201 Easy Crockpot Recipes for Busy Nights!

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On the hunt for some Easy Crockpot Recipes your family will love to have on repeat?

These cozy dinners and slow cooker desserts are perfect for busy nights. They require hardly any effort and serve up big crowd pleasing flavors!

Easy Crockpot Recipes

Are you in love with Easy Crockpot Recipes as much as I am?

I love my Crock Pot, and use it all year long! Flavor packed slow cooker dinner recipes don’t have to be hard.

You’re going to LOVE this huge list of Easy Crockpot Recipes!

Debbie writes: "I have tried several of these and they are amazing!"

Whether you’re on the hunt for easy crockpot meals for busy nights, or the best Crockpot party menu with fun Appetizers, Dips, Drinks, and Desserts… it’s time for some tasty ideas!

I love using my Crock Pot for weeknight dinners and for holidays alike. These recipes are easy for easy meal planning and meal prep!

So get ready.

You’re about to become a Crock Pot Superstar!!

Related: 35 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Nights!

What’s The Difference Between a Crockpot and a Slow Cooker?

If you were to head to Walmart, Target or your local grocery store today to shop for a new Crock Pot or Slow Cooker, you would find that there really is very little difference.

They both work essentially the same.

The main differences you’ll notice will be the different sizes and features available.

What Size of Slow Cooker Should I Buy?

The best way to choose the Slow Cooker or Crock Pot that will work best for you, is to consider what you will want to prepare in it.

If cooking just for two or making drinks, use a 4 quart slow cooker.

For small dips, use a 2 quart slow cooker.

For most family sized dinners, you will want a 5.5 – 6 quart slow cooker.

Then for larger items like racks of pork ribs, get a 7 – 8 quart slow cooker.

Can You Put Raw Meat in a Slow Cooker?

Yes you can!

In fact, this is how you will prepare all of my chicken recipes below. With these easy Crockpot Recipes, you’ll only need a Crock Pot.

No other pots and pans are required!

What Are the Best Meats for Slow Cooking?

You’ll love preparing chicken, pork and beef in your slow cooker.

For chicken, you can use almost any cut.

This includes boneless skinless chicken breasts, drumsticks, wings and even whole chickens.

For pork, you’ll find tantalizing recipes on this list for ribs, pork chops and smokies in the Crockpot.

With beef, you can’t go wrong with ground beef, meatballs and a tasty roast.

Keep reading for my huge list of chicken, pork and beef slow cooker recipes below.

How Long Does Cooked Boneless Chicken Last In Fridge?

So how long can you keep cooked chicken in the fridge?

Well, it’s best if eaten within 3 days.

If you would like it to last longer, you could transfer it to a freezer safe container or freezer bag, and store for 3 months.

What Is A Good Side For Chicken Breast?

It really is so easy to find a good side dish to pair with your chicken dinner. If you haven’t already, give some of these tasty sides a try…

Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice
Baked Potatoes
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Seasoned Potato Wedges (Jo Jo’s)
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Potato or Macaroni Salad
Skillet Cornbread
French Bread
Sourdough Bread
Dinner Rolls
Rosemary Dutch Oven Bread

Crock Pot Meals – Outside Cooking Hack!

Who said Crockpots are just for Fall and Winter?? Crockpot recipes are the perfect solution for hot summer days too!

I adore my Crockpot far too much to put it away for summer. It’s a best friend year round!

So put the flavor back into your Summer Dinners and even some summer parties when you make these easy crockpot recipes all year long!

Rather than melting over the stove this summer, just dump your dinners in your Crock Pot, and walk away!

These simple and delicious Crock Pot meals will give you plenty of time to enjoy the lazy days of summer and warm nights with friends and family!

Note: You can even plug your Crockpot in outside in the summer to keep your kitchen cool. That’s right ~ find your outdoor outlet, and plug that baby in! 😉