Looking to stretch your grocery budget without sacrificing flavor? These 32 cheap crockpot recipes are here to save the day—and your wallet! From hearty soups and cheesy casseroles to tender meats and easy one-pot meals, this collection is packed with comforting, budget-friendly favorites that are big on taste and low on effort. Think creamy chicken and gnocchi, saucy pork chops, juicy shredded chicken, and a layered Mexican taco casserole you’ll want on repeat. With so many easy slow cooker recipes to choose from, dinner practically makes itself—just dump, set, and forget.

Layered Crockpot Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef

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Layered Crockpot Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Layered Crockpot 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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Deliciously Tender Jamaican Oxtail Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker 

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Deliciously Tender Jamaican Oxtail Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This classic Jamaican oxtail recipe for stew simmers in a slow cooker with a savory sauce infused with classic Jamaican seasonings.
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Easy Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe

Easy Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe. 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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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti With Rotel Recipe

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.
Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti With Rotel Recipe. 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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Hearty 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.
Hearty Crockpot Hamburger Vegetable Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Hearty Hamburger Vegetable Soup in your Crock-Pot is an easy recipe that is packed with ground beef, potatoes, and veggies for a simple, budget-friendly meal.
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Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes Crockpot Recipe

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Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes Crockpot Recipe. Photo 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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Satisfying Chicken Noodle Soup Crockpot 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.
Satisfying Chicken Noodle Soup Crockpot Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Satisfying Chicken Noodle Soup is a one-pot recipe made with tender chicken breasts, herbs, and veggies in a flavorful broth, perfect for low-stress, hearty meals.
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4-Ingredient Beef Skirt Steak Crockpot Recipe

A plate of shredded pot roast covered in brown gravy with mushrooms, served over a bed of rice. A black fork is lifting a portion of the tender meat. Fresh parsley is sprinkled on top as a garnish.
4-Ingredient Beef Skirt Steak Crockpot Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This beef skirt steak crock pot recipe is perfect when you need a no-fuss dinner that still feels special. With only 4 ingredients and five minutes of prep, you’ll have a comforting, slow-cooked meal that’s ideal for weeknights, potlucks, or hosting family and friends.
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3-Ingredient Juicy Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

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3-Ingredient Juicy Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

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 that will surely be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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Saucy Pork Chops and Gravy Crockpot Recipe

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Saucy Pork Chops and Gravy Crockpot Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Mexican Steak Picado Crockpot Recipe

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Mexican Steak Picado Crockpot Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Authentic Mexican Steak Picado Recipe smothers tender beef strips in a smoky tomato sauce with plabanos, jalapenos, green peppers, and onions.
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Rich and Creamy Cajun Chicken Recipe with Gravy

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Rich and Creamy Cajun Chicken Recipe with Gravy. 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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Creamiest Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Creamiest Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Creamiest Crockpot 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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Flavorful Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipe

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Flavorful 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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Simple Crockpot Navy Beans Recipe

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Simple Crockpot Navy Beans Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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.
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Saucy Crockpot Sirloin Tip Roast With Veggies

Pot roast with carrots celery and potatoes smothered and gravy
Saucy Crockpot Sirloin Tip Roast With Veggies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy prep sirloin tip roast in a crock pot recipe creates tender, flavorful beef with a rich, savory sauce and perfectly cooked vegetables. A simple, hands-off meal perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Plus, enjoy delicious leftovers for effortless meal planning!
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Hearty 16-Bean Soup Crockpot Recipe

A bowl of hearty bean stew with chunks of meat, diced carrots, and a wooden spoon. The dish is topped with shredded cheese and garnished with herbs. Crackers are placed beside the bowl on a wooden surface.
Hearty 16-Bean Soup Crockpot Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple step-by-step recipe will teach you how to cook hearty 16-bean soup with a ham bone in your crock pot. It’s great for easy make-ahead meals.
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Juicy Crockpot Shredded Chicken Recipe

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Juicy Crockpot Shredded Chicken Recipe. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy Slow Cooker Chicken Shredded Recipe always makes tender and juicy chicken that is easy to shred. It only takes 5 minutes to prep, and then your slow cooker does the rest of the work for you.
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Ultra Classic Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

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Ultra Classic Crockpot Chicken and 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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Hearty No-Bean Chili Crockpot 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.
Hearty No-Bean Chili Crockpot 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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Tender Crockpot Meatballs With Rich Gravy Recipe

