Crocktober Recipes – 31 days of slow cooker recipes

ByMelissa WilliamsLast Updated: October 31, 20252 Comments

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Welcome to Crocktober 🍂 A collection of 31 slow cooker recipes – one for each day of October AKA Crocktober. Get out your crockpot, it’s time to slow cook!

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As much as I love summer crockpot recipes, there’s something special about using the slow cooker as the leaves start to change and the weather gets cooler. It’s the perfect time to dive into some cozy, comforting recipes.

Crocktober is all about celebrating the magic of slow cooking—from hearty soups to delicious one-pot dinners that make life a little easier (and tastier).

Whether you’re a slow-cooking pro or a total beginner, this collection of favorite crockpot recipes will warm you up and simplify meal prep.

Crocktober Recipes

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Which slow cooker should I get?

I find this Hamilton Beach to be the best slow cooker.

You can read my full review here. I’ve had it for years & it’s still going strong.

31 Days of Crocktober Recipes

If you followed along with my Crocktober series of videos on TikTok or YouTube, below is each recipe I shared.

ladle scooping pasta fagioli from a slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
Make a simplified version of slow cooker pasta e fagioli, an Olive Garden favorite, right at home! Ground beef, pasta, and beans cooked for hours in a rich, savory broth smell just as good as it tastes!
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slice of lasagna being lifted from the slow cooker
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Leave the oven off and make Slow Cooker Lasagna tonight! Layers of meaty sauce, noodles, and cheese make this easy, comforting crockpot dinner a winner.
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This easy Crockpot Cream of Mushroom Chicken is a family favorite and for good reason! The creamy mushroom sauce makes a delicious gravy for buttered noodles, rice pilaf, or mashed potatoes. | www.persnicketyplates.com
Crockpot Cream of Mushroom Chicken
Slow Cooker Mushroom Chicken has chicken in a creamy mushroom gravy cooked in the crockpot and ready to serve over rice, noodles or potatoes.
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spoon scooping ravioli from a slow cooker.
Easy (4-ingredient!) Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna
This easy 4-ingredient crockpot ravioli lasagna is made right in the slow cooker with just minutes of prep time. Start with your favorite ravioli, pair it with ground beef, pasta sauce, and mozzarella cheese for a lazy lasagna that the whole family will love.
GET RAVIOLI LASAGNA RECIPE
overhead shot of mississippi in a black crockpot.
Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
This recipe is the chicken version of the classic Mississippi pot roast. We're replacing chuck roast with chicken breasts for a lighter, yet just as flavorful twist! Slow cooker Mississippi chicken is made with au jus mix, ranch seasoning, butter, and those signature pepperoncini. Cooked low and slow until the flavors come together for pure comfort food!
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Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Chicken | Persnickety Plates
Crock Pot Honey Bourbon Chicken
This easy slow cooker honey bourbon chicken is a sweet, sticky, and savory version of the mall food court favorite—made right at home in your Crock Pot!
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apple crisp topped with vanilla ice cream in a white bowl
Slow Cooker Apple Crisp
Easy Slow Cooker Apple Crisp with brown sugar cinnamon oat topping is the perfect way to use some of your favorite apples. Served warm or cold, this dessert is a favorite!
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wood spoon lifting a scoop of beef & broccoli from a slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
With just seven ingredients and minutes of prep time, this Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe is going to be a new family favorite!
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honey garlic chicken & noodles in a white slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken & Noodles
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken combines tender chicken, red bell peppers, and onions in a super flavorful honey garlic sauce made easy right in the crockpot. Before serving, toss your favorite noodles in the sauce for a full dinner that everyone will love.
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bowl of cheesy potato soup topped with cheese, ham, and scallions.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup
Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup is a simple soup with tons of flavor! It’s made with potatoes, ham, onions, chicken stock, and two kinds of cheese all dumped into the crockpot and ready to serve at the end of the day. This cheesy soup is hearty, filling, and is always a hit!
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close up on bowl of mississippi pot roast over mashed potatoes
Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
Mississippi Pot Roast has only five ingredients and takes just minutes to put together in the crock pot. Let it cook all day then come home to a juicy, flavorful roast that is perfect served over potatoes. This is going to be your new favorite dinner!
GET MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST RECIPE
bowl of beef ramen with a fork lifting a bite.
Slow Cooker Beef Ramen
We're beefing up your ramen noodle packages by adding juicy ground beef, carrots, red peppers, and green onions to a crockpot to simmer in a flavorful, sweet and savory sauce. Slow cooker beef ramen is a Japanese-inspired dish that will satisfy even the hungriest teens! |
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white bowl filled with firecracker chicken meatballs.
Easy Slow Cooker Firecracker Chicken Meatballs
Slow cooker firecracker meatballs come together in minutes, are quickly seared, and then smothered in a sweet and spicy firecracker sauce and cooked low and slow until tender and juicy. Serve these flavorful meatballs over rice as a meal or on their own as an easy appetizer!
GET FIRECRACKER CHICKEN MEATBALLS RECIPE
slice of chocolate chip cookie cake topped with ice cream and hot fudge.
Slow Cooker Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Slow cooker chocolate chip cookie cake is a one-bowl recipe cooked low and slow resulting in a perfectly chewy center with slightly crispy edges.
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overhead shot of carnitas rice bowl with cheese, black beans, and pico de gallo.
Slow Cooker Carnitas – Chipotle Copycat
Slow cooker carnitas are a Chipotle copycat complete with fall apart tender meat and flavorful crispy ends. Juicy, slow-cooked, and perfectly seasoned pork that is just waiting to be turned into a burrito or a rice bowl!
GET CHIPOTLE CARNITAS RECIPE
overhead shot of marry me chicken on a bed of noodles.
Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken
Slow cooker marry me chicken is an Italian-inspired recipe made with tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a seasoned, rich, buttery cream sauce with sundried tomatoes and basil. It’s fancy enough for a special occasion but easy enough to make throughout the week. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a tasty meal everyone will devour!
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spoon lifting cheesy ziti from a slow cooker.
Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti – Crockpot Recipe
Now it’s easier than ever to make cottage cheese baked ziti – right in the slow cooker! Layered with tasty marinara sauce, uncooked pasta noodles, and a seasoned cheese mixture, this crockpot baked ziti comfort food is a dump-and-set recipe that the whole family will love! 
GET BAKED ZITI RECIPE
overhead shot of roast beef, potatoes, and carrots in a crock pot.
Crock Pot Roast Beef
Slow Cooker Roast Beef is tender, juicy and full of flavor. This easy recipe will turn non-roast beef lovers into raving fans once they’ve tried this delicious pot roast! It is the ultimate comfort food that the entire family will love.
GET ROAST & POTATOES RECIPE
platter of hot dogs topped with chili and onions
Crockpot Hot Dog Chili
Full of flavor, this Crockpot Hot Dog Chili makes an ordinary hot dog extra delicious. Made in the slow cooker, it is the perfect addition to a hot dog bar with toppings, or serving on top of fries or burgers!
GET HOT DOG CHILI RECIPE
white bowl of buffalo chicken chili topped with sour cream, scallions, and shredded cheese.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili is everything you love about Buffalo Wings in the form of a cozy bowl of flavorful chili! Complete with tender shredded chicken, tangy Buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, tomatoes with green chiles, and cream cheese, this buffalo chicken chili recipe has it all. No wonder it's always a crowd favorite!
GET BUFFALO CHICKEN CHILI RECIPE
overhead shot of chicken thighs in slow cooker garnished with parsley
Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a super easy, super comforting, super flavorful dinner! Because it's made in the crockpot, there is very little hands-on time. Let the slow cooker do the work and cook your meat and potatoes at the same time.
GET GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN & POTATOES RECIPE
hot honey shredded chicken sandwich on a brioche bun topped with pickles.
Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches are an easy, spicy dinner idea made right in the crock pot. Pulled chicken cooked in a hot honey sauce and then piled onto your favorite bun. The perfect slow cooker meal for any time of year!
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overhead shot of orange chicken on a bed of fried rice.
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
This slow cooker orange chicken is made with tender bites of chicken drenched in a sweet and savory glaze. It's so easy to make with just a quick browning of the meat then everything gets dumped in the crockpot. Make this copycat recipe and serve it with rice and a side of steamed broccoli the next time you're craving your favorite takeout!
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overhead shot of teriyaki chicken on a bed of rice with chopsticks.
Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken
This sweet and savory, slightly sticky, and super saucy slow cooker honey teriyaki chicken is made with simple ingredients and just 10 minutes of prep time. Everything gets dumped and set in the morning and the chicken is pull-apart tender by the time dinner time rolls around, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights and lazy weekends!
GET HONEY TERIYAKI CHICKEN RECIPE
overhead shot of honey garlic meatballs in a white bowl sprinkled with green onions
Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs
These Honey Garlic Meatballs are sweet with a little bit of heat. Made easy in the slow cooker, they are perfect for dinner or to serve as an appetizer.
GET HONEY GARLIC MEATBALLS RECIPE
creamy chicken pasta topped with parmesan and a breadstick.
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta
