25 Quick Crockpot Recipes

If you’re looking to simplify your weeknight dinners or need crowd-pleasing dishes with minimal prep, crockpot recipes are your best friend. These set-it-and-forget-it meals require little hands-on time and deliver big on flavor and comfort. Here are 25 quick crockpot recipes that will keep your meal rotation exciting and stress-free.

1. Honey Mustard Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt & pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.

2. In a bowl, whisk together honey, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.

3. Pour sauce over chicken.

4. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.

5. Serve with rice or veggies.

2. Carne Guisada

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 2 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• Salt & pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Add all ingredients to the crockpot.

2. Stir to combine.

3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours.

4. Serve with rice or tortillas.

3. Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 6 potatoes, peeled and diced

• 1 onion, chopped

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup heavy cream

• Salt & pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Add potatoes, onion, and broth to the crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 6 hours.

3. Mash some potatoes for thickness.

4. Stir in cheese and cream. Cook another 30 minutes.

5. Serve hot.

4. Stuffed Pepper Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 2 bell peppers, chopped

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 4 cups beef broth

• 1 cup cooked rice

• 2 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Brown ground beef and drain.

2. Add all ingredients except rice to crockpot.

3. Cook on low for 6 hours.

4. Stir in cooked rice before serving.

5. Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken breast, cubed

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 2 tbsp garam masala

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt to taste

Procedure:

1. Add all ingredients except cream to the crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 6 hours.

3. Stir in cream, cook another 30 minutes.

4. Serve with rice or naan.

6. White Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts

• 1 can white beans, drained

• 1 can corn, drained

• 1 can diced green chilies

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Add all ingredients to crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 6 hours.

3. Shred chicken and stir before serving.

7. Pot Roast

Ingredients:

• 3 lb beef roast

• 4 carrots, chopped

• 4 potatoes, chopped

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 packet onion soup mix

Procedure:

1. Place roast in crockpot.

2. Add veggies around roast.

3. Pour broth and soup mix over top.

4. Cook on low for 8 hours.

8. Chicken Noodle Pasta

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 2 cups egg noodles

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 1 onion, chopped

• Salt & pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Add all ingredients except noodles to crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 6 hours.

3. Add noodles, cook another 30 minutes.

9. Cowboy Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 can corn, drained

• 1 can cream of mushroom soup

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 4 cups frozen hashbrowns

• Salt & pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Brown beef, drain fat.

2. Layer beef, corn, soup, hashbrowns, and cheese in crockpot.

3. Cook on low for 6 hours.

10. Ranch Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts

• 1 packet ranch seasoning

• 1 block cream cheese (8 oz)

• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Procedure:

1. Place chicken in crockpot.

2. Sprinkle ranch seasoning, add cream cheese and broth.

3. Cook on low for 6 hours.

4. Shred chicken and stir.

11. Garlic Steak Bites

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs steak, cubed

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Add steak, garlic, butter, and seasoning to crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 4 hours.

3. Serve as appetizer or main dish.

12. Chicken Coconut Curry

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken thighs, cubed

• 1 can coconut milk

• 2 tbsp curry powder

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 potatoes, diced

• Salt & pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Add all ingredients to crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 6 hours.

3. Serve with rice.

13. Creamy Tortellini

Ingredients:

• 1 bag cheese tortellini (refrigerated)

• 2 cups spinach

• 2 cups Alfredo sauce

• 1 cup milk

Procedure:

1. Add all ingredients to crockpot.

2. Stir to combine.

3. Cook on low for 3 hours.

14. Beef Ragu

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast

• 1 can crushed tomatoes

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Add all ingredients to crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 8 hours.

3. Shred beef and stir.

4. Serve over pasta.

15. Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs beef strips

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 1/2 cup soy sauce

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup beef broth

Procedure:

1. Add beef, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and broth to crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 5 hours.

