Grandma knew best when it came to comfort food, and these slow cooker classics prove it. From creamy soups to hearty roasts, these recipes bring all the warmth and nostalgia of home-cooked meals—without the extra work. Just toss in the ingredients, let your crockpot do the magic, and enjoy a meal that tastes like it’s been simmering on Grandma’s stove all day. Scroll through to discover all 29 recipes that’ll bring a little old-school comfort to your table!

Old Fashioned Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

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 Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This cozy slow cooker soup is made with chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful broth packed with fresh herbs and veggies, and finished with egg noodles.
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Creamy Rich Meatballs and Gravy Slow Cooker Recipe

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Creamy Rich Meatballs and Gravy Slow Cooker 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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4-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Dressing

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

This simple chicken and stuffing crockpot with 4 ingredients is the perfect easy dinner that only takes 5 minutes to prep.
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Creamy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

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Creamy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Deliciously creamy Italian Mississippi Chicken with tender chicken breasts, spicy Italian banana peppers, & heavy cream. Quick 10-minute prep!
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Slow Cooker Tender Pork Chops Recipe

Pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes
Slow Cooker Tender Pork Chops Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Slow cooked to perfection, these super tender pork chops will have your whole family asking for seconds. Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or rice, to sop up all the gravy for a complete and satisfying main dish.
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Old Fashioned Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

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Old Fashioned Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Traditional crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.
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Super Easy Slow Cooker Taco Soup

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and chopped green onions. The chili contains beans, ground meat, corn, and diced red peppers, with a rich, thick tomato-based sauce. Tortilla chips are placed beside the bowl on a colorful blue plate.
Super Easy Slow Cooker Taco Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy slow cooker taco soup recipe is a family favorite as well as one of my Pinterest follower’s top favorites. Preparing this slow cooker taco soup is very easy. With just a few minutes of preparation, you can have it simmering in your crock pot in no time.
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Creamy Crockpot Chicken With Ranch

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.
Creamy Crockpot Chicken With Ranch. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot chicken with ranch is a simple, yummy recipe that combines cream cheese ranch dressing mix with tender, juicy chicken and pasta.
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Meaty Slow Cooker Chili Without Beans

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.
Meaty Slow Cooker Chili Without Beans. 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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Old Fashioned Slow Cooker German Goulash

German goulash cooked in a crock pot over egg noodles
Old Fashioned Slow Cooker German Goulash. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This hearty and irresistible Slow Cooker German Goulash recipe is full of tender beef and vegetables cooked to perfection in a rich red wine and paprika sauce.
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Copycat Hawaiian Zippy’s Chili Recipe; Slow Cooker

Zippy's chili with a scoop of rice on top
Copycat Hawaiian Zippy’s Chili Recipe; Slow Cooker. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Enjoy the taste of rich Zippy’s Chili Recipe wherever you are with this easy-to-make slow cooker copycat recipe!
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Slow Cooker Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe with Gravy

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Slow Cooker Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe with Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Using your crock pot and blending your own cajun seasoning, it’s easy to make this Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe with rich gravy.
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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

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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Creamiest and Cheesiest Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Crock pot macaroni and cheese being scooped up with a spoon
Creamiest and Cheesiest Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This slow cooker mac and cheese recipe will become a family favorite! 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.
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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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Cozy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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.
Cozy Chicken Gnocchi Soup. 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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Juicy and Tender Crockpot Whole Chicken

Whole roasted chicken in the crock pot
Juicy and Tender Crockpot Whole Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This super easy crock pot whole chicken recipe is tender, juicy and delicious. It also lowers grocery budget to roast your own chicken.
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Classic Chicken Tortellini Soup

Classic Chicken Tortellini Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe features a creamy and flavor-packed soup that combines seasoned chicken, cheese tortellini, and a delightful blend of Italian herbs. It creates a comforting dish reminiscent of a classic recipe straight from an Italian grandma’s kitchen.
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Sirloin Tip Roast In Slow Cooker With Vegetables

Sirloin tip roast and vegetables
Sirloin Tip Roast In Slow Cooker With Vegetables. 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.
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Hearty Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Crock Pot

A top view of a hearty chili bowl filled with beans, corn, peppers, and topped with sour cream, cilantro, and a slice of green chili. Surrounding the bowl are tortilla chips, another bowl of chili, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
Hearty Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Crock Pot. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Hearty Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Crock Pot Recipe is an easy make- ahead soup recipe that is full of traditional Mexican seasonings and veggies.
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Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Recipe (Crock Pot)

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Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Recipe (Crock Pot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Made In A Crock Pot incredibly simple to make and guarantees tender, flavorful turkey wings.
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Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup

Chicken corn chowder in a bowl with bacon and sprinkled on top
Creamy Crock Pot 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 Slow Cooker Cornish Hens With Rich Creamy Sauce

Marry me chicken
Easy Slow Cooker Cornish Hens With Rich Creamy Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make Marry Me Crockpot Cornish Hens Recipe has a rich & creamy gravy with sweet chewy sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce.
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Crockpot Chili Recipe (Skyline Copycat)

A plate of spaghetti topped with chili, kidney beans, chopped onions, and shredded cheese. A fork is lifting some noodles. In the background, bowls of shredded cheese, chopped onions, and beans are visible.
Crockpot Chili Recipe (Skyline Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crock pot copycat Skyline Chili recipe brings authentic flavor with a sweet, savory sauce spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
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Learn How To Cook Navy Beans In A Crock Pot

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Learn How To Cook Navy Beans In A Crock Pot. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to cook navy beans in a crockpot. You will only need a few simple ingredients like dried navy beans, onion, fresh garlic, broth, and a savory ham hock.
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Easy White Chili With Chicken: Crock Pot

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.
Easy White Chili With Chicken: Crock Pot. 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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Layered Cheesy Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef

layered beef taco casserole
Layered Cheesy Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Layered Cheesy Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is made with classic Mexican seasonings, beans, peppers, tomatoes and cheese.
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Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

A bowl of chicken soup with shredded chicken, beans, red peppers, purple tortilla strips, and fresh cilantro, served in a white bowl on a white plate. The background shows a striped cloth.
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

The easiest, healthiest and tastiest recipe for Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup, guaranteed. Set it, forget it and enjoy!
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Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup

A black plate with a serving of creamy mushroom risotto garnished with chopped herbs. A knife and fork rest beside the plate on a wooden surface, and a dark blue cloth is partially visible in the background.
Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

This recipe produces the most tender and moist bone-in pork chops! Cooked slowly in a crockpot, the marinade is a scrumptious homemade mushroom soup.
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Comfort Food Goals: 15 Family-Style Pasta Dinner Ideas

A white ceramic dish filled with pasta shells mixed with ground beef and diced tomatoes, all coated in a yellow-orange sauce. The dish is placed on a brown cloth.
15 Family-Style Pasta Dinner Ideas. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Craving pasta dishes that everyone will come back for? This collection of delicious pasta recipes has something for every craving—creamy casseroles, cheesy bakes, zesty salads, and so much more. This roundup showcases a variety of pasta dishes, including creamy chicken tetrazzini, baked turkey pasta casserole, and even zesty options like Mexican macaroni salad. No matter your pasta preference—spaghetti, macaroni, or rotini—these recipes are guaranteed to satisfy and make mealtime memorable. Get All The Recipes: Comfort Food Goals: 15 Family-Style Pasta Dinner Ideas