Made with garlic, soy sauce, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, black pepper, paprika, pineapple chunks, Dijon mustard
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Crock Pot Cooking
Don't overlook the slow cooker as being just as valuable a kitchen tool as your stove or oven. While it's long been recognized as an ideal way to cook roasts and stews, it can do so much more - and we'll show you how.

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Pro Tip:
The crock pot should be filled 2/3rds full when cooking for best results. Scale recipes up or down to fit your size crock pot.
Crock Pot 101
A properly working crock pot uses as about as much electricity and resources as a light bulb - making it more economical than using your stove! Also, it won't heat up your kitchen in the summer months.
crock pot cooking time conversion chart
| Crockpot | ||
| Oven Or Stovetop | High Temp 300F | Low Temp 200F |
| 15-30 minutes | 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours | 4 - 8 hours |
| 35-45 minutes | 3 - 4 hours | 6 - 10 hours |
| 50 minutes - 3 hours | 4 - 6 hours | 8 - 16 hours |
Cooking Times
Times listed with the recipes are guidelines - actual cooking times may vary based on the brand of crock pot, size, amount of liquid or food, how full your crock pot is, how dense the ingredients are, and the temperature of the foods when you add them.
Tangy Soy Pineapple Chicken
Root Beer Pork Roast
Made with chili sauce, pork loin, onion, garlic, root beer
Method: crock pot, roaster oven
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Chicken And Potato Stew
Made with dried thyme, sage, chicken breasts, chicken broth, potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, paprika, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Red Potatoes
Made with red potatoes, milk, cream cheese, cream of potato soup, Ranch salad dressing mix
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Alfredo Green Bean Casserole
Made with frozen cut green beans, water chestnuts, roasted red bell pepper, Alfredo pasta sauce, French fried onions
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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Sausage And Sweet Potatoes
Made with butter, lemon rind, nutmeg, cinnamon, apples, sweet potatoes, kielbasa sausage, brown sugar, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mushroom Barley Chicken
Made with salt, butter, chicken pieces, mushrooms, pearled barley, carrots, onion, celery, chicken broth, poultry seasoning
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Butternut Squash And Apple Soup With Baguette Crouton
Made with yellow onion, butternut squash puree, apple, chicken stock, bay leaves, salt, creme fraiche, ground coriander, fresh ginger, baguette
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Super Flavorful Mexican Chili
Made with bell pepper, celery, pinto beans, chili powder, salt, garlic, French onion soup mix, green chiles, tomatoes, tomato sauce
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Greek-Style Meatballs And Artichokes
Made with cornstarch, chicken broth, black pepper, non-stick cooking spray, ground turkey breast, salt, ground sage, new potatoes, artichoke hearts, dried oregano
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
BBQ Smothered Steak Strips
Made with mushrooms, chuck roast, flour, salt, black pepper, onion, green bell peppers, ketchup, barbecue sauce, water
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Rice, Corn And Spinach Casserole
Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, garlic powder, whole kernel corn, frozen chopped spinach, rice, cream of mushroom soup, water, green chiles
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Asparagus and Chicken Casserole
Made with salt, soy sauce, cream of mushroom soup, chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, red onion, garlic, asparagus, carrot, potatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Venetian Beef
Made with Italian tomatoes, red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar, round or chuck steak, onion soup mix, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
African Style Turkey On Couscous
Made with couscous, lemon juice, black pepper, boneless, skinless turkey breast, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh ginger, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chocolate Custard Cake
Made with baking cocoa, brown sugar, brownie mix, egg, vegetable oil, water
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pepper And Pineapple Pork Stew
Made with green bell pepper, top loin pork chops, chicken broth, carrots, teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, pineapple chunks in juice
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
White Beans Country Style
Made with parsley, white navy beans, salt, black pepper, garlic, bay leaves, onions, green bell pepper, tomatoes, dried oregano
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Carrot, Broccoli And Cheese Soup
Made with salt and pepper, Velveeta cheese, water, frozen broccoli, potatoes, onion, carrots, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Short Ribs
Made with black pepper, garlic powder, vegetable oil, red potatoes, carrots, water, onions, beef bouillon granules, ketchup, horseradish
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
All Day Flank Steak Teriyaki
Made with water, chicken bouillon cubes, flank steak, pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ground ginger, dry sherry, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Five-Alarm Beef Chili
Made with beer, salt, cumin, dried oregano, vegetable oil or olive oil, boneless beef chuck, onions, green bell peppers, chopped jalapenos or mild chili peppers, chili powder
