31 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes For Back To School Season

Why does summer slip away so fast? I don't know about you, but I am just not ready for fall and all it comes with. Jam-packed schedules, weeknight chaos, and the need to get dinner on the table the minute we get home.

This collection of simple, slow-cooker back-to-school recipes is your crockpot's chance to shine! It is chock-full of family-friendly meals you will love. They are stress-free and made with readily available, better-for-you ingredients.

From terrific tacos to magnificent meatballs, these kid-friendly slow cooker recipes are perfect for picky eaters (and their grown-ups!).

a collage of 4 different slow cooker back to school recipes

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📚RAMEN

Chicken Ramen

This slow cooker chicken ramen is a tasty take-off of a traditional Asian noodle soup. This version is more noodles, less soup, and all delicious!

Taco Beef Ramen

This Slow Cooker Taco Beef Ramen recipe is the perfect weeknight comfort food! It combines the classic flavors of tacos with the quick, easy convenience of ramen noodles for a perfect one-pot meal.

a forkful of taco ramen held over a bowl of the same

Mongolian Meatballs Ramen

Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatball Ramen combines tender, juicy meatballs with a rich savory Mongolian-inspired sauce. Chewy ramen noodles round out this amazing all-in-one-pot meal. The ultimate family-friendly slow cooker meal!

a bowl full of slow cooker meatballs and ramen with chopsticks

Curry Chicken & Ramen

Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Ramen with Chicken is an amazingly delicious, simple, one-pot meal. This easy recipe turns creamy coconut milk, aromatic curry spices, and tender chicken into crave-worthy dish

curry coconut chicken ramen on a ladle over a slow cooker full of the same.

Buffalo Chicken Ramen

Slow Cooker Buffalo Ramen is bursting with flavor and comes together effortlessly. Tender chicken and chewy ramen noodles nestled together perfectly in a creamy buffalo sauce.

close view of chicken ramen in buffalo sauce with a fork

Pizza Chicken

This easy slow cooker pizza chicken recipe is a perfect school night dish. Tender chicken smothered in pizza sauce, shredded cheese, and your choice of pizza toppings - what could be better? The whole family will beg for seconds!

Pizza Beans

Slow Cooker Pizza Beans are about to be your new favorite recipe! This one-pot, protein-packed dish has all the flavor of pizza but in a healthier format. Tender beans, marinara sauce, melty cheese, and savory pepperoni all cook together to make an irresistible meal!

Crustless Pizza

Slow cooker crustless pizza casserole is an easy recipe that will satisfy even your strongest pizza cravings. It is full of your favorite pizza flavors, just without the crust.

Sweet Chili Meatballs

This Sweet Chili Meatball recipe is a flavor explosion that takes minimal effort to prepare! Tender meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce create a delicious main course that all will devour.

two meatballs on white ceramic soup spoons

Enchilada Meatballs

Enchilada Meatballs are delicious, easy, and fun. The ultimate toss-and-walk-away dish. Perfect served over rice, noodles, or even wrapped in a tortilla for those ultra busy nights!

Spicy Maple Meatballs

Spicy maple meatballs are a sweet and savory meatball delight. Filled with sweet maple and tons of delicious flavor, this dish is the perfect family dinner treat!

honey bourbon slow cooker meatballs on a tray on mini forks

Tahini Meatballs

Slow Cooker Meatballs in Tahini Sauce features tender meatballs simmered in creamy lemon-tahini goodness. This unique recipe is super easy to throw together and full of amazing flavor.

Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs are easy to prep, full of flavor, and kid-approved. Great with frozen or homemade meatballs. Serve over rice or pasta for the perfect finish.

meatballs in a black bowl over rice topped with sesame seeds

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📚TACOS & NACHOS

Ground Beef Tacos

Who can resist tacos?? This Slow Cooker Ground Beef Taco recipe is one you will want to add to your regular rotation. It's simple ingredients assemble quickly for a great meal - any night of the week. Perfect for a fun family build-your-own-taco night!

two slow cooker ground beef hard-shell tacos with some guacamole

Chicken Tacos

Flavorful Crockpot Chicken Tacos make for an easy dinner any night of the week. Serve in crunchy or soft taco shells or even lettuce cups alongside your favorite toppings for an easy-pleaser dish!

Ground Turkey Tacos

Delicious, tender, and juicy ground turkey slow cooker tacos are the perfect school night meal. Served along with all your favorite toppings, make-your-own tacos are the perfect family-friendly, pre-homework meal!

Two hard shell turkey tacos with cheese and sour cream

Taco Casserole

Slow Cooker Taco Casserole with potatoes is an amazing one-pot meal. This dish is made with ground taco meat, cheese, hash brown potatoes, and lots of taco-y goodness!

taco potato casserole on a spatula held over the crockpot it was cooked in

Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos

Creamy salsa verde chicken is an easy, delicious meal that will quickly become a fan favorite. All the intense flavors of salsa verde slow-cooked to perfection with creamy chicken. Perfect served in soft or crunchy taco shells or taco bowls.

three soft taco shells filled with creamy salsa

Shredded Beef Taco

This delicious slow cooker shredded beef taco recipe will forever change your Taco Tuesday! Just imagine tender, flavorful beef simmering away while you go about your day. This beef dish is perfect served in taco shells, bowls, burritos, and more.

three soft taco shells filled with shredded beef and taco toppings

Ground Chicken Nachos

Slow Cooker Cheesy Ground Chicken Nachos are exactly what you NEED in your busy life! Economical ground chicken, a blend of three cheeses, and bold seasonings make this easy slow cooker recipe a "must-try". Bonus: there's NO Velveeta-just real, melty cheese for the perfect bite every time!

nacho chips topped with slow cooker ground chicken cheesy nacho sauce

Dill Pickle Sloppy Joe

Slow Cooker Cheesy Dill Pickle Sloppy Joes will have everyone begging for seconds. This one-pot recipe combines ground beef, mild chili sauce, and gooey melted cheese with the unique crunch of dill pickles. Turns any weeknight into a special event!

Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joe

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes are the ultimate lazy slow cooker recipe! It has all the flavor of traditional chicken parmesan but with a fraction of the work. Tender ground chicken, savory sauce, and gooey cheese, all cooked together by your crock pot. You will be making this one OFTEN!

Kimchi Sloppy Joe

This Slow Cooker Kimchi Sloppy Joe recipe elevates an old classic comfort food with the bold, tangy flavors of kimchi. It's an irresistible fusion of savory ground beef and spicy Korean flavors all made in one pot. No pre-browning of meat is necessary!