Easter cooking can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Instead of spending countless hours in the kitchen, try out some slow cooker recipes! Using your slow cooker is not only efficient but it often only calls for a few minutes of prep time. In a handful of hours, you'll have a delicious healthy Easter meal made entirely in your slow cooker. From a whole glazed ham and springy sides, to dessert, here are some healthier holiday dishes that are great fits for Easter brunch or dinner. And for dessert try these 21 Easter Dessert Recipes Ready In 20 Minutes (Or Less!).
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Red wine makes a welcome appearance in our chicken in red wine recipe that calls for tasty ingredients such as chopped bacon, pearl onions, and quartered button mushrooms. This revamped version of coq au vin comes in at just 365 calories per serving, making it a good choice for either a holiday entree or weekend dish.
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Balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and a bit of maple syrup join together to create a delicious dish that is great for Easter brunch or dinner. The best part is that it requires little to no prep—all you have to do is toss ingredients into a slow cooker and go about your day!
Get our recipe for Maple Balsamic Chicken with Vegetables.
Instead of heavy gravies or cream-based sauces, this aromatic beef dish uses red wine, chicken broth, tomato paste, and bay leaves to create an appealing holiday dish. We love how this easy recipe is packed with hearty vegetables, including peas, potatoes, carrots, and onions.
Get our recipe for Beef Stew.
This delectable brisket recipe uses Greek yogurt to create a smooth horseradish cream that is used as a garnish for this savory meat dish. Tip: Put an inventive twist on next-day leftovers by making brisket French dip, corned beef hash, or brisket nachos.
Get our recipe for Braised Brisket with Horseradish Cream.
This slow cooker favorite, which is made using skin-on chicken breasts, red wine vinegar, red bell pepper, and smoked paprika, is the perfect meal to have on Easter Sunday. Its secret ingredient? A bottle of dark beer.
Get our recipe for Basque Chicken.
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Slow-cooked in tangy pineapple juice and then smothered in a glaze made from honey, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard, this tasty ham recipe may just become your new holiday favorite. Serve it alongside roasted carrots, sauteed greens, and mashed potatoes for a truly decadent meal.
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If you are looking for a holiday lamb recipe that is both delicious and simple then look no further. This scrumptious lamb, which is served with a rosemary garlic gravy, checks off all the boxes.
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Equal parts tender and tasty, this garlic balsamic pork loin recipe is all set in just 3 hours when cooked on high in the slow cooker. Be sure to serve it with a side of mashed cauliflower, garlicky spinach, and roasted sweet potatoes for a truly memorable holiday dinner.
Get the recipe from Diethood.
This easy carrots side dish, which is made using baby carrots, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and honey, is the ideal companion to baked ham, roasted chicken, slow-cooked pork loin, and more. The best part? It is around just 130 calories per serving.
Get the recipe from Five Heart at Home.
