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Our most popular slow cooker and Crockpot recipes for one! These easy recipes require minimal prep and no hassle. Here you will find flavorful slow cooker chicken recipes, tender beef recipes and many others. Keep mealtime simple with these fantastic single serving slow cooker recipes.

A bowl of sausage and red beans on top of white rice in a bowl next to cornbread in a small skillet

My slow cooker is probably one of my most used appliances.

When my kids were living at home, our afternoons and evenings were so busy with after school practices and lessons. My slow cooker came to the rescue by allowing me to have deliciously cooked meals when we all returned home at the end of the day.

Things haven’t changed much for me.

True, I don’t have five kids living at home but I do work from home and am so grateful that I can still have a wonderful meal ready for my husband and I at the end of our work day.

We’ve rounded up several of our favorite and most popular Crockpot and slow cooker recipes that require very minimal prepping.

Most of these slow cooker recipes allow you to just add the ingredients to a slow cooker, set it and literally forget it until dinnertime.

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Crockpot and Slow Cooker Recipes

a bowl filled with slow cooker white bean and chicken chili topped with avocado slices and sour cream next to a bowl of sour cream

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili For One

5 from 4 votes
This healthy and hearty white chicken chili is comforting, easy to make, and incredibly delicious. It's the perfect amount for one person to enjoy!
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sesame chicken over rice in a yellow bowl

Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken For One

4.95 from 20 votes
Quick and easy slow cooker sesame chicken for one made with a sweet honey sesame sauce. The perfect amount if you're cooking for one.
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a bowl of red beans and rice next to a plate of cornbread

Slow Cooker Red Beans And Rice For One

5 from 8 votes
This Small Batch Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice recipe is filled with sausage, the trinity of vegetables, plenty of creole seasoning, and tons of flavor. Our classic Louisiana recipe scaled down to serve one or two. Recipe video included in our easy to make recipe.
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chicken piccata topped with capers and onions on a blue plate

Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata For One

4.80 from 10 votes
Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata For One, this delightful low carb meal has the wonderful lemony flavors found in a traditional Chicken Piccata but without the added carbs and calories from the breading. A single serving meal perfect for anyone cooking for one.
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Slow Cooker Meatloaf For One | One Dish Kitchen

Slow Cooker Meatloaf For One

4.93 from 14 votes
This Mini Slow Cooker Meatloaf is tender and juicy and so easy to make! Made with onions, garlic, spices and topped with a sweet and tangy sauce. This simple recipe makes the perfect amount to serve one or two people. Included in the recipe are instructions for converting a Crockpot or Crockpot-style slow cooker into a single serving slow cooker.
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chicken thighs topped with marinara sauce next to roasted potatoes on a clear plate

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken For One

5 from 10 votes
A recipe that's been in our family for years, this slow cooker Italian chicken is a winner! Made with simple ingredients and packed with amazing flavors. This single serving version features tender, juicy chicken with a flavorful tomato-based sauce. Wonderful served over pasta, rice, or potatoes.
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chicken burrito bowl on a silver tray next to fresh cilantro and an avocado.

Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl For One

4.96 from 25 votes
Create a delectable, single-serving Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl, brimming with tender chicken, sweet corn, hearty black beans, and juicy tomatoes. Irresistible!
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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken For One | One Dish Kitchen

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken For One

4.83 from 17 votes
Light and incredibly delicious Orange Chicken recipe. A healthier twist on traditional Orange Chicken and full of flavor. This single serving slow cooker chicken recipe is so easy to make and tastes so much better than takeout!
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Best Single Serving Side Dish Recipes

You might consider serving one or more of these fantastic side dishes with your meal.

Beer Bread For One

Cornbread For One

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Avocado Berry Salad For One

Mashed Potatoes For One

Easy Sausage Dressing For One

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Our most popular slow cooker and Crock pot recipes for one! These easy recipes are require minimal prep and no hassle. Here you will find flavorful slow cooker chicken recipes, tender beef recipes and many others. Keep mealtime simple with these fantastic single serving slow cooker recipes. | One Dish Kitchen | #slowcookerrecipes #crockpotrecipes #chickenrecipes #singleserving #recipesforone
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    1. Absolutely, we’ve got several low-carb meals perfect for your small slow cooker! Just use the search bar on the site and type in ‘low carb’ or ‘slow cooker’ to find a variety of options that’ll fit your needs.

  1. Thankyou for this wonderful site. These will be perfect for even 2, my husband and I. Can’t wait to try them all.
    Just need to find a smaller cooker.

    1. Hi Mike,
      Thanks so much for the suggestion, that’s a great idea! We’ll definitely look into making one soon.
      Have a great week!
      Joanie

    1. Hi Dina,
      Yes, we do. If you type “vegan” in the search bar you should be able to see the ones we have. Several of our recipes can be modified to be vegan. For example, for the slow cooker Red Beans and Rice, leave out the sausage, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and omit the butter.
      Hope this helps a little.
      Joanie

      1. Thank you for these wonderful recipes. I am on my own and love to cook, but reluctant to make my favourites since the usual recipes make way to much
        Judy from Canada