Family Slow-Cooker & Crockpot Recipes

We took all the flavors of classic pot pie and made it super-easy to pull together in the crock pot. Look for ready-to-bake biscuits with minimal ingredients to keep it healthy. Biscuits tend to be high in sodium, so we advise only half a biscuit per serving if you're watching your salt intake.

Tender beef is slowly simmered with Asian-inspired flavorings and served wrapped in fresh cabbage or lettuce leaves for a lighter touch.

Garam masala, a premixed Indian curry spice blend, adds an authentic touch to an exotic chicken dish served over rice.

The spicy Cajun favorite is lightened up with turkey sausage, chicken, shrimp, and plenty of vegetables.

Thyme, garlic, a little orange juice, and a splash of balsamic vinegar flavor these moist, fork-tender chicken breasts.

This recipe takes rice pilaf to the next level. It's full of creamy, melt-in-your melt flavor.

Spice up your pulled pork sandwich with this Asian-inspired version. It's flavored with with five-spice powder and soy sauce, and filled with cabbage for a crunch.

Everyone likes burritos, and this recipe makes enough to serve a crowd. For easy serve-alongs, pick up a fruit salad from the deli and a package or two of Mexican-style rice mix.

A warm, hearty breakfast of steel-cut oats flavored with brown sugar, nutmeg, apples and walnuts is started the night before.

Even teetotalers can love this roast recipe. The kick comes from the lively combination of flavors--no vodka needed.

To keep this stew on the lean side, trim the stew meat yourself, or purchase stew meat that is labeled lean.

This recipe fits the bill for casual get-togethers, and it's prepared in only 30 minutes. Spoon the mixture over pasta and serve with crusty bread or corn bread and wedges of melon.

The sweet-tart combination of vinegar and molasses brings out the flavor of the beef in this slow cooker stew recipe.

Adding a splash of vinegar just before serving boosts the flavor of this vegetarian main dish. The beans and vegetables make the stew high in healthy fiber.

For Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners, serve this savory pork main dish, suitable for diabetic food plans. Apple juice lends subtle sweetness.

Why order takeout when you can make your own orange chicken? It take only 15 minutes to prepare and then your slow cooker does the rest of the work.

A twist on a classic! This beef stroganoff is cooked in a slow cooker and served over zucchini noodles with onions and mushrooms in a mouthwatering gravy.

A twist on classic pot roast, this dish is filling and satisfying.

The carryout classic gets a lighter remake, but keeps all the delicious Asian-style flavors you love. Make it in the slow cooker and serve over hot cooked rice.

Chicken thighs are slowly cooked with Italian-style sauce and herbs, then served on crusty bread slices with olives and two savory cheeses.