Best Crockpot Recipes for Families

On my busiest days the crockpot does the cooking. These are the family favorites I come back to, from creamy meatballs to shredded chicken sandwiches. Most take just a few minutes of prep, then cook on their own for 3 to 8 hours.

• Crockpot French Onion Meatball Stroganoff (4 hr 20 min total · serves 6): Cozy French onion stroganoff with frozen meatballs doing the work.
• Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings (5 hr 5 min total · serves 6): Classic comfort with refrigerated biscuits as the shortcut dumplings.
• Crockpot Marry Me Meatballs (4 hr 5 min total · serves 4-6): Creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and meatballs, made hands-off.
• Crockpot Brown Sugar Chicken & Carrots (4 hr 5 min total · serves 6): Sweet, savory chicken and carrots that cook together in one pot.
• Crockpot Honey Sriracha Chicken (4 hr 5 min total · serves 6): Sweet with a gentle kick; serve over rice.
• Crockpot Mississippi Chicken (4 hr 5 min total · serves 4-6): Tender, tangy shredded chicken that works on buns or over potatoes.
• Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (4 hr 5 min total · serves 6): Creamy garlic Parmesan pasta right from the crockpot.
• Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs with Gnocchi (3 hr 5 min total · serves 6): Tuscan-style cream sauce with chicken meatballs and soft gnocchi.

How to pick

Leaving for the whole day? Choose the 8-hour Italian beef or pulled pork. Home by mid-afternoon? The meatball and chicken recipes run about 4 hours.

FAQ

How long do these crockpot recipes take?

Between about 3 and 8 hours of cook time. Each card lists the exact total.

Which crockpot recipe is best for sandwiches?

Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwiches or Crockpot Pulled Pork Sandwiches, which serves 8.

Can I use frozen meatballs?

Yes. The French Onion Meatball Stroganoff and Marry Me Meatballs are written around them.