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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Easy Spring Crockpot Meals for Busy Weeknights

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 26, 2025, updated March 13, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh ingredients and lighter meals, and using a crockpot can make weeknight dinners a breeze. With just a little prep in the morning, you can come home to a warm, hearty meal that’s ready to serve. Here are 22 easy spring crockpot meals that will help you save time while still enjoying delicious home-cooked food.

    Crockpot Steak Bites

    Crockpot Steak Bites
    Photo Credit: Easy Family Recipes.

    Crockpot Steak Bites are a simple and affordable way to enjoy tender beef without spending a lot. This slow cooker meal is quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights, especially when served with some crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.

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    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are a simple and delicious meal. It's a great dish to enjoy after a long day.

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    Slow Cooker Chile Colorado

    Slow Cooker Chile Colorado.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chile Colorado features tender beef cooked in a flavorful red chile sauce, paired with warm tortillas for a simple and satisfying dinner. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without a lot of work.

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    Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Chicken tortillas soup.
    Photo credit: Peas and Crayons.

    This chicken tortilla soup is a hit with the family and perfect for busy weeknights. It's tasty, healthy, and you can even freeze leftovers for later.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs.
    Photo Credit: Primavera Kitchen.

    Chicken thighs are juicy and packed with flavor, making them a great choice for dinner. They’re easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights, needing just 10 minutes of your time.

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    Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

    Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches.
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    This dish features tender, shredded Italian beef with pepperoncini served on warm sandwich rolls topped with melted provolone cheese. With only a little prep time, you can enjoy these hearty sandwiches even on your busiest weeknights.

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    Asian Noodle Soup with Ground Pork and Peanuts

    Asian Noodle Soup with Ground Pork and Peanuts.
    Photo Credit: This Is How I Cook.

    This easy soup is great for a quick meal when it's cold outside. The peanut and scallion Asian noodle soup is delicious any time of the year.

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    Crockpot Potato Soup

    Crockpot Potato Soup.
    Photo Credit: Living Chirpy.

    Crockpot Potato Soup is a warm and filling dish that's simple to prepare and packed with flavor. It includes all the tasty toppings of a baked potato, like bacon, cheese, and green onions.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker Chicken Chili.
    Photo Credit: Primavera Kitchen.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Chili is a warm and tasty dish that's super simple to prepare. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it work its magic.

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    Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Slow cooker white chicken chili is simple to make and really filling, needing just a few ingredients and no pre-cooking. You can find tips for thickening it with or without dairy, plus plenty of topping ideas.

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    Slow Cooker Alpine Chicken

    Slow Cooker Alpine Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This creamy chicken dish features Swiss cheese, stuffing mix, and crunchy almonds. Using stove-top stuffing in the slow cooker allows for some fun and creativity in your meal preparation.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

    Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas.
    Photo Credit: The Almond Eater.

    These fajitas are perfect for a quick family dinner with minimal effort. Juicy chicken breasts are cooked with peppers, onions, and tomatoes, creating a delicious filling to wrap in tortillas with your favorite toppings.

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    Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Soup

    Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Ground beef is cooked with chopped onion and then combined in the crock pot with taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, cream cheese, and spices. This is a simple and tasty taco soup that's perfect for busy weeknights.

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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 until they're tender and easy to shred. Serve it over rice for a simple and filling dinner.

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    Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder

    Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder.
    Photo Credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    This dump-and-go creamy Crockpot chicken corn chowder is full of tender chicken, potatoes, and other vegetables for a cozy, satisfying comfort food meal.

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    Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

    Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This recipe features bright flavors from lemon and pepper, creating a delicious dish. With the help of your slow cooker, chicken thighs become tender and full of taste, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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    Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta

    Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: FoodnService.

    This pasta dish is simple to prepare and only takes 10 minutes of your time, letting the slow cooker handle everything else. With its rich flavors and tender penne pasta, it's a great choice for a filling family dinner during the week.

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    Slow Cooker Whole Beer Chicken

    Slow Cooker Whole Beer Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Whole Beer Chicken is packed with great flavors. A whole chicken is seasoned with butter, beer, lemon, and garlic, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights.

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    Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

    Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This homemade soup is simple to prepare in the crockpot. Packed with fresh vegetables, beans, warm spices, and chicken, it’s a healthy and creamy option for cooler days.

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    Crockpot Steak Bites with Mushrooms

    Crockpot Steak Bites with Mushrooms
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Crockpot Steak Bites with mushrooms are packed with flavor, featuring beef broth, butter, onion, garlic, beef, and mushrooms. Simply add everything to the slow cooker for a tasty meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

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    Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup

    Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Lazy Slow Cooker.

    Slow-cooker cauliflower soup is creamy, dairy-free, and delicious. It's a great choice for chilly evenings or when you want something light and refreshing.

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    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Meatballs

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Meatballs.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Chicken meatballs cooked in a spicy chipotle sauce bring a lot of flavor to the table. This dish is sure to have everyone wanting seconds.

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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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