4 Quick, Easy and Delicious Crockpot Meal Ideas
Today, I’ve got four super easy crockpot meals to show you.
These quick and easy crockpot meals are family recipes. They are all extremely delicious and require a minimal amount of time and effort.
1. Pork carnitas
This meal was especially easy because I used a packet of seasoning mix. Shortcuts like seasoning packets are a great way to make cooking easier. I used my seasoning mix according to the directions on the package.
I just put the pork in the slow cooker and sprinkled the seasoning on top. Then I put the cover on and cooked it on low for 10 hours.
When it was done, the meat was tender and easy to shred.
I laid some things out on the counter so everyone could make their own pork carnitas.
I put out taco chips, tortillas, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and other sauces like salsa. I also served it with some cheese dip and it was so flavorful and delicious.
2. Honey garlic chicken
For this slow cooker dinner recipe, line the bottom of your slow cooker with chicken. Then get to work on the sauce. Combine the following ingredients using these measurements to make this delicious sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Mix the ingredients to make the sauce, and dump that over the chicken. Put the lid on the crockpot and let it cook on low for about 4 hours.
One of the joys of working with chicken thighs is that they do not take long to cook. So this meal is not just easy, it’s relatively quick for a crockpot meal.
Once the chicken is cooked, you can shred it easily.
I served the chicken with some minute rice and steamed vegetables. This was so tasty, especially for something that was so simple to throw together.
3. Cheesy chicken penne
Start by lining the bottom of the crockpot with chicken thighs. Pour in a can of cream of chicken soup. You will also want to add in some chicken broth, some mushrooms, and some seasonings.
For seasoning, I used salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Put the lid on and leave it to cook on low for about 6 hours.
When it’s done cooking, shred the chicken and add in some shredded cheddar cheese and a few spoonfuls of sour cream.
Make sure your sour cream and cheese are at room temperature before adding them to the crock pot. Putting cold dairy in the crockpot can cause curdling. Mix it in and let it heat through.
Cook some penne pasta according to the directions on the package. Once the pasta is done, just dump it into the crockpot and mix everything together. I served it with a side of peas and my family loved it.
4. Frito taco bowls
Start by browning your ground beef on the stove with some onions and seasonings. Then drain the grease and put the meat in the crock pot.
Add in a can of diced tomatoes, some tomato sauce, and some chili beans. You will also want to add some water and taco seasoning.
Put the lid on and let everything cook for about 4 hours.
To serve this, I laid out a bunch of different ingredients, like shredded cheese, Fritos, and lettuce so everyone could create their own taco bowls based on the toppings they like.
This meal was a big hit in my house. Best of all, it was extremely simple to prepare.
Easy crockpot meals
Easy weeknight crockpot meals are my favorite way to feed my family, especially in the winter when days are short and everyone is busy. Quick and easy crockpot meals are truly a lifesaver.
Do you have any slow cooker dinner ideas or recipes you can share? Leave me a comment and let me know.
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