14 Crockpot Meals That Turn 20 Minutes of Prep Into Hours of Flavor
Great dinners don’t have to require hours of hands-on cooking. With less than 20 minutes of prep, these crockpot meals let the slow cooker do all the work while rich, comforting flavors develop throughout the day. These 14 easy recipes turn a few minutes of effort into satisfying homemade meals that make busy days feel a whole lot easier.
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Make tender, flavorful teriyaki chicken thighs in the slow cooker that rival your favorite restaurant! With the perfect balance of sweet and savory, my go-to teriyaki sauce brings authentic flavor to every bite.
Slow Cooker White Lasagna Soup
This Slow Cooker White Lasagna Soup brings together tender chicken, a creamy garlic broth, spinach, and noodles. A bowl of this creamy soup is perfect for busy days or cozy nights in.
Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Onions
Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Onions have tender boneless pork chops in a tangy sauce with buttery sweet yellow onions. It’s homemade French onion pork that your family will LOVE!
Pork Chop Cacciatore
Tender Pork Chop Cacciatore made in the crockpot. Fresh ingredients slow-simmer with pork chops to make a unique Italian-style meal.
Crock Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup with Roasted Red Peppers
This Crock Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is creamy and loaded with flavor from roasted red peppers, garlic, and onions.
Slow Cooker London Broil
This Slow Cooker London Broil recipe takes a somewhat tough cut of meat and turns it into a flavorful, tender meat with delicious homemade sauce.
Beef and Cheddar Soup
This beef and cheddar soup is a crave-worthy soup, filled with tender beef, potatoes and cheese. It’s filling and a crowd pleaser.
Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken
Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken is an easy to make entree that’s equal parts flavorful and delightfully simple! Chicken breasts, potatoes, and sausage are slow cooked in a medley of bold ingredients. If you love real Cajun flavor, this easy and hearty dinner recipe is the one for you!
Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe With Ravioli
Using ravioli to make lasagna is the easiest meal ever, since the ravioli serve as the noodles and the ricotta layers! This slow cooker ravioli lasagna is my family’s favorite meal.
Cozy Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast
Slow cooker Italian pot roast is cooked low and slow and simmered down into a rich, comforting sauce with tender beef. It is a comfort throw-together meal that feels like you spent hours in the kitchen, even though the slow cooker does all the work. The beef becomes fall-apart tender, the Italian seasoning gives the sauce a deep savory flavor, and the whole dish makes your house smell amazing while it cooks. It is the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something hearty and homemade without the effort.
Slow Cooker Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
If you’re looking for comfort food with a twist, this slow cooker jalapeno mac and cheese recipe is the perfect dish to try. It’s made from scratch with ingredients you can actually pronounce and easily find at the grocery store. Trust us when we say this may become a new family favorite!
Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
Warm up with a big bowl of this fragrant and spicy Asian Chicken Noodle Soup. Just a sniff of this flavorful broth will chase away winter’s chill.
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef makes a tasty dinner that’s perfect served over rice, noodles, or vegetables for a quick and satisfying dinner! Made with thinly sliced beef cooked until tender in a sweet and salty teriyaki sauce. It’s an easy-to-make meal made with simple ingredients.
Sweet Baby Rays Crockpot Chicken
A perfect pairing of tender chicken and Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce! The slow cooker does all the work, creating a flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth dish the whole family will love.
