35 Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Recipes
Gluten-free recipes for your slow cooker are available for every category! You don’t have to use tricky-to-find ingredients or mix up complex flour blends to serve a delicious meal that meets sans-gluten criteria. With simple ingredient lists and easy meal prep steps, try out some gluten-free slow cooker recipes that can work for practically any range of dietary needs or palate preferences.
Recipe adaptations and gluten-free swaps are much more common now than years ago. But even if you don’t have particular gluten-free ingredients, many recipes using clean, whole foods are already free of gluten or they can be quickly modified without much variation in taste. With this list of popular slow cooker dishes, you can rest assured that no compromises are made on flavor or quality!
35 Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Recipes
Peruse these categories to find a delicious gluten-free recipe or two (or more!) to serve your family or guests. These options for simple, home-cooked meals are just as effortless to assemble in the slow cooker and ensure a quality meal.
With these popular recipes, you won’t miss out on any of your favorite dishes and will likely find some new ones for your meal prep!
Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Dips and Appetizers
Pair with your favorite tortilla chips, gluten-free crackers, or a veggie tray and you’re all set for a party!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 15 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature (dairy free)
- 4-8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese dairy free
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 teaspoons garlic and herb seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons bbq sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon diced
- 2 shallots diced (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Italian blend cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts from a can
Ingredients
- 4 ears of fresh corn
- 1 large poblano pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 slices bacon
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Tortilla chips for dipping
Ingredients
- 1 pound thin sliced chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tablespoon homemade ranch seasoning blend
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Unsalted tortilla chips for serving
Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Breakfast Recipes
Many slow cooker breakfast casserole recipes include baking mixes, pastry, or crusts which can be more complex to replicate if you don’t have gluten-free flours on hand. Here are some tasty gluten-free options to quickly combine for an easy breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa rinsed well and uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups milk I used 2%
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen cut leaf spinach or use a handful of fresh!
- 3/4 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese colby, monterey jack, cheddar, etc.
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 4 bell peppers (any color, I like to use one of each)
- 6 large eggs
- 4 oz Crystal Farms Marble Jack Cheese
- 4 oz fire-roasted chopped green chiles
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Sides
Don’t forget the sides! These simple ingredients are elevated with seasonings and added flavors all while remaining free of gluten.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds frozen or fresh cauliflower florets
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- Water enough to cover the cauliflower
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter to top the cauliflower, optional
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley for garnish, optional
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby potatoes halved or quartered
- 12 oz carrots peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 12 oz green beans ends removed
- 12 oz Brussels sprouts ends removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon
- 6 oz leftover pulled pork
- 30 ounces beans drained and rinsed (I used white navy beans)
- 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Idaho or Russet Potatoes
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Soup Recipes
Many premade soups use thickeners that contain gluten. Each of these hearty slow cooker soup recipes will have you convinced that homemade is pretty much always better!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian Sausage
- 1/2 pound Yukon gold potatoes
- 1/2 sweet yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
- 1 cup frozen kale
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 pieces thick-cut cooked bacon chopped
- Salt and pepper
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons homemade chili seasoning
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 28 oz canned fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken bone broth
- 12 oz frozen cubed butternut squash
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 bell peppers any color
- 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 4 oz tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice for serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 15 oz canned navy beans drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz whipped cream cheese
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 pound sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 1/2 cups frozen sweet corn kernels
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning or high quality store bought
- 14.5 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2.5 cups milk
- 8 oz freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese or mild if preferred, plus more for topping if desired (see note)
- Crushed tortilla chips optional for garnish
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stew meat
- 16 oz frozen cubed butternut squash
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 T tapioca pearls
- 2 oz tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Ingredients
- 6-8 ounces carrots
- 6-8 ounces celery
- 6-8 ounces bell pepper
- 6-8 ounces onions
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 12 oz spicy andouille sausage
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning blend
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cream
- 12 oz frozen shrimp thawed
- Optional: cooked rice or farro for serving
Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
Find traditional made-for-the-slow-cooker chicken recipes here!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 sweet yellow onion diced
- 3 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 14.5 oz can coconut milk
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream for later
- 2 cups Basmati Rice
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning (or your favorite)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour or cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/4 cup tamari
- 1/4 cup gluten free hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced zucchini 1 small zucchini
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 cup diced red pepper 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper diced and ribs and seeds removed
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 8 oz corn tortillas
- 8 oz shredded cheese
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon herb and garlic seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup quick cook 10 minute jasmine rice
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 oz baby potatoes halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon homemade curry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 15 oz canned coconut milk
- 2 oz baby spinach
Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Beef Recipes
These gluten-free beef recipes stick to the basics while ensuring incredible taste and quality. Pair with some gluten-free sides and your meal will be feast-worthy!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup gluten free panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup dairy free milk
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons herb and garlic seasoning
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
- 2 tablespoons dairy free cream
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon herb and garlic seasoning homemade or store-bought
Ingredients
- 2 pound eye of round beef roast (you can also use rump roast if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 stalks fresh rosemary
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Ingredients
- 4 cube steaks about 1 ½ pounds
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour regular or gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef bone broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 93 % lean
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes drained
- 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
Ingredients
- 3- pound rump or chuck roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon homemade ranch seasoning
- 8-10 pepperoncini peppers
- 2 tablespoons butter
Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Desserts
Of course we’ll have dessert! Gluten-free diners need not miss out on this last (dare I say best?) course. Try a fruit-filled or chocolatey option!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds apples peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1/4 cup cornstarch or tapioca flour
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour or all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 8 tablespoon butter
Ingredients
- 12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate bar, be sure to use good quality)
- 2 tablespoons Chambord liqueur
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- assorted seasonal fruit for dipping
Pick and choose a few recipes from this list to create your next gluten-free spread! Whether for dietary concerns or simply to experiment with different ingredient combinations, you can find plenty of variety without missing out on traditional recipes containing gluten.