Looking for easy dinners your kids will actually eat? These kid-approved crockpot dinners are perfect for busy families who want simple, comforting meals without spending hours in the kitchen.

With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, these slow cooker dinners are great for weeknights, picky eaters, and feeding the whole family. Just set it, forget it, and come back to a warm, delicious meal everyone will love.

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I’ve been relying on my crockpot for family dinners for years now — mostly because getting food on the table after school, homework, and activities feels like a small miracle some nights.

These are my top favorite kids-approved recipes my family comes back to over and over.

Every single one has passed the picky eater test in my house, which is honestly the hardest test.

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1. Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Creamy, cheesy, and always a favorite. This easy slow cooker mac and cheese is perfect for picky eaters and makes a great main or side dish.

Why kids love it:

It’s mac and cheese. There’s really nothing more to say. The crockpot version is extra creamy because the pasta cooks slowly in the cheese sauce rather than being sauced after the fact — every piece of pasta gets fully coated and stays that way.

Crockpot benefit:

No boiling water, no draining, no stirring on the stove while also trying to help with homework. Everything goes in together and comes out ready.

Ingredients

• Dry elbow pasta
• Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• Cream cheese
• Butter
• Milk
• Salt
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Add the dry pasta, milk, butter, cream cheese, and half of the cheddar cheese to the crockpot.
2. Cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, stirring once halfway through.
3. Stir in the remaining cheddar cheese at the end until fully melted and smooth.
4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Serve warm straight from the pot.

2. Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

Tender chicken in a creamy Alfredo sauce served over pasta. A simple dinner that feels special but takes very little effort.

Why kids love it:

Creamy pasta with chicken is one of those combinations that almost no kid refuses.

The sauce is mild and rich without any strong spices or flavors that tend to put picky eaters off.

Crockpot benefit:

The slow cooking makes the chicken incredibly tender — it practically shreds on contact, which is great for younger kids who struggle with chewy meat.

Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Alfredo sauce (jarred) or heavy cream
• Parmesan cheese
• Garlic (minced)
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Pasta (fettuccine or penne, cooked separately)

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour the Alfredo sauce (or heavy cream) over the top.
2. Add minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, until the chicken is tender.
4. Shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
5. Serve over cooked pasta and top with extra parmesan cheese

3. Crockpot Taco Pasta

A fun mix of taco flavors and cheesy pasta. It’s a one-pot meal that’s flavorful, filling, and kid-approved.

Why kids love it:

It combines two things kids almost always say yes to — tacos and pasta. The taco seasoning gives it flavor without being spicy, and the melted cheese on top makes everything better.

Crockpot benefit:

Everything cooks together in one pot, including the pasta toward the end.

Ingredients

• Ground beef or ground turkey
• Taco seasoning
• Diced tomatoes
• Chicken broth
• Cream cheese
• Dry pasta
• Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef (or turkey) in a skillet and drain excess fat.
2. Add the cooked meat to the crockpot along with taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth.
3. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours.
4. About 30 minutes before serving, add the dry pasta and cream cheese.
5. Stir, cover, and cook until the pasta is tender.
6. Top with shredded cheese and serve warm.

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4. Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Sweet, savory, and messy in the best way. These sloppy joes are perfect for sandwiches and easy family dinners.

Why kids love it:

Kids love sweet and savory sauce, and eating something this saucy with their hands — officially — is always a win.

Crockpot benefit:

The long, slow simmer lets the sauce reduce and develop a richer, slightly caramelized flavor that you just don’t get from the 20-minute stovetop version. The meat also becomes more tender and soaks up the sauce completely.

Ingredients

• Ground beef
• Ketchup
• Brown sugar
• Worcestershire sauce
• Mustard
• Onion (diced)
• Garlic (minced)
• Salt
• Soft hamburger buns (for serving)

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef in a pan and drain excess fat.
2. Transfer the beef to the crockpot and add ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, diced onion, garlic, and salt.
3. Stir everything together until well combined.
4. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours.
5. Stir before serving and spoon onto soft hamburger buns.
6. Serve warm (and keep napkins handy!).

5. Crockpot Pizza Casserole

All the flavors of pizza in a cozy, cheesy casserole. Add your favorite toppings and let the slow cooker do the work.

Why kids love it:

Everything that makes pizza great — the cheese, the sauce, the pepperoni — in a warm, scoopable casserole. It’s also endlessly customizable, which means each kid can have their own version of toppings within the same dish.

Crockpot benefit:

It feeds a crowd without the effort of making actual pizza dough or using the oven.

