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75. Crock Pot Chicken Corn Chowder

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This soup is a creamy comfort food in my book. It includes tasty corn, chicken, potatoes, and delicious cheese. If you need something delicious in a hurry, you might want to consider this no-fuss soup.

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76. Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup

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I make this soup a lot during the winter. It has a lot of cheese flavor to it, but you can also really taste the potatoes and burger too. I’m just glad to finally have a crock pot recipe to make it a more efficient meal.

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77. Crock Pot Pierogi Casserole

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Pierogis are these larger dumpling items that are usually served in a creamy sauce with meat. This recipe calls for smoked sausage, but she says you can use any variety. It looks like a very filling meal.

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78. Slow Cooker Korean Beef

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Do you like to eat a variety of ethnic foods? Well, if so, then this recipe is a Korean beef which means it has a lot of delicious flavors and a variety of textures since it is topped with sesame seeds.

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79. Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

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This recipe has a lot of flavors but doesn’t use many uncommon kitchen staples to create abold flavor. If you have soy sauce, cornstarch, and apple cider vinegar then you pretty much have what you need to make this recipe.

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80. Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers

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Stuffed peppers are a very nutritious dinner that doesn’t usually cost a lot to put together. Now you can make it even easier on yourself by using your crock pot to cook it.

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81. Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce

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This recipe looks really easy to make. You roll somemeat up into a cabbage leaf. Then place in the slow cooker with the tomato sauce, and you cook them until done.

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82. Crock Pot Corn on the Cob

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Apparently, I’m behind in the times because I had never considered cooking corn on the cob in the crock pot before. But after seeing how delicious and easy this recipe appears to be, I’m about to change that.

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83. Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Potatoes

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My family is steak-and-potatoes type people. Anything that goes with a potato, they will most likely love immediately.

So when I saw this recipe for bacon ranch potatoes, I realized I could make this dish in the crock pot and I knew I had to try it.

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84. Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken

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Does your family love chicken? Do they love cheese? If you answered yes to one or both of those questions, then you might want to check out this recipe.

So if you didn’t already guess, it is a dish filled with delicious chicken that just covered with cheesy goodness. It could be your next weeknight dinner hit.

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85. Easy Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken

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Do you love Indian cuisine? If so, then you’ll definitely want to give this dish a try.

Not only does it include traditional Indian cuisine, but it can be easily put together in your crock pot and ready to eat when you are.

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86. Crock Pot Easy Peach Cobbler

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Do you love delicious, warm peach cobbler? I’ll be honest. I’m a cobbler fanatic. I love it all the more now because I can make it in my crock pot.

So the next time you’re craving a sweet summer dessert, don’t heat up your whole kitchen. Just fire up your crock pot.

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87. Crock Pot Queso Blanco

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Every time we eat Mexican cuisine at a restaurant, this is the dip we order before anything else. It has a unique flavor that tastes good on anything.

So the next time you and your family want to have a special treat, just whip up this dip in your crock pot. Then add a few chips. It could be your family’s favorite too.

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88. Crock Pot Mushroom Portabella Chicken

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Do you love mushrooms? My oldest son absolutely adores anything with mushrooms in it. He will actually just heat up a can of mushrooms and make a snack out them.

So when I saw this recipe that contains both mushrooms andprotein, I knew it would be a good fit for my family.

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89. Slow Cooker Meatloaf

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I am a huge fan of meatloaf. It is probably one of my favorite traditional dinner dishes.

So when I realized it couldbe made in a crock pot, I was over the moon. If you are like me and love meatloaf too, then break out into a happy dance because your crock pot can now do the work for you.

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90. Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake

Does the idea of ham, cheese, and pasta and all baked together sound like a wonderful meal to come home to after a long day at work?

If so, then you’ll want to give this recipe a quick glance. It has all of those elements and requires very little work since it is crock pot friendly.

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91. Crock Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken

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I’m a huge fan of anything spicy. My husband loves it too. Which is why this recipe for buffalo chicken in the crock pot caught my attention.

But I also love the fact that this chicken could create tasty sandwiches, or go inside tortillas to have a delicious taco as well.

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92. Crock Pot Low Carb Taco Soup

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If you’ve ever partaken in a low carb diet or lifestyle, then you know that finding things that fit into this realm of nutrition is often difficult to find.

But this recipe fits that bill. It also has one up on other recipes because it can be easily created right in your crock pot.

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93. Crock Pot Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

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One of my favorite dishes that our family has almost every Thanksgiving at my mom’s house is broccoli and cheese casserole.

But I’m excited after finding this recipe because I know how easily I can make it myself and quickly too, thanks to the crock pot.

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94. Crock Pot Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

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If you are a fan of tater tot casserole, then you’ll like this version. It gives you the same traditional flavor of tater tot casserole but uses chicken instead of beef.

Plus, it can be easily created right in your crock pot. So no cooking for you after a long day if you use this recipe.

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95. Easy Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches

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In case you haven’t noticed by now, I’m a foodie. I love food, but I especially love sandwiches. Care to take a guess at one of my favorite sandwiches?

Well, it would be a French Dip sandwich. This recipe is even more fantastic because now one of my favorite sandwiches can be created in a crock pot.

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96. Herbed Crock Pot Bread

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You no longer have to buy your bread at the store if you don’t want to. You don’t have to purchase a fancy bread machine either.

Instead, you can just pull out your crock pot and this recipe to create your own fresh bread loaves. Give it a try and see what you think.

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97. Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken

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Carbohydrates do not like me, but I love them, unfortunately. Which is why my mouth instantly started to water when I saw this delicious recipe.

So if you love carbs too, then you’ll want to try this delicious pasta dish. It could easily be a one pot meal and a great meal to feed your family on a busy night.

