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Crock Pot Dinner

Crock Pot Dinner

The main dish, the star of the show: Dinner. This is the recipe that the rest of the meal is planned around so make it the best. And make it in your crockpot. You can cook all kinds of entrees from meatballs to duck to tofu to scallops in your slow cooker.



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recipe for veal and tomato stew

Veal And Tomato Stew

Easiest veal ever. Just brown the meat in a pan before tossing it in the slow cooker with mushrooms, peppers, and tomatoes. Perfect with some wilted greens on the side.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

Discover the ease of making delicious chicken enchiladas in a crock pot. This dish combines shredded chicken, corn tortillas, and a flavorful sauce, topped with melted Cheddar...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken & vegetables

Chicken & Vegetables

Made with Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, vegetables, salt, chicken breast halves , water, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for jamaican-style pork tenderloin

Jamaican-Style Pork Tenderloin

The Caribbean-influenced mixture of allspice, apple jelly, and hot sauce will keep you coming back for more of this slow-cooked tenderloin.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for savory pork roast

Savory Pork Roast

This is such an easy way to make a great roast. Boneless pork loin is simply seasoned with salt and pepper and then injected with slivers of garlic. The crock pot keeps the meat moist...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for teriyaki pineapple chicken

Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken

Great basic crockpot teriyaki recipe. The pineapple brings a sweet and savory dynamic to the table, and you can throw in all sorts of veggies like broccoli or snap peas if...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for layered enchilada casserole

Layered Enchilada Casserole

Corn tortillas layered with ground beef, cheese, and a simmered mix of blended tomatoes and onions will become one of your new favorites.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken taco filling

Chicken Taco Filling

This simple 3-ingredient recipe comes in handy for taco night, especially since you can make this ahead of time and freeze it.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for basic all-purpose corned beef

Basic All-Purpose Corned Beef

Cooking corned beef is so easy in the crock pot. This recipe will give you the most tender and flavorful corned beef you've ever had!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for philippine chicken

Philippine Chicken

Chicken is slow cooked in a tangy vinegar and soy sauce mixture which makes it both flavorful and extra tender.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bbq chicken for sandwiches

BBQ Chicken For Sandwiches

Looking for a simple and delicious way to make BBQ chicken for sandwiches? Try this recipe for crock pot chicken, cooked in a savory and sweet BBQ sauce until it's tender and...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for sesame seed chicken

Sesame Seed Chicken

You'll want to bookmark this foolproof slow-cooker sesame chicken. Chicken thighs cooked with brown sugar, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds are an effortless main dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken a la king

Chicken A La King

Enjoy an approval-worthy chicken a la king. Cubed chicken combines with a simple creamy sauce and fresh veggies, all simply cooked in a crock pot and served over warm rice.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cashew chicken

Cashew Chicken

This slow cooker cashew chicken is way healthier than takeout and just as good. Cashews and mushrooms with a thick soy and ginger sauce always hit the spot.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cape breton chicken

Cape Breton Chicken

This chicken dish, slow cooked in a tangy sweet and sour tomato sauce, is great served over rice or pasta.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mushroom chicken in sour cream sauce

Mushroom Chicken In Sour Cream Sauce

This effortless slow cooker chicken dish is really elevated by the fresh sliced mushrooms, which go beautifully in the rich sour cream sauce.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy chicken a la king

Easy Chicken A La King

Serve this so-easy chicken a la king over rice or noodles. If you can't find the frozen pea blend simply substitute regular frozen peas and some chopped onions.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for sweet and spicy ribs

Sweet And Spicy Ribs

Using your crockpot is one of the best ways to get fall-off-the-bone tender ribs without a big hassle. Sweet brown sugar and honey BBQ sauce with a Cajun kick is the right choice...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweet and sour meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

This recipe for sweet and sour meatballs is one example of how you can whip up something tasty with minimal effort in no time flat simply by starting with some pre-cooked...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooked bbq ribs

Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs

Slow cooked meat is hard to do wrong. The long cooking time is a crucial ingredient as it lets the bbq flavors meld with the country style pork ribs.

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for traditional style coq au vin

Traditional Style Coq Au Vin

Made with chicken stock, bacon, chicken, pearl onions, cremini or baby portabella mushrooms, garlic, salt, black pepper, thyme, bay leaf

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pork tenderloin with plum sauce

Pork Tenderloin With Plum Sauce

A little Chinese plum sauce mixed with white wine makes a delightful drizzle over seasoned, slow-cooked pork tenderloin.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef carne adovada

Beef Carne Adovada

Adovada is more commonly made with pork but this version marinates beef cubes overnight and then slow cooks it until tender. Use in tacos, burritos, on nachos, etc.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for ground beef pasta goulash

Ground Beef Pasta Goulash

This ground beef pasta goulash is a hearty and delicious meal that your whole family will love. This recipe is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef tips in mushroom sauce