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Braised Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary
Made with lemon, red wine or chicken stock, Dijon mustard, kosher or coarse sea salt, black pepper, boneless lamb shoulder or leg of lamb, garlic, yellow onion...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Caribbean Pork Pot Roast
Made with rice, brown sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, boneless pork shoulder roast, jerk seasoning, salt, oil, pineapple tidbits, diced green chile peppers
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Moroccan Lamb Shanks
Made with ground cinnamon, chickpeas, prunes, dried apricot halves, onion, garlic, chicken broth, orange juice, orange peel, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spanish Rice And Chicken
Made with boneless chicken breast halves, instant Spanish rice, black beans, whole kernel corn
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Vegetarian Lentil Chili
Made with tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, dried basil, chili powder, ground cumin, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, water, lentils
Method: stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Broccoli In Creamy Mushroom Gravy
Made with monterey jack cheese, water or chicken broth, fresh broccoli, onion, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Steak Teriyaki
Made with water, cornstarch, garlic, chuck steak, soy sauce, pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, gingerroot, sugar, vegetable oil
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Crab Soup
Made with saltine crackers, dry sherry, crab meat, milk, half and half, butter, mace, salt and pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cauliflower And Potato Curry
Made with water, tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower, asafetida, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, salt, sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Style Chicken Spaghetti
Made with celery, chicken leg quarters, chicken stock, white vermouth, or water, bay leaves, yellow onion, olive oil, garlic, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, tomato puree
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Orange-Glazed Short Ribs
Made with beef chuck short ribs, orange, teriyaki baste and glaze sauce, garlic, black pepper, cornstarch, water
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Broccoli With Horseradish Cream
Made with sour cream, mustard, frozen broccoli spears, water, salt, horseradish
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Classic Brunswick Stew
Brimming with flavor and a hint of nostalgia, this classic Brunswick stew brings southern tradition to your table. It's that meal you didn't know you needed until now.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cajun Pecans
Made with cayenne pepper, pecan, butter, chili powder, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Corn & Lentil Soup
Made with lentils, celery, onion, tomato paste, cinnamon, turmeric, chicken broth, corn kernels, lemon juice, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Dump Sticky Chicken
Made with chicken, oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, ketchup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Cherry or Peach Cobbler
Made with walnuts or pecans, ground cinnamon, cherry, apple or peach pie filling, cake mix, egg, evaporated milk
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Herbed Turkey Breast
Made with garlic powder, black pepper, sage, dried basil, turkey breast, butter or margarine, cream cheese, soy sauce, fresh parsley
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef And Hominy Casserole
Made with cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, hominy, Worcestershire sauce, ground beef, green bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, taco sauce
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Fondue
Made with dry red wine, cornstarch, sharp Cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, mozzarella cheese, ground beef
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Beer Simmered Kielbasa And Kraut
A cozy dish of kielbasa and sauerkraut slowly cooked with beer and brown sugar, perfect for warm sandwiches or served on its own.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole
This is an easy crock pot recipe for beans and rice with tasty Mexican flavors.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Old-fashioned Bean Soup
Made with bay leaf, onion, celery, dry navy beans, water, ham pieces or ham bone with meat, salt, peppercorns, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Plum Pudding
Made with ground cinnamon, eggs, ground cloves, brown sugar, mace, orange juice, raisins, suet, dates, candied fruits
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Reese's Fondue
Made with banana slices, apple wedges, pound cake pieces, or marshmallows, semisweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, sugar, peanut butter
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spinach Artichoke Dip With Toasted Baguette Slices
Made with mayonnaise or salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, frozen chopped spinach, monterey jack or mozzarella cheese, red bell...
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Stewed Tomatoes
Made with black pepper, tomatoes, butter or margarine, onion, celery, green bell pepper, sugar, dried basil, bay leaf, salt
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Made with onion, brown sugar, flour, salt, black pepper, water, vinegar, red cabbage
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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