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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    12 Crockpot Dinners for Busy Families

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on October 15, 2024, updated October 11, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Finding time to cook during a busy week can be a challenge for families. Crockpot dinners are a great solution, allowing you to prepare delicious meals with minimal effort. Just set it up in the morning, and by dinner time, you'll have a warm, hearty dish ready to enjoy!

    Slow Cooker Cherry Cola Pulled Pork

    Slow Cooker Cherry Cola Pulled Pork.
    Photo Credit: Retro Recipe Box.

    Pulled pork is slow-cooked in a mix of cherry cola, BBQ sauce, and spices, resulting in a flavorful dish that's perfect for busy families. This easy meal is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Slow Cooker Classic Pot Roast

    Slow Cooker Classic Pot Roast.
    Photo Credit: Butter Your Biscuit.

    This dinner is perfect for busy families, offering a filling meal that everyone will enjoy. Made with simple ingredients, the tender beef is packed with flavor in every bite.

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    Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs

    Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs.
    Photo Credit: Simple Everyday Recipes.

    These meatballs are full of flavor and are perfect for a cozy meal. Just set your crockpot, and it will create tender, juicy meatballs in a delicious tomato sauce with hardly any effort.

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    Crockpot Chuck Roast

    Crockpot Chuck Roast.
    Photo Credit: Lemons & Zest.

    A big pot roast with vegetables is a classic comfort food that everyone loves. This easy chuck roast takes just 5 minutes to prepare and cooks slowly, resulting in tender meat that practically falls apart.

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    Chicken & Dumplings

    Chicken and dumplings.
    Photo credit: Belle of the Kitchen.

    This is a simple take on a classic comfort food that cooks all day in the crockpot. It's an easy and tasty option for busy families.

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    Slow Cooker Ham

    Slow Cooker Ham.
    Photo Credit: Like Mother. Like Daughter.

    A spiral cut ham with a sweet glaze is slow-cooked to make it tender and flavorful. This dish is perfect for busy families looking for an easy and delicious meal.

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    Crock Pot Cube Steak with Mushroom Soup

    Crock Pot Cube Steak with Mushroom Soup
    Photo Credit: Add Salt and Serve.

    Cube steak turns out really tender and tasty with minimal effort. Just combine it with cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and a few seasonings for an easy home-cooked meal.

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    Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie

    Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie on a bowl.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This is a hearty meal featuring tender chicken and veggies in a creamy sauce. It's slow-cooked in the crock pot, making it a perfect option for busy families.

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    Crockpot Steak Bites

    Crockpot Steak Bites
    Photo Credit: Easy Family Recipes.

    Crockpot Steak Bites are a simple and affordable way to enjoy tasty beef. With just a few minutes of prep, you can have a hearty meal that’s perfect for dipping with some crusty bread.

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    Chicken Cacciatore

    Chicken cacciatore with pasta.
    Photo credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    This dinner is easy to make and full of flavor, perfect for a busy weeknight or a relaxed Sunday meal. This traditional Italian dish cooks slowly, making it great to serve over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes.

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    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken.
    Photo credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

    Chicken breasts are slow-cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey, then shredded and topped with the flavorful sauce. This dish is perfect served over rice for a simple and filling meal.

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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

    Chicken tikka masala served over white rice.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This dish is great for hectic weeknights when you need a simple and tasty meal. Just throw everything into your Crock Pot and let it do the work for you!

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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