Back to School Dinner Crock Pot Recipes
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Posted: 08/01/20
Updated: 08/02/20
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Making dinner in the Crock Pot is so easy and makes for a stress-free night when things are crazy. We have gathered our favorite easy Crock Pot Dinner recipes. Everything from sandwiches, pasta, soups and more!
It’s that time of year again! The hustle and bustle of the kids going off to school. The schedules that need to be learned and mastered for everyone. It creates a lot of stress in our lives doesn’t it?
This amazing round up of Crock Pot recipes is here to help you take the headache out of dinner! Push the easy button and try out a few of these amazing meals that will satisfy the entire family.
They are perfect not only for back to school headaches, but all year long as they take the guesswork out of, “Mom, what’s for dinner?”
Try two, try five or try all of these easy slow cooker family meals! Enjoy!
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Soup and Stew Recipes
Crock Pot Beef Stew
Tender, juicy stew meat with potatoes and carrots make this crock pot beef stew rich, chunky and hearty. Perfect for curling up with on a cold winter night.
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Cheesy Wild Rice Soup
Slow Cooked Soup Loaded with Cheesy, Carrots, Chicken & Wild Rice!
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Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana
A creamy soup with spicy sausage, potatoes and kale slow cooked all day long.
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Crock Pot Cream Cheese Ham & Potato Soup
We love this Crock Pot Cream Cheese Ham & Potato Soup for a quick and easy Crock Pot Soup!
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Light Crock Pot Spicy Turkey Chili
Light Crock Pot Spicy Turkey Chili ~ Delicious Light Chili Recipe with a Kick! Only Six Ingredients to a Healthy Dinner Recipe!
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Crock Pot White Chicken Chili
A delicious combination of chicken, beans, green chiles and spices make this Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili amazing.
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Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup
This Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup is creamy, rich with flavor and perfect for spring! Throw it in the Crock Pot and it will be waiting for you when you are ready to eat!
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Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Warm up with a big bowl of homemade Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup tonight! This hearty soup recipe is made in your slow cooker and so easy!
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Crock Pot Beef and Vegetable Soup
Easy to make, loaded with hearty vegetables & delicious beef. This is one slow cooker soup you must make this winter.
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Sandwich Recipes
French Dip Sandwich
Easy dinner in your Crock Pot! Tender roast beef piled on a hoagie with Provolone cheese make these French Dip Sandwiches mouthwatering.
Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe
Quick and easy BBQ Chicken made in your slow cooker! Perfect for sandwiches, pizzas, taquitos, topping baked potatoes and more!
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Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich recipe made in your Crock Pot! Super fast and delicious!
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Crock Pot Pulled Pork Recipe
Delicious pulled pork recipe made in your slow cooker! This Crock Pot Pulled Pork makes the best sandwiches!
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Pasta Recipes
Crockpot Chicken Lasagna
Slow Cooker Lasagna Loaded with Chicken, Alfredo and Garlic! This is the Perfect Comfort Food Dinner for Busy Families!
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Crock Pot Lasagna
Quick and easy lasagna made in your slow cooker. Layers of lasagna noodles, meat sauce and cheese.
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Crock Pot Chili Mac
Chili that simmers all day in your crock pot for the ultimate flavor. Add elbow macaroni at the end to turn it in hearty Crock Pot Chili Mac perfect for busy nights!
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Crock Pot Cheesy Meatball Tortellini
Crock Pot Cheesy Meatball Tortellini ~ Easy Dinner Perfect for a Busy Weeknight! Cheesy Tortellini Loaded with Meatballs in Spaghetti Sauce!
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Crock Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Creamy chicken, ranch and bacon served on a bed of pasta for an easy dinner in the slow cooker
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Crock Pot Spaghetti
Tender spaghetti noodles, spicy Italian sausage in a creamy spaghetti sauce made with cream cheese in your slow cooker!
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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Easy, creamy delicious Crock Pot Mac and Cheese. Perfect for holidays, BBQs or an easy dinner!
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Crock Pot Meatball Stroganoff
Crock Pot Meatball Stroganoff ~ a perfect weeknight meal that is quick and easy!
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Crockpot Pizza Casserole
Crockpot Pizza Casserole is an easy dinner recipe with layers of pasta, pizza sauce, pepperoni, hamburger and cheese!
