32 Easy Family Slow Cooker Meals Our Kids Eat

This easy crockpot chicken recipe is well-loved by kids and adults, and has enough exotic flavor to be interesting but still a safe crowd-pleaser. For kids who haven't had Indian food, this is a great intro to new flavors! From Damn Delicious

Vanessa M.:  Kid friendly one pot meals are the best! Red beans, onion, bell pepper, celery, and chicken sausage come together with savory seasonings to create this classic family crockpot meal designed to be served over rice. From Gimme Some Oven

Vanessa M.:  Science has proven that kids are more likely to eat their dinner if "pizza" is in the title. Ok, that's not true, but it may as well be because kids universally adore pizza. This recipe for slow cooker pizza chicken combines all the flavors of pizza with chicken, pasta, and yes, veggies! From Betty Crocker

Vanessa M.:  Cheesy, gooey macaroni and cheese straight from your crockpot - that's the dream, right? This take on homemade mac & cheese is one of the most kid friendly crock pot meals. Many versions involve boiling the macaroni ahead of time, but this shortcut recipe skips that step. From Cookies & Cups

Juan L.:  This kid friendly crock pot recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and savory and absolutely delicious. The whole thing takes about 10 minutes of prep time. Pair it with a kid-friendly salad or grilled cheese for a complete meal. From 365 Days of Slow + Pressure Cooking

Vanessa M.:  This tangy orange chicken has a sweet and sticky sauce that's easy to make with just a few ingredients - orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce. Serve over rice with a veggie on the side, and dinner is made! From The Frugal Girls

Vanessa M.:  The easiest of all kid friendly chicken crock pot meals takes 5 minutes or less to throw together! Just add 2-3 whole chicken breasts (4-6 halves), a 16-oz jar of your favorite salsa and a packet of taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp of homemade!) to your crockpot. Combine and cook on high for 4-5 hours. Then just shred your chicken with a fork and enjoy on tacos, burritos, salads, or on top of rice. My kids love to make chicken tacos with this recipe!

Vanessa M.:  This tasty and kid-friendly soup is made with lots of fresh veggies and cheddar cheese. The best part is that your crock pot does (almost) all the work! After cooking, use an immersion blender or food processor to puree your soup to give it a restaurant quality texture. From Well Plated by Erin

Vanessa M.:  This kid friendly crock pot meal is easier than it looks, featuring Italian sausage, frozen tortellini, spinach, tomatoes and a creamy sauce. From Key Ingredient

Kristy Pepping:  I don't make too many family crockpot meals, but this is one I always make in the colder months or on a rainy day. Our whole family likes chili. The nice part about this recipe is you can customize it by adding in more veggies and also change the ground beef to ground turkey. Plus, top with a little bit of cheese or crackers once it's done cooking! From Allrecipes

Vanessa M.:  This is a fun recipe for kids to help make, as it involves cooking with soda! The sweet root beer gives this pulled pork a depth of flavor you just don't get with other recipes. From The Girl Who Ate Everything

Vanessa M.:  Meatball subs are just about the easiest meal to make in a slow cooker. Combine marinara sauce with frozen meatballs, and your meatballs are ready to be made into delicious, kid-approved meatball sub sandwiches. Top with shredded mozzarella or provolone. So good! From Mom Endeavors

Vanessa M.:  My son is obsessed with IKEA's Swedish meatballs, so this is one of his all time favorite kid friendly crock pot meals. Using a package of frozen meatballs makes this recipe so easy to put together. I like to pour a bag of frozen peas into the slow cooker about 20 min before serving, just to add some color and extra nutrients. From The Country Cook

Erynn:  If your kids love cheese and/or noodles, you can't go wrong with a slow cooker lasagna. This recipe calls for homemade sauce, but store bought makes meal prep even faster and easier. Leave out the browned meat if you don't have time or prefer a vegetarian meal. You don't even have to pre-cook the lasagna noodles, just layer all your ingredients in and forget about it until dinner time! From Tastes Better From Scratch

Gina I.:  There's nothing like a steamy bowl of soup on a cold day, and this baked potato soup doesn't disappoint! I like to add a little extra chicken or veggie broth and blend with an immersion blender for a few seconds for a creamier texture. It's even good if you omit the bacon! From Food.com