Fall is here! The season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin-scented everything, and busy family schedules! Between school drop-offs, sports practices, and weekend activities, it can be tough to get a wholesome meal on the table. That’s where your slow cooker comes to the rescue.
Crockpot meals are the ultimate time-saver: you toss everything in, set it, and let it work its magic while you go about your day. When dinner rolls around, your home smells amazing, and you’ve got a warm, comforting meal ready to serve. Here are a few easy and comforting recipes to try this Fall.
Crockpot Chicken & Stuffing
Comfort food at its best!
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 box stuffing mix
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup water
- Salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of thyme
Instructions:
- Place chicken in the crockpot.
- Mix soup, sour cream, water, and seasoning; pour over chicken.
- Top with dry stuffing mix.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
Serve with green beans or a crisp fall salad!
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Creamy, cozy, and full of Fall flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 large butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 apple, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, salt, and pepper
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Blend until smooth (use an immersion blender or regular blender).
Top with a drizzle of cream or pumpkin seeds for a beautiful finish!
Crockpot Beef Stew
A hearty classic that tastes like you cooked all day, because you did (sort of!).
Ingredients:
- 1½ lbs. stew beef
- 4 potatoes, cubed
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1 tsp rosemary, 1 tsp thyme, salt, and pepper
Instructions:
- Combine everything in your crockpot and stir.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
Serve with crusty bread — perfect for soaking up that rich broth.
Crockpot Chicken Chili
A lighter twist on a comfort classic.
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 can corn (drained)
- 1 can black beans (rinsed)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions:
- Add everything to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Shred the chicken and stir before serving.
Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips!