18 Crockpot Comfort Food Dinners

Set it, forget it, and come home to pure comfort. These crockpot dinners — stews, chilis, creamy pastas, and fall-apart roasts — are weeknight heroes and weekend crowd-pleasers alike.

Below you’ll find 18 reader-favorite recipes, each with a photo, ingredients, and step-by-step instructions. Save your favorites and enjoy!

1. Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Tender chicken and veggies in creamy gravy with fluffy biscuit dumplings on top.

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breasts
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours.
3. Shred the chicken and stir it back in.
4. Cut biscuit dough into quarters and drop on top.
5. Cover and cook on HIGH 45 minutes until the dumplings are puffed.
6. Serve hot.

2. Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Fork-tender beef, potatoes, and carrots in a rich, savory gravy.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb beef chuck, cubed
• 1/4 cup flour
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp thyme

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours.
3. Toss the beef in flour before adding for a thicker stew.
4. Stir well and season with salt and pepper before serving.
5. Serve hot.

3. Crockpot Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Chicken breasts in a sun-dried tomato parmesan cream sauce with spinach.

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breasts
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 4 hours.
3. Shred the chicken lightly and stir in the spinach and parmesan until wilted and melted.
4. Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes.
5. Serve hot.

4. Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables

Classic Sunday pot roast — melt-in-your-mouth beef with carrots and potatoes.

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 lb chuck roast
• 1 lb baby potatoes
• 5 carrots, cut in chunks
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp rosemary

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 8–9 hours.
3. Transfer the roast to a platter and tent with foil.
4. Arrange the vegetables around it and spoon over the cooking juices.
5. Serve hot.

5. Crockpot White Chicken Chili

Creamy white bean chili with tender chicken, green chiles, and cumin.

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breasts
• 2 cans (15 oz) white beans, drained
• 2 cans (4 oz) diced green chiles
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tsp cumin
• 8 oz cream cheese

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours.
3. Shred the chicken and whisk in the cream cheese until smooth.
4. Top with Monterey Jack, cilantro, and tortilla strips.
5. Serve hot.

6. Slow Cooker Lasagna

All the lasagna layers — no boiling, no fuss — cooked right in the crockpot.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara
• 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
• 15 oz ricotta
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 4 hours.
3. Brown the beef first, then layer: sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella.
4. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
5. Serve hot.

7. Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Sticky-sweet honey garlic chicken thighs that fall off the bone.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 5 hours.
3. Transfer chicken to a platter.
4. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and cook on HIGH 20 minutes to thicken.
5. Spoon the glaze over the chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
6. Serve hot.

8. Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Filling

Creamy chicken pot pie filling — just add biscuits on top for the full cozy effect.

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breasts
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours.
3. Shred the chicken and stir everything until creamy.
4. Serve in bowls topped with warm baked biscuits.
5. Serve hot.

9. Crockpot Mississippi Pork Roast

Buttery, tangy, peppery pulled pork with just five ingredients.

Ingredients

• 3 lb pork shoulder
• 1 packet ranch seasoning
• 1 packet au jus mix
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 pepperoncini peppers

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours.
3. Shred the pork and stir it through the buttery juices.
4. Pile onto rolls or serve over mashed potatoes.
5. Serve hot.

10. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Tender beef strips in a sour cream mushroom sauce over egg noodles.

Ingredients

• 2 lb beef stew meat
• 1 onion, sliced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 12 oz egg noodles

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 7 hours.
3. Whisk in the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
4. Serve over buttered egg noodles with parsley.
5. Serve hot.

11. Crockpot Cheesy Potato Soup

Thick, cheesy potato soup with bacon — pure comfort in a bowl.

Ingredients

• 3 lb russet potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours.
3. Mash some of the potatoes for thickness.
4. Stir in the cream cheese and cheddar until melted; top with bacon and chives.
5. Serve hot.

12. Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

Sweet and tangy BBQ pulled chicken for sandwiches, nachos, and sliders.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 5 hours.
3. Shred the chicken and toss with the sauce.
4. Pile onto brioche buns with coleslaw.
5. Serve hot.

13. Crockpot Sausage and Peppers

Italian sausage simmered with peppers, onions, and marinara — made for crusty rolls.

Ingredients

• 2 lb Italian sausage links
• 3 bell peppers, sliced
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours.
3. Serve in hoagie rolls topped with provolone, or over pasta.
4. Serve hot.

14. Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Zesty tomato-chicken soup loaded with black beans and corn, topped with crispy strips.

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breasts
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• Tortilla strips, for serving

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours.
3. Shred the chicken and stir it back in.
4. Serve with tortilla strips, avocado, and lime.
5. Serve hot.

15. Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Ultra-creamy slow cooker mac and cheese — no boiling, no roux, all comfort.

Ingredients

• 16 oz elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 3 cups milk
• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
• 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tsp mustard powder

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 2 1/2 hours, stirring once.
3. Stir well and let rest 10 minutes to thicken before serving.
4. Serve hot.

16. Slow Cooker Turkey Meatball Subs

Italian turkey meatballs in marinara, piled into toasted rolls with melted provolone.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground turkey meatballs
• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 6 hoagie rolls
• 6 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 4 hours.
3. Toast the rolls, fill with meatballs and sauce, and top with provolone.
4. Broil 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
5. Serve hot.

17. Crockpot Creamy Ranch Pork Chops

Tender pork chops smothered in creamy ranch mushroom gravy.

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in pork chops
• 1 packet ranch seasoning
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 8 oz cream cheese

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours.
3. Whisk in the cream cheese until the gravy is silky.
4. Serve over rice or egg noodles.
5. Serve hot.

18. Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup

Hearty beef and vegetable soup — the kind that tastes like home.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb beef stew meat
• 6 cups beef broth
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen green beans

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours.
3. Season with salt and pepper and serve with crusty bread.
4. Serve hot.