We love crock pot recipes so much, we even wrote a cookbook full of delicious slow cooker (and Instant Pot) recipes: From Freezer to Cooker . You can also find our cookbook on Amazon . If you don’t find a crock pot recipe in this list that hits the spot, be sure to check out our cookbook!
Slow Cooker Cooking Times Chart
We spent years testing slow cooker timing for various recipes for our second cookbook . We put all our knowledge into one handy printable cheat sheet for you. Never overcook (or undercook) a crock pot meal again!
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20+ Easy Crock Pot Recipes
Whether you’re searching for crock pot party food or just some really good family crock pot recipes, you’ve come to the right place! These easy recipes are all tried and true ones we’ve used in our homes for years.
Chicken Parmesan Sliders
This might be the easiest recipe of all for a crowd or simple weeknight meal. Simply dump raw chicken breasts (that’s right, no pre-cooking!), marinara sauce, and a little seasoning into the crock pot, and you’ll have a delicious sandwich filling in a few hours. Kids love this one, too.
Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Crockpot Pulled Pork
I love how easy and budget-friendly this slow cooker meal is for a group or for a family on a budget. Serve with our Killer Homemade BBQ Sauce and 5 Ingredient Coleslaw on the side.
Crockpot Pulled Pork
4 Ingredient Savory Drumsticks
These drumsticks require only 4 pantry ingredients and come out moist and delicious every time. Not only are they gluten-free and dairy-free, but they work great as a make-ahead freezer meal too. All ages love these.
4-Ingredient Drumsticks
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole with Bacon and Gruyere
Everyone loves breakfast for dinner! Guests will oooh and ahhhh over this gourmet casserole at your next brunch or holiday gathering. Its depth of flavor and beautiful color come from the bacon, onions, garlic, kale, roasted red peppers, and Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses. Bonus: It’s naturally gluten-free.
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
Slow Cooker Crispy Carnitas
It’s hard not to like Carnitas made in the slow cooker. In fact, pork shoulder is one of my favorite cuts of meat to cook this way! Carnitas can be prepped in minutes, they make a great freezer meal, and they feed a large number of people.
Slow Cooker Carnitas
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
This dump-and-go Tortilla Soup is one of the easiest and cheapest you’ll ever make. Almost every ingredient comes straight from your pantry and is quite healthy. We love it so much we included it in our cookbook, From Freezer to Cooker .
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce
With only 6 main ingredients, this Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce couldn’t be easier or tastier! Serve over pasta, zoodles, or spaghetti squash for a delicious and healthy dinner.
Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce
Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Chicken
A little sweet and a little spicy, this EASY Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Chicken recipe is BIG on flavor and takes just minutes. It’s a fan favorite and, of course, freezer friendly.
Honey Bourbon Chicken
Crockpot Mexican Chicken
This creamy, comforting dish makes for a delicious, healthy, and EASY meal. Serve over brown rice with your favorite Mexican toppings.
Crockpot Mexican Chicken
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
I have been making my pot roast exclusively like this for years now. Hands down our favorite, especially when guests come over.
Make Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Crock Pot Taco Soup
This is the only Taco Soup recipe you’ll ever need. I’ve been making this soup for my family and guests for years. I love to fully cook this soup and freeze it in small portions to have for lunches down the road.
Crock Pot Taco Soup
Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches
These delectable sandwiches will become your new best friend on a busy night. Pressure cook your roast to perfection in our flavorful sauce. You’ll end up with fall-apart, shredded beef and an au jus you may just want to drink in about an hour.
French Dip Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Chicken and Cheese Taquitos
The great thing about this meal is you can make it in advance and toast them in the oven right before you’re ready to eat. Set them out with an assortment of toppings like salsa, guacamole , pico de gallo, or sour cream. You can also serve with our colorful Fiesta Chopped Salad and some tortilla chips.
Chicken and Cheese Taquitos
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
You may never return to making chicken and dumplings on the stove. It’s soooo good made in the crockpot. One of our family favorites!
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
Slow Cooker Balsamic Shredded Beef
This is a reader favorite! Serve this dump-and-go meal over mashed potatoes or polenta for the perfect Sunday dinner.
Balsamic Shredded Beef
Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie
Our Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie recipe with a secret “flavor bomb” ingredient is creamy, dreamy, and super easy to make. Plus, it’s healthier than most versions and freezer-friendly, too. My family will eat the chicken and veggie filling with or without the homemade biscuits on top–it’s that good.
Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie
Slow Cooker Cheddar and Bacon Potato Soup
This scrumptious soup is a total crowd pleaser. Serve it with our Autumn Chopped Salad for an amazing dinner.
Cheddar and Bacon Potato Soup
Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sandwiches
This well-seasoned, fall-apart shredded BBQ Beef will make your home smell amazing! Serve with our Homemade BBQ Sauce for extra deliciousness!
BBQ Beef Sandwiches
No Peek Stew
This dump-and-go meal takes minutes to put together in the slow cooker and cooks on LOW for about 8 hours. Serve up with some crusty bread and a side salad for a homestyle dinner.
