17 Easy Crockpot Dinners for Busy Weeknights
There is something so magical about walking through the door to a dinner that smells incredible and (even better!), ready to eat. No last-minute scrambling or stress – just a nourishing dinner to fill up your family. These are the crockpot recipes we keep coming back to – and they taste as good as they look! Bookmark your favorites and add them to your meal plan.
Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
Tender, tangy slow cooker Mississippi chicken with just 4 ingredients. Ranch, au jus, and pepperoncini create the ultimate dump-and-go dinner.
Patty’s Crockpot Beef Stew
This crockpot beef stew with cheesy dumplings is pure comfort food. Tender beef in rich mushroom gravy with fluffy cheese dumplings.
Slow Cooker Turkey Butternut Squash Chili
You’ll love this nutritious and hearty turkey and butternut squash chili! Prep in 15 minutes and then let the slow cooker take over.
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef
Make tender and flavorful slow cooker shredded beef with this easy recipe! Beef is perfect in sandwiches, tacos, or as a hearty main.
Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
This crockpot chicken and gravy is pure comfort food! Tender chicken with rich, creamy gravy that’s ready in a few hours with minimal prep.
Slow Cooker Brats
Make the best slow cooker brats with beer, onions, and mustard. This easy crockpot meal is perfect for game day, BBQs, or weeknight meals.
Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken
This easy slow cooker pesto chicken is made with just 2 ingredients and packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep, dinner, or pasta night!
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Make weeknight dinners easy with this slow cooker teriyaki chicken. Sweet, savory, and tender, it’s perfect for busy nights.
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
This crockpot cheesy potatoes recipe is quick and easy to prep and loaded with rich, buttery, and cheesy flavor! Great side to so many mains.
Crockpot Salsa Chicken
This easy crockpot salsa chicken will become a weeknight staple – just 2 minutes to prep! Use in tacos, salads, burrito bowls, and more!
Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
The BEST crockpot chicken and potatoes recipe! Just 10 minutes to prep and perfectly juicy chicken thighs with flavorful, tender potatoes.
Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls are an easy family dinner that take just 15 minutes to prep and is full of flavor!
Crock Pot Pulled Buffalo Chicken Recipe
This EASY shredded buffalo chicken recipe is made with just 4 ingredients + 5 min prep. Turn your pulled buffalo chicken into multiple meals!
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Burrito Bowls (Chipotle copycat!)
Let the slow cooker do all the work in this Chipotle copycat meal. Slow Cooker Barbacoa Burrito Bowls taste just like the real thing and are an easy and satisfying dinner!
Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup You Can Make in the Crockpot
Love unstuffed peppers? Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup brings all the flavor with none of the fuss. #UnstuffedPepperSoup #FallSoupRecipesCrockPots #PepperSoupCrockpot #cheerfulcook ♡ cheerfulcook.com
Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup
This delicious slow cooker ham and bean soup is easy to make and your kitchen is going to smell incredible while it cooks. As for the flavor, everyone will love it.
Best Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast
This Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe with Au Jus Gravy is a game-changer! Perfect for Crockpot Meals For A Crowd, this Beef Chuck Roast dish offers tender meat and rich flavors. Whether you’re trying Something New For Dinner or making Pot Roast Sandwiches, this Mississippi Pot will not disappoint.
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