Go ahead and say goodbye to boring dinners… because this colossal list of Easy Crockpot Recipes is about to supercharge your week with outrageous flavors! And it’s going to happen almost effortlessly, right in your unassuming slow cooker! Who knew dinner could taste SO amazing on a busy night?
With so many slow cooker sensations to choose from, you’re about to discover that a Crock Pot infatuation is a real thing.
As in an all year long, every single day kind of infatuation!
Debbie writes: "I have tried several of these and they are amazing!"
These easy dinner crockpot recipes are all about BIG flavors and hardly any kitchen cleanup!
Basically, what you’ve got here are loads of delicious dinners, soups, sides, appetizer crockpot recipes, Dessert Crockpot Recipes and drinks… that are all designed to put giant smiles on everyone’s faces!
Plus, they’re all made the easy way… using a slow cooker and hardly any ingredients!
Trust me, these easy crockpot recipes are certainly not pretentious, but they are shockingly good!
Talk about choices, choices… and more delicious choices!
And for these quick and easy crockpot recipes, go ahead and leave your sleeves rolled down. They require so little effort, you’ll be done almost before you begin.
But when your food is hot and ready… just brace yourself!
This kind of cooking has a way of attracting giant bear hugs of gratitude… and some amazing leftovers for Easy Keto Meal Prep, too!
Try some of these crockpot dinner recipes this week, then change things up and enjoy even more tasty fun when you try some easy High Protein Instant Pot Recipes next week!
Whether you’re looking for dump and go dinners for busy weeknights, 3 hour crockpot recipes, or holiday favorites you can keep simmering on warm, you’ve just hit the jackpot!
And don’t forget… these dinners make excellent summer crockpot recipes to keep the oven off and kitchen cool. If you’re feeling wild, you can even plug your crockpot in outside to beat the heat!
So start scrolling and start dreaming… because it’s time to find the fabulous flavors you’ll be filling your slow cooker with tonight!
Who knew becoming a Crock Pot superstar could be so easy?!?
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.
Are you preparing a crockpot recipe for the whole family? Or are you cooking for just one or two people?
If cooking just for two or making drinks, use a 4 quart slow cooker.
For small crockpot recipes like dips, use a 2 quart slow cooker.
For most family sized crockpot dinner recipes, 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.
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, drumsticks, wings and even whole chickens.
For pork, you’ll find tantalizing crockpot dinner recipes for ribs, pork chops and smokies.
With beef, you can’t go wrong with ground beef, meatballs and a tasty beef chuck roast.
Keep reading for my huge list of chicken, pork and beef slow cooker recipes below.
Easy Crockpot Recipes Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about these cheap easy crockpot recipes…
Alisha writes: “So many good and easy recipes!!”
Maria writes: “I love all your recipes! I’ve already tried some of these and they were all a 10!!”
Debbie writes: “I have tried several of these and they are amazing!”
Cheri writes: “These are all such great recipes”
Nida writes: “I love all the awesome recipes you share, especially since they are so easy to make!”
Kim writes: “You make crockpot meals so easy! Thanks”
Judy writes: “I have loved all of your recipes!”
Rebecca writes: “Love all of your easy dinner ideas. You do such a great job at helping us save time and money on dinner.”
Misty writes: “So tasty! So easy! So cheap! What else could you ask for! Followed recipe to a tee. Used leftovers for pulled bbq chicken sandwiches. Finger lickin’ good!”
Cat writes: “AMAZING RECIPE!!! Absolutely delicious. I served the pork chops on top of rice and drizzled the meat juice on top of it with a side of mixed veggies. YUMMY!”
Karen writes: “I make these in the crockpot all the time. People absolutely love them. Using the crockpot leaves my oven available for other kinds of appetizers.”
Rebecca writes: “Made this for a work potluck awhile back and everyone loved it. People were going back for seconds and it was all gone by the end of the day!”
Tiffany writes: “Just do it! Best and easiest recipe ever. These have been my Thanksgiving tradition every year and everyone texts me a week before get togethers requesting them. 5 out of 5 stars!”
Bailey writes: “I made this yesterday and it was a huge hit! My husband isn’t normally a fan of roast at all. When I had him taste test it, I had to stop him from taking another big bite! He loves it, and said it’s the best roast he’s had. I will definitely be making it again!”
Jessica writes: “I really enjoyed making this recipe! The fact that it’s a crockpot recipe made it so easy – just toss in the ingredients, set it, and forget it. The flavors were amazing, and I’ll definitely be making this again. Thank you so much!”
Christy writes: “I’m a bit of a clam chowder snob. I am picky with it (taste, consistency, everything) Your recipe is exactly what I’ve been looking for! It’s so delicious and the consistency is perfect! Great job, and great recipe!”
Beth writes: “These were the most moist, evenly cooked baked potatoes I’ve ever had- and it was so easy! Will definitely be my go-to way to cook them now!”
Betty writes: “I love that this broccoli cheese dip recipe only uses 5 ingredients! The prep time was so fast. Definitely adding this to my holiday appetizer rotation!”
Judy writes: “Just wanted to let you know what a delicious dessert this is. I had company over and it was devoured, not a crumb left to even just lick the spoon/crockpot!! Thanks again for a wonderfully delicious recipe.”
Pam writes: “Made your Pumpkin Spice Cake today. Rave reviews. Everyone loved it! Topped it with creme cheese frosting and a dust of cinnamon. Absolutely delicious!!!”
