Easy Crock Pot Dinners!
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Posted: 03/03/20
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Love Crock Pot Dinners? They are easy, delicious and stress-free, so what’s not to love? Here are our favorite quick and easy dinners that use your slow cooker to prepare them. They are family friendly, easy to make and delicious. Everything from pasta, soup, stew, roasts and more!
Need to make your weeknights easier? I have the answer for you today! Prepare you meals in your slow cooker for stress-free dinners.
The Crock Pot should be a kitchen staple in everyone’s house because it’s quick and easy to use to prepare your favorite dinners in which is perfect for busy weeknights.
Basically, all you need to do is gather a few ingredients, toss them in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. You come home to a home cooked meal ready for your family to enjoy.
Tips for using your Crock Pot for Dinner!
- My number one tip is know your Crock Pot. Newer ones tend to heat at a higher temperature than old ones which prepares your food quicker. Typically the larger the slow cooker, the longer it will take to heat and cook. Please keep this in mind when using it.
- Use the right size of slow cooker! A good rule of thumb is that a slow cooker liner should be 1/2 – 2/3 full when using.
- Prep your crock pot liner by either spraying it with non-stick spray or using a disposable liner. This makes for super quick and easy clean up.
- Prep ahead of time! I have been known to mix up the dinner the night before, pop it in the refrigerator and then just pull it out and turn it on the next day. If you can’t do that, chopping vegetables, searing meat etc. can make the morning prep a lot easier.
- Typically cooking on low for 2 hours roughly translates to cooking on high for 1 hour.
- Place hard vegetables (potatoes, carrots or any root vegetable) at the bottom of your crock pot. They will have more moisture and cook more quickly.
- Finish your meal with a few fresh herbs, a drizzle of lemon, balsamic etc. After a meal has cooked all day sometimes a fresh flavor can really make it!
Find your Favorite New Crock Pot Dinners Below!
We have rounded up a few of our favorite dinners using your Crock Pot. Our favorites are this hearty Beef and Noodle Soup to enjoy on cold nights, Pizza Casserole that my kids gobble up (win!!), and you can’t beat our favorite Tater Tot Casserole with bacon in it!
Grab your menu for next week and plan out a few of these favorites to try!
Grab our meal planner above to make your life even easier when planning your meals for next week!
Crock Pot Beef Stew
Tender, juicy stew meat with potatoes and carrots make this stew is rich, chunky and hearty. Perfect for curling up with on a cold winter night.
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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.
Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich recipe made in your Crock Pot! Super fast and delicious!
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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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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Your Favorite Macaroni and Cheese Made in Your Crock Pot! Easy, Creamy, Deliciousness!
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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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Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs a quick and easy Swedish meatballs recipe for a busy weeknight!
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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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Hamburger Wild Rice Casserole
Comforting casserole made in the crock pot and stuffed with hamburger and wild rice!
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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 Meatball Stroganoff
Crock Pot Meatball Stroganoff ~ a perfect weeknight meal that is quick and easy!
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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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Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin
Glazed Balsamic Pork Loin ~ Slow cooked pork in a scrumptious balsamic glaze!Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin!
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 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 Chicken Parmesan
Quick and easy Chicken Parmesan made in your Crock Pot for an easy family friendly dinner!
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Crock Pot Turkey Breast
Crock Pot Turkey Breast is a quick and easy turkey recipe perfect for dinners, holidays or for meal prepping!
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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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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 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 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 Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
Easy Slow Cooker Twist on a Classic Tater Tot Casserole! It's creamy, cheesy and comfort food made easy!
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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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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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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 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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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 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 Zuppa Toscana
A creamy soup with spicy sausage, potatoes and kale slow cooked all day long.
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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 Lasagna
Quick and easy lasagna made in your slow cooker. Layers of lasagna noodles, meat sauce and cheese.
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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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Light Crock Pot Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Light & Delicious Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa, Black Beans, Onions, Chicken and Cheese then Slow Cooked to Perfection!
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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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 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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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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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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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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Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe
This easy chili recipe is made in your crockpot which provides an amazing flavor from the slices. It's the perfect dinner on a cold winter day!
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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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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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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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Cheesy Potato Soup
Full of potatoes, bacon and cheese! You are going to love this Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup recipe to warm up with.
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Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken Soup
Your Favorite King Ranch Chicken Casserole Flavor Turned into a Comforting Soup Made in Your Slow Cooker!
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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodle Soup
Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew with the Addition of Pasta! Loaded with Stew Meat, Carrots, Celery, Mushrooms and Egg Noodles!
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Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa Bake
This Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa Bake takes only 10 minutes of prep work and is made with quinoa and all your favorite Mexican ingredients for a thick, filling and delicious slow cooker weeknight meal!
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Julie Salamonski says
found your website while looking for a crock pot recipe for company! They all look so delicious! My husband will love the mac and cheese.
Thank you!
Julie Evink says
Hope you enjoy it and find some keeper recipes!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
I do not use my crock pot nearly enough, Julie! This is the perfect round-up for me!
Julie Evink says
No I wish I used it everyday honestly. It’s such a lifesaver for me! Speaking of which it’s cooking away at home!
Tonia says
Awesome round up! I love using my crock pot.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I see so many recipes that I can’t wait to try! Everything looks soooo yummy 🙂 Thanks so much for including me!
Julie Evink says
Your welcome Trish!
Jennifer @ CrockpotGourmet says
Thanks for the round-up! I see several I’d like to try for my family!
Julie Evink says
Hope you enjoy them Jennifer!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Thanks for including me Julie!! Pinned this to my slow cooker board, YUM.
Julie Evink says
Thanks Aimee!
Heather @ French Press says
if it wasn’t already 6:30 I’d be plugging in my slow cooker – I’m hungry again.Great job Megahn
Julie Evink says
Haha hope you try a few recipes at the “proper” time of day Heather 🙂
Lisa @ Wine & Glue says
Awesome line up Meghan and Julie! Thanks for including me!
Julie Evink says
Your welcome Lisa!
dawn@joyfulscribblings says
Great roundup! I’m pinning for future use!
Julie Evink says
Hope you find a couple of “Keepers” Dawn!
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says
Thank you SO much for adding my recipes into this awesome round-up, Meghan and Julie! What a great list of crock pot recipes, pinning!
Julie Evink says
One can never have to many Crock Pot recipes right?!
Sue Clarke says
Right! I think that I’ll try the Hamburger Wild Rice Casserole this week.
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
Thanks for including my chicken in a hurry recipe. This is a great round up!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Nancy!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
That balsamic pot roast is seriously calling my name!
Julie Evink says
Yes, yes it is Jocelyn! It’s amazing!
Tanya Schroeder says
I love my crock pot too!! Happy to have so many new recipes to try!
Julie Evink says
Hope you find a few “keepers” Tanya!
Dawn Lopez says
Yum, what a super scrumptious idea for a roundup! I really want to try your cranberry pork loin, need to add to my grocery list! 😉
Thanks so much for also including one of my recipes on your fab roundup! Love it!
Julie Evink says
It’s soooo good Dawn! Hope you try it!
Dawn Lopez says
I definitely am! I am thinking of doing a slow cooker challenge for my family and your recipe would be perfect to include 😉