Parents are adding their go-to easy family slow cooker meals to our growing collection! Browse this community-curated list to find a few kid friendly crock pot meals to add to your dinner rotation, and make sure to like and review your own personal favorite recipes.
We love family crockpot meals so much that we've got lists of slow cooker soup and chicken recipes, too.
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
Alexandra F.: Every single one of us loves this meal, and three out of my four kids are extremely picky eaters. We make it almost every week, because it is one meal we know everyone will always eat. The flavor is really mild, so even my picky eaters who don't like Indian cuisine love this meal.
Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken
Vanessa M.: Science has proven that kids are more likely to eat their dinner if "pizza" is in the title. Ok, that's not true, but it may as well be because kids universally adore pizza. This recipe for slow cooker pizza chicken combines all the flavors of pizza with chicken, pasta, and yes, veggies! From Betty Crocker
Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice
Vanessa M.: Kid friendly one pot meals are the best! Red beans, onion, bell pepper, celery, and chicken sausage come together with savory seasonings to create this classic family crockpot meal designed to be served over rice. From Gimme Some Oven
No Boil Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
Vanessa M.: Cheesy, gooey macaroni and cheese straight from your crockpot - that's the dream, right? This take on homemade mac & cheese is one of the most kid friendly crock pot meals. Many versions involve boiling the macaroni ahead of time, but this shortcut recipe skips that step.
Crockpot Orange Chicken
Vanessa M.: This tangy orange chicken has a sweet and sticky sauce that's easy to make with just a few ingredients - orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce. Serve over rice with a veggie on the side, and dinner is made! From The Frugal Girls
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup
Vanessa M.: This tasty and kid-friendly soup is made with lots of fresh veggies and cheddar cheese. The best part is that your crock pot does (almost) all the work! After cooking, use an immersion blender or food processor to puree your soup to give it a restaurant quality texture. From Well Plated by Erin
Slow Cooker Sweet Tomato Basil Soup
Juan L.: This kid friendly crock pot recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and savory and absolutely delicious. The whole thing takes about 10 minutes of prep time. Pair it with a kid-friendly salad or grilled cheese for a complete meal. From 365 Days of Slow + Pressure Cooking
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
Vanessa M.: The easiest of all kid friendly chicken crock pot meals takes 5 minutes or less to throw together! Just add 2-3 whole chicken breasts (4-6 halves), a 16-oz jar of your favorite salsa and a packet of taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp of homemade!) to your crockpot. Combine and cook on high for 4-5 hours. Then just shred your chicken with a fork and enjoy on tacos, burritos, salads, or on top of rice. My kids love to make chicken tacos with this recipe!
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
LovliQueen: This is so easy to make and my family loves it! You can eat it over rice, with tortillas or with chips as dip. Give it a try.
Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage
Vanessa M.: This kid friendly crock pot meal is easier than it looks, featuring Italian sausage, frozen tortellini, spinach, tomatoes and a creamy sauce. From Key Ingredient
Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta
Mommyx3 (Monique H): My children tend to be verrry picky and from the oldest to the youngest the picky level goes up more lol. One thing they all love in common is some good chicken! The perfect blend of chicken, pesto, lemon, and mozzarella is definitely mind blowing and delicious. Side with some garlic bread for a little kick.
Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Vanessa M.: This is a fun recipe for kids to help make, as it involves cooking with soda! The sweet root beer gives this pulled pork a depth of flavor you just don't get with other recipes. From The Girl Who Ate Everything
Slow Cooker Chili
Kristy Pepping: I don't make too many family crockpot meals, but this is one I always make in the colder months or on a rainy day. Our whole family likes chili. The nice part about this recipe is you can customize it by adding in more veggies and also change the ground beef to ground turkey. Plus, top with a little bit of cheese or crackers once it's done cooking! From Allrecipes
Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs
Vanessa M.: My son is obsessed with IKEA's Swedish meatballs, so this is one of his all time favorite kid friendly crock pot meals. Using a package of frozen meatballs makes this recipe so easy to put together. I like to pour a bag of frozen peas into the slow cooker about 20 min before serving, just to add some color and extra nutrients. From The Country Cook
Low-Fat Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Gina I.: There's nothing like a steamy bowl of soup on a cold day, and this baked potato soup doesn't disappoint! I like to add a little extra chicken or veggie broth and blend with an immersion blender for a few seconds for a creamier texture. It's even good if you omit the bacon! From Food.com
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