60 Slow Cooker Meals for Kids That Prove Your Crockpot Is Dinner's MVP
Your slow cooker has come to save the day with these chicken, pasta, and pork recipes.
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You can make a whole slew (or perhaps we should say, stew) of delicious and quick dinner recipes without any kitchen equipment like a slow cooker, Instant Pot, or air fryer, but these popular devices make preparing a meal for the whole family a breeze. Crockpot recipes in particular can help pull you out of a "What should I make the kids for dinner?" rut, promising quick prep time for you and a kid-friendly dinner for them. The whole family will love these meals, but kids will especially appreciate how creamy and cheesy their dinnertime favorites — from mashed potatoes to meatball subs — will come out, all thanks to your handy Crockpot!
The job of a Crockpot (a.k.a. slow cooker) is to make meal-prepping for a family or any large group of people super easy. They can prepare fast and healthy dinners for kids, but also hearty lunches, delicious appetizers, and even dreamy desserts. All you have to do is prep all of the necessary ingredients, toss them into the cooker's ceramic or porcelain pot, set the correct settings according to the recipe, and go about the rest of your day. Obviously, you'll want to keep an eye on what you have cooking or baking, but you can pretty much let the Crockpot be the chef while you tackle everything else on your to-do list. So what are you waiting for? It's time to take your slow cooker down from the shelf, pick out one of our easy Crockpot meals for kids, toss in your ingredients, and walk away. It's that simple!
Courtney (she/hers) has spent the past 5 years testing everything from reusable straws to standing desks to homemade kombucha kits. A longtime reviewer, deals hunter, and lifestyle writer, she currently heads up the American Kennel Club's product review site Retrievest and previously worked as the Shopping Editor for USA Today’s Reviewed. Additionally, she has covered design and lifestyle trends for Apartment Therapy, Domino, SELF, and more. A graduate of Elon University, she loves telling everyone about what race she’s planning on running next while raving about her favorite running headphones (they’re bone conducting!).
Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.
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