Getting dinner on the table is hard. I know. But you don’t have to be hard on yourself about it. Instead, reach for your Crock Pot when you know you’re going to have a busy night. With these 9 must-try recipes, you can make your slow cooker the star again and you a kitchen star, too.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps
These Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps a delicious, low-carb dish that’s easy to make and will leave your family asking for seconds. With the help of your slow cooker, you can transform a simple pork shoulder into a melt-in-your-mouth dish packed full of flavor.
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Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot
When I talk about making fried chicken in my slow cooker, the word “fried” is a euphemism. I’m not really frying anything. However, the end result tastes like fried chicken. Your family will think you ordered in from the Colonel.
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Pork Loin in the Crock Pot
It’s always the perfect time of year to pull out our slow cooker and make a meal. With this Pork Loin in the Crock Pot recipe, once the pork is done, we can shred it like pulled pork and use it in other recipes later in the week, such as pork tacos.
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Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken
This recipe for Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken is such a classic. It has only six ingredients and includes those easily found in your pantry or refrigerator. On a busy weeknight, it’s my favorite go-to.
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Overnight Slow Cooker French Toast
What is this Overnight Slow Cooker French Toast like? Well, have you ever had bread pudding? This dish is a cross between softer French Toast and bread pudding. Make it on a Friday, enjoy it on Saturday morning. Or have breakfast for dinner.
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Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini
When I made this Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini, I cooked the chicken thighs in the alfredo sauce first, using evaporated milk. Then I added heavy cream and, finally, the tortellini, turning this into a delicious, easy one-pot meal that tastes just like the restaurant.
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Crock Pot Hawaiian Roll French Toast Casserole
This Crock Pot Hawaiian roll French toast casserole recipe is so easy you won’t believe you waited this long to try making it. You get a gorgeous, delicious casserole that I think you’re going to love.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
This Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a quick and delicious crowd pleasing dinner everyone loves. Even the picky eaters will ask for seconds. Unlike some other slow cooker recipes that take a long time, this casserole is done in only four hours.
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Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing
With this recipe for Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing, you get a delicious blend of boneless pork chops with apples plus stuffing — something you might only enjoy at Thanksgiving. But there’s no reason you can’t add stuffing to an everyday dinner recipe for fall or another time of the year.
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