{"id":245792,"date":"2025-09-08T03:00:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T03:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=245792"},"modified":"2025-08-18T19:12:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T19:12:40","slug":"slow-cooker-dinners-for-school-nights","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/245792\/slow-cooker-dinners-for-school-nights\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Dinners for School Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A busy school night calls for a comforting, low-effort meal, and that&#8217;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&#8217;t seem like there was enough time in the day to get things done. <\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;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&#8217;s minimal prep for these dinner recipes, and the result is a stress-free and delicious weeknight meal.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6311989118763008 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/crock-pot-honey-chicken-and-rice.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/uVWIOxXS1ntp9kCxwVVvFZm5yK-cJ1SY8UcHplPKql9BmzDPPFDpMlxdzO5_Y8UNPdMCmDX6zYZMR94SV5bJe_exD7lq5LVCudCvNiHGOHP3PU86lOSj\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">OPAL JACKSON-CAKMAK<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BIRMINGHAM, AL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yVAlr2KzoVlKIxGHntRaMLofnFfuNlJneQ0u8HmfnhZ2LmJCESAc2u7FLi6KkYZ_4ZIn1rzhU44xRmNIqwIl75T4-eu5mlcCWLyGv0E=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/crock-pot-honey-chicken-and-rice.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Honey Chicken and Rice<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;An easy and delicious Crock Pot chicken.&#8221; &#8211; Opal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/crockpot-porkchops-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/byGMXuYRyg35RNuqIXabt48IbQuexcap3g-b5gs_yRSsOkQCAjK5T7yxwFHurSgdkHSdhkBwjRwoXg0PbJCvPorCWhLHjpKSxZFQgQh1A_42mnwIVdUy3Q\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CINDY MINNEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MELBOURNE, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/V4mxMmQz2X0LtPhmS0K7MdzdS73THYlV4XhZyVe0i5iX82HgmkzTDnC2DEqNP3_Jzs2LKc6XrHPYli9-m-gaT3ZltmkwcvCSRlZqGsb49xXTKC5YbKk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/crockpot-porkchops-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Pork Chops<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This was a throw-together meal when I couldn&#8217;t figure out what to do with the pork chops I had just bought.&#8221; &#8211; Cindy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/crock-pot-roast-with-gravy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vG0_CFDC_d2OT_FVcH5pVMHHEHW1msPLqfw961g9EG0JTCbDPKbmHQGH1ICqZuB9pCKVHcriPWDN2pQ6S4ICzmf08qlYB_vE59Y9JRra-n0J0xsx1Cht\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">GRETCHEN ***<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">COLUMBIA, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Sw_YOThyaxLRG6lDaJhb5uvZFr5-SWAMqHJofLQmhFBVuDWROdpDovkOHMTJHaXCivWnvEamYozAF77EVRtxLzBUg9kxaQ2R4h77JMGI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/crock-pot-roast-with-gravy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Roast With Gravy<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;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.&#8221; &#8211; Gretchen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooker-cola-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Bau5cU80wAK7smtpM6a4jfd9ov036y9qa7m57G_6SXvcJY7r9Bf7uBqBUt9wj7R6onCkytlg4KYLCobJW1L34YMNnQUlOJjRM-nFdgpQgJPqFUFUfXXB\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DONNA SUTTON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LAKE CHARLES, LA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cHO_WypCe9kBK-0utaZMbN-vFOf3MIdBp2SWVUvVLhP3PHg5Ml1rO4EFfTGsjv_ZVgQBSSjmD32SH2fD4Mxi1hl_PBPPteOtAP1e99E=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooker-cola-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Cola Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;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&#8217;s tastes.