This post may contain affiliate links, please see our privacy policy for details.
Today Iโm excited to share 22 of my familyโs favorite crockpot dinners. The recipes I make on repeat once the weather turns chilly. Youโll find everything from comforting chicken and rice to delicious pot roast, creamy pastas, comforting soups, and of course, my very best chili recipes. Thereโs even a recipe for crockpot mashed potatoes (so good for Thanksgiving, which is just around the corner!).

I had so much fun putting this list together. I was reminded how many of these dishes I need to make again because theyโre that delicious.
Everyone here knows I adore a good set-it-and-forget-it crockpot dinner. Over the years, Iโve shared so many slow-cooked meals on the site. Some of them have even become the most-loved recipes weโve ever posted. And for good reason: when life gets busy (which it definitely is right now!), nothing beats tossing everything into the crockpot, walking away, and coming back to a cozy dinner waiting for you. Thereโs nothing more comforting to me than a big pot of chili slow-cooking all day on a fall or winter afternoon.
Iโd love to know which recipes youโre most excited to try. Are you a soup-and-chili person like me, or do you love a classic pot roast or short ribs? And if thereโs a new crockpot recipe you want to see, leave a comment below. Iโm always looking for fresh ideas as we head into the holiday season!
36 Comforting Crockpot Recipes
Crockpot Chicken Parmesan
All the flavors of traditional chicken Parmesan, made simple in the crockpot. Comforting, cheesy, and the perfect cozy weeknight dinner!
View Recipe
Cider Braised Pot Roast with Parmesan Sweet Potatoes
Cider Braised Pot Roast with tender beef, apple cider, caramelized onions, and crispy Parmesan sweet potatoes. A cozy fall dinner!
View Recipe
Shredded Beef and Cheese Burritos
Shredded Beef and Cheese Burritos: Slow-braised beef, refried beans, melty cheese, and chipotle sauce wrapped in a warm tortilla. So delicious!
View Recipe
Easy Pot Roast Stroganoff
This slow-cooked beef stroganoff is creamy, hearty, and so nostalgic โ the perfect cozy meal for fall nights or Sunday dinners!
View Recipe
Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Dumplings
I took the classic chicken and dumpling soup and made it even easier (and yummier) in the crockpot!
View Recipe
Crockpot Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup
Warming, hearty, full of flavor, and simple to make. Add parmesan and bread on the sideโฆdelicious!
View Recipe
Red Wine Braised Pot Roast
A classic, warming, easy, and delicious one-pot meal that's great for weeknights and entertaining, too!
View Recipe
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili
Perfect for game day, family dinners, and all the nights in between. Super Bowl ready, so easy, and so delicious!
View Recipe
Crockpot Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
This make-ahead method makes for the creamiest and most flavorful mashed potatoes!
View Recipe
Crockpot Hamburger Helper
An even easier homemade twist on the childhood classic. Cozy, creamy, and so deliciousโperfect weeknight dinner!
View Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Tostada Stacks
Crunchy Buffalo Chicken Tostada Stacks layered with spicy ranch, cheddar, pepper jack, and jalapeรฑos. A fun, easy dinner or game day recipe!
View Recipe
Crockpot Spicy Queso Beef Chili
Add a side of beer bread and toppings for the perfect bowl of winter chili on these coldest days of the year!
View Recipe
Crockpot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Lasagna Soup
A wonderfully cozy soup made in the crockpot or on the stove. A creamy lasagna-inspired soup!
View Recipe
Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Tortilla Bowl
Slow-cooked chicken mixed in red salsa, salsa verde, and hot sauce, then served over rice bowls โ DELISH!
View Recipe
Healthier Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup.
The perfect easy fall dinnerโฆgreat for nights when you're craving Italian, but want something warming and healthy too.
View Recipe
Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Orzo
A cozy, easy, fall-winter dinnerโฆinstant pot + stove top skillet directions too!ย
View Recipe
Crockpot Chipotle Pineapple Pot Roast Bowls
Pot roast and pineapple over rice + avocado salsa + spicy, tangy, creamy bang bang sauce. YUM!
View Recipe
Cider Braised Short Ribs with Caramelized Onions
Plus creamy mashed potatoesโฆthe perfect simple yet delicious dinner for a cold night in!
View Recipe
Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken.
A hearty and delicious meal to come home to at the end of a busy dayโฆand it's so easy to prepare!
View Recipe
Poblano Chicken Tortilla Soup
Stovetop or crockpot, this soup is easily madeโฆenjoy this flavorful, wholesome, filling soup on chilly days!
View Recipe
Crockpot Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
This make-ahead method makes for the creamiest and most flavorful mashed potatoes!
View Recipe
Crockpot Green Bean Casserole
Crispy topping, creamy sauce, and all homemade โ no canned soup, no oven! The easiest holiday side dish, made fresh and so delicious!
View Recipe
Crockpot Three Cheese Mashed Potatoes.
