16 Crock Pot Recipes for Easy, Delicious Meals

If you love meals that practically make themselves, these crock pot recipes are for you. From comforting soups and cheesy pastas to tender meats and holiday favorites, there is something for everyone. Just toss the ingredients in your slow cooker, set it, and come back to a hot, flavorful meal with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or stress-free holiday cooking, these recipes show that easy can also be delicious.

Best Crock Pot Ham Recipe

Sliced, seasoned baked ham on a white platter, garnished with celery leaves and a small pool of juices. — Best Crock Pot Ham Recipe. Photo credit: Glenda Embree.

Would you like to save this?

We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

A juicy, flavorful ham cooked low and slow for a hands-off, stress-free dinner. Sweet, tender, and perfect for holidays or weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Best Crock Pot Ham Recipe

Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup

Comfort in a bowl. Tender chicken and sweet corn swim in a creamy broth for a cozy, easy meal.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup

Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

A white bowl of penne pasta with pieces of chicken and red bell pepper, garnished with chopped parsley, sits on a wooden table with a yellow cloth underneath. — Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta . Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Juicy chicken, bell peppers, penne, and a creamy Cajun sauce make a hearty, flavorful one-pot dinner.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Creamy chicken and dumplings in a slow cooker. — Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Creamy chicken and soft, fluffy dumplings combine for the ultimate comfort food cooked slowly in the crock pot.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Crock Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

A bowl of creamy pasta salad topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions. — Crock Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Tender chicken, cheddar, cream cheese, and crispy bacon make a rich, cheesy sauce that clings to pasta. A weeknight winner.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup

A ladle holds a hearty stew with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and shredded chicken in a rich, orange-colored broth. — Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Thick, hearty, and full of flavor, this chicken taco soup could easily double as a stew. Perfect for chilly nights.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Three slow cooker tacos with chicken, lime, avocado and tomatoes. — Crock Pot Chicken Tacos. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Sweet honey and lime add a fresh twist to these easy, slow-cooked chicken tacos. Great for stress-free Taco Tuesday.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

A spoonful of creamy chicken soup with shredded cheese, tomatoes, and green peppers held above a bowl of the same soup. — Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: Little Frugal Homestead.

Drop everything in your crock pot and come back to a flavorful, hearty soup with minimal effort.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Crock Pot Chili for Two

Crock Pot Chili served in two white bowls with spoon. — Crock Pot Chili for Two. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Small-batch chili that packs big flavor. Perfect for cozy meals for two.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chili for Two

Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini

Close-up of tortellini pasta cooking in a creamy yellow sauce with pieces of chicken, stirred by a wooden spoon. — Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and cheesy tortellini combine for a restaurant-style meal at home.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini

Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup

Ham and Potato soup in a gray and white bowl with a spoon. — Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Tender ham and potatoes in a rich, creamy soup. Add cheese for a cheesy ham soup everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup

Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Slow cooker Italian beef on a crusty roll with provolone cheese and peppers. — Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Savory, tender beef topped with gooey provolone on soft rolls. A slow-cooked sandwich that melts in your mouth.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

A bowl of macaroni and cheese in front of a slow cooker. — Crock Pot Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Cheesy, creamy, and slow-cooked to perfection. The ultimate comfort food that’s easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Crock Pot Pinto Beans (Vegetarian)

A bowl of crock pot pinto beans with a rich, hearty texture. — Crock Pot Pinto Beans (Vegetarian). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Rich and hearty pinto beans slow-cooked with spices. Perfect as a side or main dish for a vegetarian meal.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Pinto Beans (Vegetarian)

Crock Pot Ramen

A close-up of cooked ramen noodles mixed with chopped vegetables, green onions, and slices of red pepper in a bowl. — Crock Pot Ramen. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

One-pot ramen made easy. Just toss in the ingredients and return to a steaming bowl of flavorful noodles.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Ramen

Crock Pot Spiral Ham

Spiral ham on a plate with asparagus and peaches in the background. — Crock Pot Spiral Ham. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Sweet and spicy ham with peach preserves, honey, and red pepper flakes. Perfect for holidays or any night you want a stress-free dinner.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Spiral Ham