There’s just something special about a church basement potluck—the comforting smells, the familiar faces, and the tables loaded with crowd-pleasing dishes that everyone looks forward to. This collection of 30 slow cooker recipes is filled with the kind of food that gets people talking and coming back for seconds (and thirds!). From cheesy hash brown potatoes and chicken and dumplings to rich soups, hearty casseroles, and fall-off-the-bone ribs, these crock pot recipes are as warm and welcoming as the people you’re sharing them with. Don’t miss a single one—these are the kind of dishes that make potlucks legendary.

Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes Crock Pot

cracker barrel hashbrown casserole on a plate with cheesy topping
Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes Crock Pot. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy side dish your whole family will love, then you need to make this Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes in Crock Pot recipe. It will only take you 10 minutes to prep and then your crock pot does all the work from there.
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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Recipe For A Crowd

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Recipe For A Crowd. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This homemade sloppy joes recipe has a sweet and tangy sauce that is incredibly easy to prepare and simmer in your slow cooker. It’s a great main dish recipe for busy weeknights, church potlucks, or a casual party with friends.
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Easy Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole

french onion chicken
Easy Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Savory and satisfying with deep onion flavor. 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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Crockpot Chicken and Biscuit Dough Dumplings Recipe

chicken and soft dumplings with peas and carrots
Crockpot Chicken and Biscuit Dough Dumplings Recipe. Photo 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 recipe is the ultimate easy-to-make comfort food that tastes just like grandma’s.
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Potluck-Favorite Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Two bowls of creamy chicken gnocchi soup with carrots, celery, spinach, and herbs are placed on a red and beige cloth. One bowl has a spoon. The soup is thick and hearty, showcasing chunks of vegetables and gnocchi.
Potluck-Favorite Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is a potluck favorite, easy to make in a crock pot and loaded with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and fluffy gnocchi. It’s the ultimate comfort food!
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Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

A bowl of chicken noodle soup with wide egg noodles, shredded chicken, and fresh parsley is placed on a decorative blue and white plate. Next to the bowl is a folded white cloth with blue stripes. Three square crackers are situated on the side of the plate.
Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, made with tender chicken breasts, herbs, and veggies in a flavorful broth, perfect for low-stress, hearty potluck meals.
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Creamiest, Cheesiest, Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe

Crock-Pot macaroni and cheese being scooped up with a wooden spoon
Creamiest, Cheesiest, Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Classic comfort food that’s always a hit, and it stays warm in the slow cooker. 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.
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Easy Crockpot Hamburger Vegetable Soup Recipe

A bowl of hearty beef and vegetable soup filled with chunks of beef, carrots, celery, beans, potatoes, and green beans in a tomato-based broth. Next to the bowl are a few saltine crackers on a wooden surface, and a blue checked cloth is nearby.
Easy Crockpot Hamburger Vegetable Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Hamburger Vegetable Soup is the perfect dish for cozy family dinners, potlucks, or sharing with a friend in need. It’s simple, satisfying, and packed with wholesome ingredients that nourish the body and soul.
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Pot Roast and Gravy

Sirloin tip roast and vegetables
Pot Roast and Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Rotel Chicken Spaghetti (Slow Cooker)

A bowl of creamy chicken spaghetti with shredded cheddar cheese on top. Spaghetti noodles are mixed with a cheesy sauce and diced tomatoes. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. A red napkin and small bowls are in the background.
Rotel Chicken Spaghetti (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful comfort food the whole family will love! This easy slow cooker recipe uses tender chicken, Rotel tomatoes, spaghetti noodles, and a creamy sauce made with canned soup and cream cheese. With just 10 minutes of prep, the crockpot does all the work, making it perfect for busy weeknights. It’s budget-friendly, kid-approved, and packed with a hint of spice.
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Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup (Crockpot)

A round white dish filled with a creamy stew featuring chunks of potatoes, ground meat, carrots, peas, and green beans, topped with herbs. It rests on a red and white striped cloth.
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup (Crockpot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Hearty hamburger potato soup with ground beef, potatoes, veggies, and melty cheese in a creamy broth is an easy meal for busy nights!
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Tortilla Chicken Soup Recipe

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Slow Cooker Cheesy Tortilla Chicken Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe is a rich blend of chicken, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and authentic Mexican spices, perfect for potluck sharing.
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Slow Cooker Yankee Pot Roast Recipe

Yankee pot roast
Slow Cooker Yankee Pot Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Super Tender Slow Cooker Yankee Pot Roast—just 10 mins to prep! Enjoy a comfort meal with tender veggies and a thick, creamy gravy.
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Easy-Prep Chicken With Salsa

