23 Crockpot Dinners That Will Save You This Month

When life gets hectic, your crockpot can be a true lifesaver, delivering hearty, delicious meals with minimal effort. And there is no better time than the madness that is the month of December! Between the parties, the school events, and the shopping, who has time to cook?! From savory stews and soups to comforting casseroles and roasts, these dishes are designed to save you time while still serving up nourishing meals that are always delicious.

Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes

Make this crockpot chicken and potatoes for a cozy dinner any night of the week. This recipe uses flavorful (and budget-friendly) chicken thighs and baby potatoes for a filling and satisfying meal. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal that is ready when you get home from work.

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Slow Cooker Turkey Quinoa Chili

This slow cooker butternut squash chili recipe is exactly what you need to make the next time you find yourself craving something nutritious, delicious, and super filling. It has a delicious sweet and savory flavor and is easily customizable when served with a variety of toppings. Prep this turkey black bean chili in just 15 minutes and then let the slow cooker take over and you have yourself a cozy bowl of chili ready to eat!

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Quinoa Chili.

Slow Cooker Brats

A tray of brats with kraut over the top. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

If you have ten minutes and a slow cooker you can make this Wisconsin style brat recipe. You will appreciate this recipe as the temperatures dip below freezing, as you can get the flavor you crave without freezing over the grill!

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

A plate of teriyaki chicken over greens. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

If you are craving takeout at home, try this slow-cooker recipe for chicken teriyaki! You’ll have a flavorful and easy dinner waiting for you – with minimal work. The chicken is coated in a jarred teriyaki sauce for a true dump-and-go recipe! Serve with rice and a veggie and dinner is done.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

A bowl of creamy chicken soup with mushrooms and wild rice. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

Make chicken and wild rice soup in the slow cooker for a wholesome and easy dinner that is so delicious, that no one can stop at just one bowl. This soup is creamy, thick and so cozy and it’s a great dish to make if you have leftover chicken.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup.

Crockpot Salsa Chicken

chicken and salsa — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This slow cooker salsa chicken is made with just a handful of ingredients and can be prepped in 2 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Simply season the chicken, top with salsa, and turn on your slow cooker – that’s it! Serve it on tacos, top nachos with it, or serve it over a bowl of rice for a delicious dinner option.

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Crockpot Beef Stew With Dumplings

A bowl of beef tip stew with carrots and dumplings. — Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

If you need a comforting, delicious, and hearty meal, look no further, because this crock pot beef stew with dumplings is it. It’s everything you want in comfort food – rich flavors, satisfying and not fussy, made with simple ingredients, and feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

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Italian Beef Sandwiches

An Italian beef sandwich with peppers rings and cheese. — Photo Credit: Modern Honey.

Make these slow-cooker beef sandwiches and pile them with cheese and peppers! This easy recipe delivers authentic Italian flavors in each bite. From the tender beef to the blend of spices. You will want to repeat this recipe often as these sandwiches are even better than your local sub shop!

Get the Recipe: Italian Beef Sandwiches.

Chicken Fajitas

Make these chicken fajitas for a colorful and aromatic weeknight dinner. This recipe is so easy you can set it and forget it until it is time to eat. You can pair chicken fajitas with Spanish rice, chips and salsa or a side salad for a complete meal.

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Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

A spoon lifting saucy meatballs from a slow cooker. — Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Make some Swedish meatballs the easy way; in your slow cooker! These saucy shortcut meatballs start with a bag of frozen meatballs and a can of cream of mushroom soup. While they are practically effortless, they taste amazing.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs.

Chickpea Potato Curry

Curry made of chickpeas, in a crock pot. — Photo Credit: The Gluten Free Blogger.

This curry is so delicious and wholesome. With canned tomatoes, coconut milk, and common pantry staples you can make this chickpea potato curry in the slow cooker for a fuss-free family dinner that is even better than takeout. Serve over rice for a filling meal.

Get the Recipe: Chickpea Potato Curry.

Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

A pile of noodles on a plate, topped with chicken and gravy, with peas to the side. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This crockpot chicken and gravy recipe is a great choice for weeknights when you want something comforting, filling, and delicious – without a lot of prep time or work to make it happen. Chicken thighs are cooked in a creamy gravy and served over tender egg noodles with a veggie on the side. It’s the ultimate comfort food dinner!

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Slow Cooker Pozole

Three bowls of Mexican pork stew, topped with cheese and radish slices. — Photo Credit: Retro Recipe Box.

Make some Mexican stew for dinner on a weeknight. This recipe uses pork and hominy in a spicy but not too hot chili broth. This makes a great meal on a chilly fall day, and is so easy that you can set it and forget it. Pair with sliced radishes, cheese and avocados over the top, or a tasty homemade cornbread muffin.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pozole.

Crockpot Shredded Beef

shredded beef in a slow cooker — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This shredded beef recipe is so versatile that you will want to make it time and time again. Top tacos with it, make sandwiches piled high with shredded beef, make some epic nachos, or add it to beef stew. The possibilities are endless, and you are sure to enjoy all of the options!

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Apricot Chicken

This slow cooker supper idea makes chicken the most exciting dinner option. It delivers a sweet and savory sauce over tender chicken for a fuss free dinner that rivals take out from your favorite local spot. This tastes perfect over rice or egg noodles for a rich and flavorful meal that is made with simple ingredients on a weeknight.

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Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Three saucy stuffed peppers filled with cheese, rice and ground turkey.

Let the slow cooker handle stuffed peppers for dinner tonight. This recipe is easy, and uses lean ground turkey to make a classic dinner a little healthier. Your family will love the flavor of peppers, turkey and plenty of cheese with rice and a rich tomato sauce after a long day at work and school.

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Turkey Stuffed Peppers.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Pot roast in a slow cooker with potatoes and carrots. — Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday.

This recipe delivers classic comfort food, right from the slow cooker. Beef and potatoes are cooked low and slow until perfectly tender. Your family will love coming home to this hearty meal, and it is so easy you can get it started in the morning and dig in when you get off work!

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pot Roast.

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders

A slider filled with shredded bbq chicken and coleslaw. — Photo Credit: The Heirloom Pantry.

Make some saucy pulled chicken sliders for dinner with this easy recipe. The crunchy coleslaw topping makes this recipe colorful and extra tasty. You can also make this for a yummy spin on tacos, nachos and more.

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Make some sweet and sour meatballs in the crockpot for a colorful and flavorful dinner idea. This recipe uses pineapple chunks and peppers to add color and rich flavors to each bite. You can make subs with these meatballs, serve them over rice, or offer them as a party food that can feed a crowd the easy way.

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Slow Cooker Lamb Stew

A crockpot filled with peas, carrots, potatoes and chunks of lamb meat. — Photo Credit: Sweet and Savory Meals.

If it has been a while since you enjoyed a cozy bowl of lamb stew, consider this recipe your sign to make it in your slow cooker! This wholesome recipe is packed with potatoes and carrots for a hearty and filling dinner.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Lamb Stew.

BBQ Beef Brisket

A cutting board with brisket slices and bbq sauce nearby. — Photo Credit: Dana’s Table.

Make this tender and tasty bbq beef brisket in your slow cooker for a meal that no one can resist. The results practically melt in your mouth, but the recipe is practically effortless. Pair with classic bbq sides like potatoes, baked beans, or a scoop of coleslaw on the side.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Soup

A bowl of corn and chicken soup with avocado slices over top. — Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

This simple slow-cooker soup is a must-make for a cool winter night. It has the coziest southwest flavor with plenty of tender chicken, corn, peppers, and tomatoes. You will love this with avocado slices over the top and a few tortilla strips.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Soup.

Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches

Two chicken sandwiches with pickles and waffle fries on a plate. — Photo Credit: Everyday Eileen.

These slow cooker pulled chicken sandwiches are both sweet and spicy and so delicious that you will want to make them often. They also happen to be incredibly easy; pop your ingredients in the slow cooker and when you come home you have a great dinner waiting. Pile saucy shredded chicken on buns and add some pickle slices for a simple dinner that pairs great with fries or a side salad.

Get the Recipe: Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches.