These easy slow cooker meals are my secret weapon for getting dinner on the table without losing my mind. This roundup is packed with the kind of crockpot recipes real families actually eat - tender chicken, hearty beef, cozy soups, saucy pork, and a few fun surprises in between.
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Must-make slow cooker family meals recipes.
Some nights you need more than a recipe - you need a plan. These must-make slow cooker family meals are exactly that.
- Dinner basically cooks itself. A little prep earlier in the day means you're not juggling pots and pans at 5:30 while everyone asks what's for dinner.
- They simplify your week. With everything from chicken to beef to comforting casseroles, you can plan multiple nights without repeating the same flavor.
- They're family-approved. These are family-tested favorites with familiar flavors that don't spark a debate at the table.
Crockpot chicken recipes.
Crockpot Whole Chicken
You'll love this delicious 5 ingredient slow cooker whole chicken with potatoes, carrots, and gravy - it's a meal-in-one! You can meal prep most of it ahead of time, then just cook it on the day you want to serve it.
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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple
Sweet, savory, and made with just 5 ingredients, this Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki is an easy family dinner. Tender chicken, pineapple, peppers, and teriyaki sauce slow cook into a flavorful meal that's perfect served over rice.
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4-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing
This 4-ingredient slow cooker chicken with stuffing is the definition of easy comfort food. Tender chicken, savory stuffing, and a creamy gravy-like sauce come together in the crockpot for a cozy family dinner with almost no prep.
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Crock Pot Lemon Pepper Chicken
Enjoy this easy & delicious recipe! Slow cooker lemon pepper chicken is the perfect busy weeknight chicken dinner - 8 ingredients with minimal effort. My kind of recipe!
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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe
This crock pot sweet Hawaiian chicken combines tender chicken thighs, colorful peppers, carrots, pineapple, and a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce for an easy slow cooker dinner. Serve it over rice for a family-friendly meal that's packed with tropical-inspired flavor.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Recipe with Jar Sauce
A super simple way to make crockpot chicken alfredo with jar sauce, uncooked pasta, fresh chicken, and cheese (of course). It's delicious, creamy, and cheesy!
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Crock Pot Chicken Potatoes and Green Beans
Enjoy an easy and delicious slow cooker dinner with this crowd-pleasing dish of chicken, potatoes and green beans. This dish comes together with minimal effort and is sure to please your family.
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Crock Pot French Onion Chicken
Tender chicken, sweet onions, and a creamy French onion sauce come together in this easy French onion chicken crock pot recipe. Serve it with toasted French bread and melty swiss cheese for a cozy family dinner.
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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe
Tender chicken slow cooks in a creamy tomato basil sauce with parmesan cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. This easy crock pot marry me chicken is a cozy, family-friendly dinner that's perfect served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu
Delicious crock pot chicken and stuffing swiss cheese cordon bleu is a super easy dinner idea! Add all ingredients to the crockpot, slow cook, and voila!
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole Slow Cooker Recipe
This easy slow cooker chicken enchilada casserole layers all your favorite enchilada flavors-shredded chicken, red enchilada sauce, beans, corn, tortillas, and melty cheese-into one cozy crockpot dish. No rolling required, just simple layering with shortcut ingredients that make it weeknight-friendly and delicious.
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings with Canned Biscuits
This easy slow cooker chicken and dumplings with canned biscuits is the ultimate comfort food dinner. Tender chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots, peas, and fluffy dumplings simmer in a creamy gravy for a cozy, family-friendly meal with minimal prep.
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Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
This Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta is creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold buffalo flavor. Made with tender chicken, penne pasta, alfredo sauce, ranch seasoning, and two kinds of cheese, it's an easy slow cooker dinner the whole family will love.
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Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Creamy slow cooker chicken pasta with Parmesan, garlic, and a silky cheese sauce-comfort food that practically cooks itself.
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Crockpot soups and stews.
Shortcut Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
This shortcut creamy crock pot chicken tortilla soup recipe is quick and simple-no chopping required, and uses mostly canned ingredients-so you can get it cooking in the slow cooker as fast as possible without sacrificing flavor. Yay for that!