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Chicken Recipes
Crock Pot Spanish Chicken
Delicious chicken loaded with flavorful spices and veggies. This slow cooker meal is perfect for those busy nights!
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Crock Pot Chicken and Rice
A whole chicken with cheesy rice that's cooked in your slow cooker for an easy dinner.
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Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki
Super easy slow cooker teriyaki chicken recipe served over rice! Throw it in your Crock Pot and Dinner is done!
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Italian Crockpot Chicken
Quick and easy slow cooker dinner! This creamy chicken is best served over egg noodles or rice!
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Light Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowls
Light Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowls loaded with chicken, brown rice and pico de gallo for a healthy dish you can throw in your slow cooker for an easy and delicious meal!
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Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
A perfect slow cooker meal for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! Filled with tender shredded chicken, tomatoes, peppers, and onions.
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Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
Quick and easy shredded chicken flavored with salsa and taco seasoning in the crock pot!
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Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan
Quick and easy Chicken Parmesan made in your Crock Pot for an easy family friendly dinner!
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Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing
Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing has layers of chicken breasts topped with a creamy soup mixture, cheese and stuffing!
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Beef and Pork Recipes
Balsamic Crock Pot Roast Recipe
Easy Crock Pot Roast recipe with potatoes and carrots! Throw it in your slow cooker for the day with a balsamic mixture for a tender, fall apart beef roast!
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Crock Pot Pineapple Ham
Savory Ham with a Brown Sugar Glaze and Pineapple Slow Cooked and Waiting for You When You Get Home!
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Crock Pot BBQ Brisket
Delicious, Slow Cooked Brisket with Onions, Carrots and Potatoes Smothered in a BBQ Sauce!
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Cranberry Crock Pot Pork Loin Recipe
Slow Cooker Pork Loin – Tender, juicy pork loin that is cooked in a slow cooker all day and then topped with a delicious sweet and tangy cranberry sauce.
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Hamburger Wild Rice Casserole
Comforting casserole made in the crock pot and stuffed with hamburger and wild rice!
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Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes Recipe
Quick and easy slow cooker pot roast made with potatoes. It is seasoned with ranch seasoning and has a delicious gravy!
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Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Creamy, easy and delicious scalloped potatoes cooked in a slow cooker!
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Crock Pot Steak Fajitas
Crock Pot Steak Fajitas ~ Loaded with Steak, Red Peppers, Green Peppers, Yellow, Peppers, Onions and Spices! Piled High on a Tortilla Shell! The Perfect Quick, Easy Weeknight Recipe!
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Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs a quick and easy Swedish meatballs recipe for a busy weeknight!
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Crock Pot Ribs
Tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs that have a delicious rub and are cooked in your slow cooker. Finish them with a quick broil for sticky, finger licking good ribs!
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Crock Pot Meatloaf Recipe
Comforting meatloaf recipe topped with ketchup and cooked in your slow cooker for an entire dinner in your crock pot!
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Desserts
Crock Pot Peach Crisp
Quick and easy peach crisp made with fresh peaches and and oat topping that's cooked in your slow cooker.
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Crock Pot Cinnamon Apples Recipe
Easy and delicious spiced apples! Perfect served with ice cream, on pancakes, or eaten with a spoon!
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JOANNE KEMMERLING says
I made your zucchini muffins but you said 350 for 12 to 15 mins bake but that is wrong you must have a miss print because I had to bake at 350 but for 30 mins at 15 mins they are nor even done they are good muffins my husband sure likes them
Julie says
Thanks Joanne, I’m glad you both enjoyed them.
Wendy Barnes says
Looks amazing I am definitely going to be trying out a few of them. Thanks for sharing
Julie Evink says
Hope you find a few keepers Wendy!
jackie says
has anybody ever tried to freeze prior to cooking and then just put it in the crock pot when you need it?
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
Wow, what a selection!!! SO many to choose from and I can’t wait to make them, I’ve got dinner planned for the next few night already.
Thanks so much for including my sloppy joes!
Sharing and pinning!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
So many amazing recipes! Love slow cooker meals! Can’t wait to try some of these! Pinning 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Can’t wait to try some of these recipes! Thanks for sharing my beef and noodles!
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
WOW! This list is incredible! What a wonderful resource!
Thanks, Julie and Darby, for including our Root Beer Barbecue Chicken.
Sharing this and will return again for more ideas! 🙂
Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says
What a great round up, my crockpot will be used so much more with this delicious recipes.