In need of a creamy, saucy, cheesy chicken and pasta dish that everyone will love? This slow cooker creamy chicken pasta made with juicy chunks of chicken, alfredo sauce, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese has all the comforts of a homestyle meal with the convenience that only a crockpot can deliver!
GET CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE
spoon of split pea soup over a bowl
Crockpot Split Pea Ham Soup
Use up your leftover ham in this Crockpot Split Pea Ham Soup. It is filling and flavorful and the slow cooker makes it so easy!
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overhead shot of crockpot fiesta chicken in a slow cooker.
Creamy Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken
Slow cooker fiesta chicken is made with fall-apart tender chicken breasts, black beans, corn, zesty salsa, and cream cheese, with plenty of taco seasoning. It's an easy and versatile recipe that you can serve over rice or make different meals out of – burritos, tacos, nachos, you name it!
GET CREAMY FIESTA CHICKEN RECIPE
bowl of broccoli cheddar soup with a spoon in it.
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Bread copycat!)
Slow cooker broccoli cheddar soup is a Panera bread copycat but I'm going to say it's even better! It’s rich and cheesy, loaded with tender broccoli, celery, and carrots in a flavorful broth. This creamy soup will be the best part of your day! 
GET BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP RECIPE
overhead shot of slow cooker steak bites.
Slow Cooker Steak Bites
Slow cooker steak bites are juicy, fall-apart tender, and flavorful pieces of meat without all the fuss of having to cook a whole steak! This dump-and-set recipe is pure comfort food that is best served over mashed potatoes or noodles to soak up the delicious gravy!
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Raw chicken, red potatoes, and green beans in a slow cooker topped with minced garlic.
Slow Cooker Chicken Potatoes and Green Beans Recipe
Chicken breasts, red skin potatoes, and green beans – an entire healthy dinner made right in the crock pot!
GET CHICKEN POTATOES & GREEN BEANS RECIPE
A black bowl filled with chili topped with sour cream and chopped herbs.
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
This slow cooker chili with sweet potatoes is hearty, flavorful, and packed with protein and fiber. It’s the perfect cozy dinner that practically cooks itself!
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Mashed potatoes with melted butter and parsley.
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Slow cooker mashed potatoes are creamy, buttery, and perfectly seasoned with almost no effort. This hands-off recipe frees up stovetop space and guarantees rich, fluffy potatoes every time!
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Close-up of a cheesy casserole topped with diced tomatoes and sliced jalapeños.
Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole with Tater Tots
Slow cooker tater tot casserole is a cozy, family-friendly dinner made with seasoned ground beef, peppers, onions, and a creamy, cheesy topping. Just set it and let the crockpot do the work — golden tater tots included.
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Cube steak with mushroom gravy served with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Slow Cooker Cube Steak and Gravy Recipe
Slow cooker cube steak is cooked low and slow in a rich, homemade gravy until fork-tender. With no canned soup needed, it’s a hearty, comforting dinner that tastes like Sunday supper—any night of the week.
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A bowl of stuffed pepper soup topped with shredded cheese and rice.
Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe
Warm, hearty, and full of flavor — this slow cooker stuffed pepper soup has all the comforting taste of classic stuffed peppers made easy in your crockpot. Perfect for busy nights!
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A wooden spoon lifting creamy chicken and dumplings with peas and carrots.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food! Tender chicken, hearty veggies, and fluffy dumplings cook together in a creamy broth for an easy, cozy meal.
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Plated Alice Springs Chicken with mashed potatoes and asparagus.
Slow Cooker Alice Springs Chicken – Outback Copycat Recipe
Bring the flavors of Outback Steakhouse home with this Slow Cooker Alice Springs Chicken! Juicy chicken breasts are topped with honey mustard, bacon, and melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
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Bowl of yellow rice topped with sliced chicken shawarma, white sauce, and vegetables.
Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Recipe with Yogurt Sauce
This slow cooker chicken shawarma is full of bold Mediterranean flavor! Juicy, spiced chicken is slow-cooked to perfection and served with a cool cucumber yogurt sauce. Great over rice or in pita wraps.
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Lasagna soup in a white bowl with cheese topping.
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup Recipe
Slow cooker lasagna soup has all the cozy, cheesy flavors of classic lasagna in a hearty one-pot soup. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep!
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slice of buttered bread on a plate.
Rustic Slow Cooker Bread
Rustic Slow Cooker Bread is exactly as easy and convenient as it sounds! Skip the loaf pan, the dough rise, and turning on the oven, because the crockpot does it all!
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wooden spoon scooping taco pasta from a crockpot.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Pasta
