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    24 Easy Crockpot Recipes You’ll Want to Make All the Time

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on August 10, 2025, updated June 30, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Crockpot meals are a lifesaver for busy days, allowing you to prepare delicious dishes with minimal effort. With just a few ingredients and some time, you can create comforting soups, hearty stews, and flavorful casseroles that the whole family will enjoy. Here are 24 easy recipes that will make you want to use your slow cooker all the time.

    Slow Cooker Meatloaf

    Slow Cooker Meatloaf.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Using a slow cooker is a great way to prepare a tasty meatloaf without turning on the oven. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a comforting dish that’s perfect for any meal. This easy crockpot meatloaf is a fantastic option for holiday gatherings or any time you want a hearty dinner.

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    3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

    3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Peasant's Daughter.

    This slow cooker salsa chicken is a family favorite that’s super easy to make. With just three ingredients, it’s a simple dish that packs a lot of flavor. There’s no need for chopping or prepping ingredients, making it perfect for busy days.

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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 tender and flavorful with minimal effort. By combining cube steak with cream of mushroom soup, Lipton onion soup mix, salt, pepper, and water, you can easily prepare a satisfying meal. This dish is perfect for busy nights when you want something hearty without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

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    Slow Cooker Beef Gyros

    Slow Cooker Beef Gyros.
    Photo Credit: Like Mother, Like Daughter.

    Slow cooker beef gyros feature tender, tasty beef that cooks perfectly in the slow cooker. The beef is served in warm pita bread and topped with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki sauce. This dish is simple to prepare and is great for a quick meal any day of the week.

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    Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken and Red Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken and Red Potatoes.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    A slow cooker is a great way to whip up a baked ranch chicken meal that your family will love. With only five ingredients, this dish is simple to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights. It combines chicken and potatoes for a satisfying meal that everyone can enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs.
    Photo Credit: Thirty Something Supermom.

    This recipe is a simple way to prepare chicken thighs that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's perfect for busy nights when you want a hearty meal without spending too much time in the kitchen. Just set it and forget it, and you'll have a delicious dinner ready to serve.

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    Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

    Slow Cooker Butter Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Supergolden Bakes.

    Butter Chicken, or Murgh Makhani, is a creamy and flavorful dish that's simple to prepare in your slow cooker. It's perfect for a cozy dinner and pairs well with pilau rice or cauliflower rice if you're looking for a low-carb option.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken with Sweet Peach Barbecue Glaze

    Chicken with sweet barbecue glaze served with mashed potatoes.
    Photo Credit: Modern Honey.

    This simple main dish features chicken smothered in a sweet peach barbecue sauce. With just five ingredients, it’s a breeze to prepare. Perfect for busy nights, this meal is both delicious and effortless.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup.
    Photo Credit: That Skinny Chick Can Bake.

    Chicken Enchilada Soup is a cozy and tasty dish that you can easily prepare in a crockpot. It's perfect for chilly winter days when you want something warm and satisfying. With its rich flavors and simple ingredients, this soup is a great choice for a comforting meal.

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    The Best Vegetarian Chili

    Vegetarian chili and a wooden spoon.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This vegetarian chili is packed with flavor and is super easy to make. You can prepare it in a Crock Pot or on the stovetop, depending on what you prefer. With its rich taste, you won't even notice the absence of meat.

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    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Mayo

    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Mayo.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This slow cooker mayo chicken is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table, including the kids. It's an easy dish that requires minimal effort, making it perfect for busy days. Just set it up in the morning, and by dinner time, you'll have a delicious meal ready to enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken

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

    Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken combines all the flavors of your favorite pizza into a simple dish. Using classic pizza ingredients, this meal is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings, like pepperoni or veggies. It's a family-friendly option that everyone will love.

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    Crockpot Chicken Potatoes and Green Beans

    Crockpot Chicken Potatoes and Green Beans.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Naptime.

    Crockpot chicken with potatoes and green beans is a simple and satisfying meal that you can prepare with minimal effort. Everything cooks together in one pot, making cleanup a breeze. It's perfect for busy nights when you want a hearty dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.

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    Slow Cooker Nacho Soup

    Slow Cooker Nacho Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Nacho Soup is a great way to enjoy all the flavors of nachos in a warm, comforting dish. This soup combines ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning, all simmered together in a crock pot. It's an easy meal that brings the taste of your favorite snack into a hearty soup, perfect for any day.

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    Slow Cooker Hot Dog Chili

    Slow Cooker Hot Dog Chili.
    Photo Credit: The Lazy Slow Cooker.

    Beefy slow cooker hot dog chili is a great way to enhance your hot dogs. Whether you're grilling them or warming them up in the crockpot with the chili, this topping adds a tasty twist. It's a simple way to elevate your meal and make it even more enjoyable.

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    Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

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

    Balsamic chicken is a simple way to transform regular chicken breasts into something special with just a few ingredients. The combination of Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and balsamic vinegar brings out a rich flavor that everyone will enjoy. This dish is perfect for family dinners and is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Beans

    Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Beans.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Beans is a tasty twist on the classic beanies and weenies that everyone in the family will enjoy. With just six simple ingredients, this dish comes together easily and delivers a great flavor that will have you coming back for seconds.

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    Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

    Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe With Ravioli.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Ravioli is a simple way to create a delicious lasagna, as it replaces traditional noodles and pairs perfectly with ricotta. This slow cooker ravioli lasagna is a hit with families and is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew

    Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This stew features ground beef and is a filling meal that you can prepare with very little effort and cost. It's perfect for busy days when you want something warm and satisfying without spending too much time in the kitchen. Just throw everything in the crockpot and let it do the work for you.

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    Slow Cooker Peachy Barbecue Ribs

    Peachy barbecue ribs.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Crockpot Peachy Barbecue Ribs feature tender pork that falls right off the bone, smothered in a sweet and tangy peach barbecue sauce. This dish is great for weeknight dinners or when you have friends over.

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    Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

    Slow Cooker Crack Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    Creamy and cheesy Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is a delicious dish that combines shredded chicken, cream cheese, Ranch seasoning, and bacon. This meal is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. It's a simple way to enjoy a hearty and satisfying dinner without much work.

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    Potato Soup

    A bowl of potato soup.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This potato soup is simple to prepare and packed with flavor, with the slow cooker handling most of the cooking. It's perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting Sunday dinner. Everyone in the family is likely to enjoy this hearty dish.

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    Loaded Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

    Loaded Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes.
    Photo credit: Neighbor Food Blog.

    This recipe is a family favorite that only requires 15 minutes of prep time. It’s perfect for anyone who enjoys classic comfort food that can be made in advance. With minimal effort, you can have a delicious meal ready to go, making it ideal for busy days.

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    Slow Cooker Lasagna

    Slow cooker lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Foodess.

    Slow Cooker Lasagna is filled with layers of cheese and rich flavor. The slow cooker handles everything, from cooking the meat sauce to baking the lasagna, so there's no need to boil the noodles separately. This dish is perfect for busy nights when you want a hearty meal with minimal effort.

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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 20+ years 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, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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