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A crockpot filled with a creamy and cheesy pasta dish, ready for the table.

Easy Crockpot Meals – Hassle-Free Recipes for Delicious Family Dinners


  • Author: Louisa

Description

  1. Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos:
    Juicy, flavorful shredded chicken perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads, made effortlessly in the crockpot.

  2. Crockpot Beef Stew:
    A hearty and classic beef stew made with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and rich gravy.

  3. Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese:
    A creamy, cheesy, and comforting mac and cheese recipe made right in your crockpot.


Ingredients

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 2 lbs
  • Taco seasoning: 2 tbsp
  • Salsa: 1 cup
  • Chicken broth: ½ cup

Crockpot Beef Stew

  • Stew beef: 2 lbs
  • Potatoes (cubed): 3 cups
  • Carrots (sliced): 2 cups
  • Onion (diced): 1 cup
  • Beef broth: 4 cups
  • Tomato paste: 2 tbsp
  • Garlic (minced): 2 cloves
  • Thyme: 1 tsp
  • Salt and pepper: To taste

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

  • Elbow macaroni (uncooked): 16 oz
  • Cheddar cheese (shredded): 2 cups
  • Monterey Jack cheese (shredded): 1 cup
  • Evaporated milk: 2 cans (12 oz each)
  • Milk: 2 cups
  • Butter (melted): ½ cup
  • Salt and pepper: To taste

Instructions

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

  1. Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken.
  3. Pour salsa and chicken broth over the top.
  4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Shred the chicken with two forks and serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Crockpot Beef Stew

  1. Add all ingredients to the crockpot and stir to combine.
  2. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  3. Serve with crusty bread or over rice.

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

  1. Spray the crockpot with cooking spray.
  2. Add all ingredients to the crockpot and stir to combine.
  3. Cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Serve warm and garnish with extra cheese if desired.

Notes

  • Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos:
    Leftovers can be used in enchiladas or quesadillas.

  • Crockpot Beef Stew:
    For thicker stew, mix 2 tbsp of cornstarch with water and stir it in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

  • Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese:
    Avoid cooking on high as it may cause the cheese to curdle.

  • Details

    Detail Chicken Tacos Beef Stew Mac and Cheese
    Prep Time 5 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes
    Cook Time 6-7 hours (low) 8-10 hours (low) 2-3 hours (low)
    Total Time 6-7 hours 5 minutes 8-10 hours 15 minutes 2-3 hours 10 minutes
    Yield 6 servings 6 servings 8 servings
    Category Main Dish Main Dish Side/Main Dish
    Cuisine Mexican American American
    Diet Gluten-Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian
  • Nutrition

    (Per Serving)

    Nutrient Chicken Tacos Beef Stew Mac and Cheese
    Serving Size 1 taco 1 bowl 1 cup
    Calories 250 340 310
    Sugar 3g 4g 4g
    Sodium 480mg 780mg 460mg
    Fat 8g 11g 15g
    Saturated Fat 2g 3g 9g
    Unsaturated Fat 6g 8g 6g
    Trans Fat 0g 0g 0g
    Carbohydrates 15g 25g 32g
    Fiber 2g 4g 2g
    Protein 22g 28g 12g
    Cholesterol 60mg 70mg 45mg