11 Crock Pot Easy and Delicious Dinners Without Any Drama in the Kitchen

Is the dinner hour almost like the witching hour in your kitchen? Well, it used to be, until I remembered how easy it was to make a delicious dinner using my slow cooker. With these 11 Crock Pot recipes, you’ll be able to make supper that everyone will love and get it on the table without any drama — scout’s honor.

A spoonful of a baked dish with melted cheese, bacon, and green onions on top. — Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

A close-up of peach cobbler on a white plate, featuring a crunchy golden crust over soft, juicy peaches—pure comfort food that pairs just as perfectly with slow cooker pork chops. — Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

When it comes to making comfort food, I tend to turn to this recipe for slow cooker pork chops with apples and stuffing. It has all the ingredients I want when I need a warm food hug from inside.
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

This slow cooker cranberry chicken is a great holiday meal to prepare for guests or just yourself. But you can make it at any time during the year. In fact, in our house we always have dried cranberries on hand for adding to tuna salad — recipe coming soon — or DIY trail mix.
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Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup

Close-up of a slow cooker filled with a mix of black beans, corn, tomatoes, and sauce. — Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup is so delicious that it just might replace my favorite cold-weather dish — chili. In fact, having the word soup in this recipe title is a bit misleading. It is so thick and delicious that you might mistake it for a chicken chili or a stew.
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This slow cooker beef stew recipe is actually inspired as a copycat of the beloved Cracker Barrel Sunday pot roast supper dish. So, if you love ordering that dish when you eat out at the restaurant, then you’re going to love making this warm, comforting beef stew meal at home.
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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

This recipe for Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken lets you feel like you’ve ordered in Chinese food without the take out price. The secret ingredients to this flavorful dish? Soy sauce, hoisin sauce, toasted sesame oil and rice vinegar.
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Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot

Two cooked chicken thighs on a red dish, a bowl of cherry tomatoes behind, and a slow cooker in the background. — Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

When I talk about making fried chicken in my slow cooker, the word “fried” is a euphemism. I’m not really frying anything. However, the end result tastes like fried chicken.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Top view of a cheesy casserole with bacon pieces and chopped green onions in a black dish. — Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a quick and delicious crowd pleasing dinner everyone loves. Even the picky eaters will ask for seconds.
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Pork Loin in the Crock Pot

A plate of sliced roast pork loin and cubed sweet potatoes, with a fork on the plate and a glass of water on a woven placemat. — Pork Loin in the Crock Pot. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

It’s always the perfect time of year to pull out our slow cooker and make a meal. With this Pork Loin in the Crock Pot recipe, once the pork is done, we can shred it like pulled pork and use it in other recipes later in the week, such as pork tacos.
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Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken

A plate of slow cooker ranch chicken paired with tender potatoes and carrots, all garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. — Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This recipe for Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken is such a classic. It has only six ingredients and includes those easily found in your pantry or refrigerator.
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Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini

Close-up of pasta and pieces of meat boiling in a creamy sauce in a pan, reminiscent of Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo, being stirred with a wooden spoon. — Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

When I made this Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini, I cooked the chicken thighs in the alfredo sauce first, using evaporated milk. Then I added heavy cream and, finally, the tortellini, turning this into a delicious, easy one-pot meal that tastes just like the restaurant.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

Pulled pork on lettuce wraps with shredded cabbage, carrots, and parsley garnish. — Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

These Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps a delicious, low-carb dish that’s easy to make and will leave your family asking for seconds. With the help of your slow cooker, you can transform a simple pork shoulder into a melt-in-your-mouth dish packed full of flavor.
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