Here are 6 cozy and flavorful Fall Crockpot Dinners — easy to prep, comforting to eat, and perfect for crisp autumn days. Each recipe is designed for minimal effort and maximum flavor.
🍂 1. Crockpot Harvest Chicken Stew
Ingredients:
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Chicken thighs or breasts
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Sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions
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Apples (for sweetness)
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Chicken broth, garlic, rosemary, thyme
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Optional: kale or spinach at the end
Why It’s Perfect:
Hearty and lightly sweet, this stew captures fall in a bowl. Add crusty bread for dipping.
🥣 2. Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients:
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Cubed butternut squash
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Onion, garlic, carrots
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Vegetable or chicken broth
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Nutmeg, sage, and a touch of maple syrup
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Blend at the end until smooth and creamy
Optional Add-ins:
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Coconut milk or cream
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Crumbled bacon or pumpkin seeds on top
🌶️ 3. Crockpot Chili (Classic or Turkey)
Ingredients:
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Ground beef or turkey
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Kidney beans, black beans
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Crushed tomatoes, tomato paste
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Onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika
Tips:
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Add a square of dark chocolate for richness
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Serve with cornbread or over baked potatoes
🐖 4. Apple Cider Pulled Pork
Ingredients:
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Pork shoulder or pork butt
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Apple cider + apple cider vinegar
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Garlic, onion, brown sugar, Dijon mustard
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Cook low and slow until it shreds easily
Serve On:
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Brioche buns with slaw
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Mashed potatoes or over cornbread
🥘 5. Crockpot Beef & Barley Stew
Ingredients:
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Stew beef
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Pearl barley
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Carrots, celery, onion, garlic
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Beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce
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Bay leaf, thyme, rosemary
Why It Works:
This stew is filling and earthy — perfect for cool nights and meal prepping.
🧀 6. Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
Ingredients:
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Ground beef or Italian sausage
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Crushed tomatoes, broth, garlic, onions
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Italian herbs, broken lasagna noodles
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Stir in ricotta or mozzarella at the end
Serve With:
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Garlic bread or a leafy salad
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