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15 Easy Crockpot Dinners That Will Make Weeknights a Breeze

April 24, 2025 by Amanda Tyler Leave a Comment

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Weeknights are hectic — dinner doesn’t have to be.

Whether you’re juggling work, family, or just trying to keep your sanity intact, the last thing you need is a complicated meal. Enter the crockpot: your slow-cooking, stress-saving secret weapon.

We’ve rounded up 15 ridiculously easy crockpot dinners that practically cook themselves, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your evening. 

Slow Cooker Ribs

Slow Cooker Ribs.
Image Credit: The Art Of Food And Wine.

These Easy Slow Cooker Ribs are irresistibly succulent and coated in a tangy barbecue sauce. These ribs are so tender they fall right off the bone, making them the perfect, effortless, and delectable dinner for the entire family.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Ribs

Mexican Carnitas Recipe Crock Pot

Mexican Carnitas Recipe Crock Pot.
Image Credit: Happy Simple Living.

This recipe for crispy pork Mexican Carnitas involves using a crock pot. This method entails slow-cooking the pork throughout the day with jalapeños, onions, and a blend of seasonings. So it’s the yummy meal you love but made easy in the Crockpot!

Get the Recipe: Mexican Carnitas Recipe Crock Pot

Slow Cooker Cream of Chicken & Leek Soup

Slow Cooker Cream of Chicken & Leek Soup.
Image Credit: Living Sweet Moments.

Comfort food at its best! This delightful Cream of Chicken & Leek Soup requires just six ingredients and is incredibly simple to prepare. It’s the perfect dinner for busy families.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Cream of Chicken & Leek Soup

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN.
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This slow-cooker BBQ chicken is amazing! The chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection in our homemade BBQ sauce, becoming juicy and tender. 

Get the Credit: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts.
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These Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts offer an effortless and scrumptious meal teeming with Mediterranean flavors. It’s perfect for a ‘set it and forget it’ approach; these crockpot-stuffed chicken breasts are ready in just 4 hours!

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Crockpot Meatloaf

Crockpot Meatloaf.
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This crockpot meatloaf recipe never fails to impress.  It creates a scrumptious meatloaf topped with an irresistible sweet and tangy glaze — it’s a challenge to even get it to the dinner table without everyone attempting to sneak a taste!

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Meatloaf

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup.
Image Credit: Bites With Bri.

This simple Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup is bursting with carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, garlic, and bacon. The addition of half-and-half and cheese lends a luxurious creaminess to the soup. It’s an excellent recipe for serving a large group or preparing meals.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Recipe – An Easy Restaurant-Quality Meal at Home,
Image Credit: An Edible Mosaic.

This Slow-cooker Tuscan chicken is a straightforward Crockpot dish that’s perfect for both casual family dinners and upscale gatherings. It features perfectly seasoned, tender chicken enveloped in a rich, garlicky cream sauce. You can serve it over pasta or mashed potatoes or choose a low-carb vegetable to keep it keto-friendly.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Recipe 

Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken

Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken.
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The vibrant taste of fresh lemon in a rich, buttery garlic cream sauce renders the Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken an irresistible dish.  This low-carb recipe also pairs wonderfully with cauliflower rice or a mix of vegetables.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken

Slow Cooker Beef Rendang

Slow Cooker Beef Rendang.
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 This Slow-Cooker Beef Rendang recipe is actually really easy to make. Simply place all the ingredients into the crock-pot and return in 5 hours to enjoy a rich, aromatic beef curry stew.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Rendang

Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken.
Image Credit: The Peasant’s Daughter.

This scrumptious and effortless slow-cooker creamy tomato basil chicken brims with flavor. It’s a dish to savor throughout the seasons, combining straightforward ingredients slow-cooked to perfection.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

Slow Cooker Kielbasa With Cabbage and Potatoes

Slow Cooker Kielbasa with Cabbage and Potatoes.
Image Credit: My Homemade Roots.

The Slow Cooker Kielbasa with Cabbage and Potatoes recipe offers a simple and tasty dinner option. It involves simmering cabbage, kielbasa, and potato chunks in chicken broth with onions, garlic, and select seasonings until they become tender and flavorful.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Kielbasa with Cabbage and Potatoes

Slow Cooker Tamale Pie

Slow Cooker Tamale Pie.
Image Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

Revamp your next Taco Tuesday by transforming traditional tamales into a delectable crock pot tamale pie (also known as tamale casserole). Gather a handful of staple ingredients such as ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, Mexican-style seasonings, and Jiffy cornbread to create a dish your family will love.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Tamale Pie

Slow Cooker Kleftiko

Slow Cooker Kleftiko.
Image Credit: We Eat At Last.

Kleftiko is a classic Greek dish celebrated for its succulent and aromatic lamb. While it is traditionally prepared in a clay oven or a heavy pot, this easy kleftiko recipe employs a slow cooker for ease.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Kleftiko

 

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