&#8221; &#8211; Donna<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pasta\/crockpot-cheese-tortellini-and-sausage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NCGNCwhLmEAjGITAbXO7qzeAevBrfRcAilwhcGpxD6xP0-f_6hAEXhvCkj_5pWxKq_oRSmSpg-r349pwiWYsjrn6OHXWBxvr0EknEN8YrxK1HLCAKZ6K\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">PHYLLIS GESCH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ROUND ROCK, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Dko-lRrgsIe-aA9npLmCENTkEzZCbwSn3mQU6Dhs_I8bYLLoZJ-YbIMWdbk-atsD72mKA80UmaXlEuY-p2Hd3K7vmwrb3I47O-A0GKg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pasta\/crockpot-cheese-tortellini-and-sausage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;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.&#8221; &#8211; Phyllis<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pasta\/crockpot-baked-ziti.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/P_u_bfypue24GduRexTW3rrh97KE5wsfWbz1Qji-wBo2ULTfbzwRPMdjY6QeW-o-_lD-PjHn54ghd3Qx-EMsyTBFuDQZmfHUp-0u2rnM\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">AMANDA MICHELLE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HEBRON, KY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_2wYPJs5KasXysG2b5oycoy07fDW7IDQeijba6-QZdZ2x5DJocZ-RCmdXoZlEpKRKICHbYHsaqvjdb5WVLyKV05B9srOi3-rBWj__w=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pasta\/crockpot-baked-ziti.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Baked Ziti<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Threw this together the other night for dinner. It was really good! Leftovers were even better.&#8221; &#8211; Amanda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/slow-cooker-honey-mustard-pot-roast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Le2NK3AsdzmFHAD7jo8vMs--br4hwPv7KqaLfMVh8Uwm9N2YtXiKfChtxGO8bPcD5Alq2hZq59AZhYyEKAZdQ3mMO6ZGFO8vcBeCrKC-Y95KmY2S481o\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">HANAN HUSSEIN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BOTHELL, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/0d5RUXhRoFkLMEddMASzTBS3msibX20YuXUlciVAAElex7mn0VgzqHzLUwP66KMCBWDQtg0jn4sDxl_7PnLrpnDK1eODYdCKj2KqSxONbdNoZ0iqxDq3=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/slow-cooker-honey-mustard-pot-roast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Pot Roast<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;All of my experiments so far have turned out tasting good, and this one here is one of the best. &#8221; &#8211; Hanan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/fix-it-and-forget-it-creamy-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3lirXx4uZ54oSKrZ_Li1Lf4gCHgAdnqqEztYj3Xrin1QLqBhVbFu4tBeO-hxrRDC99FEYM9l3AhtHR0ZSl4cv3EwRF5FkGF5RWGvf_s\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JILL COOKS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SUNSHINE STATE, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NJdMmF8QJW8dIxU0hIQpSnWJjgcfZ6AJr2CqPKZhu9TIQ-yssa4MX-zv9LM2GczsK8tKRTs_rgbf1sKcnByRY2Hlg_FpUwk3SKPbC-Y=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/fix-it-and-forget-it-creamy-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fix It and Forget It Creamy Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I just love my slow cooker. This makes a great summer meal. No need to heat up the kitchen with the oven.&#8221; &#8211; Jill<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/swamp-potatoes\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/YmOV-JSfU7rTrMUIMcrOZKZT4FcP1asJfClvle9HLKJjXPmMRmH6cR-rDhoNp64i_lT02Zr-fwImC-ddI4H0jbU81J2hNSDUpXC1WKpT6X94pqGWewM-yw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/swamp-potatoes\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swamp Potatoes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These slow cooker swamp potatoes are TikTok for a reason! Packed with potatoes and green beans. It&#8217;s one pot meal you\u2019ll want to make all the time .&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/slow-cooker-crockpot-mock-swedish-meatballs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/35H7CDkfRZsioq9B8VvDUORuHXmhvhUJQYKlaZG9PDPhPDiugvlmdY_2QSOLH0KUoG5HE6vkBv4bTyRS_03oC8g-uCyRjqF1jJ__HMM\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">RACHEL L.