These 20 fall crockpot recipes are bound to keep us all warm (and full) this season!
From spicy chicken to hash browns to apple cider…these woman have set us up nicely to please everyone in the home!
#1) Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings:
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, thawed
- 1 can Swanson Chicken Broth {14.5 oz.}
- 2 ten oz. Cans Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 can Pillsbury Grand’s Biscuits {16.3 oz.}
- ¼ cup Cooked Bacon,
crumbled {see tips for Perfect Crispy Bacon} - ½ White Onion, chopped.
- ⅛ tsp. Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- ¼ tsp. Pepper
- Add Chicken to Crockpot
- Pour Chicken Broth, Cream of Chicken Soup, and Chopped Onions over Chicken, then
sprinkle on Garlic Powder, Salt, and Pepper. Cover with lid. - Cook on High for 3 hours, then remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
- Remove biscuits from container, and cut each biscuit into 8 pieces.
- Place shredded chicken back in Crockpot, then add Chopped Bacon and
Biscuit Pieces, Stir, and cover with lid. - Cook on High for 1 more hour, or until done.
- Once done, scoop delicious mixture into bowls, and ENJOY!! {yummy!}
#2) Crockpot Stove Top Chicken:
- 5 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, thawed
- 5 Slices Swiss Cheese
- 2 Cans Cream of Mushroom Soup
- ¼ cup Milk
- 1 box Stove Top Stuffing Mix {6 oz.} ~ I used Chicken flavor
- 1 Stick of Butter, melted
- Lay chicken breasts in crockpot.
- Top with slices of swiss cheese.
- Combine soup and milk, and spoon over cheese.
- Sprinkle dry stuffing mix on top. Drizzle melted butter over stuffing mix.
- Cover, and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or until done. ENJOY!
#3) Crockpot French Onion Chicken:
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken
Breasts, thawed - 1 can Campbell’s French Onion Soup {10.5 oz.}
- ½ cup Sour Cream
#4) Crockpot Creamy Mushroom Chicken:
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken
Breasts, thawed - 2 cans Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 2 small cans Mushrooms Pieces, Drained {approx. 7 oz. each}
- 1 packet Lipton Dry Onion Soup Mix
- ½ cup French’s Onions
- Cook Chicken in crockpot on HIGH for 3 hours {covered}
- After 3 hours, drain juices from crockpot
- Mix together drained Mushrooms, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Onion Soup Mix, and French Fried
Onions. - Pour mixture over chicken, and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes {covered}, or until done.
#5) Crockpot Buffalo Chicken:
- 4 – 5 Boneless Skinless Chicken
Breasts, thawed - 1 bottle Frank’s RedHot Wings Buffalo Sauce {12 oz.}
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix {1 oz.}
- Cook chicken in Crockpot on HIGH for 3 hours {covered}
- After 3 hours, drain juices from Crockpot
- Mix together Buffalo Sauce and Ranch Seasoning Mix
- If making Chicken Breasts: Pour mixture over chicken, and cook on high for 30 more minutes
{covered}, or until done. - If making sandwiches: Remove chicken, and shred chicken with 2 forks. Place shredded chicken
back in Crockpot and pour sauce mixture over chicken. Stir and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes {covered}, or
until done. - Garnish with chopped Green Onions
or add a seeded bun for a sandwich and ENJOY!
#6) Crockpot Orange Chicken:
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken
Breasts, thawed - ¾ cup Smuckers Sweet Orange Marmalade
- ¾ cup of Sweet Baby Ray’s Original BBQ Sauce {it’s SO good!}
- 2 tbsp. Soy Sauce
- Cook chicken in crockpot on HIGH for 3 hours {covered}
- After 3 hours, drain juices from crockpot
- At this point… you can either leave the chicken breasts whole, or remove, cut into
cubes, and transfer back to crockpot. - Mix together bbq sauce, orange marmalade, and soy sauce.
- Pour mixture over chicken, and cook on high for 30 more minutes {covered}
#7) Crockpot Ranch Onion Whole Chicken:
- Whole Chicken, approx. 4
– 5 pounds - 1 Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup – 1 oz. packet
- 1 Hidden Valley Ranch Mix – 1 oz. packet
- 3 Garlic Cloves, crushed, then peeled
- 1 Tsp. Paprika
- Add dry ingredients to small bowl and mix together for rub.
- Rinse chicken, remove innards and pat dry with paper towels.
- Generously add rub to inside and outside of chicken.
- Place three peeled garlic cloves inside of chicken.
- Place chicken in resealable bag overnight to marinate. (optional)
- Carefully place chicken into 6 quart Crockpot and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or until done.
