It’s that time of year where everything and everyone are freezing. And nothing is better than coming home to a warm, delicious meal.
As a busy mom, one of my favorite appliances in the kitchen is my slow cooker. I am all about being fast and efficient. And I love the easy cleanup!
All of these recipes I am about to share are ones I have tried in our home and love! I have spent a lot of time over the years on Pinterest and scouring cookbooks for recipes I think my family would actually eat. And below are some of our tried and true favorites.
Slow Cooker Recipe Ideas
For Breakfast
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
You might think, why would I use my crockpot for breakfast? But it’s a good option for those holidays when you have people over. And would be great served with fruit!
For Lunch/Supper
This is where a lot of people use their slow cooker. Put it together in the morning and supper is ready when you come home! Who doesn’t love that?
1. One of our favorites is French Dips.
French Dips
Ingredients
- Chuck Roast
- onion (amount you desire)
- 2 cups beef broth
- provolone cheese
- buns
Instructions
- Season chuck roast with salt and pepper (or other seasonings you love) and place in slow cooker.
- Pour in beef broth and chopped up onion. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- When ready to eat, strain onions out. Put meat, cooked onions and cheese on buns.
- Put in oven, if desired, to melt cheese.
2. Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are another favorite at our house!
I mean, who doesn’t love taco nights? Just remember to not add water to your taco seasoning.
3. Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing is another good recipe to try.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing
Ingredients
- chicken breasts
- 1 can Cream of Chicken soup
- 1 box stuffing
- 8 ounce sour cream
- 3/4 cup water
Instructions
- Place chicken in crockpot and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix stuffing, sour cream, cream of chicken and water together.
- Spoon over chicken and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
4. Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Pulled Pork
Ingredients
- pork shoulder
- salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup water
- buns
- favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Season your pork shoulder with salt and pepper and/or other desired seasonings.
- Place in crockpot with 1/3 cup of water. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- When ready, drain the excess water from slow cooker and shred meat.
- Place on buns with your favorite BBQ sauce.
5. Slow Cooker Chicken Soup is a great recipe, plus who doesn’t remember having mom’s chicken soup as a kid?
6. Another idea to try if you never have is baked potatoes in a slow cooker. You’ll fall in love with how easy it is!
Sharing Recipes
Slow cooker recipes will probably always be one of my favorite meals to make. These recipes in particular are easy to make and so delicious.
What are some of your tried and true crockpot recipes? Drop a comment below!
And for more cold-weather meal ideas, check out Soup Recipes: The Versatile Meal.
