If you’re all about keeping dinner simple, these easy crockpot recipes are your new best friend! Whether you’re cooking a main dish, or a savory appetizer, the slow cooker makes everything fork-tender with almost no effort. Toss simple ingredients in the crockpot, let it simmer all day, and come back to a delicious meal without having to stand over the stove.
Crockpot Chicken Dinners
These chicken recipes are hearty, flavorful, and totally dump-and-go! Dinner just got a whole lot easier.
Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs – Want a set it and forget it dinner? Make Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Chicken Marsala sauce – these are always moist and perfectly cooked and ready for you when it’s time for dinner. You’re going to love how they taste and how good the house smells!
Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan – Making chicken parmesan in the slow cooker is the easiest way to make this classic chicken dish. It’s quick to prep and once the chicken parmesan is in the slow cooker it’s hands-off until dinner time! Serve it with penne pasta for a comforting and hearty dinner.
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken – Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken is an easy 2 ingredient chicken recipe! Set your crockpot and forget it and then use the meat for tacos or salads. It’s juicy and perfectly cooked and so easy to make!
Crockpot Taco Bowl – Try this easy taco bowl recipe for your next taco night – they are a fun twist on traditional tacos, totally customizable, and so simple to make thanks to your slow cooker. The chicken simmers to perfection with tomatoes, onions, and spices. Top it with some homemade salsa and your favorite toppings for a delicious meal, all in one bowl!
Beef & Pork in the Slow Cooker
Crockpot beef and pork recipes make weeknight cooking effortless and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Crockpot Flank Steak – Learn how to cook this Crockpot Flank Steak for easy dinners during the week. Slow cooker flank steak is an easy recipe that you can serve in various ways: pile it on rice, add your favorites vegetables as a side, or use it to make steak salad or even fajitas.
Crock Pot Pot Roast – Homemade Pot Roast made easy in the crockpot! Crockpot Pot Roast is easy to prep and so delicious: the meat is fork tender and the potatoes and carrots cook all day with the meat – it’s dinner all in one!
Crock Pot Carne Asada – Crock Pot Carne Asada is simple, flavorful and can be used to make tacos, burritos, nachos or serve it a on its own as a main dish. Flank steak rubbed with chili spice and seasonings simmers for hours with tomatoes, green chile and onions until it’s tender and delicious. It’s easy enough for weeknights and great for entertaining, too!
Crockpot Pork Butt Roast – This Crockpot Pork Butt Roast is a great way to cook a large cut of meat for a family dinner or meal prep. The meat cooks on low during the day for a meal that’s easy enough for a weeknight!
Simple Sides & Appetizers
Set it and forget it with these slow cooker appetizers and side dishes– enjoy all the compliments with half the effort!
Crock Pot Little Smokies – These Crockpot Little Smokies are the perfect recipe for a party. There’s no easier appetizer to make! Mini smoked sausages are simmered in the crockpot in a sweet and tangy sauce. Once they’re done, serve them straight from the slow cooker for a snack everyone will love.
BBQ Meatballs – These Crockpot BBQ Meatballs are made with only 5 ingredients and just 7 minutes of prep time. They make the perfect appetizer or even an easy dinner. Everyone loves these crockpot BBQ meatballs!
Crockpot Pizza Dip – This Crockpot Pizza Dip is an easy appetizer or snack that’s great for parties, game-day, or holidays. Italian sausage simmers in a homemade pizza sauce before it’s topped with cheese and olives, just like a classic pizza. Add your favorite crackers or other dippers, and it will be a hit.
Easy Crockpot Mac and Cheese – Easy Crockpot Mac and Cheese with sausage is a creamy, cheesy, delicious dish that’s simple to make. It’s gooey and cheesy with tons of flavor thanks to the cooked sausage – one of the best easy dinner recipes!
Crock Pot Garlic Herb Potatoes – Crockpot Garlic Herb Potatoes are an easy side dish for weeknight meals or holiday dinners. Yukon Gold potatoes are coated in a medley of dried herbs and cooked on low until they are tender and delicious.
Which crockpot recipes will you add to your rotation? Comment and let us know!
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