The ultimate creamy and cheesy mashed potatoes
View Recipe
Crockpot Chuck Roast Tinga Tacos
Slow-cooked, smoky, and packed with flavor, these tacos are perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any taco night!
View Recipe
Crockpot Pumpkin Beer Braised Chicken
Slow braised chicken in seasonal pumpkin beer and cider โ so delicious!
View Recipe
Red Wine Cranberry Braised Short Ribs
Slow cooked short ribs in red wine with fresh herbs and sweet cranberries. Theyโre a one pot and done kind of dinner, festive, and totally delicious. Serve these over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes and youโll have the perfect dinner for a cold night in.
View Recipe
Crockpot Crispy Pork Ramen
For those nights when youโre craving your favorite bowl of ramen, but want to stay in and be cozy at home!
View Recipe
Crockpot Cider Braised Short Ribs with Browned Sage Butter Mashed Potatoes.
Nothing beats short ribs that have been cooked low and slow for eight hours, delicious heart goodness
View Recipe
Crockpot Thai Yellow Curry Chicken with Garlic Rice
An almost effortless crockpot dinner full of delicious Thai flavors that everyone will enjoy!
View Recipe
Crockpot Greek Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Orzo
Turning a meatball pasta dinner into the easiest, cozy โ yet still summery, slow cooker meal!
View Recipe
Slow Cooker Red Wine Braised Short Rib Pasta
The simplest dinner to put together yet feels fancy, festive, and is so delicious!
View Recipe
Crockpot Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Throw everything in and let it cookโฆa deliciously easy dinner to warm up to on the coldest of days!
View Recipe
Slow Cooker Coq au Vin with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
For cold fall and winter nights when you want a fancy dinner, but need something easy!
View Recipe
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken and Broccoli
The easiest to create and so deliciousโฆadd some beer bread for a cozier weeknight slow cooker meal!
View Recipe
Slow Cooker Cheesy Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
This slow cooker method makes for the creamiest, most flavorful mashed potatoesโฆso delicious!
View Recipe
Lastly, if you make any of these 22 Comforting Crockpot Recipes, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love hearing from you and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, donโt forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
These are som,e really great recipes ideas thank you for sharing your recipes
Hey Brandy,
Of course, happy to share! I hope you love the recipes!
Hi,
How come you do not put amounts in for the ingredients?
Thee chicken and dumpling recipe, has a list of ingredients but no amounts.
Thanks
Barb.
Hi Barb,
I am so sorry, I am not sure what you are referring. Every recipe has ingredient amounts:)
Please let me know how I can help!
I see what you see Barb, you just need to scroll down further to see the official recipe. Above it she does list a bunch of ingredients and other info, but below that is the official recipe. Cheers!
Thanks….I will try these recipes
I hope you love them!
Hi there
is there any diabetic frendley respies
Hi Sara,
So sorry, I do not know which recipes qualify as diabetic friendly. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help!
I saved two of these to try, the red wine braised pot roast and the tortilla soup. I love crockpot recipes since my days are so busy. There is nothing better than coming home to a meal that is almost ready to enjoy. I recently made your veggie tortellini crockpot soup and it was delicious. Thank you for your delicious recipes! I also love your gorgeous photography!
Thanks so much, Kristin! I hope you love the recipes:) Have a great weekend!
Looks good
Thanks so much, Ron!
How about some vegetarian recipes?!
Hey Lisa,
Sure! Here are some vegetarian recipes made in the crockpot:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/sun-dried-tomato-lasagna-soup/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/gingery-coconut-sweet-potato-and-rice-stew/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chipotle-bean-chili/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/tortellini-vegetable-soup/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/crockpot-spicy-vegetarian-tortilla-soup/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/slow-cooker-creamy-wild-rice-soup-with-butter-roasted-mushrooms/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/crockpot-sun-dried-tomato-penne-alla-vodka/
Let me know if you give any of these a try!
I canโt wait to try all of them but especially the Crispy Pork Ramen!
Thanks so much, Shana! Let me know how the ramen turns out for you, I hope you love it!
Love the new format of a post with multiple recipes!
Thanks so much for this feedback, Mary! Hope you are having a great week!
Your crockpot miso roast was on repeat last winter. So great. Tasty
Love to hear this, thanks so much, Esther!!
So much chicken ๐
Any of your delicious recipes for vegetarians?
Will keep an eye out for recipes with no meat.
Thank you!
Toni
Hi Toni,
Here are some vegetarian recipes made in the crockpot that you might enjoy:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/creamy-white-bean-noodle-soup/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chipotle-bean-chili/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/tortellini-vegetable-soup/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/crockpot-spicy-vegetarian-tortilla-soup/
I hope this helps!
My goal is to try each and every one of your crockpot meals . I have cooked most of your dishes and we love them all.
Even though I have to be on Migraine diet, I am happy to follow your menus by switching out a few ingredients and am good to go.
Thank you so much for all your delicious meals
Petra
Thanks so much, Petra! I hope you love all of the recipes that you try, let me know which one is your favorite! Happy Fall!