Romance means having less dishes to do.
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What’s Ree and Ladd Drummond’s idea of the perfect date night? "Settle in, eat an easy (but slightly special) dinner, and watch something amazing on TV!" Sounds just about perfect if you ask us—the only thing that could ruin your ideal romantic evening at home would be a sink full of dishes at the end of the night. Luckily, these crock-pot recipes for two will solve that! Just like with your favorite slow cooker recipes, these smaller dinners for two are cozy, comforting, and easy to make. All you have to do is throw the ingredients into your handy slow cooker and let the appliance do the work!
Here, you'll find tons of crock-pot soup recipes, hearty chicken recipes, and a slow cooker bolognese for the ultimate pasta night. While some of the recipes ahead are the perfect portion size for two people, others make a bigger batch that can easily be frozen or saved for later in the week. Try the the slow cooker split pea soup or the slow cooker baked potatoes for serving alongside your favorite steak dinner. So whether you're planning a romantic night in for your Valentine's Day dinner or simply feeding fewer people these days, our collection of smaller slow cooker recipes will change the way you think about cooking for two.
1
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Two bowls of this hearty ground turkey chili is perfect for enjoying while watching football or a romantic comedy on TV. It all just depends on who gets the remote first!
Get the Slow Cooker Turkey Chili recipe.
2
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This comforting roast is delicious with its tender veggies but you can also shred up leftovers as a filling for tacos or stirred into your favorite pasta.
Get the Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe.
3
Slow Cooker Bolognese
Keep a few containers of this meaty bolognese sauce in your freezer for pasta night any day of the week! You can switch up the pasta shape depending on the occasion (fettuccine, gnocchi, penne, or spaghetti are all good options).
Get the Slow Cooker Bolognese recipe.
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4
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
A big batch of pulled pork will make plenty dinners for two throughout the week. Try it piled onto pretzel buns or spooned over a plate of nachos.
Get the Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe.
5
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
The meltingly tender beef and flavorful veggies in this stew recipe will warm anyone up for a cozy date night. Serve it up over egg noodles or even mashed potatoes, if you prefer.
Get the Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipe.
6
Slow Cooker Potato Soup
Just like with your favorite loaded baked potatoes, this soup can be topped with any fun garnishes for you and your loved one. Think: shredded cheese, chives, and bacon.
Get the Slow Cooker Potato Soup recipe.
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7
Crock-Pot Hot Chocolate
Nothing says "I love you" like a rich chocolatey treat! Top it off with marshmallows and maybe even spike it with a dash of whiskey for a fun date night co*cktail and dessert in one!
Get the Crock-Pot Hot Chocolate recipe.
8
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
This smoky split pea soup recipe makes more than enough. Save any leftovers in a container for later in the week or freeze it for a chilly winter day.
Get the Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup recipe.
9
Slow Cooker Drip Beef Sandwiches
The shredded beef in these sandwiches is incredibly delicious. Make a big batch, then scoop it into as many hoagie rolls as you need.
Get Ree's Slow Cooker Drip Beef Sandwiches recipe.
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10
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup
Toss everything in the slow cooker, set it, and forget it! It doesn't get much easier than this. Make a big batch of soup at the start of the week and freeze what you don't use.
Get Ree's Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe.
11
BBQ Ranch Baked Potatoes
Individual baked sweet potatoes are the perfect vessel for your dinner for two. Each one is loaded with flavor thanks to BBQ beef, ranch, and sliced green onions.
Get the BBQ Ranch Baked Potatoes recipe.
12
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Ribs
The glaze for this rib recipe is sweet, sticky, and messy. But it'll also make date night extra fun.
Get Ree's Slow Cooker Teriyaki Ribs recipe.
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13
Crock-Pot Pork Tenderloin
When you're cooking for two, pork tenderloin is a great choice. It's perfectly portioned and easy to whip up but it also feels special enough for a romantic date night.
Get the Crock-Pot Pork Tenderloin recipe at Dessert for Two.
14
Short Ribs with Black-Eyed Peas
These mouth-watering short ribs are slowly cooked in a rich chipotle beef gravy until perfectly tender. You'll want to serve it with crusty bread or cornbread for sopping up the sauce.
Get the Short Ribs with Black-Eyed Peas recipe at Whisk it Real Gud.
15
Slow Cooker Garlic-Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
Both the chicken thighs and the potatoes are cooked together in this slow cooker dinner. Whatever you do—don't skimp on the parmesan cheese!
Get the Slow Cooker Garlic-Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes recipe at Damn Delicious.
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16
Slow Cooker Carnitas
A big batch of this slow cooked pulled pork is perfect for using throughout the week as a filling for tacos, burritos, or any grain bowl.
17
Slow Cooker Osso Buco
Osso Buco is a classic Italian dish that looks fancy but is surprisingly easy to make, especially when you have a slow cooker. It's perfect for special occasions, birthdays, or even Valentine's Day.
18
Crock-Pot Chicken Alfredo
Hearty chicken, creamy pasta, and lots of cheese—this slow cooker dish has it all! You can even freeze half to reheat later.
Get the Crock-Pot Chicken Alfredo recipe at Bread Booze Bacon.
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Crock-Pot Baked Potatoes
If your significant other is anything like Ladd Drummond, a simple meal of meat and potatoes is the way to go. Try these fuss-free baked potatoes that are made in a slow cooker.
Get the Crock-Pot Baked Potatoes recipe at Fit Foodie Finds.
20
Crock-Pot Honey Sesame Chicken
The combination of honey and soy sauce makes this chicken dinner both sweet and salty. It's low effort with big flavor.
Get the Crock-Pot Honey Sesame Chicken recipe at Table for Two Blog.
