16 Back-To-School Slow Cooker Dinners

The hearty classic–turned–slow cooker staple. Just toss in some cooked noodles at the end, and dinner is done. Get the recipe.

Just about everybody loves lo mein — and this hearty recipe practically makes itself while you're at work or the kids are away at school. All you have to do is toss in some cooked pasta at the end, and dinner is ready. Get the recipe.

This recipe cooks everything in the slow cooker — from the sauce to the meatballs. Even the pasta! How easy is that? Get the recipe.

Serve this family favorite over rice, noodles, or whatever grain you have handy for a hearty dinner that tastes even better than takeout. Get the recipe.

This hearty peanut chicken — made with coconut milk, lime, and ginger — is the perfect dinner to eat after a hectic school night. Get the recipe.

Flavorful enough to excite the grown-ups, and too darn delicious to be disliked by picky eaters. Get the recipe.

This flavorful shredded pork can be served in tacos, on top of tostadas, or even on top of rice to make a vibrant burrito bowl. Get the recipe.

Let the beef and veggies braise in the slow cooker during the day, then just load into hoagie rolls at night. Get the recipe.

This saucy chicken is perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or veggies. Heck, you could even load it into toasted bread for a flavorful (yet totally nontraditional) sandwich — who's judging? Get the recipe.

Bright, flavorful, and the ultimate comfort food. Get the recipe.

Yep, you really can make mac 'n' cheese in a slow cooker — and it's so, so good. Get the recipe.