11 Crockpot Recipes I Rely On All Year Long

The crockpot is the one kitchen tool I can rely on all year long with making dinner easy with little prep or hands on time. This collection of slow cooker recipes are on rotation in our house all year with tried and true favorites like teriyaki chicken, tacos and chicken parmesan pasta.

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These dinners make it possible for me to get dinner on the table easily after a long day. They are family-friendly and budget-friendly making them a great choice for anyone looking for a break in the kitchen!

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Drumsticks

These saucy tender drumsticks are an easy dinner for the whole family. The recipe adds some Asian flavors with a sweet and spicy glaze with hints of ginger, orange marmalade, and red pepper flakes.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Drumsticks.

Crockpot Sticky Chicken

This Crockpot Sticky Chicken recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite. The slow cooker does the hard work and the spice-rubbed sticky chicken is a real versatile and healthy dish that is bursting with flavor.

Get the recipe: Crockpot Sticky Chicken

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta is everything you love in one pot. Chicken, tomato sauce, and pasta topped with Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese. It's simple but full of flavor.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Sloww Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Slow-cooked teriyaki chicken can satisfy your craving for Asian flavors. It is best served with hot rice garnished with sesame seeds and fresh onion leaves.

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Slow Cooker Rotel Tacos

Whip up a homemade batch of Rotel Tacos with ease using this slow cooker ground beef recipe! It's quick, simple, and guaranteed to be a family favorite.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Rotel Tacos

Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast

This Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast takes a classic and gives it a delicious upgrade! With rich, savory flavors reminiscent of French onion soup, this crockpot roast is fall-apart tender and full of flavor.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Beef Noodle Casserole

This slow cooker beef noodle casserole has tender chunks of beef stew meat slow cooked to perfection. This is one hearty casserole even picky eaters will love.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Noodle Casserole

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

Believe it or not, this weeknight dream requires minimal effort! Just toss a few ingredients in your slow cooker and dinner is ready in 3 hours - perfect for busy schedules. Serve it on a plate or pile it high on a bun - either way, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This Olive Garden inspired soup is loaded with vegetables and tender gnocchi for an easy comfort meal during the cold winter months.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Slow Cooker Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole

This Slow Cooker Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole is made with frozen tater tots, breakfast sausage, eggs, milk, cheddar cheese, and seasonings. It’s the perfect breakfast or brunch.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole