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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Back To School Crock Pot Recipes That Are Ready When You Are

    Published: Aug 13, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    We all know how hectic weekdays can get with school back in session. That’s why having a lineup of easy, delicious meals that almost cook themselves is a game-changer. Slow cooker recipes are perfect for busy nights, letting you focus on family time instead of kitchen time. So, whenever you’re ready, these dishes will be waiting to make your evenings a little easier!

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    This fall apart, melt-in-your-mouth slow cooker pot roast recipe is complete with veggies and gravy. Classic recipe for weeknights or Sunday supper.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy

    Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Warm Up Your Winter: Southern Classics!

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    This ranch pork chops recipe is made in the slow cooker with just a few ingredients. Perfect golden brown pork chops in a thick and flavorful gravy.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy

    Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Juicy and tender pork tenderloin is paired with sweet potatoes and cooked for hours in a slow cooker for an easy and decadent meal.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

    Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Slow Cooker Carnitas start in the slow cooker and finish in a skillet. Learn the secret to juicy carnitas that finish crispy.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

    Easy Crock Pot Taco Soup With Ranch Dressing

    A close-up of a hearty chili dish in a bowl, topped with shredded cheese, corn chips, and finely chopped green herbs. The chili contains kidney beans, corn, and ground meat, creating a rich and colorful appearance. A spoon rests on the edge of the bowl.

    The EASIEST EVER Crock Pot Taco Soup! Ground beef, beans, tomatoes, spices and Ranch dressing for a soup bursting with flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Crock Pot Taco Soup With Ranch Dressing

    Fall-Off-The Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs

    Fall-Off-The Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baby back pork ribs cooked in the crock pot are fall-off-the-bone delicious. The dry rub, slow cooker and homemade sauce make this a keeper.
    Get the Recipe: Fall-Off-The Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs

    Tender And Juicy Beef Carnitas In A Slow Cooker

    Tender And Juicy Beef Carnitas In A Slow Cooker. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With only 15 minutes of prep time, beef carnitas are full of flavor all by themselves but even better with pineapple mango salsa.
    Get the Recipe: Tender And Juicy Beef Carnitas In A Slow Cooker

    Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

    Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Slow cooker chicken chili with pablano peppers comes together in no time. Just dump in the ingredients and let the slow cooker do all the work. A healthy dinner the whole family will love.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

    Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese

    Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Chicken Chili Crock Pot recipe is light, fresh and delicious. Just dump the ingredients into your crockpot so you come home to an easy dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken isn’t just for Game Night, it’s great for any time you’re feeding a crowd. Bourbon and a molasses barbecue sauce are perfect with chicken. An EASY and healthy dish that everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken

    Easy Crock Pot Mac And Cheese Recipe

    Easy Crock Pot Mac And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With just 6 ingredients, this Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe will be your new favorite side. You don’t even have to cook the pasta, just dump and go!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Crock Pot Mac And Cheese Recipe

    Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup

    Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Tender slow cooker pork chops in savory mushroom gravy. Easy recipe for a comforting meal. Easy prep in just 15 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup

    Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

    Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Coq Au Vin in the slow cooker gives you comfort food without having to heat up your kitchen. A French chicken stew with layers of flavor that would make Julia Child proud and is sure to be a family favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

    Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker)

    Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe is a rich blend of chicken, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and authentic Mexican spices.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker)

    Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings

    Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Old fashioned crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings

    Crockpot Chicken With Boxed Stuffing (Only 4 Ingredients)

    Crockpot Chicken With Boxed Stuffing (Only 4 Ingredients). Photo credit:Intentional Hospitality.

    This 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken With Stuffing is the perfect make-ahead slow cooker meal. Easy and budget-friendly.
    Get the Recipe: Crockpot Chicken With Boxed Stuffing (Only 4 Ingredients)

    Easy Chicken And French Onion Soup Casserole

    Easy Chicken And French Onion Soup Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    French onion soup mix, a few pantry ingredents, chicken, and a slow cooker, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken And French Onion Soup Casserole

    Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot Bbq Chicken Wings Recipe

    Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot Bbq Chicken Wings Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe made with three simple ingredients and a slow cooker, create tender finger-licking wings.
    Get the Recipe: Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot Bbq Chicken Wings Recipe

    5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns

    5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup is perfect when you’re short on time and want to inexpensively feed a crowd a delicious soup.
    Get the Recipe: 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns

    Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup

    Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Crock pot chicken corn soup makes an easy meal for weeknights! It cooks up mostly unattended until you’re ready to serve it up for dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup

    Juicy And Tender Crock Pot Whole Chicken Recipe

    Juicy And Tender Crock Pot Whole Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This super easy crock pot whole chicken recipe is tender, juicy and delicious. It also lowers grocery budget to roast your own chicken.
    Get the Recipe: Juicy And Tender Crock Pot Whole Chicken Recipe

    Creamy Rich Meatballs And Gravy Recipe (Easy Slow Cooker)

    Creamy Rich Meatballs And Gravy Recipe (Easy Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Learn how to make tender meatballs with tons of rich flavorful gravy using a slow cooker. Only 5 minute prep!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Rich Meatballs And Gravy Recipe (Easy Slow Cooker)

    Cheesy Layered Taco Dip With Ground Beef (Crock Pot Recipe)

    Cheesy Layered Taco Dip With Ground Beef (Crock Pot Recipe). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This cheesy taco dip recipe with ground beef is a hot and creamy Crock Pot recipe that takes just 15 minutes to prepare.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Layered Taco Dip With Ground Beef (Crock Pot Recipe)

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