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98. Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken

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I can’t help but share a lot of chicken recipes that can be made in your crock pot. My mother loves chicken.

And I was raised mainly on chicken. So for every other chicken lover in the world, here is another recipe to give you a little variety and can be made conveniently in your crock pot.

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99. Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers

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My husband’s favorite meal is Polish sausages that have been cut and fried. Then he likes for me to sauté peppers and onions with them.

So when I saw I could create this meal effortlessly in my crock pot, I knew it had to be shared with our community.

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FAQs

Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low for a crock pot? ›

The difference between "High" and "Low" on slow cookers seems to differ with every brand and model. One thing that is consistent, though, is that food takes seven to eight hours to reach a simmer point (around 210°) on low; versus three to four hours on high.

What is the equivalent of 4 hours in the slow cooker in the Instant Pot? ›

Generally, if your slow cooker meat, soup, or stew recipe calls for 8 hours on the low setting or about 4 hours on the high setting, it should be fully cooked in about 25 to 30 minutes in the Instant Pot. For chicken or turkey, use the 15-minute poultry button. While volume doesn't matter, density does.

What is the equivalent of 8 hours on low in a slow cooker? ›

Cooking Conversions for Slow Cookers
Traditional Oven or Stovetop LowLow Slow Cooker Setting (about 200°F)High Slow Cooker Setting (about 300°F)
15-30 minutes4-6 hours1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours
35-45 minutes6-8 hours3-4 hours
50 minutes- 3 hours8-10 hours4-6 hours
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Is it better to cook food on high or low in crock pot? ›

Foods take different times to cook depending upon the setting used. Certainly, foods will cook faster on high than on low. However, for all-day cooking or for less-tender cuts, you may want to use the low setting.

Is 6 hours on low the same as 3 hours on high in a crock pot? ›

15-30 mins, cook it for 1-2 hours on High or 4-6 hours on Low. 30 mins – 1 hour, cook it for 2-3 hours on High or 5-7 hours on Low. 1-2 hours, cook it for 3-4 hours on High or 6-8 hours on Low. 2-4 hours, cook it for 4-6 hours on High or 8-12 hours on Low.

What happens if you slow cook on high instead of low? ›

Let's say you want to slow cook a pork roast recipe that calls for 8 hours on Low, but you need it done in much less than 8 hours. Switching to High for the sake of time savings can leave you with a roast that's dried out or even burned on the exterior, but undercooked and not at a food-safe temperature in the center.

Is pulled pork better in Instant Pot or slow cooker? ›

Slow cooking the meat means it never has the chance to toughen up and will be extra silky and tender. Pressure cooking is faster, though you may lose a little bit of the tenderness. If you're going for the pressure cook method, be sure to get a pork shoulder or pork butt, as opposed to a pork loin.

What is healthier, a slow cooker or an Instant Pot? ›

When it comes to preserving nutrients, the Instant Pot's high-pressure cooking generally wins the battle. If you're looking for quick, healthy meals with minimal nutrient loss, the Instant Pot is your go-to. For rich, complex flavors and fall-off-the-bone tenderness, the slow cooker takes the crown.

Is 4 hours enough to slow cook? ›

In general, it's best to stick to the indicated cook time on the recipe you're following. Most slow cooker meals take 8-12 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high, but there are also recipes for slow-cooked meat that take up to 24 hours.

Can I leave my crockpot on low for 8 hours? ›

The truth is, yes, leaving the slow cooker on and going about your day is safe, as long as you are using the appliance properly.

How long can food sit in the crockpot before cooking? ›

For safe and successful cooking

Never let food sit more than two hours before turning on the crock pot. Keep the lid on.

How much does it cost to run a slow cooker for 8 hours? ›

It is estimated that the average-sized slow cooker uses around 1.3 kWh over eight hours of cooking time, when you break this down to an hourly cost, based on the average cost of UK electricity in 2022 being close to 28p per kWh, this equates to just over 4.5p per hour or only 36p for the eight-hour duration.

What's the difference between a crockpot and a slow cooker? ›

The pot of the slow cooker usually sits on a base that houses the heating element on the bottom, while Crockpots have their pots inside of a container (or crock) and get heating from all sides. Therefore, slow cookers heat up slower than crockpots, with the heat level higher on the bottom of the pot.

What is the best meat to slow cook? ›

Choose the right cut: Chuck roasts, short ribs, pork shoulders and lamb shanks (think fatty and tougher meats) become meltingly tender with the moist, low heat of a slow cooker. Leaner cuts like pork tenderloin tend to dry out. Likewise, dark meat chicken — thighs, drumsticks, etc.

Can I leave food in a slow cooker overnight off? ›

On some occasions, you'll want to leave food in the slow cooker to keep warm, during Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner, for example, or any other event or holiday. While it's perfectly ok to use your crock pot in this way, try to avoid leaving food on the warming setting for more than four hours.

How do I convert slow cooker time from high to low? ›

If a recipe calls for cooking on the HIGH setting for three hours, you can cook it for seven hours on the LOW setting instead. Or if a recipe calls for eight hours on HIGH, it can be cooked for up to 12 hours on LOW.

What is the 4 hour setting on a crock pot? ›

Wondering what temperature is 'High' on a Crockpot slow cooker? The 'High' cook setting tops off at around 205°F after cooking for 4 hours. Always follow recipe directions for recommended slow cooker temperature settings and cook times.

Can you leave a crockpot on high for 8 hours? ›

Yes, you can use your slow cooker for longer than eight hours, as long as you keep an eye on it. Many slow cookers do have an automatic shutoff after 24 hours.

What is the difference between high and low setting on a slow cooker? ›

What is the difference between High and Low Settings? Both low and high stabilizes at 209°F. The difference is the time it takes to reach that temperature.

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