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Discover budget-friendly crock pot meals that are not only easy to prepare but also help you save time and money. From classic chicken and beef dishes to hearty soups and innovative new recipes, these meals are perfect for keeping your grocery budget low while satisfying everyone’s taste buds. Enjoy a variety of delicious options that make meal planning simple and stress-free, ensuring you can serve up nutritious and flavorful dishes without breaking the bank.

Grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings Using Biscuit Dough

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Grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings Using Biscuit Dough – Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Just like grandma’s but easier, this crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft, chewy dumplings, tender chicken, and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.  This easy and delicious crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe is the ultimate easy to make comfort food that tastes just like grandma’s.

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Chicken and Stuffing Crock Pot Dinner

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
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If you have a busy day ahead of you, don’t worry about dinner. This easy 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken With Stuffing is the perfect make-ahead slow cooker meal. Plus, it’s an easy crock-pot chicken recipe that is very budget-friendly and a great way to feed the entire family.

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5 Ingredient Pork Chops and Gravy

Pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes
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This simple crock pot pork chops recipe requires only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation! With no effort, you can serve saucy crock pot pork chops that will be a hit with both kids and adults alike. 

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French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole

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This Easy Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole is a simple and tasty dish perfect for busy weeknights. All you need is a few basic pantry ingredients, soup mix, chicken, and a slow cooker. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner that everyone will love!

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Crock Pot Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup

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Hearty Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is an easy make-ahead soup recipe that is full of traditional Mexican seasonings and veggies. Simply dump all of the ingredients in the pot, set it on low, and let it cook all day long.

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Easy Beef Goulash Recipe

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This hearty Slow Cooker German Goulash recipe makes it easy to serve a delicious, authentic goulash soup. This German Goulash is chock full of tender beef and vegetables cooked to perfection in a richly seasoned red wine and sweet paprika broth.

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Extra Cheesy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe

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This slow cooker mac and cheese recipe will become a family favorite, I promise! There’s nothing like the creamy, cheesy goodness of digging into a hearty helping of homemade mac and cheese. It’s especially delicious when it’s cooked in the slow cooker, mostly because it requires almost no effort. The hardest part is cooking the pasta—for real!

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Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

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Looking for an easy and delicious recipe for juicy BBQ chicken wings? This Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe will become your favorite go-to recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have juicy and flavorful chicken wings.

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5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns

Five ingredient crock pot potato soup with cheese and bacon on top
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Here is another great idea if you want to try a new recipe with only a few ingredients. For this easy and delicious Crockpot Potato Soup recipe, look no further! This 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup is perfect for a cold day or when you’re short on time. And the best part? It’s loaded with a home-cooked meal flavor!

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Thick and Hearty Crock Pot Navy Bean Soup

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Thick and hearty Crockpot Navy Bean soup is made with simple ingredients like dried navy beans, onion, fresh garlic, broth, and a savory ham hock. The best part is that it only takes 15 minutes to prepare and then simmers in your crockpot all day. Your kitchen will smell amazing by dinner time.  

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Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup

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Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe is a classic Mexican soup recipe that features tender shredded chicken, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and authentic Mexican spices made in your slow cooker. Combined with creamy queso cheese and thickened with crushed tortilla chips for a deliciously satisfying twist.

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Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing

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One of my top go-to picks for Mexican-style soups is this Creamy Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing. The soup is packed with ground beef, a variety of beans, and veggies, all in melted cheese and creamy ranch dressing. A bowl of this taco soup is hearty and filling. The best part, it’s easy to prepare.

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Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup

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Crockpot chicken corn soup makes is a creamy hearty soup that will be a hit at your next church potluck dinner. It cooks up mostly unattended until you’re ready to serve it for dinner. It’s a perfect recipe for a cool fall or winter meal.

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Like Cosco’s Whole Chicken In A Crock Pot

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This juicy, tender, crock pot whole chicken recipe is sure to become a favorite go-to recipe. Not only is it delicious, but the cost savings of making it at home compared to store-bought options is a great bonus. Your homemade crock pot whole chicken will also help you create multiple meals using the leftovers.

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Cheesy Ground Beef Sloppy Tacos

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This cheesy Velveeta taco dip with ground beef is a hot and creamy Crock Pot recipe that takes just 15 minutes. Layers of taco-seasoned ground beef between the creamiest swirls of Velveeta, cream cheese, sour cream, and Monterey Jack make for a cozy appetizer that’s perfect for game day or a cozy night in with friends.

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Fork Tender Pot Roast and Gravy

Sirloin tip roast and vegetables
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Your family will say thank you when you make this delicious slow cooker recipe for tender, juicy sirloin tip roast with a mix of delicious vegetables and savory gravy. This make-ahead recipe is an easy-to-prep sirloin tip roast in a slow cooker that is perfect for a hassle-free, mouthwatering dinner.

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 Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos 

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Spice up your taco dinner with this authentic Mexican crockpot chicken tacos recipe. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these tacos are not only delicious but also easy to prep in under 5 minutes. 

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Pineapple Chicken Tocino

Sweet and sour chicken with rice and fried egg
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This simple slow cooker recipe for chicken tocino is sweet and tangy and can be served any time of the day. It uses a simple homemade marinade and a quick and easy replacement for annatto powder. This economical recipe can be made in minutes.

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Meatballs and Creamy Gravy

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Learn how to make tender meatballs with rich flavorful gravy using a slow cooker. This step-by-step recipe will teach you how to create a delicious appetizer or satisfying meatballs and creamy gravy sauce meal sure to impress your family and friends.

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Tender Jamaican Oxtail Soup

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The Jamaican stew is infused with the flavors of tender oxtail meat, brown sugar, and allspice. This easy Jamaican cuisine recipe is ideal for special occasions or a cozy dinner with the family. 

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Mexican Steak Picado

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This classic Mexican Steak Picado Recipe smothers seared beef strips in a smoky tomato sauce with plabanos, jalapenos, green peppers, and onions. Here is the best part: this Crock Pot recipe takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or festive dinner party with friends.

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Crock Pot Pollo Verde

chicken verde over rice
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A delicious and easy Slow Cooker Pollo Verde Recipe highlighting a fresh roasted salsa verde. A step-by-step guide will show you how to make this mouth-watering Pollo Verde dish with a simple and quick tangy salsa verde recipe.

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Old Fashioned Yankee Pot Roast

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ou can make this Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast that’s fork-tender and juicy with just 10 minutes of prep time. It’s easy, just fill your slow cooker and let it do all the work.

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Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

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Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. It’s made with tender chicken breasts, a mix of savory, slightly spicy Italian banana peppers, and cream. The best part is it’s under 10 minutes of prep time until your slow cooker does the rest of the work.

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Texas Roadhouse Mushroom Chicken Copycat

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This slow cooker copycat recipe has tender herb-infused chicken breasts baked in a creamy portobello mushroom sauce. A slice of pepper jack cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parmesan crowns this Texas Roadhouse copycat dinner idea.

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Slow Cooker Cornish Hens With Rich Creamy Gravy

Marry me chicken
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This easy Slow Cooker Cornish Hens Recipe is delicious and simple to prepare. Serve it on a fluffy bed of rice smothered in the rich, creamy gravy flavored with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. The best part is this dinner can be cooked in your crockpot with minimal effort. Yum! Your loved one is sure to enjoy it.

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Copycat Hawaiian Zippy’s Chili

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Zippy’s Chili is an iconic dish of chili that has been well-loved by the people of Hawaii for decades. It’s a hearty mix of beef, sausage, beans, and unique spices that provide a range of flavors and textures in every spoonful.

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Cajun Chicken and Gravy In Slow Cooker

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This rich Smothered Cajun Chicken Recipe is loaded with flavorful gravy and tender chicken breasts. Creole cuisine has never been so easy. Just pan-sear your chicken and finish this dish in a Crock Pot for a meal that needs 15 minutes of prep time and almost no effort at all. Great for a dinner party or a family night.

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Crock Pot Turkey Wings

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I have a delicious recipe for you that’s perfect for comfort food cravings, Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Made In A Crock Pot. This recipe is incredibly simple to make and guarantees tender, flavorful turkey wings with tons of gravy every time.

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Layered Cheesy Mexican Casserole with Hamburger

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Layered Cheesy Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is a delicious crockpot taco casserole made with taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, ground beef, and black beans, all layered in gooey cheese. It’s an easy-to-make tortilla casserole recipe that is budget-friendly and always a big crowd-pleaser.

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13 Insanely Delicious and Easy To Make Cream Cheese Dips

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13 Insanely Delicious and Easy To Make Cream Cheese Dips – Image Credit:Intentional Hospitality

Need a quick, cool, creamy dip for your next party? Cream cheese salsa dip is sure to be a winner with everyone.  The cool, creamy dip is made with cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar mixed in with salsa and Mexican spices.

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17 Irresistible Seafood Recipes to Spice Up Your Summer

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Jump into flavor this summer with our mouth-watering, easy seafood recipes, from creamy seafood dips and finger-licking buttery sauces to classic seafood boils that will heighten any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a backyard cookout or a beachside picnic, these delectable recipes are sure to make a splash and leave your guests craving more.

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