Delicious, home-cooked comfort food doesn’t have to cost a fortune! These Penny-Pinching Crockpot Delights turn affordable ingredients into rich, hearty meals that simmer to perfection while you go about your day. From 5-Ingredient Pork Chops and Gravy to Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken, these budget-friendly crockpot meals deliver big taste with minimal effort. Let your crockpot do the heavy lifting while you enjoy comforting, budget-friendly meals the whole family will love!

5 Ingredient Pork Chops and Gravy Recipe

Pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes
5 Ingredient Pork Chops and Gravy 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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Juicy Ham in the Crock Pot Recipe With Glaze

A sliced ham in a slow cooker, topped with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries. The ham is glazed, giving it a shiny appearance. The white slow cooker contrasts with the vibrant colors of the fruit and glaze.
Juicy Ham in the Crock Pot Recipe With Glaze. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This ham in the crock pot recipe is a tender, juicy main dish that’s foolproof and crowd-pleasing. Made with brown sugar, maple syrup, pineapple juice, and mustard, it’s perfect for holidays or casual gatherings.
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Easy Beef Goulash

German goulash
Easy Beef Goulash. Image 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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Chicken and Stuffing Crock Pot Dinner Recipe

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
Chicken and Stuffing Crock Pot Dinner Recipe. Image 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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Texas Roadhouse Mushroom Chicken Recipe

Texas Roadhouse chicken
Texas Roadhouse Mushroom Chicken Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Using Biscuit Dough

Homemade chicken and dumplings
Grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings Recipe 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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Crock Pot Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns

Five ingredient crock pot potato soup with cheese and bacon on top
Crock Pot Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Meatballs and Creamy Gravy Recipe

Meatballs and gravy
Meatballs and Creamy Gravy Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe

Mississippi chicken
Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Classic 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.
Classic Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot 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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French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole Recipe

french onion chicken
French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole Recipe. Image 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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Like Cosco’s Crock Pot Whole Chicken

Whole roasted chicken in the crock pot
LikeLike Cosco’s Crock Pot Whole Chicken. Image 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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Hawaiian Zippy’s Chili Copycat Recipe

zippy's chili copycat with rice on top
Hawaiian Zippy’s Chili Copycat Recipe. Image credit goes to Intentional Hospitality

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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Extra Cheesy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Crock-Pot macaroni and cheese being scooped up with a wooden spoon
Extra Cheesy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Corn Soup

Chicken corn chowder in a bowl with bacon and sprinkled on top
Creamy Crockpot Chicken Corn Soup. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Fork Tender Slow Cooker Pot Roast and Gravy

Sirloin tip roast and vegetables
Fork Tender Slow Cooker Pot Roast and Gravy. Image 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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Crockpot Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

tex mex soup crokpot recipe
Crockpot Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe. Image 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. Simply dump all of the ingredients in the pot, set it on low, and let it cook all day long.
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Thick and Hearty Crockpot Navy Bean Soup

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Thick and Hearty Crockpot Navy Bean Soup. 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. Your kitchen will smell amazing by dinner time.  
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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe

Crock pot chicken for taco meat
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Crock Pot Turkey Wings Recipe

turkey wings and gravy
Crock Pot Turkey Wings Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Crockpot Old Fashioned Yankee Pot Roast Recipe

Yankee pot roast
Crockpot Old Fashioned Yankee Pot Roast Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

You 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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Tender Jamaican Oxtail Soup Recipe

oxtail soup in crock pot with beans and meat
Tender Jamaican Oxtail Soup Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional hospitality

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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Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings

bbq chicken wings with sauce brushed on
Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings. Image 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. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have juicy and flavorful chicken wings.
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Cheesy Tortilla Chicken Soup

chicken tortilla soup
Cheesy Tortilla Chicken Soup. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Cheesy Ground Beef Sloppy Tacos Recipe

Layered taco dip over nachos
Cheesy Ground Beef Sloppy Tacos Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Pineapple Chicken Tocino Recipe

Sweet and sour chicken with rice and fried egg
Pineapple Chicken Tocino Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Crock Pot Pollo Verde Recipe

chicken verde over rice
Crock Pot Pollo Verde Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Cornish Hens With Rich Creamy Gravy

Marry me chicken
Cornish Hens With Rich Creamy Gravy. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Cajun Chicken and Gravy Recipe In Slow Cooker

cajun chicken
Cajun Chicken and Gravy Recipe In Slow Cooker. Image 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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Cheesy Layered Mexican Casserole with Hamburger

layered beef taco casserole
Cheesy Layered Mexican Casserole with Hamburger. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Easy Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing

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Easy Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Mexican Steak Picado Recipe

Mexican steak piccata
Mexican Steak Picado Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

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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Hearty 16 Bean Soup (Crock Pot 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 (Crock Pot 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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Crock Pot White Chili With Chicken 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.
Crock Pot White Chili With Chicken Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

This white chili with chicken crock pot recipe is a creamy, mildly spicy dish featuring tender chicken, hearty beans, and warming spices. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients like green chiles, cream cheese, and broth for a delicious, fuss-free meal.
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Easy One-Pot Slow Cooker Mexican 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.
Easy One-Pot Slow Cooker Mexican Taco Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Quick to prep, slow cooker taco soup is my Pinterest follower’s top favorite. Made with Mexican spices, beef, beans, and veggies.
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Cheesy 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.
Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti (Slow Cooker). Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, slow-cooked dish with tender chicken, melty cheese, and a little spice. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

Close-up of a plate featuring tender cooked chicken with mushrooms and a rich, savory sauce. A silver fork is partially visible, indicating the dish is ready to be eaten.
Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin. Image credit: Butter and Baggage

Coq Au Vin in the slow cooker gives you comfort food without having to heat up your kitchen. A French chicken stew with layers of flavor that is sure to be a family favorite.
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Slow Cooker Lasagna {Crockpot Recipe}

A close-up of a serving of lasagna on a white plate. The lasagna is layered with pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese, and is garnished with fresh chopped basil.
Slow Cooker Lasagna {Crockpot Recipe}. Image credit: Lauren’s Latest

This Slow Cooker Lasagna recipe features a meaty sauce, three cheeses and lasagna pasta sheets that are cooked low and slow.
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37 Make-Ahead Party Foods That’ll Save You Time & Stress

Pinwheel tortilla rolls filled with vegetables and cheese are arranged on a tray. Garnished with chopped green onions and red peppers, lemon wedges are placed at the edges.
37 Make-Ahead Party Foods. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Hosting a party is all about having fun—but who says you have to spend all your time in the kitchen? With these 37 Make-Ahead Party Foods That’ll Save You Time & Stress, you can prep ahead, relax, and actually enjoy the celebration. From creamy dips to crowd-favorite bites, these recipes are perfect for keeping your guests happy while you stay stress-free. These dishes are big on flavor, easy to prep in advance, and guaranteed to disappear fast. Scroll through to find your new go-to party favorites! Get All The Recipes: 37 Make-Ahead Party Foods That’ll Save You Time & Stress