Why Pay for Takeout When You Can Make These 11 Restaurant Copycat Recipes in a Crock Pot

I love it when I can come up with a recipe that tastes just like a copycat of the restaurant version. What I love even more is when you can figure out how to make that copycat recipe in your Crock Pot slow cooker. Once you try one of these 11 restaurant copycat recipes you’ll realize how much money you can spend not getting takeout.

A plate with beef stew, including chunks of beef, carrots, and celery, next to a serving of mashed potatoes and a piece of cornbread. — Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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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Copycat Cracker Barrel Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Close-up of a spoonful of slow cooker beef stew with tender chunks of beef, carrots, and celery immersed in a rich, steaming broth. — Copycat Cracker Barrel Slow Cooker Beef Stew. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Easy Crockpot Skyline Chili Recipe

A plate of spaghetti topped with chili, kidney beans, chopped onions, and shredded cheese. A fork is lifting some noodles. In the background, bowls of shredded cheese, chopped onions, and beans are visible. — Easy Crockpot Skyline Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy crock pot copycat Skyline Chili recipe brings authentic flavor with a sweet, savory sauce spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg that’s sure to be a family favorite!
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Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole In Crockpot

Cracker barrel hashbrown casserole on a plate with cheesy topping . — Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole In Crockpot. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy side dish your whole family will love, then you need to make this Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes in Crock Pot recipe. It will only take you 10 minutes to prep and then your crock pot does all the work from there.
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Slow Cooker Portobello Mushroom Chicken (Texas Roadhouse)

Texas Roadhouse chicken smothered in portobello mushroom gravy ready to serve on a plate. — Slow Cooker Portobello Mushroom Chicken (Texas Roadhouse). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This slow cooker copycat recipe has tender herb-infused chicken breasts baked in a creamy portobello mushroom sauce. A slice of pepper jack cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parmesan crowns this Texas Roadhouse copycat dinner idea.
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Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli

A plate of pumpkin cake mix cookies studded with chocolate chips is artfully arranged in a circle on a white surface. — Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Olive Garden’s pasta e fagioli soup at home with this easy slow cooker recipe. Tender pasta, creamy beans, and savory beef simmer in a rich tomato broth for a delicious and hearty meal.
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Slow Cooker Chipotle Carnitas

Close-up of shredded pork garnished with chopped herbs and lime wedges. — Slow Cooker Chipotle Carnitas. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy the flavors of Chipotle carnitas without leaving home! This easy slow cooker recipe offers a delicious and affordable alternative. Perfect for meal prep and packed with flavor.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chipotle Carnitas

Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup

Bowl of copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup in a bowl with breadsticks in the background. — Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Copycat recipe for Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup. This easy comfort food soup has creamy broth combined with chicken and veggies in a slow cooker recipe.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup

Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Slow cooker Olive Garden chicken pasta has tender, fall apart chicken that simmers all day in creamy and cheesy sauce! Copycat recipe you can make easily!
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Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A bowl of broccoli cheddar soup with broccoli and carrots. — Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Panera’s beloved broccoli cheddar soup just found a new home – yours. With its rich, cheesy, and velvety texture, it’s a cozy and delightful dish that offers you a taste of Panera without having to step outside.
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Arby’s Beef ‘n Cheddar Sandwiches

A shredded beef sandwich with melted cheese on a bun, served with curly fries on a tray. — Arby’s Beef ‘n Cheddar Sandwiches. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Skip the drive-thru and make a copycat Arby’s Beef ‘n Cheddar recipe in your slow cooker for effortless, delicious sandwiches. Tender roast beef, creamy cheese sauce, and toasted buns – your family will love this budget-friendly comfort food!
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