Slow cooker meals that will put you in the crock pot hall of fame

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Slow cooker recipes are a busy person’s ideal kitchen assistant. They require very little prep and make it easier to get meals on the table. With these 10 dinner recipes — and a few breakfast-for-dinner recipes — I’m confident your family will think you are in the Crock Pot Hall of Fame.

Close-up of a scoop of cheesy casserole with bacon and green onions, held on a wooden spoon.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot

Two cooked chicken thighs on a red dish, a bowl of cherry tomatoes behind, and a slow cooker in the background.
Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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.
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Pork Loin in the Crock Pot

A person eating shredded chicken with a fork, served on a white plate with roasted sweet potatoes in the background.
Pork Loin in the Crock Pot. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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

Plate of chicken with a creamy sauce, served with potatoes and carrots, garnished with parsley.
Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This recipe for Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken is such a classic and I turn to it time and again when I need an easy chicken dinner. It has only six ingredients and includes those easily found in your pantry or refrigerator.
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Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini

Close-up of tortellini pasta cooking in a creamy yellow sauce with pieces of chicken, stirred by a wooden spoon.
Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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

A baked dessert with a golden-brown crust sits in a black slow cooker.
Crock Pot Hawaiian Roll French Toast Casserole. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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 Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

Two lettuce wraps filled with shredded meat and mixed slaw, placed on a plate.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

These Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps are 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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Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Cheesy potato casserole topped with crispy bacon and chopped green onions in a black dish.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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. One of the reasons I love this recipe is it is one of the fastest Crock Pot recipes I’ve ever used. Unlike some other slow cooker recipes that cook overnight or take eight or 10 hours, this casserole is done in four hours.
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Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

A slow cooker with a baked dish topped with golden brown, crumbly stuffing.
Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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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Overnight Slow Cooker French Toast

A loaf of sliced bread, a butter dish with a stick of butter, a bowl of eggs, a small jug of milk, a small jar of jam, and a dish of brown sugar arranged on a table.
Overnight Slow Cooker French Toast. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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.
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

A plate with sweet and spicy glazed chicken topped with cranberries, served with green beans and a side of yellow rice.
Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

One of the reasons I love this Crock Pot recipe for chicken with cranberries is it has four ingredients only. That’s not a typo — just four ingredients. And with three of them, you’re opening a seasoning packet, a can of cranberry sauce or a bottle of Catalina dressing.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

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