<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BURKE, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pAHrlUcox4CrJ3OnjP3rfvkIclLPfjsmVu-JLkjtExiwpZSefvkC9MljZ2KAlmyZhosu6Qu0w-8qyNJoZszPc4N2CcMm8lG8ep7B7HI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/slow-cooker-crockpot-mock-swedish-meatballs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Mock Swedish Meatballs<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a quick and easy slow cooker meatball recipe for pot lucks or office parties.&#8221; &#8211; Rachel<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooker-sesame-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vaY9yzxDOpxo2aWrHRgAafUMvRbixf5zqHVSk52wtAtGl19ptW1z1fycgGYbaCKSVusSFpKicoAolS7CImVMcNLrx9-JDk-h9XNSjA1KmrRKOCFtAis\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">VICKI PICOTTE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NORTHGLENN, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/4_m2yIYhSlHcJSIul4Xee_BEPkBZ6j6sW00W46H0XsvcN3w8dtQsOZ-r8vWjA9g-JLwMWLTMIAkqxH6LCeOXlqMZVazQTO3AfiIv-lg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooker-sesame-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Delicious and easy to make!&#8221; &#8211; Vicki<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/crock-pot-chicken-and-dumplings-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/bNL0XeZ2rs7GttCRqKA7yWbQLRPoVebDVwu-QjSxZ7xtVdVIMUikEH3CNB4aSprSfD27EoLzU2KWTz38V-srJV4WrNxUyqRl7gmuhTOdvuZxcS6_lxF55A\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CINDY PUGA<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SAN ANTONIO, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/P6-UhGZWgVWWFVJIv53eU4rncsXSZrC3QdCi0Haj_Rj57_Nj4xbCxXtIpC39l0RDUmsL38L4XrAIzN8ivfzdxFks4UPE1Rk5opr_Aw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/crock-pot-chicken-and-dumplings-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;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.&#8221; &#8211; Cindy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/super-easy-beef-stew.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gWTKM8sxKRhCYWOV-vgNYTsjvUcaDwbFS075n8HG0dU0Pw4FATt8FUNCkrlYpnDpjNCawnRHu0w89PFC4nYJVHXuHayNPCF553cHNUrQQgUlcDkznJA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MELISSA FLEETWOOD<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">AVA, MO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/XinIbROVFGQpFxx8B1e4fCiDa5HIMqlW83WbZhDDxrSpOjnQ4x7ynjkGmDAG2BxcEEwLkpL_qhpa_cPRa6s4XOAhFMzshhJUSZhMxg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/super-easy-beef-stew.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Super Easy Beef Stew<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;The secret to this recipe is the potatoes. It gives this stew an unmistakable delicious flavor.&#8221; &#8211; Melissa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooker-work-day-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/IFreW9iK66hXpo3lalZ1GXU9-1q0Ctts05x3kZqG4_is_smJhf9OKSdpYYz-jExRkuaUYM-clnxjXVOUHEZ-6VKJeHS52yChvr2gWtcOClvXFp3HDofGbw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MOLLIE RHEA<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LAKEVIEW, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/FtfuGoPgsEEh39S4yXXcvJJVTRbt00Ke9Isi_ZdLBb7YLHSHorlg16GTT71syyTJ7MdXznzGdEScWlCDHIi5f9466pw5I9cqk37ucw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooker-work-day-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Work Day Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;The beauty of this chicken is that it can be prepared in a short time or even the night before.&#8221; &#8211; Mollie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/good-ole-goulash.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8eFmLteDtoczEvWesAMMykJYkajQBLjWJ4xlyohstKEMvhBd8v-wOxMiixlswPEGBBCTsdypl8ZgZxJaaEUDEEPiyNw_7RQasSvBU8u48NrTdCGbiWDF\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CALLIE GODWIN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CHOCTAW, OK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/XkBQboHJbPKCEMaVgCN7ZiV9F3OWtggPiEjdcyoZ5aiKeLYtuPKsIengHrWPVyreIROESIL1rfbvepMGmvEylz7_xcnpxWfJYXmjvg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/good-ole-goulash.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Ol&#8217; Goulash<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Not only good on the first day, but it is better on the second day. It is budget-friendly and freezes well.