Best Crockpot Dinner Recipes

Turn boring chicken breasts into a sweet and tangy dish with less than 5 minutes of prep. Easy slow cooker chicken recipe is full of delicious barbecue flavor.

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The Best Crock-pot Recipes are here to save the day! Crock-pot dinners are the PERFECT go-to for busy moms during the week. Not only are they so easy to make, but they are some of the most delicious dinners you can make for dinner!

The Best Crockpot Dinner Recipes

I love my crockpot. I love my crockpot so much that my husband may be slightly jealous.

I'm not sure who invented the crockpot, but I know for a fact they have made millions of people's lives a million times easier!

My favorite part about making a Crockpot Dinner is that I get a satisfying meal with minimal effort. It is so easy to find recipes that my entire family will love no matter their age!

1. Slow Cooker Coca Cola Chicken

Slow Cooker Coca Cola Chicken

Turn boring chicken breasts into a sweet and tangy dish with less than 5 minutes of prep. Easy slow cooker chicken recipe is full of delicious barbecue flavor.

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5 from 138 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 279 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 6 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless (fresh or frozen))
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons onion flakes (minced)
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 ½ cup barbecue sauce (divided)
• 12 ounces Coca-Cola (divided)

DIRECTIONS

 

• Spread the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart crockpot.
• Sprinkle the pepper, minced onion flakes, and garlic salt over the chicken. Pour ½ cup of the barbecue sauce over the chicken.
• Pour 1 cup Coca-Cola into the slow cooker.
• Cover and set on a high setting for 4 hours or low for 6 to 7 hours.
• After the chicken has cooked for about 3 hours on high (or 5 hours on low), drain all liquid from the slow cooker, leaving the chicken in the pot. Add the remaining ½ cup of Coca-Cola and the remaining 1 cup of barbecue sauce to the slow cooker. Continue cooking for the remaining hour.
• Serve whole with sauce spooned over the top or shred chicken and mix with excess sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1062mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

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2. Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork

Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

Dr. Pepper pulled pork is tender, juicy, and delicious. Perfect for feeding your family or a hungry crowd, this easy meal takes just 10 minutes of prep time.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course, Slow Cooker

Cuisine American

Servings 9

Calories 397 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 medium-size sweet yellow onion (sliced thin 1 ½ cups)
• 4 to 5 pounds pork butt or pork shoulder
• 12 ounces Dr Pepper (1 ½ cups)
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon garlic fresh (minced)
• ¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
• hamburger buns (or deli rolls)
• 15 ounces coleslaw (optional)

DIRECTIONS

 

• Line a 6 to 7 quart slow cooker with aluminum foil or a crock pot liner.
• Evenly layer the thinly sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
• Place the pork on top of the onions then pour the Dr Pepper over the pork.
• In a small mixing bowl add the liquid smoke, honey, and minced garlic. Stir to combine the ingredients. Use a basting brush to evenly brush the smoke sauce onto the pork.
• In a small mixing bowl combine the brown sugar, onion powder, kosher salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cumin.
• Evenly sprinkle the dry seasoning on top of the pork.
• Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
• When the pork has finished cooking, either leave the pork in the crockpot or transfer the meat to a large baking dish. Carefully use 2 forks or a set of tongs to shred the pork.
• Pour the BBQ sauce over the top of the shredded pork. Then use tongs to toss the pork and sauce.
• Serve on either hamburger buns or deli rolls, and coleslaw.

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Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1003mg | Potassium: 917mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg

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3. Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast

This Mississippi Pot Roast is made with just a few simple ingredients and slow-cooked to perfection in the crockpot.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 394 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 pounds beef chuck roast (boneless)
• 1 tablespoon onion flakes (minced)
• 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
• 1 packet Au Jus seasoning
• 10 whole pepperoncini

DIRECTIONS

 

• Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Lightly salt and pepper each side of the pot roast (see note about salt). Add the meat to the skillet and sear each side of the roast until browned.
• Transfer the browned roast to the crockpot and pour all the excess butter and browned bits from the skillet into the crockpot.
• Sprinkle minced onions over the meat.
• Add contents of ranch seasoning and au jus packets.
• Top with remaining butter, cut into pieces. Add pepperoncini to the pot and place the lid on top.
• Cook on low heat for 8 hours or until meat falls apart easily when pulled with a fork.
• Shred the meat into large chunks and stir everything together.
• Shred the meat into large chunks and stir everything together.