A white oval dish filled with shredded Mexican chicken, seasoned with spices, sits on a wooden surface. Nearby are corn tortillas, a small bowl of shredded cheese, and a dark patterned cloth.
Easy-Prep Chicken With Salsa. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Salsa chicken in the slow cooker is an easy 10 minute prep, recipe for tender, flavorful shredded chicken for tacos, burritos, and more.
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Bobby Jones’ Calamity Jane Beer Chili

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Bobby Jones’ Calamity Jane Beer Chili. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A southern classic beer chili recipe made with a beer in honor of the master of golf himself, Bobby Jones, and classic chili seasonings.
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Super Easy 4 Ingredient Chicken and Dressing

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
Super Easy 4 Ingredient Chicken and Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipe

Whole roasted chicken in the crock pot
Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Crockpot Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

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Crockpot Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Hearty Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is an easy make- ahead soup recipe that is full of traditional Mexican seasonings and veggies.
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Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken

bbq chicken wings with sauce brushed on
Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

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. You can have juicy and flavorful chicken wings with just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time.
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot Recipe

A bowl of creamy white pasta topped with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes. The dish is served on a blue ceramic plate, with a sprig of fresh parsley and a grater with cheese nearby on a checkered cloth.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re looking for a dish that’s going to taste delicious and is easy to make, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot recipe is the answer! With tender chicken, creamy Parmesan garlic sauce, and a touch of basil and oregano, this meal is sure to wow your guests and make your house smell amazing.
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Slow Cooker Tender BBQ Pulled Pork

Pulled pork on a plate with two forks
Slow Cooker Tender BBQ Pulled Pork. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Do you want to make your BBQ pork fall-off-the-bone tender? I’m going to teach you how to make super tender BBQ slow cooker pulled pork in under 10 minutes of prep to cooking time.
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5-Ingredient Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe

Five ingredient crock pot potato soup with cheese and bacon on top
5-Ingredient Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup with frozen hash browns takes under 10 minutes to prep and makes a delicious, hearty pot of soup.
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Slow Cooker Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe

cajun chicken and gravy
Slow Cooker Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Beef Goulash Recipe

German goulash cooked in a crock pot over egg noodles
Beef Goulash Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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White Chili Recipe

A bowl of creamy white chicken chili topped with shredded cheese and jalapeño slices. Surrounding the bowl are tortilla chips, a small bowl of shredded cheese, and a dish of sliced jalapeños. The background is a patterned cloth.
White Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make white chili recipe with chicken crock pot style is a creamy, mildly spicy soup with tender chicken, beans, and chili spices.
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Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe and Stuffing

A plate of sliced turkey breast covered with creamy gravy, garnished with fresh rosemary and sage. The dish is served on a white rectangular platter placed on a white cloth.
Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe and Stuffing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Juicy and tender turkey breast with this simple crockpot recipe. Perfect for weeknights or as an easy holiday option with stuffing!
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Crockpot No Bean Chili Recipe

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, and jalapeño slices. The dish is served in a white bowl on a green plate, with a green cloth nearby.
Crockpot No Bean Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Thick and meaty chili without beans recipe is made with savory chili seasonings, tomatoes, and chiles all slow simmered in your crockpot.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make, Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe combines cheese tortellini, tender chicken with a blend of Italian herbs in a creamy broth.
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Crockpot Ribs

Sliced BBQ ribs with a caramelized glaze on a foil-lined tray, showcasing tender, juicy meat and a rich, savory texture.
Crockpot Ribs. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

This Crockpot Ribs Recipe yields the most tender and tasty ribs ever! Cook them until tender in the crockpot and then finish them off on the grill or broiler with lots of BBQ sauce
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Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup with Chicken Thighs

A bowl of chicken noodle soup with shredded chicken, wide noodles, carrots, and garnished with fresh herbs. The soup is in a rustic, white ceramic bowl with a spoon.
Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup with Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

This Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is packed with rich flavors from chicken thighs and sautéed veggies for a made-from-scratch, homemade taste. It’s an easy recipe with just a little bit of prep, and then the slow cooker will do the rest.
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25 Easiest Fruit Desserts That Feel Fancy (But Aren’t!!)

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
The 25 Easiest Fruit Desserts That Feel Fancy (But Aren’t). Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Fruit desserts are the perfect way to enjoy something sweet while keeping things light and refreshing. With their natural sweetness, bright flavors, and vibrant colors, they make any occasion feel special—without requiring complicated techniques. From no-bake banana split cake to creamy sorbets and luscious berry pies, these easy desserts prove that simple can still be stunning. You’ll find everything from citrusy lemon poke cake to rich cherry delight and tropical pineapple bread, all bursting with fresh, fruity goodness. If you love desserts that feel fancy but are actually a breeze to make, you won’t want to miss a single one! Get All The Recipes: The 25 Easiest Fruit Desserts That Feel Fancy (But Aren’t)