- Use meat thermometer in thick portion of breast to verify if chicken is done at 165 degrees. Enjoy!!
#8) Crockpot Garlic Herb Whole Chicken:
- Whole Chicken, approx. 4 – 5 pounds
- 1 Lemon, cut into 4 quarters
- 8 Garlic Cloves, crushed, then peeled
- 4 tbsp. McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb seasoning
- Rinse chicken, remove innards and pat dry with paper towels
- Place Garlic Cloves inside chicken
- Squeeze two lemon quarters into chicken cavity, then place inside
- Place chicken in 6 – 7 quart Crockpot
- Squeeze two remaining Lemon quarters over chicken and place in Crockpot
- Sprinkle Garlic & Herb seasoning over whole chicken
- Cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or until done.
- Use meat thermometer in thick portion of breast to verify if chicken is done at 165 degrees Enjoy!!
#9) Crockpot Chipotle Garlic Whole Chicken:
- Whole Chicken, approx. 4 – 5 pounds
- 1 Lemon, cut into 4 quarters
- 8 Garlic Cloves, crushed, then peeled
- 4 tbsp. McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb seasoning
- Rinse chicken, remove innards and pat dry with paper towels
- Place Garlic Cloves inside chicken
- Squeeze two lemon quarters into chicken cavity, then place inside
- Place chicken in 6 – 7 quart Crockpot
- Squeeze two remaining Lemon quarters over chicken and place in Crockpot
- Sprinkle Garlic & Herb seasoning over whole chicken
- Cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or until done.
- Use meat thermometer in thick portion of breast to verify if chicken is done at 165 degrees Enjoy!!
#10) Easy Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Ribs:
- Approx. 3 lbs. Pork Backribs
- 1 bottle Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce {18 oz.}
- Coca-Cola {6 oz.} – use ½ of a 12 oz. can
- ⅛ tsp. Salt
- ⅛ tsp. Pepper
- Cut Rib rack in half
- Sprinkle ribs with Salt and Pepper, then place in Crockpot.
- Combine BBQ Sauce and Coke in bowl, mix well, then pour over ribs in Crockpot.
- Cover Crockpot with lid.
- Cook on High for 4 hours, or Low for 8 hours, or until done. ENJOY!!
#11) Easy Crockpot Taco Soup:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Ground Beef, browned
and drained - 1 can Beef Broth {14.5 oz.}
- 1 can Kidney Beans {16 oz.}, drained
- 1 can Black Beans {15 oz.}, rinsed and drained
- 1 can Petite Diced Tomatoes + liquid from can {14.5 oz.}
- 1 can Corn + liquid from can {15 oz.}
- 1 can Original Rotel – Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies {10 oz.}
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix {1 oz.}
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning Mix {1 oz.} or 3 tbsp. Homemade
Taco Seasoning - 1.5 tsp. Onion Powder
- ½ tsp. Salt
- For Garnish: Fritos, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheddar and chopped Green Onions!
- Add all ingredients {except garnish ingredients} to Crockpot and stir well.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or LOW for 4 hours.
- Top with a dollop of Sour Cream, Shredded Cheddar, Chopped Green Onions, and some Fritos for
a delicious added punch of flavor! ENJOY!!
#12) Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup:
- 1 bag Frozen Cut Broccoli {16 oz.}, slightly thawed
- 1 White Onion, chopped
- 4 tbsp. Butter
- 1 can Evaporated Milk {12 oz.}
- 1 can Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup {10.5 oz.}
- 1 can Campbell’s Cream of Celery Soup {10.5 oz.}
- 1 can Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Soup {10.5 oz.}
- 1 pound Velveeta Cheese, cubed
- ¼ tsp. Pepper
- Spray Crockpot with Pam Cooking Spray
- Saute chopped Onion in Butter, then transfer to large bowl.
- Combine sauteed onions with all other ingredients in large bowl, and stir well.
- Transfer ingredients into sprayed Crockpot, then cover with lid.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or LOW for 4 hours. ENJOY!!
#13) Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup:
- 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken {shred chicken you’ve baked, or a Rotisserie Chicken}
- 1 can Chicken Broth {14.5 oz.}
- 1 can Kidney Beans {16 oz.}, drained
- 1 can Black Beans {15 oz.}, rinsed and drained
- 1 can Petite Diced Tomatoes + liquid from can {14.5 oz.}
- 1 can Corn + liquid from can {15 oz.}
- 1 can Original Rotel – Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies {10 oz.}
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix {1 oz.}
- 1 packet Chicken Fajita Seasoning {1 oz.} or 3 tbsp. Homemade
Fajita Seasoning - 1.5 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
- For Garnish: Sour Cream, Shredded Cheddar, chopped Green Onions,
and Tortilla Strips!