Beef Tips In Mushroom Sauce

Looking for a delicious meal that cooks itself? This beef tips in mushroom sauce offers the ease of slow cooking combined with a tasty blend of savory ingredients.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken and angel hair pasta

Chicken And Angel Hair Pasta

Chicken and mushrooms are slow cooked in an onion soup sauce. Sour cream and cooked pasta are stirred in, making a creamy and flavorful dinner with little effort.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for fiesta chicken with rice and beans

Fiesta Chicken With Rice And Beans

Made with taco seasoning mix, boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, rice, chicken broth, pinto beans

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy ranch potatoes and chicken

Creamy Ranch Potatoes And Chicken

Cubed boneless chicken is mixed with dry Ranch salad dressing mix, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooked beef brisket

Slow Cooked Beef Brisket

Brisket is slow cooked until tender in a bold wine-tomato sauce.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for down home-style ribs

Down Home-Style Ribs

Absolutely flawless, fall-apart ribs. The key is browning them in a hot skillet before letting them simmer away in the crockpot with the sweet, homemade sauce.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for french pot roast

French Pot Roast

Made with water, green pepper, boneless round or chuck roast, flour, oil, condensed onion soup

Method:   electric skillet/wok, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for the best beer-basted pot roast

The Best Beer-Basted Pot Roast

This crock pot beef roast gets both a flavor boost and tenderizer from cooking in the beer and tomato broth.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chicken terrific

Chicken Terrific

Made with chicken breast halves, brown sugar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, tomato juice, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for italian dressing pot roast

Italian Dressing Pot Roast

Talk about easy crockpot shortcuts. Thanks to Italian dressing, this pot roast only needs three ingredients to slow cook itself to zesty, meaty perfection.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for home-style short rib dinner

Home-Style Short Rib Dinner

If short ribs aren't a regular sight on your dinner table, they're about to become one. Cooked with a hearty mixture of carrots on potatoes, these fall-off-the-bone crockpot...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mexican chicken supreme

Mexican Chicken Supreme

It's tough to mess up this crock pot chicken recipe with all its flexible options. Whether you add corn, rice, or red-hot salsa, all the flavors still play together...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tender beef brisket

Tender Beef Brisket

This crockpot brisket with a horseradish bite is an excellent choice for a main course when you've got a big dinner coming up.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for country ribs with maple mustard sauce

Country Ribs With Maple Mustard Sauce

Ribs are coated with a maple-mustard glaze and slow cooked until tender.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for meatballs in a beefy onion sauce

Meatballs In A Beefy Onion Sauce

A savory dinner made easy with a crock pot. Using frozen cooked meatballs, beef gravy, garlic, and onion soup mix, this dish is perfect for serving over rice or...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for easy pineapple ham

Easy Pineapple Ham

Made with water, ham, brown sugar, pineapple chunks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef, bean, and brown rice taco filling

Beef, Bean, And Brown Rice Taco Filling

An all-purpose taco filling made with ground beef, refried beans, brown rice, and salsa. Freezes well.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cajun chicken cordon bleu

Cajun Chicken Cordon Bleu

Made with cream of chicken soup, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, butter, bread crumbs, deli ham, Creole seasoning, pepper jack cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for rustic short ribs with mustard sauce

Rustic Short Ribs With Mustard Sauce

Rich, complex flavors of French cuisine meet the ease of a crockpot in this recipe. Braised short ribs paired with vegetables make up a hearty plate of countryside...

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for root beer baby back ribs

Root Beer Baby Back Ribs

Root beer is the perfect secret ingredient for your secret sauce. Its sweetness and distinctive bite is hard to replicate, and adds incredible flavor to crockpot ribs.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chicken alfredo lasagna

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

If you've got a slow-cooker addiction, lasagna is the next dish you can tackle in your crockpot. Not just any lasagna, either--creamy chicken alfredo lasagna.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ravioli meal

Ravioli Meal

This easy dinner just takes minutes to throw together in the crock pot. It's also easy to vary the ingredients. Try a meat-based pasta sauce with cheese ravioli. Or make it a vegetarian...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for rosemary and garlic leg of lamb

Rosemary And Garlic Leg Of Lamb

This recipe combines the wonderful flavors of rosemary and garlic with succulent lamb for a mouthwatering slow cooker dish that is incredibly easy to make.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for shredded pork wraps

Shredded Pork Wraps

Pork is slow cooked in salsa, shredded, then piled into flour tortillas with lettuce and cheese.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken and broccoli cheese noodles

Chicken and Broccoli Cheese Noodles

Easy and cheesy! Broccoli cheese soup makes a delicious and simple sauce slow cooked with chicken and served with pasta.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for jim's tex-mex chili mac

Jim's Tex-Mex Chili Mac

Ground beef is browned and mixed with onion, tomatoes, chili beans, taco seasoning, and pasta for a Tex-Mex style chili-mac dinner.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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