Slow cooker taco pasta is everything you love about pasta and tacos combined into one saucy, cheesy, taco-seasoned beefy dish loaded with bell peppers, black beans, corn, and salsa!
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Square close-up of chicken, rice, and green beans on a plate.
Three Ingredient Spicy Ranch Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe
Spicy Ranch Chicken is a simple slow cooker meal made with just 3 ingredients. Juicy, tender chicken coated in zesty ranch seasoning for an easy, flavorful dinner!
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bowl of cracker barrel style fried apples.
Slow Cooker Fried Apples – Cracker Barrel Copycat
As long as you've got a bunch of apples, you can make this slow cooker fried apples recipe! Tender-crisp apples cooked down in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until they are coated in syrupy deliciousness right in the crockpot. Serve as a side dish or a dessert!
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Close-up of a wooden ladle lifting a portion of creamy turkey and rice soup, showing chunks of turkey, diced carrots, celery, and parsley in a creamy broth.
Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup
Use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey in this creamy wild rice soup recipe, all done in the slow cooker as a dump-and-set recipe. It's easy to make, super flavorful, and the kind of cozy, nutritious, and light meal you need after the holidays!
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A close-up of cheesy hash brown casserole with bacon and scallions.
Slow Cooker Hashbrown Casserole – Cracker Barrel Copycat
I'm bringing together my love of Cracker Barrel and comforting casseroles with my love of slow cookers in this simple yet delicious Cracker Barrel copycat slow cooker hashbrown casserole! It's creamy, cheesy, and bacon-y, and perfect for weekdays, weekends, and holiday dinners!
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overhead shot of bowl of ham & bean soup.
Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
Slow cooker ham bean soup is made with a tasty combination of salty ham, buttery beans, and veggies slow-cooked in a savory, seasoned chicken broth. It's loaded with protein and fiber, so it's filling, satisfying, and delicious!
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white bowl of meatball stroganoff with egg noodles.
Slow Cooker Meatball Stroganoff
This easy slow cooker meatball stroganoff combines tender meatballs, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and a few other simple ingredients in a rich, creamy sauce served over egg noodles for all the classic flavors we love. Comfort food made easy in the crockpot!
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bowl of chicken ramen topped with a soft boiled egg.
Slow Cooker Chicken Ramen
Slow Cooker Chicken Ramen is a light, yet hearty noodle dish made in the crockpot using budget-friendly ingredients and a ton of flavor! It's made with slurpy noodles, chicken, veggies, and a sweet and savory broth that comes together with just 10 minutes of prep time!
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A white plate is piled with crock pot King Ranch chicken over tortilla chips.
Crock Pot King Ranch Chicken
This crock pot King Ranch chicken is a cheesy, Tex-Mex casserole made easy! Perfect for busy weeknights and full of comforting flavor.
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overhead shot of plated chicken parmesan with tortellini.
Crockpot Chicken Parmesan with Tortellini
Quick & easy chicken parmesan made right in the crockpot! Pair it with tortellini pasta for a delicious easy weeknight dinner.
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Chicken lettuce wrap with sesame seeds on a wooden board.
Slow Cooker Chicken Lettuce Wraps – PF Chang’s Copycat
Slow cooker chicken lettuce wraps are a copycat version of P.F. Chang's recipe, and it's all done in the crockpot! Juicy ground chicken cooked in a sweet, salty, and spicy sauce is served in lettuce wraps for a fun lunch or dinner idea from the comfort of home!
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french toast casserole topped with syrup.
Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole
Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole has only a few ingredients, preps overnight, and is perfect for Christmas morning, brunch, or just a weekend breakfast. Full of cinnamon flavor, this easy crockpot casserole is perfect finished off with a dusting of powdered sugar and some fresh fruit.
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hand dipping a tortilla chip into crockpot spinach artichoke dip.
Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Easy, slow cooker spinach artichoke dip is a hit at every party! This cheesy and delicious, no-mayo version is made right in the crock pot!
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hand dipping a tortilla chip into queso.
Slow Cooker Queso Blanco
Slow Cooker Queso Blanco (aka white queso dip) is made with just four ingredients and no Velveeta! Restaurant quality made in just minutes in the crockpot.
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2 Comments

  1. Love all of recipes Melissa – but I will argue you on how good the Hamilton Beach slow cooker. Mine died after 1 year and I sent it back to Amazon and got a partial refund on it. It was a piece of garbage.
    I now have a Cuisinart browning slow cooker that I absolute swear by and love. I love that I can brown in it, then switch to slow cooking and not have to dirty another pot. I have been using it for 3 years now and it has never let me down. I would highly recommend it over Hamilton Beach any day.

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