3. Add broccoli, cook another 30 minutes.

16. Root Beer Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts

• 1 can root beer (12 oz)

• 1 bottle BBQ sauce (18 oz)

Procedure:

1. Place chicken in crockpot.

2. Pour root beer and BBQ sauce over chicken.

3. Cook on low for 6 hours.

4. Shred chicken and stir.

17. Chicken Tetrazzini

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

• 8 oz spaghetti, broken in half

• 1 can cream of chicken soup

• 1 cup milk

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Procedure:

1. Add all ingredients to crockpot.

2. Stir to combine.

3. Cook on low for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

18. Seasoned Chicken, Green Beans, and Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts

• 4 cups green beans

• 4 cups diced potatoes

• 1 packet Italian dressing mix

• 1/2 cup melted butter

Procedure:

1. Layer chicken, beans, and potatoes in crockpot.

2. Sprinkle dressing mix and pour butter over.

3. Cook on low for 6 hours.

19. Ham and Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 cups diced ham

• 4 potatoes, diced

• 1 onion, chopped

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup milk

Procedure:

1. Add ham, potatoes, onion, and broth to crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 6 hours.

3. Stir in cheese and milk, cook another 30 minutes.

20. Tuscan Chicken Stew

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken thighs, cubed

• 1 can cannellini beans, drained

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 2 cups spinach

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 tsp Italian seasoning

Procedure:

1. Add all ingredients to crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 6 hours.

3. Stir before serving.

21. Pepper Steak

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs beef strips

• 2 bell peppers, sliced

• 1 onion, sliced

• 1/2 cup soy sauce

• 1 cup beef broth

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Procedure:

1. Add all ingredients to crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 6 hours.

3. Serve with rice.

22. Chicken and Gravy

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts

• 2 packets chicken gravy mix

• 2 cups water

Procedure:

1. Place chicken in crockpot.

2. Whisk gravy mix and water, pour over chicken.

3. Cook on low for 6 hours.

4. Shred chicken and stir.

23. Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts

• 1 can enchilada sauce

• 8 corn tortillas, cut into strips

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Procedure:

1. Layer chicken, tortillas, sauce, and cheese in crockpot.

2. Repeat layers.

3. Cook on low for 6 hours.

4. Shred chicken and stir.

24. Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken breasts, sliced

• 2 bell peppers, sliced

• 1 onion, sliced

• Juice of 2 limes

• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

• 1 packet fajita seasoning

Procedure:

1. Add all ingredients to crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 6 hours.

3. Serve in tortillas.

25. Black Bean Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 cans black beans, drained

• 1 can corn, drained

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

Procedure:

1. Add all ingredients to crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 6 hours.

3. Top with tortilla strips, cheese, or avocado.

Enjoy these quick and easy crockpot meals-perfect for busy days and hungry families!

Evan Lewis

Evan Lewis is the Head and chief editor of Indoorguider. By profession, he is a MasterChef in a five-star restaurant based in California, and by hobby he is a DIY man. Evan joined as a chef after completing a Diploma in professional cooking from USA. Besides this profession, he’s a researcher and hobbyist blogger and DIY expert. He loves discovering new things, researching them, and sharing them with people who need that information. Most of his time as a chef is spent with different kitchen utensils. He already shares his knowledge and experience with various kitchen tools, utensils, and food blogging and DIY stuff. This time he decided to write about one of the most needed kitchen tools and kitchen appliances. Therefore, he created this site, Indoorguider, and shared his experience, knowledge, and research results with people who have less knowledge about this tool. As a MasterChef of a five-star restaurant, Evan Lewis is not only experienced in cooking. He’s also experienced with different kitchen utensils, tools, and equipment. Besides, cooking he’s a hobbyist blogger. He does a lot of research on different kitchen tools for his blog and writes about them to help others, here at IndoorGuider. He shares his experience, knowledge, and research results for the benefit of people seeking different tools and cooking steps, tips, and recipes. Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555977246806 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/evanlewis9177/ Quora:  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/EvanLewisOfficial/  Pinterest:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lewis-1157132b8/  Threads: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvanLewis5656

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