Our Favorite Crockpot Dinners

Some nights, easy dinners are a must! That’s why I love crockpot meals. They’re simple, delicious, require minimal prep, and make getting dinner on the table a breeze. Just toss everything together, let it cook, and enjoy!

I’ve rounded up a bunch of easy crockpot dinner recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights when you want a homemade meal without all the fuss!

You can find the first 5 original recipes HERE.

Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup honey
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, and black pepper.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, making sure it’s evenly coated.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6–7 hours.
5. During the last 30 minutes, shred the chicken right in the slow cooker.
6. Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce so it can soak up all that delicious honey garlic flavor.
7. Serve warm over rice with a side of steamed broccoli.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken breasts
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 3 limes
• 1 jar salsa verde
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker.
2. Add the chopped cilantro, lime juice, salsa verde, diced onion, cumin, and salt.
3. Stir gently to combine and coat the chicken with the seasonings.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
5. Once cooked, shred the chicken right in the slow cooker.

Freezer Meal Tip: Add the fresh chopped cilantro directly to your freezer bag before freezing. It holds its flavor beautifully and makes this meal easy to prep ahead!

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1½ cups of your favorite BBQ sauce
• ½ cup diced onion

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker.
2. Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken and add the diced onion.
3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
4. Shred the chicken using two forks right in the slow cooker.
5. Stir everything together and let the shredded chicken soak up the BBQ sauce for another 15 minutes.

To Serve: Pile the chicken onto toasted hamburger buns and top with creamy coleslaw for the ultimate BBQ sandwich!

Classic Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
• 4 potatoes, diced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons flour (for coating the beef)

Instructions

1. Toss the beef cubes with 2 tablespoons of flour until lightly coated.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to your crockpot.
3. If preparing as a freezer meal, allow everything to cool as needed, transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container, and freeze.
4. If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
5. Pour the contents into your slow cooker.
6. Cook on HIGH for 5–6 hours or LOW for 8–10 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
7. Stir, serve warm, and enjoy!

Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs flank steak, thinly sliced
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ⅓ cup beef broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Broccoli florets (add during cooking)

Instructions

1. Thinly slice the flank steak.
2. Place all ingredients, excluding the broccoli and cornstarch, into your crockpot.
3. Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours, until the beef is tender.
4. During the final 30–45 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets.
5. Mix the cornstarch with a little cold water to make a slurry. Stir it into the sauce during the final 20–30 minutes to help thicken.
6. Serve warm over rice and enjoy!

Freezer Meal Tip: Flank steak is a great choice for freezer meals because it’s lean and holds up well to freezing. For the best texture, add the broccoli near the end of cooking so it stays tender-crisp instead of getting mushy.

Slow Cooker Taco Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup mild salsa
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
• 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Optional Toppings

• Fresh cilantro
• Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• Grated cheese
• Avocado
• Green onion
• Tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Add salsa, black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
2. Place chicken breasts into the slow cooker, making sure they are completely covered by the liquid and other ingredients.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
4. Remove the chicken and shred or cut into bite-sized pieces. Stir the chicken back into the soup.
5. Serve with your desired toppings and enjoy!

You can find the original taco soup recipe HERE.

I hope you find a few new family favorites in this list! There’s nothing better than having an easy, homemade dinner ready to enjoy after a busy day.

Happy cooking!

<3 Shannon