12 Easy Crockpot Dinners: Simple and  Delicious Meals

 

Crockpot dinners are lifesavers for busy days. With minimal prep and slow, gentle cooking, you can enjoy flavorful and comforting meals without standing over the stove. Here are 12 easy crockpot dinner recipes that are perfect for quick weeknights, meal prep, or cozy family dinners.

1. Crockpot Chicken & Potatoes

A simple, hearty dish made with tender chicken breast and seasoned potatoes—perfect comfort food.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 4 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Add potatoes, onions, and garlic to the crockpot.
  2. Place chicken on top.
  3. Season and pour in broth.
  4. Cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.

2. Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A classic, rich beef stew filled with carrots, potatoes, and tender chunks of beef.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) stew beef
  • 3 carrots
  • 3 potatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • Salt, pepper, thyme

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to the crockpot.
  2. Stir to coat everything.
  3. Cook on LOW 7–8 hours or HIGH 4 hours.

3. Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken

Juicy shredded chicken simmered in smoky barbecue sauce—great for sandwiches or sliders.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to crockpot.
  2. Cook on LOW 6 hours.
  3. Shred chicken and mix with sauce.

4. Slow Cooker Vegetable Chili

A meatless, hearty chili packed with beans, tomatoes, and veggies.

Ingredients

  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin

Instructions

  1. Add everything to the crockpot.
  2. Stir well.
  3. Cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3 hours.

5. Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Creamy, comforting Alfredo made easier with the slow cooker.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 8 oz pasta (add later)
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, cream, garlic, salt, and pepper to crockpot.
  2. Cook on LOW 4 hours.
  3. Remove chicken, shred, return to pot.
  4. Add dry pasta and cook 30–40 mins more.
  5. Stir in parmesan to finish.

6. Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs

Sweet, sticky, flavorful meatballs perfect for dinner or entertaining.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag frozen meatballs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp ketchup

Instructions

  1. Add everything to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on LOW 4–5 hours or HIGH 2 hours.

7. Crockpot Beef & Broccoli

A takeout-style favorite made easy at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef strips
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups broccoli (add later)

Instructions

  1. Add beef, soy sauce, sugar, broth, and garlic to crockpot.
  2. Cook on LOW 5 hours.
  3. Add broccoli and cook 30 more minutes.

8. Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

A rich, creamy tomato sauce slow-cooked with tender chicken breasts.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 jar tomato sauce
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp garlic

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, tomato sauce, garlic, and basil.
  2. Cook on LOW 6 hours.
  3. Stir in cream at the end.

9. Crockpot Sausage & Peppers

Italian sausage simmered with sweet peppers, onions, and tomatoes.

Ingredients

  • 6 Italian sausages
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 onion
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Add sausages, vegetables, and tomatoes.
  2. Cook on LOW 6 hours or HIGH 3 hours.

10. Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

A flavorful Mexican-inspired soup topped with cheese, tortilla strips, and avocado.

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can corn
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 4 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to crockpot.
  2. Cook on LOW 7 hours.
  3. Shred chicken and serve with toppings.

11. Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

Creamy, savory beef stroganoff made with tender slow-cooked beef and mushrooms.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef strips
  • 2 cups mushrooms
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup sour cream (add later)
  • Egg noodles (cook separately)

Instructions

  1. Add beef, mushrooms, onion, and broth.
  2. Cook on LOW 7 hours.
  3. Stir in sour cream before serving.

12. Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

Bright, zesty, and tender chicken simmered in lemon and garlic.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to crockpot.
  2. Cook on LOW 6 hours or HIGH 3 hours.