsky

Think sheet-pan recipe, but in a Crock-Pot. You’ve got your carb, your protein, and your veggies, all in one steaming bowl of comfort. Enjoy it after a long day or whenever else you’re in the mood of a light but hearty kind of comfort food.

5. Best-Ever Crock-Pot Chicken by Rivky Kleiman

This is what I call a serious fall-off-the-bone delicacy. If you like slow cooker recipes, you might like our roundup of Slow Cooking Recipes for Everyday Dinners.

6. Crockpot BBQ Chicken by Rivky Kleiman

Chicken on the bone gained an all-new respect when I served this dish. The chicken was so moist and flavorful that even my pickiest eater licked his plate clean.

7. Slow-Cooker Beef and Veggie Stew by Miriam (Pascal) Cohen

This delicious stew was inspired by my mother. Each morning of Chol Hamoed, before we head out, she puts up a crock-pot dinner, so we come home to a fresh hot meal! Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your family’s preferences.

8. Beef and Root Vegetable Stew by Naomi Hazan

This recipe is a great for a weeknight or on Shabbos, and it can easily be made in a slow cooker too! You don’t need to follow the recipe exactly; you can use any root vegetables you have on hand.

9. Chana Masala by Nicola Graimes

Made with everyday store cupboard ingredients, this popular chickpea/garbanzo bean curry requires little effort – apart from frying the onion, you pretty much bung everything into the pot and let it bubble away. Spices are well known for the positive effect they have in supporting our gut health, while ginger is a superstar when it comes to aiding digestion.

10. Turkey Stew by Brynie Greisman

This stew is so easy to put together. Put it up and forget about it until your house is infused with delicious aromas. Supper is ready to be served!

11. Unstuffed Peppers by Brynie Greisman

I really like stuffed peppers, but I wanted a somewhat updated version of them that would appeal to all ages. Hence this recipe was born. I like making it with chopped turkey so it’s somewhat leaner and healthier. It smells really, really good and homey as it’s cooking. Tastes so, too!