6 Easy Spring Slow Cooker Recipes

While chili is delicious any time of year, this white chicken chili feels lighter than the traditional version, making it perfect for warmer spring weather. Serve with some tortilla chips or over rice and veggies for a filling, easy dinner.

Risotto doesn’t have to involve standing at the stove stirring constantly for an hour. Instead, make use of fresh, seasonal mushrooms and make this impressive risotto almost entirely hands-off thanks to the slow cooker.

Soon, it’ll be far too hot for soup. So while the days still have a bit of chill to them, enjoy a healthy veggie soup made right in the slow cooker. Using up in-season spring vegetables makes this one of the best spring slow cooker recipes you can make this time of year.

Once the weather starts warming up, it’s hard not to crave all things lemon-flavored. Enter this lemon, herby chicken, which has lots of flavor from the lemons, fresh garlic, and Italian seasoning. Enjoy over salad or with roasted spring veggies for a healthy meal.

Ramen is a great dish for loading up with seasonal veggies. This plant-based version is loaded with nutritious ingredients, like tofu, mushrooms, carrots, and bok choy. You could also add other springtime veggies, like peas, asparagus, broccoli, or any of your favorites. Top with radishes, green onion, and herbs for a fresh, flavorful finish.

For drizzly spring days, pop the ingredients for this cozy lamb stew into the slow cooker in the morning, then enjoy a hearty, nourishing meal at dinnertime with little effort. This version features plenty of spring produce, including cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and leeks, plus some spinach stirred in at the end.