Just 15 Slow-Cooker Recipes Featuring Fall's Most Versatile Vegetable: Butternut Squash

Updated on 10/29/2021 at 4:30 PM

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Sure, fall is the season of pumpkin spice and everything nice but this time of the year also means squashes everywhere. From spaghetti squash to delicata squash, the possibilities are endless, but today we're celebrating butternut squash. It's not only a great source of fiber, but it's also filled with other key nutrients that give the squash its beautiful deep orange color. You won't believe, for example, that one cup of butternut squash has more potassium than a banana. The best part, health aside, is that this vegetable is just as delicious in sweet or savory dishes.

If you've never cooked with butternut squash before or just want to get creative, we have 15 slow-cooker recipes, so you can enjoy squash season stress-free.

Thai Slow-Cooker Paleo Chicken Noodle Soup

Both gluten and grain-free, this recipe is perfect for a cold rainy night. Sip on this Thai inspired soup using butternut squash as noodles.

Get the recipe: Thai slow-cooker paleo chicken noodle soup

Slow-Cooker Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot, and White Bean Soup

Packed with both fiber and protein, this creamy and thick soup is a great plant-based dinner option. All it takes is 10 minutes of prep.

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Slow-Cooker Whole30 Chili With Butternut Squash

If you're looking for a low-carb option, cozy up to this Whole30-friendly chili. It's super filling and nutrient-dense, just what your body wants and needs.

Get the recipe: slow-cooker Whole30 chili with butternut squash

Slow-Cooker Saucy Thai Butternut Squash Curry

Take your taste buds to another country with this sweet, spicy, and tangy Thai-inspired curry. It's so effortless but packed with lots of flavor.

Get the recipe here: slow-cooker saucy Thai butternut squash curry

Slow-Cooker Freezer Meal Detox Lentil Soup

This recipe is vegan and gluten-free, so it is bound to be a crowd-pleaser. The lentils in this make for a super-comforting and filling soup on a cold day.

Get the recipe here: slow-cooker freezer meal detox lentil soup

Savory Slow-Cooker Oatmeal With Crispy Bacon

Tired of the same old sweet oatmeal? Shake up your routine with a savory take on the breakfast food. Crispy bacon, avocado, butternut squash, and parmesan are convincing enough to try this.

Get the recipe: savory slow-cooker oatmeal with crispy bacon

Slow-Cooker Easy Whipped Butternut Squash

Back to the basics and keeping it simple, this recipe is one the family will love. Great for a sweet tooth or to pair with something savory, the possibilities are endless.

Get the recipe here: slow-cooker easy whipped butternut squash

Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

This butternut squash soup is creamy, comforting and has a well-rounded flavor from the addition of Granny Smith apples.

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Slow-Cooker Brussels Sprouts With Cranberries, Pecans, and Butternut

Looking for a vegetable dish to feature on your holiday dinner table? Brussels sprouts should not be boring, so if you have a picky eater, try out this recipe.

Get the recipe here: slow-cooker brussels sprouts with cranberries, pecans and butternut

Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Gnocchi Bake

This may look like mac and cheese, but it has neither of those ingredients. Butternut squash is front and center for this recipe to make the gnocchi from scratch.

Get the recipe here: slow-cooker butternut squash gnocchi bake

Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry

Yes, believe it that healthy and comfort food do go together. Don't believe us? Try making this protein-packed curry and see for yourself.

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Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash and Chickpea Pasta

If you're craving mac and cheese but not all the calories, this butternut squash bulks this dish up along with chickpeas for extra protein and nutrients.

Get the recipe here: slow-cooker butternut squash and chickpea pasta

Slow-Cooker Risotto with Butternut Squash

Perfect for a main dish or as side dish to complement, this recipe won't leave you missing all the cream and butter in traditional risotto. It's just as creamy with the butternut squash.

Get the recipe here: slow-cooker risotto with butternut squash

Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Pulled Pork Tacos

Tacos may not be the first thing you think of when fall pops in your head, but Taco Tuesday still has to happen, right? After all, if it has squash in it, it is autumnal enough.

Get the recipe here: slow-cooker butternut squash pulled pork tacos

Slow-Cooker Thai Chicken

This recipe is gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, and dairy-free, but it's still the most indulgent. Brown rice, chicken, lots of veggies, and a Thai peanut sauce make this dish impossible to put down after one bite.

Get the recipe here: slow-cooker Thai chicken