Ingredients

• Rotini or penne pasta
• Marinara sauce (jarred)
• Pepperoni
• Italian sausage (cooked)
• Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• Italian seasoning
• Chicken broth

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta until just underdone, then drain.
2. Add the pasta to the crockpot along with marinara sauce, chicken broth, cooked sausage, Italian seasoning, and half of the pepperoni.
3. Stir to combine.
4. Top with shredded mozzarella and the remaining pepperoni.
5. Cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve warm, optionally with garlic bread on the side.

6. Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice

A comforting dish made with simple ingredients. Creamy, mild, and perfect for younger kids.

Why kids love it:

Chicken and rice is one of the most universally accepted combinations for young kids — it’s familiar, not too flavorful, and the melted cheese pulls it all together. This is the dinner I make when I need a guaranteed clean-plate night.

Crockpot benefit:

The rice cooks directly in the broth and cream of chicken soup, absorbing all the flavor as it goes. The chicken becomes fall-apart tender without any attention from you. Everything finishes at the same time with almost zero effort.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken breasts
• Long grain white rice
• Cream of chicken soup
• Chicken broth
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
2. Add cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, until the chicken is tender.
4. About 45 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked rice.
5. Cover and cook until the rice is tender.
6. Shred the chicken with a fork, stir in the cheddar cheese until melted, and serve warm.

7. Crockpot Mini Hot Dogs

Fun, easy, and perfect for quick dinners or busy nights. Great for kids who love simple flavors.

Why kids love it:

Mini hot dogs in a sweet, sticky sauce are the kind of food kids get genuinely excited about. There’s something about the small size that makes them more fun to eat — kids can spear them with toothpicks or eat them in one bite. Great for nights when you need dinner to feel like a treat.

Crockpot benefit:

The slow cooking lets the hot dogs soak in the sauce until they’re plump, glossy, and deeply flavored. You can put this on in the afternoon and completely forget about it until dinnertime.

Ingredients

• Cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs
• Grape jelly
• Barbecue sauce or ketchup
• Mustard (a dash)

Instructions

1. Add grape jelly and barbecue sauce (or ketchup) to the crockpot and stir until smooth.
2. Add the mini hot dogs and stir to coat well.
3. Cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, stirring once or twice.
4. Serve warm with toothpicks, on small rolls, or over rice.

8. Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

A classic family dinner made easier in the crockpot. Rich, comforting, and always a hit.

Why kids love it:

Spaghetti and meatballs is arguably the most universally loved children’s dinner in existence. The crockpot version has a richer, slower-cooked sauce that tastes like it’s been simmering all day — because it has.

Crockpot benefit:

The meatballs cook directly in the sauce, which means they absorb the tomato flavor all the way through rather than just being coated on the outside.

Ingredients

• Frozen or homemade meatballs
• Marinara sauce (jarred) or crushed tomatoes
• Italian seasoning
• Garlic (minced)
• Sugar (a pinch)
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Spaghetti (cooked separately)

Instructions

1. Add the meatballs to the crockpot.
2. Pour marinara sauce (or crushed tomatoes) over the top.
3. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
4. Stir gently to coat the meatballs.
5. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
6. Cook spaghetti separately according to package directions.
7. Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti. Top with parmesan and serve with garlic bread if desired.

9. Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sliders

Sweet and smoky shredded chicken served on soft buns. Perfect for dinner or even parties.

Why kids love it:

Sweet barbecue sauce on tender shredded chicken in a soft bun — this one is almost impossible to resist. Even kids who are fussy about meat tend to eat shredded chicken because it’s soft, saucy, and not visually intimidating the way a chicken breast can be.

Crockpot benefit:

The chicken shreds effortlessly after hours in the slow cooker — no chopping required, just two forks and a few seconds of pulling. The sauce soaks all the way into the meat for flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken breasts or thighs
• Barbecue sauce (your favorite)
• Brown sugar
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Soft slider buns

Instructions

1. Place the chicken in the crockpot.
2. In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
4. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
5. Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the crockpot and stir into the sauce.
6. Serve on soft slider buns. Add coleslaw on top if desired.

10. Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

This slow cooker tater tot casserole is a comfort food favorite that’s perfect for busy weeknights and hungry families.

Why kids love it:
Crispy tater tots, cheesy beef, and a creamy base—it’s everything kids already love in one dish. The soft, cheesy layers with golden tots on top make it fun and easy to eat.

Crockpot benefit:
No need to watch the oven or juggle multiple pans. Just layer everything in the crockpot and let it cook low and slow until hot, bubbly, and ready to serve.

