Back to School Slow Cooker Recipes for Easy Dinners

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Simplify back-to-school dinners with these easy slow cooker recipes. Enjoy stress-free meals during the busy school season.

Get out the planner. We've gathered 16 Back to School Slow Cooker Recipes for easy mid-week dinners you'll want to make note of.

It doesn't seem possible that we're heading back to school and away from summer's casual schedules. Between back to school shopping, sports, and school pickup and drop offs, dinner time can become frazzled and demanding.

Back to school and the start of September have me thinking of favorite comfort classics. But often, time is a premium, and the month is incredibly busy. Slow cooking often becomes my answer to hectic weeknight dinners.

Plan some back-to-school dinners with these easy recipes for stress-free weeknight dinners.

16 Back to School Slow Cooker Recipes for Easy Dinners

Delicious recipes to get the back to school season on track, deliciously!

1

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken (3 Ingredients, 5 Minutes Prep)

This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe has 3 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep, and is ready in 3 hours. Juicy, tender, and oh-so-delicious!

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2

Easy Enchilada Bake Recipe

Enchiladas are easier than ever when made in the slow cooker!

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3

Slow Cooker Korean BBQ Bulgogi Wraps

Slow Cooker Korean BBQ Bulgogi Wraps is an easy but incredibly delicious twist on classic Korean BBQ Bulgogi. Tender beef is slowly simmered in the tantalizing bulgogi flavors of South Korea.

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4

Slow Cooker Healthier Turkey Burritos

There's an awesome little Mexican food restaurant near our neighborhood that is so good that I pretty much jump on the chance to eat there whenever possible. The only problem is that any sort of

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5

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Recpe

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie is rich and creamy comfort food heaven. With the flavors you love, with little effort. Ready when you are, easily homemade.

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6

Braised Short Ribs Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone Braised Short Ribs are unbelievably easy and made in just one pot! Tender cooked ribs in a delicious, rich sauce with carrots and onions.

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7

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef Recipe

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef is fall-apart-tender, braised in a somewhat spicy tomato-chipotle sauce, that makes amazing tacos. Or whatever else your heart desires.

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8

Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe

This Slow Cooker Lasagna is an easy recipe, packed with Italian pasta flavors, layers of gooey cheese, and packed with vegetables. It makes plenty to enjoy today, and still enjoy leftovers tomorrow.

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9

Crockpot Hawaiian Pineapple Pork

This Crockpot Hawaiian Pineapple Pork Tenderloin is tasty, tender, and incredibly easy with 3 ingredients and a quick 5-minute prep time!

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10

French Slow Cooker Cassoulet Recipe

Enjoy a rustic Slow Cooker Cassoulet, inspired by French Provencal cuisine. Dating back to the 14th century, this easy crockpot dish with pork, sausages, vegetables, and white beans promises delicious flavors, perfect for warming on chilly days.

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11

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

Sweet honey and sesame sauce smothering this Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken is an easy family-favorite and so easy it will become a new staple recipe in your rotation!

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12

Chicken Potato Soup (Crockpot)

Healthy Crockpot Potato Soup with Chicken: A thick, creamy, and seemingly sinful Chicken Potato Soup in the slow cooker.

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13

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Enjoy the hearty flavors of this Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe. Tender chicken simmers with vegetables in a rich broth, while soft herbed dumplings rise to create a satisfying dish perfect for family dinners.

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14

Crockpot Asian Shredded Pork

Try this mouthwatering Asian Shredded Pork recipe. Tender slow cooker pulled pork in a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce. Perfect for tacos, sliders, or over rice!

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15

Crockpot Chicken Gnocci Soup

This Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a velvety, utterly delicious dairy-free bowl of cozy comfort that's made with lots of healthy vegetables and is a perfect meal with crusty bread and a salad.

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16

Crockpot Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti

Crockpot Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti: Delicious, easy slow cooker meatballs made with ground turkey, onion, garlic, and Italian herbs. This one-pot meal features juicy, tender, flavor-packed meatballs in a simple marinara sauce. And when the spaghetti is cooked in the slow cooker-there is no need for a second pot.

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17

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowl Recipe

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowl recipe is one of the easiest Mexican-inspired crockpot dinners you can make. Packed with delicious Southwest flavor, it requires zero prep, and is a one-pot dinner you'll love.

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18

Crockpot Roast Beef

Juicy, tender Crockpot Roast Beef with seasoned vegetables is the perfect Sunday roast or weeknight treat. Simmered with herbs and spices, this slow cooker, hearty meal, is easy to make, packed with flavor, and a gravy that will make your world.

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19

Easy Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

This easy Crockpot Chili recipe is a go-to meal for brisk fall and winter days. Hardy and filling, it's a tender and flavorful recipe made with ground meat, beans, vegetables, and a few interesting spices and flavorings, making this uniquely delicious!

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20

Crockpot Stuffed Peppers

These easy Crockpot Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa are a quick, easy, healthy, and delicious meal with no pre-cooking. Easy, easy, easy!

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21

Easy Crockpot Chicken Thighs Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs in garlic sauce is a succulent, hassle-free weeknight dinner recipe you'll love. Simple to prep in minutes and ready for dinner when you are!

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