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Notes

• If your beef is frozen, make sure to thaw the frozen roast first or it won’t cook correctly in the slow cooker.
• Be aware of the salt content you’re adding to the slow cooker. If you want to use salted butter, don’t add salt to the meat before browning it. Choose low sodium options for the ranch seasoning and/or au jus packets if available to have more control over the salt level in the finished dish.
• You can skip the step of browning the pot roast before adding it to the slow cooker. The browning step adds additional flavor and also helps lock in the juices.
• This is cooked slowly and on low heat for a nice tender pot roast. Cooking it on the high setting will take less time, but the pot roast will not be as tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 693mg | Potassium: 584mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 4mg

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4. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN MARSALA

From Dinner at the Zoo :: Click HERE for the FULL Recipe This slow cooker chicken marsala is tender chicken breasts cooked in a mushroom and marsala wine sauce. It's a delicious meal option that the whole family is sure to love!

5. CROCK POT CHEESY CHICKEN

From Great Grub Delicious Treats :: Click HERE for the FULL Recipe Crock pot recipes are one of the easiest ways to cook and my favorite way to save time in the kitchen. My crock pot cheesy chicken is to die for and the flavor is outstanding. Each bite is loaded with cheese, super flavorful and creamy.

6. CROCK POT HAWAIIAN BBQ CHICKEN

From The Salty Marshmallow :: Click HERE for the FULL Recipe Delicious and easy to make in the crock pot, this Hawaiian BBQ Chicken combines the rich flavor of barbecue sauce with sweet pineapple!  A simple, family favorite, weeknight dinner.

7. CROCK POT HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN

From Diethood :: Click HERE for the FULL Recipe Easy crock pot recipe for chicken thighs cooked in an incredibly delicious honey garlic sauce.

8. CROCK POT FAMOUS CHILI

From Julie's Eats and Treats :: Click HERE for the FULL Recipe Amazing chili to warm up to on a cold winter’s day made in your slow cooker!

9. EASY CROCK POT SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

From The Chunky Chef :: Click HERE for the FULL Recipe Make dinner with barely any effort with this easy crockpot spaghetti casserole. With plenty of bold Italian flavors, the pasta cooks in the slow cooker with the meat sauce, making it tender and incredibly tasty!

10. SLOW COOKER ORANGE CHICKEN

From Dinner at the Zoo :: Click HERE for the FULL Recipe This slow cooker orange chicken is breaded chunks of chicken tossed in a sweet and savory Asian sauce and cooked in the crock pot. A take out copycat that's perfect for a busy weeknight!

11. SLOW COOKER BEEF TIPS AND GRAVY

From Wishes and Dishes :: Click HERE for the FULL Recipe Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy is perfect to serve to dinner guests but simple enough for a weeknight dinner or appetizer recipe! Serve it over noodles, potatoes or rice!

12. CROCK POT PORK CHOPS

From The Slow Roasted Italian :: Click HERE for the FULL Recipe Crock Pot Pork Chops are the easiest slow cooker recipe ever. Toss and go. Toss it all in the crock pot and you return to perfectly tender, melt in your mouth pork cooked in the most spectacular sauce. It is a little sweet, a little spicy, a little barbeque-y (yes I made that word up) and a lot delicious. Prepped in just 5 minutes.

13. CROCK POT WHOLE CHICKEN AND RICE DINNER

From Julies's Eats and Treats :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Whole Chicken and Rice in the Slow Cooker Flavored with Onions and Spices! This Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Dinner is a win! You can’t Go Wrong with this Meal in the Crock Pot!

14. CROCK POT HONEY BOURBON CHICKEN

From Persnickety Plates :: Click HERE for the RECIPE If you love bourbon chicken from the food court at the mall, you’ll love this version of Crock Pot Honey Bourbon Chicken that’s made right in your slow cooker!

15. CROCK POT TUSCAN CHICKEN

From Bunny's Warm Oven :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken, easy to make using your crock pot and delicious, it’s what’s for dinner…ENJOY!

16. CROCK POT CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

From Spend With Pennies :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Shortcut dumplings make this deliciously comforting meal effortless for a family favorite everyone will agree on.

17. CREAMY CROCKPOT WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

From The Chunky Chef :: Click HERE for the RECIPE This creamy white chicken chili is made super easy in your slow cooker!  Creamy with plenty of spice, it’s the perfect companion on a chilly night!

18. CROCKPOT BAKED BEANS

From Gonna Want Seconds :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Our crockpot baked beans are thick, meaty and delicious! These beans are the perfect compliment to your dinner table, potluck, or BBQ all year round!

19. Crock Pot Fiesta Mexican Chicken and Rice

From Wishes and Dishes :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Crock Pot Fiesta Mexican Chicken & Rice recipe is an easy, creamy, cheesy chicken dish to make for dinner. Throw everything in your slow cooker and have a hot homemade meal on the table in no time at all!