It’s October 1st! Or as I call it in my house Crocktober 1st. The weather is cooling off and a bowl of soup sounds good again. Hot meals in the slow cooker (all ready when you get home from work) are replacing the summer foods on the grill and salads. To get you thinking about some meals to make this month, I’ve put together a list of 31 crockpot recipes that will be perfect for October. Let me know which one’s you are planning on making!
Slow Cooker Tortellini Lasagna Casserole
Easy and very family friendly. My kids loved this dish and didn’t even notice the spinach or mushrooms. You could swap out the tortellini with frozen raviolis if you prefer. I was also thinking that adding some red bell pepper would give it a flavor boost. I made a lot so we could
Slow Cooker Cheesy Unstuffed Mexican Shells
A creamy, cheesy Mexican pasta dish that is perfect for a large family. This is an easy Mexican-style dish that can be catered to your families likes. For example, I use mild salsa, ground turkey and whole wheat shells. You can also switch up the beans to pinto, if that’s what you have on
CrockPot Recipe for Hummus Orzo with Chicken and Peas
This recipe for Hummus Orzo with Chicken and Peas is a one-pot dinner that is creamy, quick, easy and flavorful. Before I share this amazing recipe with you today I’d like to talk about cleaning. Cleaning my house is definitely not my favorite thing to do. As most of you that have children know, it seems
Recipe for Crock Pot Mexican Lasagna
This recipe for Slow Cooker Mexican Lasagna is an easy whole wheat pasta dinner made with all of your favorite Mexican flavors. A week ago, I told you about the case of the missing shoes. My son lost 2 pairs of his shoes and we searched and searched with no luck. I was convinced that
Chicken Philly Sandwich Casserole
This Chicken Philly Casserole is a spin off of the delicious sandwich. It’s filled with all the ingredients found in the sandwich: buns, cheese, peppers, onions and well-seasoned chicken. If you’re making something for a church dinner or bringing dinner to someone, this is a good alternative to the actual sandwich! The other night I
Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole with Spinach, Mushrooms and Peppers
Every slow cooker seems to have a hot spot in it. It is usually on the side opposite of the controls, or somewhere on the back part. From now on notice where food sticks on and gets crusty. Then use a foil collar to prevent burning and sticking. I like to use foil collars when
Tomatillo Chicken Tortilla Casserole in the Slow Cooker
Makes 6 servings 3-4 cups tomatillo chicken mixture 1 (14 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (13.75 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or you could probably use cream of chicken) 1 (5oz) can evaporated milk 1 cup salsa About 3 (7 inch) flour tortillas (I used whole wheat), cut into 1-inch squares
Creamy, Cheesy Barbecue Chicken Spaghetti Bake
I randomly created this recipe for barbecue chicken spaghetti a week ago and every one loved it so much I had to make it again and put it on the blog! For some reason my kids don’t really eat spaghetti with traditional spaghetti sauce. I think it’s weird and quite annoying, especially since they are
Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Quinoa Broccoli Casserole
When I saw a recipe for chicken quinoa broccoli casserole on Pinch of Yum I knew that I had to make my own version of it in the slow cooker. I love how quinoa turns out in the crock pot and how it takes on the flavors
Slow Cooker Easy Thai Coconut Soup with Lemongrass
If you love the coconut soup when you go to Thai restaurants, you will love this soup
Slow Cooker Mexican Meatball Soup
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Slow Cooker Creamy Tortilla Soup
CrockPot White Bean and Chicken Chili Recipe
A super simple crockpot version of white bean and chicken chili. It takes just minutes to get started in the morning and is ultra satisfying. Top with mozzarella cheese, cilantro, tortilla chips and avocados for a delicious one-pot meal. This is an updated post from July 2009! My sister, Alicia, is the original author of
Slow Cooker Parmesan, Sausage and Kale Soup
Slow Cooker Parmesan, Sausage and Kale Soup–A creamy and comforting soup that is full of flavor thanks to loads of Parmesan cheese and Italian sausage. Good thing this recipe makes a lot because everyone will be asking for seconds! Pin this recipe for later! The other day my husband texted me from Kneaders (a local
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff (Gluten Free and No Cream of Soups involved)
Beef and mushrooms served with a savory gravy over egg noodles. Made with no cream of soups.
Slow Cooker Asian-inspired Shredded Beef and Rice
2 to 2 1/2 lbs chuck roast (mine was partially thawed…if yours is still somewhat frozen add 1-2 hours to the cooking time) 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 Tbsp soy sauce 1/2 cup diced onion 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar (plus more for serving) 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 1 packed
Slow Cooker Beef Gyros
Slow Cooker Beef Gyros Recipe: Tender pieces of beef with soft onions, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy cucumber yogurt sauce all wrapped up in soft, melt in your mouth pita bread. And the best part of this recipe is that the beef is made in the slow cooker freeing up your time and making your kitchen smell good all day long.
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Beef Quesadillas with Cream Cheese
(This is an updated recipe/photo from March 2013) If you’re thinking to yourself that Sloppy Joes aren’t your thing just keep reading. Don’t click out! Because in fact, they aren’t my thing either. I typically don’t like sloppy joes. I think it has to do with the name, maybe? I don’t know. I would typically
CrockPot Caramel Chicken
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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken
This recipe for slow cooker Hawaiian chicken is super simple to make. The chicken is super moist and the sauce is slightly sweet…but not overly sweet. Maybe this Hawaiian chicken will transport us for a moment or two to a tropical location. This time of year, I’ll take all the tropical moments I can get!
CrockPot Coconut Chicken Haystacks
I’m sure you’ve had Hawaiian Haystacks in your life. They are simply a chicken and gravy that’s served over rice and topped with lots of toppings like pineapple, cheese, chow mein noodles etc. They are a very fun family dinner since every person can choose how they want to eat their haystack. This recipe is
CrockPot Recipe for Hummus Chicken with Soft Pita Bread
An easy summer slow cooker supper of chicken with creamy hummus and crunchy cucumber wrapped up in a soft pita. You’ll be amazed at how yummy a few ingredients in your crock can be! I was totally inspired by the hummus orzo I made a few weeks back. It was easy, creamy and flavorful. I
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls
These slow cooker chicken fajita rice bowls are an easy and flavorful dinner that has all the makings of a great Mexican meal–rice, beans, salsa, chicken, cheese, peppers and onions. Top your rice bowl with a dollop sour cream to make it even tastier!
Slow Cooker Bacon Kalua Chicken
This chicken is tender, bursting with flavor (thanks to a bacon-lined crockpot) and only uses a handful of ingredients. My kids could not get enough of this chicken. My daughter told me, “this is the best chicken in the world.” I think you will agree! Now that I’ve been blogging slow cooker recipes for 5
Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa and Black Beans
Flavorful quinoa with salsa, black beans and sliced avocado. An easy meatless meal or an amazing side dish.
Crockpot Coconut Rice and Beans Recipe
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Recipe for Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Orzo
This recipe for CrockPot Cheesy Ranch Orzo is super easy with only 4 ingredients. It’s ultra cheesy, creamy and almost risotto-like. Serve as a side dish with dinner or bring a big batch to your next potluck! This orzo kind of reminds me of macaroni and cheese a little bit. It’s really creamy and comforting.
One Pot (CrockPot) Chicken Tetrazzini
This is the good old fashioned chicken tetrazzini that you grew up with without all the work! All the ingredients (including uncooked noodles) go into your slow cooker and then you turn and walk away…it’s that easy. Make it even easier by using a store-bought rotisserie chicken. When I was growing up my mom
Slow Cooker Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
A creamy, cheesy and smoky macaroni and cheese that is made in one pot–the slow cooker! This recipe is so simple and tastes so amazing everyone will be asking for seconds.
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