&#8221; &#8211; Callie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/slow-cooker-mississippi-roast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vIfx5dgJ4Y9P9DMKI0CLVDjd2T5mz__P5EUW7Kr2fCZZ9gIWKjeAUODN_7j09aRFg4F7Jlp57D2ZGT2NcuAqxFh_yUDc-eCW40E6izTBvY-OwRjg9EnD\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ELIZABETH SCHOCH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">FAIRFIELD, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vwDWWKY79j3B5n5RDNwhfnuDrDfdjzPt25up4EP0reko8KNVTp69w8CW0MkqZSayW0b2lwyVBHtNilg6uSKFbIFPbuJiBzmOe9mQbKx_=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/slow-cooker-mississippi-roast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Don&#8217;t let the butter scare you! This roast was so delicious and moist. It has become a family favorite.&#8221; &#8211; Elizabeth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/world-famous-slow-cooker-meatballs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gDVI0h98bGtYdOnOGVzDoOYo4tvsYdQj1PzRx5PzIBaVAUKGZt1qEUcj2Ye9E0LmOBol8zD2WIrOzbff6O2iEj-98xm-z-M3cTmxr6i_NRtDDcxJw5ORNg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LINDSAY V<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SOUTHEASTERN, MA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zIZqxHjl7T18U_Fqo_6V5zciafVMZgEECfVEGI8gmBTPmmV0cznihRVgCRMuK4_LZz1SLwQ17BWa6F_wBeqvUQE_LN-nt0mVNIHrFyA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/world-famous-slow-cooker-meatballs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;World Famous&#8221; Slow Cooker Meatballs<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;So they&#8217;re not really famous, but they should be.&#8221; &#8211; Lindsay<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/crock-pot-beef-tips-stroganoff.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-N66te0osl9HusklOitwvgt2DBL18JVbi2pDeIKLmfD63ZY6MA3Sp9IvvxtVCWMJbix59R5Z3Lw2WzxRcTI3RfUs9e9lHhyMV2m9ei8WAmKGH2ziOCM\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DIANE WHITBECK<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HOPEWELL, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vmMDP1whybZT8zqK8BWxBFNhdgXtBA9h0pYU_IPcMvM5GhIRNWxFrjf1UwIyRnaGtZCWSOdwFMk7xUbO5TGULbk5I8NZtzRnwU2PAs0=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/crock-pot-beef-tips-stroganoff.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Beef Tips Stroganoff<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I have always loved beef stroganoff, and using the Crock Pot makes this recipe easy.&#8221; &#8211; Diane<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/crockpot-chicken-salsa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yTmpGIJbEq6rSt5YalHEWTZsCWDofC_QVnQELOi2TfUjCuHHtUB_sMPyAeq7SXyFSPY2vlZmiivaCDduUwQUHnhmceR-SiFBzIvQqK2xpnZM5cd_NkaR\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SHANON GUINTA<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">COLORADO SPRINGS, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Tt39OAVmVJiry_1_XbRzP68YNSDUmaWQRBFdjvL39yab4LHQ_BmYVPhb1WG2vVCM2Yslq3FFWOqje2nsy2FWdnyqJYv32ymZ60Mi=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/crockpot-chicken-salsa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Chicken Salsa<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Another easy meal and delicious meal for people who are on the go. Not to mention, healthy too! My children love it.&#8221; &#8211; Shanon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/slow-cooker-korean-beef\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/7fy_grDTIx2Lq9lU_Ihwzypy-GN8nbFNfdMY49NUfyBVSHqDzBWvwseb_3n-ReCnyhpK42Y-ppHuLg0jjw0hwyr0xVRTE3thvzregOhaHuspSlcdeuyTdQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hbo479oDLVnmFba5fwAY1gZ6fI59-4PbppqlMwvPK1yDr-qErba6z0rLfC_YCkka4Ox4-bhI9z0D-lRptXh7qJnxG4Fq4jMQg8biD2s=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/slow-cooker-korean-beef\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Korean Beef<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Sweet and tasty Korean-style beef, slowly braised in a slow cooker until it&#8217;s melt-in-your-mouth tender!&#8221; &#8211; Kevin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A busy school night calls for a comforting, low-effort meal, and that&#8217;s where a slow cooker earns its space on your kitchen counter. 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