Kid Friendly Crock Pot Meals
The never-ending puzzle of finding a dinner recipe that checks all the boxes: kid-friendly, delicious, and hassle-free, has often left us scrambling.
Imagine if you could toss ingredients into one pot, let it cook all day, and return to a meal your kids will love.
Dreamy, right?
Enter the magic of the crock pot. With these kid-friendly crock pot meals, you’ll be the weeknight hero in no time!
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Kid Friendly Crock Pot Recipes
Craving crockpot spaghetti? Or perhaps a delicious crock pot chicken parmesan?
From slow cooker lasagna to crock pot pulled pork, here’s a collection of recipes that will make weeknights feel gourmet. And the best part?
Most of these easy weeknight dinners are set-and-forget right in the slow cooker.
Ready to jump in?
Turn on the Slow Cooker and Relax!
What makes a meal “kid-friendly” anyway?
The million-dollar question! Navigating the preferences of a picky eater, or just a kid with a strong opinion on chicken noodle soup vs. chicken and dumplings, can be daunting.
How do you keep it both nutritious and something the kids will eat?
Crockpot Chicken
There’s something heartwarming about a slow-cooked chicken recipe.
Whether it’s the classic crockpot chicken and rice, or the zestier chicken tacos, this section serves the best crock pot chicken delicacies, all kid-approved!
Beef It Up!
Ground beef tacos, slow cooker beef chili, or even crockpot sloppy joes – beef dishes can be both a picky eater’s delight and a family favorite.
Explore the many easy and delicious ways to serve beef from your slow cooker.
All Things Pasta
The ever-popular crockpot mac and cheese is just the beginning! Dive into the world of slow cooker baked ziti, crockpot lasagna, and other pasta wonders.
Plus, these are recipes kids will love and ask for again and again.
The Secret Ingredient: Patience and Love
For our lovely little eaters, sometimes the charm lies in the presentation. Turn that crockpot cheesy chicken and dumplings into a fun story or make the chicken bacon ranch dish a family cooking event.
The recipe is so easy, kids can join in the fun!
Crock Pot Tools and Resources
- 7 Quart Multi-Functional Slow Cooker: Perfect for larger families or meal prepping for the week.
- Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1: A must-have for pressure cooking, slow cooking, and more!
- Digital Meat Thermometer: Ensure your meats are cooked perfectly and safely.
- Broccoli Recipes Kids Will Actually Eat: Turn those veggies into meals kids will love.
What’s the difference between a slow cooker and crock pot?
Often used interchangeably in conversation, the terms “slow cooker” and “crock pot” can be a bit confusing. While all Crock Pots are slow cookers, not all slow cookers are Crock Pots.
Confused?
Let’s unravel the mystery.
Crock-Pot: A Brand
Brand Specific
Crock-Pot is a brand name, much like how Kleenex is to tissue or Band-Aid is to adhesive bandages. It has become so synonymous with slow cooking that many use it as a generic term.
But remember, it’s a specific brand under which there are various models of slow cookers.
Design
Classic Crock-Pot designs often come with a stoneware pot that’s removable and a heating element that wraps around the pot.
This ensures even heating from the sides as well as the bottom.
Features
Over the years, Crock-Pot, as a brand, has expanded its range to include programmable options, wifi and Bluetooth options, different sizes, and even multi-cookers (like the Crock-Pot Express).
Slow Cooker: A Universal Cooking Method
General Term
A slow cooker is a generic term for countertop appliances that simmer food at low temperatures over extended periods, allowing unattended cooking.
Variability in Heating
While many slow cookers have heating elements both at the bottom and sides, some might only heat from the bottom.
This can create slight differences in how the food is cooked, with some requiring occasional stirring.
Shapes and Sizes
Slow cookers come in various shapes (oval, round) and sizes, and multiple brands produce them. They might also vary in features, with some being basic dial-operated and others having sophisticated digital controls.
In a nutshell, while the differences between a generic slow cooker and a Crock-Pot might seem subtle, they exist mainly in branding and certain design elements.
Whichever you choose, both are invaluable tools for easy, kid-friendly meals that bring warmth and comfort to the dinner table.
Family Friendly Crock Pot Recipes
Feed the whole family with these easy crock pot recipes! From enchiladas to meatball subs, there's a slow cooker dinner everyone in the family will love!
Crockpot ground beef enchilada casserole combines ground beef, vegetables, enchilada sauce, spices, corn tortillas, and cheese for an easy dinner made entirely in the slow cooker. The whole family will love it!
Slow cooker wild rice soup is an incredibly creamy and hearty dish that's perfect for a cold, winter night! It's the perfect cozy all in one meal that's loaded with delicious seasonal vegetables and spices.
Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a simple dump and go recipe that's tangy and delicious. Great for busy parents who need a nutritious, family friendly, one pot meal!
Made in one pot with less than 10 ingredients, this Slow Cooker Italian Beef makes for the perfect no-fuss meal! After a day of hands-free cooking, you’ll have tender, fall apart beef in a flavorful gravy topped with crisp vinegary pepperoncini peppers.
This healthy Ground Beef Chili is hearty and made in the slow cooker! It's got beans, bell peppers, corn, and lots of Southwest spices
This slow cooker white chicken chili is it! Throw the ingredients in your crock pot and hours later, you will have the most sensational and flavorful white chicken chili ever! Packed with loads of chicken and white beans and flavored with lime juice and salsa verde. It’s hearty, satisfying, and simply packed with so much savory goodness!
This Slow Cooker Chicken Potato Soup is a great healthy dinner! It's made with hearty veggies cooked in a savory broth that's dairy free
Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles is a hearty crockpot dinner perfect for busy weeknights. This easy comfort food recipe is a classic family meal everyone loves.
This creamy Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Tortellini with tender chicken, cheese tortellini, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes soaking up all those Tuscan-inspired flavors
This slow cooker sausage casserole with tender pork sausages in a flavor packed tomato gravy is a fuss-free dinner the whole family enjoy.
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is tender chicken breasts cooked low and slow in the Crockpot with a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce made with garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, honey, and mirin. Shred the chicken, soak it in the sauce, and serve over steamed rice, fried rice, quinoa, or in sliders for the most delicious family-friendly meal!
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta is classic comfort food that will have your family begging for more! An easy and affordable meal that’s made in one pot.
This crockpot maple Dijon chicken is an easy, hands-off dinner made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts and a few kitchen staples.
These quick and easy slow cooker BBQ chicken sandwiches are perfect for busy summer weeknights!
Slow Cooker Taco Soup is a delicious and easy alternative to taco night while still enjoying all your favorite flavors. This simple weeknight dinner will leave everyone asking for seconds!
With just five ingredients and five minutes of prep, crockpot shredded chicken tacos are a meal you’ll reach for again and again! Make a big batch—Mexican shredded chicken freezes well and is delicious in tacos, bowls, enchiladas, and salads
Make this easy chicken dinner filled with veggies, pineapple and chicken. This sweet and tangy dinner is a perfect weeknight meal.
Slow cooker beans and rice is delicious, easy to make and makes a great budget family meal. Everything is cooked in the slow cooker saving time and dishes!
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are an easy crock pot dinner recipe. Ground beef and veggies simmer in the slow cooker for a tasty, hands-off dinner. Perfect lunch or dinner for busy days!
Crock Pot Lasagna is an easy slow cooker dinner made with Italian sausage, cheesy filling, and rich sauce – just like in a traditional lasagna recipe!
This Hearty Soup is full of supreme pizza flavors with bow-tie pasta. Make a double batch and freeze the extra!
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