This slow-cooker soy chicken is full of fresh spices that combine to make a super-flavorful chicken. Try it on rice or sliced up over ramen.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 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.
Chinese Soy Braised Chicken
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ground chicken is cooked in the crock pot with spices and soy sauce and served in lettuce wraps with a tangy dipping sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Chili With Hominy
Tomatillos, green chilies and garlic help pack this dish full of flavor while the hominy and chicken bring that warm, comfortable feel.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
North Woods Wild Rice Soup
This is the definition of a hearty soup. Thanks to the wild rice and turkey it's truly a meal in a bowl, not to mention an outstanding way to use up some Thanksgiving...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Fajitas
The crock pot is a great way to make fajitas! No grill, no mess!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Creamy, Cheesy, Broccoli Casserole
Want to get more greens in your dinner? This creamy, cheesy broccoli casserole will have you craving the nutritious, cruciferous veggie.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Pineapple-Cranberry Pork Loin
Made with cloves, cranberry sauce, nutmeg, pork loin roast, salt, black pepper, crushed pineapple
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tropical Tea
Made with cinnamon stick, orange, tea bags, water, sugar, honey, orange juice, pineapple juice
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheesy Corn
Corn is cooked in a creamy cheese sauce. Great side dish for potlucks!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Spanish Chicken With Garbanzo Beans And Olives
Made with chicken breast halves, garbanzo beans, white rice, onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, water, garlic powder, saffron threads, pimiento stuffed...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Apple Cobbler Topped With Fruit and Nut Cereal
Tart apples are mixed with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon and then topped with your favorite granola cereal. Slow cook overnight and you will wake up...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Shredded Beef Sandwiches
This shredded beef recipe serves a large group but the leftovers freeze well if you're only serving a small crowd.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Turkey Sloppy Joes
These sloppy joes have two twists to them. First, they are made with turkey instead of beef. And second, they are made in the crock pot.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Wild Rice And Mushroom Soup
This rich and hearty slow cooked soup is made with wild rice, fresh mushrooms, celery, carrots, onion soup mix, beef broth, and peas.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Boston Baked Beans
Made with bacon, brown sugar, Great Northern beans, onion, salt, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Black Bean Chili Sin Carne
Made with tomatoes, black beans, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, seasoned salt, garlic, tomato paste
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken And Biscuit Dumplings
This twist on a classic chicken and dumplings dish turns out perfectly in the crock pot
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Chicken and Corn Chili
This chunky chicken chili is slow cooked overnight with salsa, the chicken is shredded, then mixed with Mexi-corn, pinto beans, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches
Made with Italian salad dressing mix, chuck roast, beef consomme, beef au jus
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cider Pork Stew
The apple cider not only adds flavor but helps tenderize the pork while it cooks.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hobo Stew
Made with black pepper, dried parsley, water, tomato soup, ground turkey or beef, onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
All-Day Venison Stew
It's called "all day stew" for the cook time, but you'll be craving it all day as well. Stew of venison, carrots and potatoes slow-cooked in a brilliant red wine sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Apricot-Honey Glazed Turkey
Made with barbecue sauce, paprika, ground black pepper, salt, dried rosemary, dried thyme, turkey legs, apricot jam, honey, lemon juice
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Acorn Squash Soup
Made with carrots, onion, chicken broth, water, margarine, all-purpose flour, dry sherry, salt, black pepper, paprika
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Apple Crumble
Dust off that trusty crock pot of yours because we're going to semi-skillfully throw some apples and crumbs together for dessert. It's all about liberating flavors with minimal work and...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy French Dip
The French dip is, without a doubt, the fanciest roast beef sandwich out there. And now you can make the beef and the savory au jus in a slow cooker with half the work.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Meatballs
Looking for a recipe that is easy to prepare but with tons of flavor? These zesty Mexican meatballs in a rich vegetable sauce are delicious over rice or pasta.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Stuffed Pattypan Squash
Stuffed pattypan squash: the perfect way to sneak some veggies into your diet while enjoying a tasty meal.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheese Souffle
Made with paprika, parsley, salt, white bread, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk or light cream, evaporated milk
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Macaroni, Bacon and Cheese
If you're looking to change up your pasta game, you've just hit the goldmine with this bacon-infused mac and cheese prepared in a crock pot. It's as uncomplicated as it is...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooked Chicken and Dumplings From Scratch
Scratch-made dumplings in scratch-made chicken soup is as made-with-love as it gets. No shortcuts here, just a rich, slow-simmered broth made from fresh...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beefy Braised Short Ribs
Making a dish as rich and flavorful as red wine-braised short ribs with just one pot (read: one dish to clean) is a stroke of genius.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Creamy Corn Casserole
Cream cheese and a touch of sugar thrown into the crockpot turns some ordinary corn kernels into a warm, craveable side dish perfect for any occasion.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Honey Glazed Ham
Change this recipe up by substituting maple syrup for the honey. Delicious!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Steak And Potato Soup
A good soup is magical for turning a cheaper cut of meat into something scrumptious. This hearty meat-and-potatoes meal is always a hit.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Porridge
This isn't your normal Goldie Locks porridge. Slow cooked is the key to a silky, smooth wheat and rolled oats breakfast. Plumped with raisins and apples is the perfect way to start the day.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Raspberry Fudge Brownies
These slow cooker chocolate raspberry brownies are absolutely decadent. Made from scratch using simple ingredients and cooked to perfection in canning jars in the slow cooker.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Stuffed Lamb Shoulder
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, carrots, lamb shoulder, bulk sausage, parsley, oregano or marjoram, garlic, onion, celery
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pizza Meatballs
Mozzarella stuffed meatballs are slow-cooked in a tasty tomato sauce. Serve as an appetizer or entree.
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Samuel Adams Green Chile Stew
A hearty slow cooked stew made with beef, potatoes, green chiles, beef stock, seasonings, and beer.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Pulled Pork With Root Beer Barbecue Sauce
Root beer isn't just for floats anymore. This pulled pork recipe uses root beer twice: once to tenderize and again in a tangy sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Apple Sausage Stuffing
Sweet and savory stuffing can be a Thanksgiving game changer. Slow cooked apples and pork sausage makes an absolutely stand-out stuffing that's miles ahead of the boxed stuff.
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Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Vegan Chili
Even non-vegans will love this hearty, meatless black bean chili. Cooked in the crock pot means the flavors will be well melded.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Thai Red Curry Chicken
Thai curry anything is usually good, but Thai curry in the crockpot makes it even better. This coconut milk chicken curry is mixed with fresh cauliflower, green beans, and bamboo...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Bananas Foster
Get the delicious flavor of bananas foster without the flambe! Bananas are slow cooked in a sweet rum sauce and then served over pound cake with a dollop of ice cream.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs
These glazed meatballs will be a hit at your next cocktail party. A cup of bourbon for the barbecue glaze already has you breaking out the good stuff, so why not pour up a...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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