- Add all ingredients {except garnish ingredients} to Crockpot and stir well.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or LOW for 4 hours.
- Top with a dollop of Sour Cream, Shredded Cheddar, Chopped Green Onions, and some Tortilla
Strips! ENJOY!
#14) Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Hash Browns:
- 1 pkg Frozen Shredded Hash Browns {typical pkg size: 1 lb. 14 oz.}
- 16 oz. Sour Cream
- 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 8oz. Package Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- ¼ cup Milk
- ½ Chopped White Onion
- ½ stick of Butter, melted
- ⅛ tsp. Salt
- ⅛ tsp. Pepper
- ⅛ tsp. Garlic Salt
- 8 – 10 Slices Cooked Bacon, chopped {see tips for cooking
Perfect Crispy Bacon!}
- Thaw hash browns slightly so they mix well.
- Combine hash browns, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheese, milk, onion, salt,
pepper, garic salt, and melted butter in large mixing bowl, and stir well. - Spray Crockpot, then transfer stirred mixture into Crockpot.
- Cook on high for 3 hours, or until done, stirring occasionally.
- When serving, top each portion with chopped cooked bacon.
ENJOY!!
#15) Easy Cheesy Crockpot Cauliflower:
- Two 12 oz. packages of Frozen Cauliflower
- 2 Cans Campbell’s Cheddar Cheese Soup
- 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- ¼ tsp. Pepper
- Slightly thaw cauliflower {I let the bags sit out on the kitchen counter for 1 hour
prior to cooking} - After cauliflower has slightly thawed, combine all ingredients in mixing bowl, and
stir. - Transfer to crockpot.
- Cook on high for approx. 2.5 – 3 hours, or until done. ENJOY!
#16) Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese:
- 1 lb. Box Barilla Elbows Pasta, cooked and drained
- 4 cans Campbell’s Cheddar Cheese Soup
- 2 cups Sharp Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ½ tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. Pepper
- ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, and drain.
- In large bowl, combine drained pasta, cheddar soup, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and
garlic powder. Stir well. - Transfer mixture into Crockpot that has been sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray.
- Cover crockpot, and cook on HIGH for 1.5 hours, or until cheese has melted.
- Once done, remove lid, stir well, and serve. YUM!
#17) Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Kielbasa:
- 2 pkgs. Hillshire Farm Beef Keilbasa {13 oz. each}
- 1 bottle Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce {18 oz.}
- 6 oz. Coca-Cola
- Slice Kielbasa into round pieces approx. ¼ inch – ⅓ inch thick
- Place sliced Kielbasa pieces in Crockpot
- In small mixing bowl, combine BBQ Sauce and Coke, and stir well.
- Pour sauce mixture over Kielbasa in Crockpot.
- Cook on LOW for 2.5 hours, or until hot.
- Serve with toothpicks as a delicious appetizer or party treat! YUM!
#18) Crockpot BBQ Ranch Meatballs:
Ingredients:
- Fully-Cooked
Frozen Meatballs {try this Easy Meatball Recipe}, or use a bag of store-bought
meatballs {approx. 26 oz.} - 1 Bottle Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce {18 oz.}
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing dry mix {1 oz.}
- Combine BBQ Sauce and dry Ranch Dressing, then stir well.
- Add frozen
meatballs to Crockpot, cover with sauce mixture, then place lid on crockpot. - Heat on HIGH for approx. 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Let simmer on ‘LOW’ or ‘WARM’
setting once done. ENJOY!
#19) Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal:
Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups Dry Old Fashioned Oats
- 1 Apple, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 cups Apple Cider
- 2 cups Milk
- ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. Salt
#20) Crockpot Apple Cider:
- 2 Quarts (2L) Tree-Top Apple Cider
- ¼ cup (45mL) packed Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp. (5mL) Whole Cloves
- ⅛ tsp. (1mL) ground Ginger
- 1 Orange ~ unpeeled, and cut into wedges
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- Tie up Cinnamon Sticks and Whole Cloves into small square of Cheesecloth
- Add Apple Cider and all other ingredients into Crockpot.
- Cover and simmer on LOW for 3 hours.
- Remove cheesecloth bag and orange wedges
- Serve straight from the Crockpot in regular mugs, or so-cute Mason Jar Mugs… and ENJOY!
- Cider can be kept simmering on LOW or WARM setting during a party.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated the next day. {Yum!}
Thank you, The
Frugal Girls, for these awesome crockpot recipes! We should all be able to stay nice and warm (and full) during
the upcoming winter months! Blessings to you both!
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