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Tender Crockpot Meatballs With Rich Gravy Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make tender meatballs with abundant 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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Special Crockpot Hamburger Soup With Cheese Recipe

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.
Special Crockpot Hamburger Soup With Cheese Recipe. 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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Delicious Crockpot Chicken Corn Soup

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Delicious Crockpot Chicken Corn Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crock pot chicken corn soup makes an easy meal for weeknights! It cooks up mostly unattended until you’re ready to serve it up for dinner.
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Easy Chicken With Ranch Crockpot Recipe

A plate of creamy chicken alfredo pasta garnished with shredded cheese and green onions. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. The plate rests on a blue and white striped cloth.
Easy Chicken With Ranch Crockpot Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Crockpot Chicken With Ranch is a simple to make, yummy recipe that combines cream cheese, zesty ranch seasoning with tender, juicy chicken for a meal the whole family will love.
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Southern Beer Chili Crockpot Recipe

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Southern Beer Chili Crockpot Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A bold and flavorful chili made with beer, using the PGA beer. This southern-style crock pot beer chili is packed with beef, beans, and corn.
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Simple 5-Ingredient Potato Soup Crockpot Recipe

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Simple 5-Ingredient Potato Soup Crockpot 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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Irresistible Corned Beef Crockpot Recipe

A plate of sliced corned beef surrounded by potatoes, carrots, and cabbage wedges. The dish is on a wooden board with a green checkered cloth partially visible underneath.
Irresistible Corned Beef Crockpot Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy Corned Beef Crockpot recipe is the low-fuss version of the traditional Irish meal! Toss corned beef and veggies into a slow cooker with some broth and spices, and you’ve got an effortless meal perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you want a corned beef dinner.
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Hearty Chicken and Stuffing Crockpot Recipe

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Hearty Chicken and Stuffing Crockpot Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dressing is a creamy, hearty comfort food classic that’s perfect for busy days or cozy gatherings. With just four ingredients, this easy crockpot meal delivers homemade flavor with minimal effort. Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy a warm, satisfying dinner with the people you love.
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Crockpot Zippy’s Chili Hawaiian-Style Recipe

Zippy's chili with a scoop of rice on top
Crockpot Zippy’s Chili Hawaiian-Style Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Make Zippy’s chili recipe at home. Loaded with ground beef, Portuguese sausage, and warm spices like paprika and cayenne. Best part, this unique chili can be made in your slow cooker for easy meal prep.
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Creamy Crockpot Chicken and 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.
Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is easy to make in a crock pot and loaded with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and fluffy gnocchi.
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Easy Crockpot Mac and Cheese (No Boil)

A close-up of scrambled eggs topped with melted cheddar cheese, served in a black bowl with a silver spoon and a blue cloth napkin nearby.
Easy Crockpot Mac and Cheese (No Boil). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

You can’t get any simpler than this 6 ingredients Crock Pot Mac and Cheese. So creamy and you don’t even have to boil the pasta, just dump and go and you’ll have the ultimate comfort food!
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Quick Crockpot Hamburger Soup Recipe

A bowl of vegetable soup with a spoon. The soup contains chunks of carrots, potatoes, celery, pieces of broccoli, and ground meat in a rich, seasoned broth.
Quick Crockpot Hamburger Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

This humble and simple Crock Pot Hamburger Soup recipe is the perfect comforting dinner or quick weeknight meal. Filled with ground beef and veggies with a hearty and flavorful broth, this soup will make it to the weekly rotation. Plus, it’s super affordable!
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25 Dump-and-Bake Dinners That’ll Rescue Any Weeknight

A white baking dish filled with a baked rice dish topped with several pieces of seasoned chicken and white sauce drizzles. The dish is placed on a wooden board with fresh basil nearby, and a white and blue towel underneath.
25 Dump-and-Bake Dinners. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Busy weeknights call for dinners that are low on effort but big on flavor—and that’s exactly what these dump-and-bake recipes deliver. From creamy, comforting casseroles to cheesy, crowd-pleasing bakes, every dish here goes from oven to table with minimal fuss. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or just need something easy after a long day, these 25 recipes will have your back. Trust us—you’ll want to scroll through them all and bookmark your favorites! Get All The Recipes: 25 Dump-and-Bake Dinners That’ll Rescue Any Weeknight