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An assortment of easy crockpot meals featuring a slow cooker filled with a hearty stew surrounded by fresh ingredients like vegetables and herbs.

How to Make Easy Crockpot Meals: 5 Simple Recipes

Crockpot meals are a time-saving solution for busy weeknights, reducing active cooking time to under 15 minutes. These recipes allow you to combine simple ingredients in the morning and return to a fully cooked, flavorful dinner. With minimal prep and foolproof instructions, even beginners can create delicious meals like stews, pulled pork, and chili.

  • Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes (low setting)
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • Boneless chicken thighs (preferred for flavor and moisture)
  • Yukon gold or red potatoes (skin-on, cut into even pieces)
  • Carrots and onions (sliced)
  • Chicken broth
  • Seasonings: Salt, pepper, and dried herbs like thyme or rosemary

Instructions

  1. Layer the vegetables at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then place them on top of the vegetables.
  3. Pour chicken broth over the ingredients.
  4. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  5. Shred the chicken during the last 30 minutes and return it to the cooker to absorb the broth.

Notes

  • Add frozen peas or sweet potatoes for variety.
  • Serve with crusty bread, biscuits, or over rice.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container (refrigerate for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months).
  • Author: Eva Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low, 3-4 hours on high
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://www.savorydelightrecipes.com/how-to-make-easy-crockpot-meals/