Ingredients:

• Ground beef
• Frozen tater tots
• Cream of mushroom soup
• Sour cream
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Onion (diced)
• Garlic
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions:

1. Brown ground beef and drain fat.
2. Add to crockpot with soup, sour cream, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir.
3. Top with frozen tater tots.
4. Add shredded cheese on top.
5. Cook on LOW 4–5 hours or HIGH 2–3 hours.
6. Serve warm.

11. Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Warm, comforting, and perfect for any day. A classic recipe kids love and parents trust.

Why kids love it:

Chicken noodle soup is the definition of a safe dinner — familiar, mild, and cozy. On sick days, rainy days, or cold nights, this is the one that gets eaten without negotiation.

Crockpot benefit: The long simmer in the slow cooker gives the broth a depth that a quick stovetop soup can’t match. The chicken becomes meltingly tender and shreds into the soup naturally.

Ingredients

• Chicken breasts or thighs
• Chicken broth
• Carrots (diced)
• Celery (diced)
• Onion (diced)
• Garlic (minced)
• Egg noodles
• Dried thyme
• Bay leaf
• Salt
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the chicken in the crockpot.
2. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion.
3. Pour in the chicken broth.
4. Add garlic, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
5. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
6. Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the crockpot.
7. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
8. Add egg noodles and cook on HIGH for 15–20 minutes, until noodles are tender.
9. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm (great with crusty bread).

12. Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken (30g Protein)

Tender chicken in a sticky, sweet honey garlic sauce served over rice. It tastes like takeout but cooks itself.

Why kids love it:

The sauce is sweet with just a little savory flavor and no spice, which is exactly what most kids love. Serve it with rice to soak up the extra sauce.

Crockpot benefit:

The chicken soaks up the honey garlic sauce for hours, so every bite is full of flavor. Just thicken the sauce at the end.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken thighs or breasts
• Honey
• Soy sauce
• Ketchup
• Garlic (minced)
• Cornstarch
• Cooked rice
• Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. Place the chicken in the crockpot.
2. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, ketchup and garlic and pour over the chicken.
3. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours.
4. Remove the chicken, stir cornstarch mixed with water into the sauce and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes to thicken.
5. Shred or slice the chicken, toss it in the sauce and serve over rice.

13. Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tacos (28g Protein)

Shredded chicken in a creamy, mild taco sauce that’s perfect for tacos, burritos or nachos.

Why kids love it:

Kids love building their own tacos with their favorite toppings. The cream cheese keeps the filling mild and creamy instead of spicy.

Crockpot benefit:

Three ingredients go in, and perfectly shredded taco chicken comes out. Leftovers make great quesadillas the next day.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken breasts
• Mild salsa
• Taco seasoning (mild)
• Cream cheese
• Soft tortillas or taco shells
• Shredded cheese
• Lettuce and sour cream

Instructions

1. Place the chicken in the crockpot.
2. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and pour the salsa over the top.
3. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours.
4. Shred the chicken and stir in the cream cheese until melted and creamy.
5. Serve in tortillas with cheese, lettuce and sour cream.

14. Crockpot Meatball Subs

Beef meatballs simmered in marinara, piled into soft rolls and topped with melty mozzarella.

Why kids love it:

Meatballs, sauce and melted cheese on a soft roll is a winning combination. It’s messy in the best way.

Crockpot benefit:

Frozen beef meatballs go straight into the crockpot with no thawing or browning. Dinner takes 5 minutes of prep.

Ingredients

• Frozen beef meatballs
• Marinara sauce
• Italian seasoning
• Hoagie or sub rolls
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Add the frozen meatballs to the crockpot.
2. Pour marinara sauce over the top and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
3. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours.
4. Spoon meatballs and sauce into toasted rolls.
5. Top with mozzarella and broil 1–2 minutes until melted.

15. Crockpot Lasagna Soup

All the flavor of lasagna in an easy soup with ground beef, tomatoes, pasta and a cheesy topping.

Why kids love it:

It tastes just like lasagna, which kids already love, but it’s quicker and more fun to eat with a dollop of melty ricotta and mozzarella on top.

Crockpot benefit:

The sauce simmers all day for that slow-cooked lasagna flavor, and the pasta goes in at the end so it never turns mushy.

Ingredients

• Ground beef (browned)
• Onion (diced)
• Garlic (minced)
• Crushed tomatoes
• Marinara sauce
• Chicken or beef broth
• Italian seasoning
• Lasagna noodles (broken) or mini farfalle
• Ricotta cheese
• Shredded mozzarella

Instructions

1. Add the browned beef, onion, garlic, tomatoes, marinara, broth and Italian seasoning to the crockpot.
2. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours.
3. Add the broken noodles and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes until tender.
4. Ladle into bowls.
5. Top each bowl with a spoonful of ricotta and mozzarella.

16. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Tender beef in a creamy, mild gravy served over buttery egg noodles.

Why kids love it:

It’s basically beef and noodles with gravy, which is pure comfort food. Leave the mushrooms out or chop them small for picky eaters.

Crockpot benefit:

Inexpensive stew meat turns melt-in-your-mouth tender after a long, slow cook, which is great for kids who don’t like chewy meat.

Ingredients

• Beef stew meat
• Onion (diced)
• Garlic (minced)
• Cream of mushroom soup
• Beef broth
• Worcestershire sauce
• Sour cream
• Cream cheese
• Egg noodles

Instructions

1. Add the beef, onion and garlic to the crockpot.
2. Whisk the soup, broth and Worcestershire sauce and pour over the beef.
3. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours.
4. Stir in the sour cream and cream cheese for the last 30 minutes.
5. Serve over cooked egg noodles.

17. Crockpot Cheesy Potato Soup

Thick, creamy potato soup loaded with melted cheddar. It’s warm, cozy and very filling.

Why kids love it:

Soft potatoes and lots of cheese make this one an easy yes. Let kids add their own toppings like cheese, green onions or crackers.

Crockpot benefit:

Frozen diced potatoes mean no peeling or chopping. The potatoes cook down until they’re perfectly soft and creamy.

Ingredients

• Frozen diced hash brown potatoes
• Chicken or vegetable broth
• Onion (diced)
• Cream cheese
• Milk
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Add the potatoes, broth, onion and garlic powder to the crockpot.
2. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours.
3. Mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup.
4. Stir in the cream cheese, milk and cheddar until melted.
5. Season and serve with extra cheese on top.

18. Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls (32g Protein)

Sweet teriyaki chicken served over rice with steamed broccoli and carrots.

Why kids love it:

The teriyaki sauce is sweet and glossy, and kids like building their own bowls with rice and veggies.

Crockpot benefit:

Homemade teriyaki sauce simmers right with the chicken, so there’s no extra pan for the sauce.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken thighs
• Soy sauce
• Brown sugar
• Honey
• Garlic (minced)
• Ground ginger
• Cornstarch
• Cooked rice
• Steamed broccoli and carrots

Instructions

1. Place the chicken in the crockpot.
2. Whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic and ginger and pour over.
3. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours.
4. Shred the chicken and thicken the sauce with cornstarch on HIGH for 15 minutes.
5. Serve over rice with vegetables.

19. Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

Frozen cheese ravioli layered with meat sauce and mozzarella for an easy, lazy lasagna.

Why kids love it:

Ravioli are fun to eat, and with lots of melted cheese on top it tastes just like lasagna without the work.

Crockpot benefit:

There are no noodles to boil and no layering of fussy lasagna sheets. Frozen ravioli go straight in.

Ingredients

• Frozen cheese ravioli
• Marinara sauce
• Ground beef (browned, optional)
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Spread a layer of sauce in the bottom of the crockpot.
2. Add a layer of frozen ravioli, then sauce, beef and mozzarella.
3. Repeat the layers, ending with sauce and cheese.
4. Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours.
5. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve.

20. Crockpot Creamy Ranch Chicken (31g Protein)

Shredded chicken in a creamy ranch sauce that you can serve over rice, on buns or in baked potatoes.

Why kids love it:

Kids already love ranch, and this tastes like their favorite dip turned into dinner.

Crockpot benefit:

Just four ingredients and five minutes of prep. It’s one of the easiest crockpot dinners you can make.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken breasts
• Ranch seasoning packet
• Cream cheese
• Cream of chicken soup
• Shredded cheddar (optional)
• Rice, buns or baked potatoes

Instructions

1. Place the chicken in the crockpot and sprinkle with ranch seasoning.
2. Spread the cream of chicken soup over the top and add the block of cream cheese.
3. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours.
4. Shred the chicken and stir until creamy.
5. Serve over rice, on buns or in baked potatoes.

21. Crockpot Pot Roast with Potatoes

Fall-apart tender beef roast with soft potatoes and sweet carrots in a savory gravy.

Why kids love it:

The meat is so tender it falls apart with a fork, and the potatoes and carrots soak up all the gravy.

Crockpot benefit:

It’s a complete dinner in one pot. Put it on in the morning and the whole meal is ready by dinnertime.

Ingredients

• Chuck roast
• Baby potatoes
• Carrots (cut into chunks)
• Onion
• Onion soup mix
• Beef broth
• Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the potatoes, carrots and onion in the bottom of the crockpot.
2. Season the roast and place it on top.
3. Sprinkle with onion soup mix.
4. Pour the broth and Worcestershire sauce around the roast.
5. Cook on LOW for 8–10 hours, then shred and serve with the vegetables and gravy.

22. Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings (29g Protein)

Creamy chicken stew with soft, fluffy biscuit dumplings. It’s old-fashioned comfort food made easy.

Why kids love it:

The dumplings are soft and doughy, like little pieces of bread in a creamy stew. Kids love fishing them out.

Crockpot benefit:

Canned biscuits turn into tender dumplings right in the crockpot. There’s no rolling dough.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken breasts
• Cream of chicken soup
• Chicken broth
• Onion (diced)
• Frozen peas and carrots
• Butter
• Refrigerated biscuits
• Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Add the chicken, soup, broth, onion and butter to the crockpot.
2. Cook on LOW for 6 hours.
3. Shred the chicken and stir in the peas and carrots.
4. Cut the biscuits into quarters and drop them on top.
5. Cook on HIGH for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the dumplings are cooked through.

23. Crockpot French Toast Casserole

Cinnamon French toast casserole made right in the slow cooker. It’s perfect for breakfast-for-dinner nights.

Why kids love it:

Breakfast for dinner always feels like a treat, and this one is sweet, soft and drizzled with syrup.

Crockpot benefit:

Assemble it the night before and cook it in the morning, or set it up after lunch for an easy dinner.

Ingredients

• Brioche or French bread (cubed)
• Eggs
• Milk
• Brown sugar
• Cinnamon
• Vanilla extract
• Butter (melted)
• Maple syrup

Instructions

1. Grease the crockpot and add the bread cubes.
2. Whisk the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla.
3. Pour over the bread and press down gently.
4. Drizzle with melted butter.
5. Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours and serve with maple syrup.

24. Crockpot Swedish Meatballs

Beef meatballs in a creamy, savory gravy served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Why kids love it:

Meatballs plus creamy gravy is a classic kid combination, and it’s mild with no spicy flavors.

Crockpot benefit:

Frozen beef meatballs and a quick gravy make this an easy, hands-off dinner that feeds a crowd.

Ingredients

• Frozen beef meatballs
• Cream of mushroom soup
• Beef broth
• Worcestershire sauce
• Garlic powder
• Sour cream
• Egg noodles or mashed potatoes
• Parsley

Instructions

1. Add the frozen meatballs to the crockpot.
2. Whisk the soup, broth, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder and pour over.
3. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours.
4. Stir in the sour cream for the last 15 minutes.
5. Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

25. Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits (30g Protein)

Creamy chicken and vegetable filling topped with golden biscuits. It’s pot pie with no crust to make.

Why kids love it:

Kids love dunking the fluffy biscuits into the creamy filling, and the veggies are easy to sneak in.

Crockpot benefit:

The filling cooks all day in the crockpot, then you just bake biscuits to put on top at dinnertime.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken breasts
• Cream of chicken soup
• Chicken broth
• Frozen mixed vegetables
• Onion (diced)
• Garlic powder
• Dried thyme
• Refrigerated biscuits

Instructions

1. Add the chicken, soup, broth, onion and seasonings to the crockpot.
2. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours.
3. Shred the chicken and stir in the frozen vegetables, then cook 30 minutes more.
4. Bake the biscuits in the oven according to the package.
5. Spoon the filling into bowls and top with a warm biscuit.

Tips for Kid-Friendly Crockpot Meals

Keep flavors simple and mild.

You can always add more spice to your own bowl at the table, but you can’t take it away from a meal that’s already made.

When cooking for kids use mild seasonings. Garlic, mild cheese, simple tomato sauce, and familiar herbs like Italian seasoning are safe bets.

Use ingredients kids already recognize.

The battle is half won before the first bite if the food looks and smells like something they already know.

Pasta, cheese, chicken, rice, and potatoes are your allies.

Cheese fixes almost everything.

A sprinkle of shredded cheddar or mozzarella on top of a dinner your kid is suspicious about can change their entire attitude toward it.

Keep shredded cheese in the fridge as a standard crockpot dinner garnish.

Let kids help choose toppings or sides.

Give kids some control, let them pick the bun for their sloppy joe, choose whether they want cheese on top, or decide between rice and bread as the side.

Small choices make them more invested in the meal and more likely to eat it.

Make extra for leftovers.

Every single recipe on this list tastes just as good the next day, often better.

Most of them freeze well too, which means a busy Wednesday can be solved by something you made on Sunday.

Set it up in the morning.

The real magic of the crockpot is that you can do all your prep before the day gets away from you.

Five minutes of chopping and dumping at 8 a.m. means dinner is handled before you’ve even had your second cup of coffee.