Crock Pot Cooking

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

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

The easiest set-it-and-forget-it chicken and rice because you don't even need to cook the rice separately. You can make it as colorful as you like with whatever spare veggies...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with baking potatoes, yellow onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, evaporated milk, margarine, salt, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Squash, carrots and green beans slow-cooked in broth with tomatoes and pasta make a fresh and healthy soup whether from the garden or the produce aisle.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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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

This recipe for moist and tender turkey with gravy takes the stress out of the meal, using a simple crock pot method that provides a perfectly cooked turkey every...

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

Unleash the power of your crockpot with these sausage pepper sandwiches. They're a no-fuss, all-flavor kind of meal that brings a bit of Italian zest right to your doorstep -...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Fix and forget with this easy recipe made with boneless chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic, mushrooms, and fettuccine pasta.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

A healthy, veggie-packed soup is such a perfect cool weather lunch. This tomato and cauliflower bowl is sure to leave you feeling revitalized and full of energy for the rest of...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Change this recipe up by substituting maple syrup for the honey. Delicious!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This dish marries tender meatballs with a flavorful barbecue sauce. The best part? The oven does the initial cooking, then your crockpot steps in to let those flavors meld together.

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

An easy and delicious side dish. The carrots are cooked in a savory basil and orange sauce until they are tender and flavorful. This is a great way to get your kids to eat...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Perfectly done oatmeal with brown sugar, cinnamon, and fresh peaches.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with Monterey jack cheese, milk, black beans, diced tomatoes, frozen whole kernel corn, onions, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, enchilada sauce, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

An easy applesauce recipe with a delicious ingredient twist: ginger ale! A little cinnamon and brown sugar helps add a little additional flavor as well.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, filling, and full of flavor. Beef, tomatoes, corn, and beans get souped up with Ranch and taco seasoning mixes in the slow cooker.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

With sliced peaches on the bottom and peach nectar in the batter, this cobbler gets a fruity double dose. Just imagine a melty scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the hot...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with ripe olives, great Northern Beans, garlic, water, dried basil, salt, black pepper, sun-dried tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Stuffing is a delicious and classic dish that is often served during holiday meals. There are many different ways to make stuffing, but this one uses cream soup as a base.

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

If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that chocolate should always have a starring role in dessert. This sinful chocolate obsession makes it easy to whip up...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

If you're looking for a hearty fall-flavored stew without all the extra fat, here it is. Apples and sauerkraut add some sweet and tangy flavors to this warming sausage stew....

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Stuffed pork loin, sweet potatoes, and gravy all in one slow cooker batch. An apple and cranberry filling gives wonderful flavor to the pork loin and the sauce...

Method:   crock pot, microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

This chocolate cheesecake is hiding a healthy secret in its protein-packed chocolate filling. Tofu helps keep the cheesecake nice and thick without you even knowing it's there.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

This mushroom stroganoff is an awesome twist on the classic beef sauce, and it's low-fat to boot. Portobellos are slow-cooked in beef broth and red wine for deep flavor.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with sweet Italian sausages, water, onion, butter, white wine, arborio rice, zucchini, kosher salt, fresh baby spinach, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

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

Made with dried parsley, black pepper, salt, olive oil, onion, garlic, butter beans, tomatoes

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

Spicy chicken chili made with cooked chicken, onion powder, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, chipotle chili powder, cannellini beans, lime juice and cilantro.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Split peas and leeks, two underused ingredients in one nutritious recipe. This vegetarian slow-cooker soup is perfect for chilly autumn days, and makes great leftovers for the...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This stuffing does so many things right, but here's what really sets it apart: adding a sweet, tart, apple to balance out the savory flavors. Truly a stand-out stuffing...

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

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. ...

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

Calling this "broth" feels misleading since it's a hearty soup made of lamb, barley, and vegetables.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Made with vinegar, chicken breast tenders, onion, red or green bell pepper, soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, garlic

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Pork is marinated overnight in a citrus and spice mixture and then slow cooked with sliced onions until tender enough to shred. Serve it on tortillas with pico de gallo, lettuce, and...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Cider slow-cooked with whole nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and crystallized ginger is an absolute ambrosia for cold nights.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, flour, pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, sugar, oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Melting caramel in the crock pot makes these fall favorite treats extra easy. Simply melt, then dip the apples!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours