Fall is in the air! Celebrate Crocktober with these top 10 easy slow cooker recipes! From creamy soups and cozy chowders to flavorful chicken dinners and fall comfort food, these reader-favorite Crockpot meals are perfect for busy nights.
Top 10 Croctober Recipes
It’s Crocktober! The BEST and coziest time of year to pull out your slow cooker and let it do all the work! Whether you’re craving creamy soups, hearty comfort food, or easy dump-and-go dinners, these Top 10 Crocktober Recipes are tried-and-true favorites that my family (and readers!) love. From savory curries to rich chowders to that famous Cafe Rio sweet pork, each one brings all the fall feels with minimal effort. Grab your slow cooker, toss in the ingredients, and come back to a kitchen that smells amazing. You’ll want to try every single one of these this month!
Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini, Spinach and Chicken Soup
Rebecca said, “Delicious.. husband now on his third serving” and Stephanie said, “This was delicious! Even my son who hates tomatoes loved it and had it for leftovers the next day!”
Slow Cooker Cafe Rio Sweet Pork
Are you a fan of the sweet pork at Cafe Rio or Costa Vida? They are famous for their sweet pork salads.
Slow Cooker Yellow Chicken Curry
Jake said, “This was an excellent way to get my wife to try Thai style food without her knowing!! I just told her it was a chicken dish and she ate it right up!”
Slow Cooker Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Tina said, “This was absolutely delicious! Very similar to Panera that I pictured myself sitting in the restaurant and eating it! Thank you so much for a wonderful recipe.”
Slow Cooker 2-Ingredient Balsamic Chicken
Robin said, “OMG is all I can say to this recipe! I’m actually making it right now for the second time.”
Slow Cooker Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These lettuce wraps were a complete WINNER at my house. My kids and husband and I all gave them 2 thumbs up.Â
Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Hamburger Soup
Jo said, “Oh. My. Goodness. This soup is so good! I used beef broth. I added cremini mushrooms and a little Worcestershire sauce. But otherwise followed the recipe. Perfect for a November dinner!”
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped potatoes are essential at a big family dinner but the problem is where are you going to bake them? The oven is full of ham or turkey and the stove top is busy too with other side dishes bubbling away. The answer is, of course, your slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Sausage Chowder
Lauren said, “Made this a while a go and loved it – so simple yet so delicious!”
Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Party Meatballs
Pam said, “I’ve been making these for years………. my dad (Jim) taught me this recipe. He always served them with a big pot of rice.”
Bonus Recipe! Down Home Chili
Linda said, “I made this recipe and won first place in a chili cookoff. Everyone wanted the recipe.”
Did you know you can filter the recipes on my website to search by meat type, IP or Crockpot, low carb, gluten free, etc.? Use the filter to find exactly what you are looking for.
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