Looking for dinner ideas that simplify your evening routine? This gallery features 34 crockpot recipes perfect for family meals, ranging from soups and stews to pork chops, pasta dishes, and Korean beef. With these diverse options, you'll find something to satisfy everyone's taste. Swipe through to explore.

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff on a white plate. — Image Credit: To Simply Inspire.

This easy Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is made from scratch using tender pieces of beef slow-cooked until tender in a creamy mushroom sauce then served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a complete meal! Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

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This easy Tater Tot Casserole is made with a creamy, beefy, flavorful first layer then topped with golden tater tots and melty cheese. Cooked low and slow until ready to serve, there’s nothing more satisfying than a helping of this easy casserole recipe! Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Jambalaya is one of my favorite dishes. Not only is it super easy, but it's SO full of robust flavor! Two kinds of sausage, chicken and shrimp, are all cooked together to create this spicy Creole treat. Plus, it's made completely in one crockpot, making it easy to prepare and clean up! Get the recipe: Link text

Crockpot Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

These Crock Pot Pork Chops and Sauerkraut are everything you are looking for in an easy, delicious dinner. It has slow cooked tender pork, tasty vegetables and sweet and savory sauerkraut. And the juices make the very best gravy. Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Craving a hearty and flavorful meal with minimal prep? This chicken tortilla crockpot soup is a simple recipe that requires no browning, making it perfect for busy days. Just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work for you. Get the recipe: Link text

Crockpot Chili Recipe

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This Crockpot Chili Recipe is perfect for those cold wintery days when you need something easy to make, especially when filling the house with the delicious aromas you get with this slow cooker chili. Couple that with a freshly baked cinnamon roll, and you've got a traditional Midwestern meal! Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta is a comforting and easy pasta dish that only requires 10 minutes of preparation while your slow cooker does the rest of the work! This Cajun chicken pasta is packed with rich and vibrant flavors with tender al dente penne pasta – perfect as a hearty midweek family dinner! Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Korean Beef Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Korean Beef has plenty of Asian flare and is one of the most savory and easiest recipes around. The tender and succulent beef is the perfect flavor combination of sesame and ginger for the main course you won’t be able to resist. Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Chicken Barley Soup Recipe

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Cooking this Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Barley Soup Recipe on a cold winter day is the best recipe to make. Not only is it delicious, but it is also a fix-and-forget-it meal. This means you can start it well before serving time and not think about it again until it is time to serve. This is also a recipe your whole family will love. Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken Recipe

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Looking for a new way to enjoy chicken? Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken is a blend of tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a creamy mixture, topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust. This simple yet flavorful dish is perfect over rice, noodles, or your favorite side dishes! Get the recipe: Link text

Crockpot Baked Ziti Recipe

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This easy, cheesy Crock Pot Baked Ziti is made entirely in the slow cooker and takes only 10 minutes to prep! Classic comfort food at its finest, perfect for those busy weeknights! Get the recipe: Link text

Easy Smothered Chicken Crockpot Recipe

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Need a comforting family dinner with minimal effort? This easy smothered chicken crockpot recipe is perfect for busy evenings, providing a delicious and hearty meal everyone will love. Simply add the ingredients to your slow cooker and let it create a tender, flavorful dish for your family to enjoy. Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Barbeque Chicken Recipe

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Looking for a hassle-free way to enjoy BBQ chicken? This crockpot barbecue chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful meat with minimal effort. Just add the ingredients to your slow cooker and let it work its magic for a delicious family meal. Get the recipe: Link text

Puerto Rican Turkey Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

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Craving a hearty meal with a twist? This Puerto Rican slow cooker turkey chili combines rich flavors and minimal prep for an effortless family dinner. Simply add the ingredients to your crockpot and let it simmer to create a delicious, satisfying dish. Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Tortellini

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This Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Tortellini provides you with a hearty and flavorful meal while still being incredibly easy to make! Let your crockpot do all the heavy lifting while you get to enjoy the delicious end result. Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe

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Saucy shredded Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken is fall-apart tender with minimal effort. This easy recipe is a weeknight favorite whether plated or on a bun. So get out the CrockPot, a few ingredients, & in 3 hours dinner is done! Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs And Sauce

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Slow cooker Italian meatballs and sauce is an easy CrockPot recipe. Tender & juicy seasoned ground beef meatballs simmered in a rich homemade tomato sauce is one of our favorite meals. One bite of and you will agree. Get the recipe: Link text

