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19 Crock Pot Recipes That Turn Frozen Ingredients You Forgot You Had in the Freezer Into Delicious Dinners

ByLeah Ingram

These 19 Crock Pot recipes turn a frozen protein you might have forgotten about in the freezer into dinner without breaking a sweat. Toss it in, walk away and come back to a meal that makes you look like a kitchen genius. By using up what you already had in the freezer you’re saving money and feeding your family delicious food.

A slow cooker filled with a creamy chicken and corn chowder, featuring chunks of potato and garnished with bacon bits and chopped chives.
Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole combines chicken, tater tots and creamy sauce into one dish. Just add frozen ingredients to the pot and let the slow cooker work its magic for a tasty meal.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

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.

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing cooks juicy pork chops with tart apples and savory stuffing. Toss frozen pork chops in the pot and walk away for an easy dinner with great flavor.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

A plate of slow cooker cranberry chicken, featuring stuffed breasts adorned with tart cranberries, served alongside tender green beans and fluffy rice, all elegantly garnished with fresh parsley.
Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken cooks chicken in a tangy cranberry sauce that’s both sweet and tart. Simply add frozen chicken to the slow cooker and come back to a flavorful meal with no hassle.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

Pulled pork served in lettuce wraps with shredded purple cabbage and carrots.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps turn frozen pork into tender pulled pork. Wrap it in fresh lettuce for a light handheld dinner that’s easy to make and tastes great with zero extra work.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

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.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew combines beef, veggies and broth in one pot for a rich hearty meal. Toss frozen ingredients in and come back to a stew packed with deep flavors and perfect tender beef chunks.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

A bowl of white rice topped with Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and green onions, with chopsticks resting on top. Another similar bowl and a slow cooker are in the background.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken cooks chicken in a sticky sweet and garlicky sauce that clings to every bite. Add frozen chicken and let the slow cooker do the work for a tasty, simple dinner.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder

A spoon scoops creamy corn chowder with chicken, potatoes, bacon, and herbs.
Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder blends chicken, corn and creamy broth for a cozy, filling soup. Toss frozen chicken and veggies in the pot and wait for a comforting chowder that’s ready to eat.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder

Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip

A hand dips a cracker into a rich, slow cooker spinach artichoke dip, unveiling layers of creamy goodness.
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip melts cheese and blends spinach and artichokes into a creamy dip. Use frozen or fresh spinach and serve with chips or bread for a snack that’s always a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip

Copycat Slow Cooker Panda Express General Tso Chicken

Close-up of a spoonful of sweet and sour chicken with vegetables, featuring pieces of chicken, bell peppers, green beans, and an orange glaze.
Copycat Slow Cooker Panda Express General Tso Chicken. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Copycat Slow Cooker Panda Express General Tso Chicken makes sweet and spicy chicken with a crispy feel. Toss frozen chicken in the slow cooker and get ready to enjoy this takeout favorite at home.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Slow Cooker Panda Express General Tso Chicken

Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken With Pasta

A slow cooker brimming with cooked rotini pasta, tender shredded Caesar chicken, fresh spinach, and a creamy sauce, all ready to be served with a metal spoon.
Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken With Pasta. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken With Pasta cooks chicken in Caesar sauce then tosses it with pasta. Add frozen chicken and, later on, cooked pasta to the pot for a tasty dinner that comes together with no extra prep.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken With Pasta

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

A black slow cooker filled with smooth, orange pumpkin soup on a light gray surface.
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup blends sweet squash and spices into a smooth creamy soup. Add frozen squash and then let the slow cooker turn it into a rich, tasty meal with little effort.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

Close-up of a spoonful of macaroni with shredded chicken and tomatoes being lifted from a slow cooker filled with the same mixture.
Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken cooks chicken in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. Toss frozen chicken in the pot and enjoy a simple meal that tastes like a special occasion dinner.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Cola

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and green onions, surrounded by avocado slices and a can of Coca-Cola, on a wooden table with a blue cloth.
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Cola. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Cola mixes chicken, beans and cola for a sweet and spicy chili. Add frozen chicken to the pot and let the slow cooker build bold flavors all day long for dinner.
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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches with Chicken

A sandwich with shredded chicken and melted cheese is dipped into a bowl of brown sauce, garnished with parsley.
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches with Chicken. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches with Chicken slow cooks chicken in broth until tender. Use frozen chicken and serve on rolls for a quick and tasty sandwich night that everyone will enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches with Chicken

Dr. Pepper Sloppy Joes in the Crock Pot

Three sloppy joe sandwiches filled with ground meat and sauce are placed on a white plate.
Dr. Pepper Sloppy Joes in the Crock Pot. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Dr. Pepper Sloppy Joes in the Crock Pot mix ground beef and Dr. Pepper for a sweet and tangy sloppy joe filling. Add frozen beef to the pot — or brown it first in a pan — and start slow cooking for an easy dinner the whole family will love.
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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

A bowl of slow cooker shredded beef garnished with cilantro and lime slices sits on a wooden surface, accompanied by fresh sliced radishes.
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef turns frozen beef into tender shredded meat perfect for sandwiches, tacos or bowls. Toss a whole frozen or fresh chuck roast in the slow cooker and come back to a meal that’s ready with no extra steps.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

One Pot Steak and Black Bean Chili

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado slices, served with cornbread.
One Pot Steak and Black Bean Chili. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

One Pot Steak and Black Bean Chili combines steak, beans and spices in one pot. Toss frozen steak in and get a hearty chili ready without any extra work or long prep time for a filling dinner.
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Slow Cooker Honey Lime Shredded Chicken Enchiladas

A dish of enchiladas filled with slow cooker honey lime shredded chicken, topped with melted cheese, lime slices, sour cream, and chives.
Slow Cooker Honey Lime Shredded Chicken Enchiladas. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Slow Cooker Honey Lime Shredded Chicken Enchiladas cook chicken with honey and lime then shred it for enchiladas. Frozen chicken goes in the pot and dinner is ready with no extra work or mess.
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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.

Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken cooks chicken in ranch seasoning for a tasty, easy meal. Add frozen chicken and let the slow cooker do the work for a quick dinner you will love any night of the week.
Get the Recipe: Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken