{"id":246137,"date":"2026-01-16T03:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T03:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=246137"},"modified":"2025-12-18T23:19:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T23:19:35","slug":"crock-pot-classics-for-winter-nights","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/246137\/crock-pot-classics-for-winter-nights\/","title":{"rendered":"Crock Pot Classics for Winter Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When the outside temperature dips, there&#8217;s nothing better than walking into the house to the smell of a hearty meal that&#8217;s been simmering all day. That&#8217;s exactly why a slow cooker deserves a spot on your kitchen counter. These Crock Pot classics for winter nights are a roundup of slow cooker recipes to make dinnertime easier. From cozy beef stews and Mississippi roast to Italian chicken, honey chicken and rice, and the most tender pork chops, turn simple ingredients into a super flavorful meal.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6297776803545088 --><\/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\/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. You can make a side dish of mashed potatoes or rice. There is plenty of juice!&#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\/beef\/best-crock-pot-chuck-roast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/kZhlhZUAOAH8x5PRigu4Jvc6iC_Qu5EiIDrgcDMQ41RQPgg7RWo6uX9W4eXTAUZJBJybbXfmlCrstSAEXeKinpBKO9scVJUJDZOcdicyuunsI9Es_peW\" 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\">SUSAN MATTHEWS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WILMINGTON, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/jd__pItP0neU6n3roixh03403aX3QSSL4fZoUep7DfTrY3ufbkMCipT8hGHkWxWpj2IXCu-9ave7Wr3LtjCf_vSBy3ItF8ZnW3fnhRyX=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\/best-crock-pot-chuck-roast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Crock Pot Chuck Roast<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is great for a busy day! It makes its own gravy and everything you need for a meal is right in the crock.&#8221; &#8211; Susan<\/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! I like to enjoy this with a fresh green salad and crusty bread and butter, with fruit salad for dessert.&#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\/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. This recipe can be made with any veggies you like, but you will want to keep the step with the potatoes.&#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\/pork\/crock-pot-pork-chops-and-potatoes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/bDcVwI4njfB4TBmIErkoExiKM5vYaFT_9OdWKtxz-V-np_pnbi5-5UwNTxbPwU8A3BRHmdyU2hFNTtiKRUkpj2kGAfnhmTNj062kgYHyrf_QOqeKhQ\" 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\">TRACY HOOPER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">EDMOND, OK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ojyBTmqure5kdP8xP_e8HK4ZT-WI4GrhVqpStc8ARmAmNHFJ2GZkyTTQbabYkE94i4qf_kRsYFZJLZiu2efUdW2uyhO9lUQz8SE5Fuk=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\/crock-pot-pork-chops-and-potatoes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Pork Chops and Potatoes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is one of my husband&#8217;s favorite Sunday lunches. I just put it on the night before and wake up to such a wonderful aroma.&#8221; &#8211; Tracy<\/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 usually serve it over rice or egg noodles. 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\/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\/beef\/italian-beef-fantastico.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gPT4IgF8-17UTUDBV1dfRIsWlm3ndV6VuXJ09ohqX-bL01xpF8E6iciQ7nWeuAvXp-9vpGIGhBb2Z9d1Pqh_XQesmiLVLmFIp_OBocYKtqlZGNlnig-j\" 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\">GARY HANCQ<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PORT BYRON, IL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/xwuM9BAP8CBfDzb1EGPTIiCOIIkJ6ToiPPn5sSX1WUHIn4emOm8VT7_wenC_cmw55PS8XRAGEQHGEbQFZpUAGX_a2YLHjRSnW-zsQ_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\/beef\/italian-beef-fantastico.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian Beef &#8211; Fantastico<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Family and friends tell me this beats the best of the best of those served in the Chicagoland\/suburban area.&#8221; &#8211; Gary<\/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-pepper-steak.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/0YD3l94bcObgH-dtBsKgclXWNjX7Hj-tHk_iV8wbTcxlbCdcLOdYhUXy_xGRzxgnA7A83kIHR55XfQ7V71Y3HrR3ZGR1WaSbMfQSdllBxZE1PGBhjYVj\" 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 GEUDER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LOCKPORT, IL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hFizUfLSs7_aUAtNMpKFjMTKAKimP8ChagJtfCTJXkqgJpLxnEJPOjsbTDL-309VVZgIDnuim_L71XA3wakIXTPVyEMatwDKDJAEJlk=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-pepper-steak.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Pepper Steak<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Succulent strips of sirloin are seasoned with garlic powder, then slow cooked with onion, green pepper, and stewed tomatoes. Great for anytime. This is another of my favorite comfort foods.&#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\/beef\/cheryls-hot-beefs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hAZaj-WlUNUfF5Z8CaIElOPWSUWMxXaOxmQxqkfNGW_xUZHW10oWzUScedkyRMtLzKAlxxgd6rowMIBZPruWuy5vASSNrgOT6nDg81JskYcEusaa3Dc\" 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\">CHERYL BEYER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BLOOMINGTON, MN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/w_TL9Ek-aHwDxDD8WE9VYprns5KyUQ7hyAiAA5iBFVwFYejkszVA_yVsDqSO3aZWuUqsWcOZb_zSnLDTUqzi6Igva3Q7_rdHcRApfSg=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\/cheryls-hot-beefs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheryl&#8217;s Hot Beefs<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This has been in the family for years. It&#8217;s always a hit during football games or during family events.&#8221; &#8211; Cheryl<\/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\/slow-cooker-chicken-fajitas\/?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\/7SY2aoK7aq39udk6FaRPmZdq60wXwsBoLVpEzMfZuVPO6jZFi9jyeQvi_3p14MJPG315LOhe6LdqDQFMDnbqhUY6S7mpW8wRMj6RI2l43WEPjHB2bPCy\" 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\/slow-cooker-chicken-fajitas\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita have all the wonderful flavor, but the slow cooker does all of the work. So easy and delicious, this is a must try.&#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\/chicken\/crockpot-chicken-and-gravy-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/EPJchn0Svgr5TuAt9mUhrZV7YkVabslMofu1gWS7iymEt6ADiP8yd331Pk-5tULE6V1J5eytt2dB4LcsLswQu9hT7WiCYfbvgKouaifgb0l2ODyO7Gw\" 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\">CAROL DAVIS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SILVER CITY, NM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/lmRX6fHXjTNBr7B9GCJT5Vj4ZbEzi5NNj2j7rzRg4klxZ5-pGgKR8vzGu0dFVZIQeKCNqzRkrU4tmR8EkBBjXa7Y2ipzvcAz0gPXYw=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-and-gravy-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is our ultimate comfort food. It&#8217;s so easy and delicious. Serve it over mashed potatoes, biscuits, or whatever you like. So good, this stuff would taste great on a flip-flop.&#8221; &#8211; Carol<\/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\/italian-slow-cooker-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/U7hO0uEUOeKPtoSOcDa-rydg1rrfIvMcUslmpgHOfhNheREYc1u7M6-ZczoyCatiOmfT0CkOJQoxx9gbrjVfRBJ3TmDax2Kg5re3T6NH3kfJSdRJYzg=w500\" 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\">SEA SUN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WEST DES MOINES, IA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cjcnKh9BNfUmZP_FroySNPijyRlXoAX1ue-SO8DLAu-Xn1rSezurEgJPcofgwZ9VuG1RcNRVSK0ffmNlzz22WH0jBpISITeaHQvDBsNkOLNpV1wwWmqsiw=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\/italian-slow-cooker-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian Slow Cooker Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Another freezer cooking success! I had it prepped and ready to place in the Crock Pot. I couldn&#8217;t believe the great aroma that filled the kitchen. This chicken is so flavorful. 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