Hi Angelica ~ it just depends on what the specific recipe calls for, but if it says to just ‘cook the chicken in the crockpot’, you’ll just cook the chicken alone in the crockpot for the first portion as it will end up cooking in its own juices that it releases. Hope that helps! 🙂
I love your ideas and have a handful printed out to try. I love using the crockpot and one would think being married for 25 years I would know how to use one, which I do, but feel like I don’t use it right. I make mostly roasts in the crock pot but feel like they are dry EACH time. I leave for work at 8:30am so I have to turn it on before I leave and I get home at 6pm. Even though I set the timer to only cook for a certain amount of time, I feel like even on “warm” the crockpot is still cooking my roast and drying it out. Do you have any tips? I would love anyones suggestions. My father tried to tell me how to devise a “timer” kind of thing to plug it in to so that it could start later in the day, but I am very reluctant… Thank you in advance.
Hi David ~ I most often use my 5.5 quart crockpot… so your 6 quart should work great for these! If a recipe requires a smaller or larger size, I always try to specify that in the instructions as well. Hope that helps! 🙂
I made the taco soup and it was so delicious. I have been cooking along time but only cooked side dishes in my crockpot. My husband and daughter loved it after they talked me! LOL! Thank you so much for the recipe and I will be making the chili mac and cheese tonight. Thanks Frugalgals!!
I was looking for pork chop recipes too! I was wondering if I could substitute the pulled pork for pork chop but modify the time. I hope they add some in the future.
I am a single woman and would like to know more about using a small crock pot for my self. Is there a crock pot recipe book for one to two people that I can buy?
Thank you so much for the recipes. I have been managing dinners after working long hours for years. You have some outstanding ideas and it has inspired me. I very rarely, if ever, comment but I feel inclined to do so. Even though I am required to leave my email and such….which I am reluctant to do also, I am just excited about having some different ways, I hadn’t heard of, to use the crockpot.. It alleviates some of the extra work to making meals by using your many fabulous ideas. Some ingredients I would not use because of diet constraints, however, I can substitute other items. Thanks again! You gals should be called the “Fabulous Frugal Gals”!
Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Barbara… you just made my day!! I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying the recipes and crockpot inspiration. 🙂 Happy cooking!
I also love my crockpot, thank you for all these wonderful recipes! I have a tip for you (you may already know). A while back at the grocery store I discovered the BEST invention ever! Crockpot liners! One of the things I dislike about using my crockpot was the clean up. Now you just pull out the liner, throw it away, wipe out the crockpot and its good to go! LOVE IT!
Do I add water or anything to the chicken while I cook it or just put the chicken in there by its self?
Hi Angelica ~ it just depends on what the specific recipe calls for, but if it says to just ‘cook the chicken in the crockpot’, you’ll just cook the chicken alone in the crockpot for the first portion as it will end up cooking in its own juices that it releases. Hope that helps! 🙂
OK thanks so much
Aww ~ thanks, Mel… enjoy the recipes!! Nothing beats the ease of crock pot cooking! 🙂
I love your ideas and have a handful printed out to try. I love using the crockpot and one would think being married for 25 years I would know how to use one, which I do, but feel like I don’t use it right. I make mostly roasts in the crock pot but feel like they are dry EACH time. I leave for work at 8:30am so I have to turn it on before I leave and I get home at 6pm. Even though I set the timer to only cook for a certain amount of time, I feel like even on “warm” the crockpot is still cooking my roast and drying it out. Do you have any tips? I would love anyones suggestions. My father tried to tell me how to devise a “timer” kind of thing to plug it in to so that it could start later in the day, but I am very reluctant… Thank you in advance.
What size crockpot you use in your recipes?
I have a 4 quart and 6 quart.
Hi David ~ I most often use my 5.5 quart crockpot… so your 6 quart should work great for these! If a recipe requires a smaller or larger size, I always try to specify that in the instructions as well. Hope that helps! 🙂
I made the taco soup and it was so delicious. I have been cooking along time but only cooked side dishes in my crockpot. My husband and daughter loved it after they talked me! LOL! Thank you so much for the recipe and I will be making the chili mac and cheese tonight. Thanks Frugalgals!!
You’re very welcome, Andrea… I’m so glad your family loved it!! 🙂
How do I find the recipes. Just see pictures of the ingredients but no actual recipes.
Hi Sherry ~ just tap on the pictures, and you’ll be taken to each individual recipe. ENJOY! 🙂
wheres the pork chop crockpot recipes its all chicken
I was looking for pork chop recipes too! I was wondering if I could substitute the pulled pork for pork chop but modify the time. I hope they add some in the future.
Hi Alan and Kandi… we have several delicious Crock Pot Pork Chop recipes posting soon. Stay tuned!! 🙂
I am a single woman and would like to know more about using a small crock pot for my self. Is there a crock pot recipe book for one to two people that I can buy?
Thank you so much for the recipes. I have been managing dinners after working long hours for years. You have some outstanding ideas and it has inspired me. I very rarely, if ever, comment but I feel inclined to do so. Even though I am required to leave my email and such….which I am reluctant to do also, I am just excited about having some different ways, I hadn’t heard of, to use the crockpot.. It alleviates some of the extra work to making meals by using your many fabulous ideas. Some ingredients I would not use because of diet constraints, however, I can substitute other items. Thanks again! You gals should be called the “Fabulous Frugal Gals”!
Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Barbara… you just made my day!! I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying the recipes and crockpot inspiration. 🙂 Happy cooking!
I also love my crockpot, thank you for all these wonderful recipes! I have a tip for you (you may already know). A while back at the grocery store I discovered the BEST invention ever! Crockpot liners! One of the things I dislike about using my crockpot was the clean up. Now you just pull out the liner, throw it away, wipe out the crockpot and its good to go! LOVE IT!
Thanks for the fabulous tip, Amber!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Crockpot recipes! 🙂