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Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup
This warm and cozy crock pot chicken parmesan soup recipe is a modern take on your favorite weeknight dinner - only now it's made easy in a slow cooker! You'll love the delicious marinara-based chicken broth with tender shredded chicken, vegetables, pasta, and cheesy goodness.
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White Chicken Chili Crock Pot Recipe
You will love this super easy white chicken chili recipe made in the crockpot. It's delicious and healthy, and the balance of flavors from spicy to sweet are perfect.
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Chicken Broccoli Soup Slow Cooker Recipe
A rich and cheesy chicken broccoli slow cooker soup made easy in the crockpot with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and melty cheddar.
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Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup Recipe
This delicious crockpot lasagna soup is just like your favorite Italian pasta dish - only in a cozy soup form. It's a family favorite in our house!
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Hearty Beef Chili Recipe (Slow Cooker)
You'll love this savory, chunky, hearty crock pot chili with beef stew meat and kielbasa. It's loaded with beans and veggies cooked low and slow all day, resulting in a warm and appetizing chili with the perfect balance of savory, tangy, salty, and spiciness.
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Pasta Fagioli Crock Pot Recipe
You will love this flavorful copycat Olive Garden pasta fagioli slow cooker soup recipe! It is super flavorful, extra hearty, and loaded with tasty ingredients.
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Chicken Taco Soup Recipe (Crockpot)
You'll love this quick and easy crockpot chicken taco soup recipe - no chopping required, just dump it all in your slow cooker and shred the chicken when it's done!
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Baked Potato Soup Crock Pot Recipe
Come home to the ultimate crockpot loaded potato soup! It's warm and comforting - and dang delicious. With creamy buttery potatoes, crunchy bacon, fresh chives, shredded cheddar cheese, and tangy sour cream - you can't go wrong with this deliciously creamy and hearty soup recipe.
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Guinness and Beef Irish Stew Stew Slow Cooker Recipe
Crockpot Irish stew is hearty and delicious with tender beef (or lamb) and vegetables slow-cooked all day in an herb Guinness broth. The perfect weeknight one-pot dinner idea!
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Slow Cooker Seafood Stew
A delicious combination of vegetables, cod, shrimp, and sausage simmered slowly in a delectable perfectly seasoned smoky clam broth. This is good stuff!
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Slow Cooker Fish Chowder
Got a delicious crock pot fish chowder recipe for you! It's smoky, creamy, and comforting with haddock or cod, potatoes, onion - and optional bacon. Yum.
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Slow Cooker American Goulash
This Crock Pot American Goulash is a cozy, family-friendly dinner made with lean ground beef, tender macaroni noodles, and a rich tomato sauce. Easy to prep and perfect for busy nights, this old fashioned comfort food cooks right in the slow cooker for a hearty meal everyone will love.
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5 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup with Cream of Chicken
It can't get any easier than this 5 ingredient crockpot chicken noodle soup recipe! It's hearty and tasty - and the crock pot does all the work! This easy slow cooker chicken noodle soup is perfect for busy weekday dinners.
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Crockpot Clam Chowder Soup
This crockpot New England clam chowder recipe has a wonderfully delicious creamy broth chock full of tender clams, crispy smoky bacon, perfectly cooked potatoes, and simple seasonings. To keep this recipe easy, accessible, and inexpensive, I used canned clams.
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Crock Pot Pea and Ham Soup Recipe
This cozy, thick crockpot split pea and ham soup uses leftover ham and there's no chopping required. Frozen mirepoix and jarred minced garlic keep it dump-and-go; an optional ham bone adds extra depth.
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Black Eyed Peas and Ham Soup Crockpot Recipe
This crockpot ham and black eyed pea soup with collard greens is a cozy, hands-off dinner that turns simple ingredients into a hearty, flavorful bowl of comfort-and it makes the perfect New Year's "good luck" meal.
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Leftover Crockpot White Turkey Chili
Leftover slow cooker turkey white chili made with tender turkey, white beans, corn, and mild chili seasoning for an easy, comforting meal.
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Crockpot beef recipes.
Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
Tender, flavorful, and incredibly easy, this Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast combines juicy chuck roast, potatoes, carrots, pepperoncini, and a rich savory gravy for the ultimate comfort food dinner. With just 8 ingredients and a few minutes of prep, this hearty one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
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Corned Beef and Cabbage Slow Cooker Recipe
A delicious yet super simple slow cooker corned beef and cabbage recipe with carrots and honey mustard sauce. This is a wonderful 6 ingredient easy crockpot meal idea any day of the week! Customize it by adding in potatoes and using Guinness beer.
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Crockpot Roast and Potatoes
This crockpot chuck pot roast with potatoes and carrots is an easy, hearty dinner made with tender chuck roast, baby potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and a rich Italian-style gravy. Just add everything to the slow cooker and come home to a cozy family meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday dinner.
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Sirloin Steak Crock Pot Recipe
Such a simple way to cook tender crock pot sirloin steak - but it has huge flavor! Serve it over mashed potatoes and a side of corn and you've got the perfect weeknight dinner!
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Crockpot pork recipes.
Pork Chops with Ranch Dressing in the Crock Pot
These crock pot ranch pork chops and potatoes are an easy, comforting dinner made with tender pork, baby potatoes, and a creamy ranch tomato sauce. With just 8 ingredients, it's a hearty slow cooker meal the whole family will love.
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Crock Pot Ham and Cheese Macaroni Casserole
Creamy Crock Pot Ham and Cheese Casserole is loaded with tender macaroni, savory ham, cheddar cheese, and spinach for an easy, comforting slow cooker dinner the whole family will love.
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Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
This scalloped potatoes and ham in the crockpot recipe is the perfect way to turn leftover ham into a cozy family dinner. Tender sliced potatoes, savory ham, and a rich, cheesy herb sauce cook low and slow for an easy comfort food meal everyone will love.
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Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers
A super simple 6 ingredient slow cooker recipe that you can throw together in a hurry. Delicious Italian flavors slow cook all day in this fuss-free delicious dinner!
Crockpot Sausage and Potatoes
Smoky sausage, tender baby potatoes, melted cheese, and simple seasonings come together in the slow cooker for an easy, cozy dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe
The best crockpot lasagna with italian sausage and delicious melted cheese layered with tender noodles. The dry noodles cook right in the pot so this is a SUPER easy way to cook your favorite pasta dish!
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Beer Brats in a Crockpot
Juicy bratwurst slow-cooked in beer and sweet onions, then finished on the grill for that perfect snap. This easy crockpot method is ideal for cookouts, game day, or feeding a crowd.
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Slow Cooker Baked Ziti
Make this crowd-pleasing Italian classic, crockpot baked ziti, without heating up the oven! Our simple crock pot recipe for delicious baked ziti with ricotta and Italian sausage is just what you need for a hearty weeknight meal. Try it tonight!
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Slow Cooker Hoppin' John Recipe
This dump-and-go crock pot hoppin' John brings together black-eyed peas, smoked sausage, and tender rice for a cozy, flavorful meal - perfect any time of year and especially as a traditional New Year's good-luck dish.
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Crockpot seafood recipes.
Crock Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with comforting flavor, this crockpot tuna noodle casserole combines tender egg noodles, canned tuna, fresh zucchini, and dill in an easy slow cooker dinner the whole family will love.
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Seafood Boil Crock Pot Recipe
Classic seafood boil made easy in a slow cooker. Tender red potatoes, sweet corn, smoked andouille sausage, shrimp, and crab are cooked in a magical broth for the perfect dinner!
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Tortellini Shrimp Alfredo Crock Pot Recipe
This easy crock pot shrimp Alfredo tortellini is super simple with only 4 ingredients and 4 minutes prep! The perfect busy weeknight dinner!
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Slow Cooker Cod Fish Recipe
An easy meal-in-one crockpot cod recipe with tomatoes and green beans. It's a light and healthy dinner idea bursting with Mediterranean flavor!
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Slow Cooker Vegetable Casserole
This pesto-packed crockpot vegetable casserole recipe makes a great meatless dinner or a side dish. It is healthy, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly (remove the cheese) - with fabulous flavor and texture!
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Mediterranean Slow Cooker Frittata
A creamy Mediterranean-inspired slow cooker frittata made with eggs, roasted red bell peppers, baby spinach, green onions, cottage cheese, and feta for an easy, protein-packed breakfast or brunch.
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