A busy school night calls for a comforting, low-effort meal, and that’s where a slow cooker earns its space on your kitchen counter. These slow cooker dinners for school nights are perfect for a hectic evening when it doesn’t seem like there was enough time in the day to get things done.
We’re sharing Crock Pot dinners like beef stew, cola chicken, cheese tortellini and sausage, sesame chicken, Swedish meatballs, baked ziti, honey chicken and rice, pork chops, and more. There’s minimal prep for these dinner recipes, and the result is a stress-free and delicious weeknight meal.
Crock Pot Honey Chicken and Rice
“An easy and delicious Crock Pot chicken.” – Opal
Crock Pot Pork Chops
“This was a throw-together meal when I couldn’t figure out what to do with the pork chops I had just bought.” – Cindy
Crock Pot Roast With Gravy
“This always makes a tender roast and the gravy is sooo good. I usually use a chuck roast or sirloin tip, whatever is on sale.” – Gretchen
Slow Cooker Cola Chicken
“Definitely kid-approved. I have also used a whole chicken, bone-in chicken legs, or chicken breast; but the boneless skinless chicken thighs work out better for my family’s tastes.” – Donna
Crock Pot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage
“This might be the easiest recipe on planet Earth. It just might be one of the tastiest, too! A new family favorite in our house.” – Phyllis
Crock Pot Baked Ziti
“Threw this together the other night for dinner. It was really good! Leftovers were even better.” – Amanda
Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Pot Roast
“All of my experiments so far have turned out tasting good, and this one here is one of the best. ” – Hanan
Fix It and Forget It Creamy Chicken
“I just love my slow cooker. This makes a great summer meal. No need to heat up the kitchen with the oven.” – Jill
Swamp Potatoes
“These slow cooker swamp potatoes are TikTok for a reason! Packed with potatoes and green beans. It’s one pot meal you’ll want to make all the time .” – Debbie
Slow Cooker Mock Swedish Meatballs
“This is a quick and easy slow cooker meatball recipe for pot lucks or office parties.” – Rachel
Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken
“Delicious and easy to make!” – Vicki
Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
“Put this in the Crock Pot in the morning as you go out the door, and it is ready when you get home. This is a great homemade dinner for the family.” – Cindy
Crock Pot Super Easy Beef Stew
“The secret to this recipe is the potatoes. It gives this stew an unmistakable delicious flavor.” – Melissa
Slow Cooker Work Day Chicken
“The beauty of this chicken is that it can be prepared in a short time or even the night before.” – Mollie
Good Ol’ Goulash
“Not only good on the first day, but it is better on the second day. It is budget-friendly and freezes well.” – Callie
Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast
“Don’t let the butter scare you! This roast was so delicious and moist. It has become a family favorite.” – Elizabeth
“World Famous” Slow Cooker Meatballs
“So they’re not really famous, but they should be.” – Lindsay
Crock Pot Beef Tips Stroganoff
“I have always loved beef stroganoff, and using the Crock Pot makes this recipe easy.” – Diane
Crock Pot Chicken Salsa
“Another easy meal and delicious meal for people who are on the go. Not to mention, healthy too! My children love it.” – Shanon
Slow Cooker Korean Beef
“Sweet and tasty Korean-style beef, slowly braised in a slow cooker until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender!” – Kevin