Easy Beef Short Ribs Slow Cooker Recipe

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Transform these beef short ribs into a tender, cooked, and full-of-flavor weeknight dinner with just 10 minutes of prep time. It's easy to prepare and becomes a hands-off recipe once everything goes into the slow cooker—sweet and spicy homemade dry rub recipe included. Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Sweet Shallots Chicken and Potatoes

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This hearty and healthy family meal is straightforward to make yet has all the flavors of a comforting homemade chicken stew that everyone loves! It is a great recipe to rely on for those busy weekdays! Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

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This simple Mississippi Pot Roast recipe has delicious tender beef with a flavorful rich and savory gravy all slow cooked to perfection!! So easy to prepare as a set it and forget it recipe, letting the slow cooker do its magic until the beef is falling apart. Serve this hard to resist juicy pot roast with gravy over mashed potatoes, pasta or rice along with a slice of fresh bread. Get the recipe: Link text

Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Recipe

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This easy Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken recipe has all the flavors loved in my Mississippi pot roast but with tender delicious chicken in the best gravy ever!! Throw this amazing dish together in 15 minutes and let the slow cooker meld all the flavors together until juicy perfection. Get the recipe: Link text

Gluten-Free Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe

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This delicious gluten-free stew is loaded with flavor from the tender beef and the mix of vegetables. Not only does it make a wonderful meal, but you can also use it as meal prep as it reheats easily. Get the recipe: Link text

Crockpot Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef

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Looking for a low-prep dinner for those busy weeknights? This crockpot Mexican casserole is bursting with your favorite Mexican flavors, yet it’s so much cheaper and healthier than getting takeout at a local restaurant! {Gluten-free}. Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Ribs Recipe

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Baby back ribs are coated in a spicy rib rub, covered in rich and tangy barbecue sauce, then slow-cooked to perfection. We are big fans of Oven Baked Ribs and Smoked Ribs but the beauty of this method is that it’s a simple recipe for any time of the year. Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Shredded Chicken

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This Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Shredded Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy tomato basil sauce. This dairy-free symphony of flavors will leave you craving more. Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

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These Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas are a fun twist on the classic dish. Layers of tortillas, a creamy chicken filling, melted cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce cook together to create this stacked enchilada casserole. Get the recipe: Link text

Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos

This recipe for Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos creates incredibly tender, flavorful shredded chicken for easy tacos on a busy day. It’s super versatile and works perfectly for a variety of Mexican entrees. Get the recipe: Link text

Frito Pies

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Put a unique twist on your taco Tuesday dinner night with Frito Pies. Made with classic tex-mex flavors, you’re just a few hours from putting a meal on the table the whole family is sure to enjoy! This recipe also works great for potlucks, game day gathering, and busy weekends. Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker 3 Packet Pot Roast

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Slow Cooker 3 Packet Pot Roast features zesty Italian dressing mix, brown gravy mix, and ranch dressing mix – all the flavors needed to yield a deliciously tender roast meal. This is sure to become your favorite boneless beef roast for delicious Sunday dinner. Get the recipe: Link text

Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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This tender, hearty, and savory Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipe is so easy and extremely flavorful! Old-fashioned stew meat Crockpot recipes are perfect for chilly days whenever you want something comforting and filling with carrots, soft potatoes, and onions. Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with chicken is the perfect comfort food to warm you up. Full of vegetables, flavored with Italian seasoning and slow-cooked to perfection. You and your family are going to love this meal! Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Meatballs

Meatballs are a beloved dish across many cultures. They're tender, flavorful, and incredibly versatile. But what if we told you that one of the best ways to make them is by using a slow cooker? Imagine tender meatballs slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce, infusing each bite with deep, savory flavors. Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

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Beef Stroganoff is a classic dish known for its tender chunks of beef and rich, creamy sauce. Originating from Russia, this dish has traveled the world, with variations popping up across different cultures. Our slow cooker version takes the hassle out of constant monitoring, allowing the flavors to meld over time, resulting in a hearty, comforting meal. Get the recipe: Link text

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli is going to be your new go-to instead of takeout! With tender beef, fresh broccoli florets, and a delicious sauce, it is a super easy weeknight meal to make and tastes amazing! Get the recipe: Link text

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