Slow Cooker Chutney Lamb Chops (Easy Family Dinner Recipe)

Delicious slow cooker lamb chops with chutney, served with creamy mashed potatoes for a hearty Austr.

Slow Cooker Chutney Lamb Chops are the ultimate in hearty comfort food—tender, juicy, and full of bold, savoury flavour.

The slow cooker works its magic to create fall-off-the-bone lamb that’s been gently simmered in a rich chutney sauce, making each bite deeply satisfying.

Even bone-in chops become melt-in-your-mouth tender, soaking up every bit of that sweet and tangy goodness.

Perfect with buttery mashed potatoes (cheese highly recommended), fluffy couscous, or al dente pasta, this dish is an effortless family favourite that tastes like it took hours—because it did, but you barely lifted a finger.

The Easiest Comfort Dinner You’ll Ever Make

If you love a set-and-forget dinner, these slow cooker chutney lamb chops are about to become your new go-to.

They’re rich, sticky, and packed with flavour — and the slow cooker does all the hard work for you. Just throw everything in, walk away, and come back to a meal that tastes like you’ve been cooking all day.

Perfect for busy mums, cold nights, or when you just can’t deal with dinner stress.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • True dump-and-go slow cooker meal
  • Uses budget-friendly lamb chops
  • Packed with sweet and savoury flavour
  • Perfect for family dinners or meal prep
  • Minimal prep, maximum flavour

Tips for Perfect Slow Cooker Lamb Chops

  • Brown chops first for extra flavour (optional but worth it)
  • Don’t overcrowd the slow cooker
  • Use bone-in chops for better taste
  • If sauce is too thin, reduce it on the stove before serving

What to Serve with Lamb Chops

  • Creamy mashed potatoes
  • Steamed rice
  • Buttered vegetables
  • Crusty bread to soak up the sauce

Variations and Substitutions

  • Swap chutney for apricot jam or plum sauce
  • Add carrots or potatoes for a one-pot meal
  • Use lamb shanks for a richer dish
  • Add chilli flakes for a bit of heat

Can You Freeze This Recipe?

Yes — it freezes beautifully.

  • Store in airtight containers for up to 2 months
  • Defrost overnight in the fridge
  • Reheat gently on the stove or microwave

Storage Tips

  • Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days
  • Flavours deepen overnight (even better the next day!)

FAQs

Can I use a different cut of lamb?
Yes — lamb shanks or forequarter chops work well.

Is this recipe kid-friendly?
Absolutely! The chutney adds a mild sweetness kids love.

Can I cook this on the stove instead?
Yes, simmer gently for 1.5–2 hours until tender.

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The Ultimate Set-and-Forget Dinner

These slow cooker chutney lamb chops are everything a busy family needs — easy, affordable, and seriously delicious.

Throw it all in, get on with your day, and come back to a dinner everyone will actually eat (without complaints!).

Slow Cooker Chutney Lamb Chops

Recipe by Stay at Home Mum
4.1 from 15 votes
Course: MainCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Difficult

Lamb chops simmered in tangy chutney—tender, tangy, and effortlessly tasty.

Servings
+

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

6

hours 
Calories

460

kcal
Total time

6

hours 

10

minutes
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 8 Lamb Chops

  • 1/2 cups Water

  • 3 tsp Curry powder

  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar

  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce

  • 1/2 cups Fruit Chutney

  • 1 tsp Dry Mustard

Directions

  • Put water, curry powder, soy sauce, chutney, salt and pepper, mustard and brown sugar into a bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Place the chops into the slow cooker.
  • Pour sauce over the top.
  • Cook on low for six hours.

Equipment

  • Set of 3 Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with LidsView here
  • Slow Cooker Lamb Chops with Chutney for Easy Family Dinner.
    Instant Superior Slow Cooker 7.1LView here
  • Kitchen knives on a white marble surface, ideal for preparing slow cooker chutney lamb chops and oth.
    Wolstead Calibre 3pc Prep Knife SetView here

Notes

  • Slow Cooker Chutney Lamb Chops can be frozen. Seal in a zip lock bag for up to four months.  Defrost slowly in the fridge. Bake in the oven until heated through and caramelised.
  • Serve with pan fried asparagus and mashed potato.
  • You can also cook this in an oven. Set oven to 180 degrees. Place chops on oven tray and cover with sauce. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn chops over and cook for a further 15-30 minutes.
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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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