With the popularity of my 35 Back to School Crockpot Recipes post, I put together another helpful collection: 30 Back to School Crockpot Recipes. Think of this as Part 2 — a fresh set of easy, reliable slow cooker meals to keep in your weeknight rotation. As school, sports, and after-school activities ramp up, a crockpot can be a lifesaver, delivering warm dinners, hearty lunches, or even breakfast with minimal effort.
Whether school starts in August or later, these recipes help reduce stress and free up time. Below are 30 slow cooker ideas — soups, sandwiches, entrees, sides, and make-ahead breakfasts — that are perfect for busy families trying to settle into new routines.
Slow Cooker Italian Lemon Chicken // Very Culinary
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup // Peas & Crayons
{Photo courtesy of Peas & Crayons}
4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken // A Cedar Spoon
Easiest Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice // Dizzy Busy & Hungry
Honey Mustard Shredded Chicken Sandwiches // Wonky Wonderful
{Photo courtesy of Wonky Wonderful}
Easy Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Hoisin-Blackberry Sauce // The Floating Kitchen
Southwestern Corn & Potato Chowder {Dairy Free} // Joyful Healthy Eats
Italian Beef Sandwiches // Taste and Tell
{Photo Courtesy of Taste and Tell}
Slow Cooker Kalua Pork // A Girl Worth Saving
Slow Cooker Mexican Corn & Chicken Soup // Tried & Tasty
Fall Off the Bone Slow Cooker Ribs // Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
{Photo Courtesy of Renee’s Kitchen Adventures}
Crockpot Sloppy Joes // Yummy Healthy Easy
Slow Cooker Southwestern Quinoa Chili // Mariah’s Pleasing Plates
Red Wine Short Ribs with Potatoes, Carrots and Onions // Stuck On Sweet
{Photo courtesy of Stuck On Sweet}
Slow Cooker Banana Nut Oatmeal // The Lemon Bowl
Vegetable Lasagna // Produce for Kids
Turkey Vegetable Barley Soup // Meal Planning Magic
Crockpot Shredded Beef Enchiladas // Iowa Girl Eats
{Photo Courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats}
Honey Garlic Ginger Chicken // Running to the Kitchen
Tuscan Stew // Sweet Peas & Saffron
Slow Cooker Garlic and Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes // Sarcastic Cooking
{Photo Courtesy of Sarcastic Cooking}
Slow Cooker Corn and White Bean Chowder // Baked by Rachel
Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal with Almond Butter and Honey // The View From Great Island
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya // Sarah’s Cucina Bella
Pulled Tandoori Chicken // The Big Man’s World
{Photo Courtesy of The Big Man’s World}
Crockpot Chicken Taco Chili // Ari’s Menu
Coconut Curry Chicken // A Cedar Spoon
Teriyaki Chicken, Quinoa and Vegetables // Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Slow Cooker Tikka Masala // Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes // The Magical Slow Cooker
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