36 Irresistible Crockpot Dinners for Effortless Weeknight Meals
Welcome to the ultimate Crockpot adventure, where your slow cooker becomes the superhero of your kitchen! Imagine coming home to the mouthwatering aroma of creamy chicken pasta or to the promise of a hearty potato soup that practically hugs you from the inside. We’ve gathered 36 delectable crockpot dinners, including a Thai beef stew that’s got more kick than a kangaroo and a beef & broccoli dish that would make even the pickiest eaters swoon. And let’s not forget the Italian style pepper steak that brings a little “mamma mia” magic to your weeknight meals. So, dust off that slow cooker, because dinner just got a whole lot easier—and tastier!

36 Crockpot Dinners for Those Crazy Busy Nights
Discover 36 mouthwatering crockpot dinners, from creamy chicken pasta to Italian style pepper steak, that make weeknight meals a breeze. Dive into easy, flavorful recipes that will transform your slow cooker into your new kitchen hero!
This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta is a delightful blend of tender chicken and pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. It’s a hassle-free recipe that allows your slow cooker to do all the heavy lifting. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish promises to be a comforting meal that the whole family will love. Just set it, forget it, and come home to a delicious, ready-to-serve dinner!
Creamy crockpot potato soup is warm and cozy, super easy to make and delicious! Made with creamy golden potatoes, onions, garlic and bacon.
This Italian style pepper steak is an easy one to throw in your slow cooker and go about your day. When you get home, serve it over noodles or mashed potatoes to make it even more comforting!
Slow cooker brisket with this classic sweet and sour gravy will quickly become your favorite brisket cooking technique as your house fills with the comforting aromas of this delicious dish. Bonus - it’s a riff of my 95 yr old mom’s recipe!
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup is perfect for dinner on a chilly night! Plus, all the toppings push it over the top.
This boldly flavoured Thai Beef Stew is an easy a dump-and-go CrockPot recipe. Add all the ingredients to the pot and come back in 4 to 8 hours!
Amazing Birria Tacos made easy in the crock pot! This fun culinary adventure is perfect for enjoying with friends and family.
This slow cooker creamy vegetable tikka masala is made with caramelized onions, hot peppers, tomato sauce, and cream (or coconut cream).
Transform your dinner routine with these slow cooker chicken fajitas! Tender chicken combined with perfectly cooked peppers and onions makes for a hassle-free meal—perfect for busy weeknights.
This easy slow cooker recipe makes for a quick dinner during the week. Savory Italian meatballs, pasta and bell peppers, all simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce until perfectly cooked.
Prepare this mouthwatering slow cooker pulled pork with apple cider for a hassle-free meal that can satisfy the whole family. This flavorful dish is sure to become a beloved recipe in no time.
Crockpot chicken and dumplings is an easy meal that’s a comfort food classic. It’s filling and flavorful, and you only need a few simple and inexpensive ingredients to make it happen.
This slow-cooker chicken shawarma is tender, juicy, and crispy (after being broiled for a few minutes), for an easy no-fuss dinner!
Slow Cooker Chicken Balti Curry – an easy crockpot version of a takeaway favourite. A delicious aromatic curry of chicken, onions and peppers in a spicy Balti sauce.
This crockpot Mississippi Roast recipe with potatoes and fresh vegetables is sure to become a family favorite! You’ll have this pot roast in the slow cooker within 10 minutes!
This Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken is just plain dreamy. It’s like french onion soup but made into a complete meal in one pan.
Make this Asian classic in your slow cooker! Crockpot Beef and Broccoli can be pulled together quickly for a fast and easy tasty weeknight meal. The tender and juicy beef in this recipe combined with the crunchy and slightly bitter broccoli creates a balance of textures and flavors.
This slow-cooker pork stew is especially wonderful. The perfectly seasoned meat is so tender that it falls apart. Along with all the juicy chunks of pork, you have carrots, celery, peas, and mini red potatoes, all cooked in a savory sauce of red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, and butter.
These Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos are so ridiculously easy – just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep! Enjoy the shredded chicken very simply, just rolled in a tortilla ... or create an entire taco bar of festive toppings!
These fall-off-the-bone Slow Cooker Ribs are mouthwateringly delicious and easy. Cooked low and slow until tender and slathered in BBQ sauce.
Creamy crockpot chicken is the slow cooker ranch chicken recipe you’ve been looking for! With only four ingredients, this is one of those quick chicken crockpot recipes for a super easy meal.
Make slow cooker green chili chicken at the beginning of the week for an easy meal prep idea! Put it in tacos, protein bowls, and quesadillas all week long!
This slow cooker vegan chili recipe will delight your taste buds. It’s not only wholesome but delicious and easy to make. A vegan twist on this classic comfort food makes for a healthy dinner packed with nutrients brimming with flavor!
If you need to get dinner going and out the door quickly, this 4 ingredient dump and go chicken dish has your name on it. You’ll even mix everything right in the slow cooker insert, keeping dishes to a minimum!
Craving Carnitas? - Crock Pot Method Offers Fabulous Flavor for Minimal Effort
These slow cooker carnitas even impressed my neighbor who makes them in a traditional copper pot! Finish w a quick run under the broiler for a traditional carnitas crispy edge!
To make Slow Cooker Beef Rendang, all you need to do is throw everything into the CrockPot and come back in 5 hours to a thick, fragrant curry beef stew.
This hearty Pot Roast recipe is easy to set up, and the crock pot does all the hard work for you! The perfect meal during the chilly months of the year.
This butternut squash soup made in a crockpot is rich, flavorful, and incredibly simple to prepare! Infused with coconut milk and aromatic spices, it’s a comforting dish that nearly cooks on its own.
This delicious tortilla soup recipe is simple, fast, and satisfying. It's a hearty soup that the entire family will love!
Make these flavorful slow-cooked cranberry meatballs for your next family gathering as a great appetizer, or pair them with rice for a tasty dinner on a busy weeknight.
Crockpot chili is about to become a staple for you! This simple set it and forget it crockpot dinner is loaded with protein, veggies and flavor!
Slow cooked chicken in a rich sauce flavored with wine, brandy and fresh herbs. If you’re looking for comfort food, you’ve found it in this cozy, saucy dish.
Experience the convenience of a hands-off, flavor-packed meal with our Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole. Imagine tender shredded chicken, savory enchilada sauce, melted cheese and layers of corn tortillas all coming together to create a comforting and satisfying casserole.
Slow-cooker lamb stew is an easy, sophisticated meal that you can prepare in 20 minutes for 20 dollars. It is made with tender meat and flavorful veggies.
Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl | DIY Chipotle in 10 Minutes of Prep!
This Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl recipe is a perfect Mexican feast on even busy nights! So simple to create a fun burrito bar anytime!
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken with just 5 ingredients is savory and sweet and the perfect weeknight dinner. Makes a great pulled pork sandwich when topped with cool Asian Coleslaw.