32 Easy Family Slow Cooker Meals Our Kids Eat

Gina I. said:  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

Vanessa M. said:  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

Erynn said:  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

Katie G. said:  My husband and I love Mexican food and eat it at least once a week. Getting tired of the same old tacos I decided to give this recipe a try and it was a hit with the kids. Let the chicken cook all day then roll in tortillas and bake in the oven. Top with salsa, sour cream, guacamole or leave plain for picky kids. These will be gone in no time, but also freeze well for easy reheat. From Creme de la Crumb

This crockpot chicken noodle soup recipe is incredibly easy and uses simple kid-friendly ingredients, but tastes so fresh and wonderful compared to packaged soup.

Jennie Utsinger said:  Chicken noodle soup is a staple in our freezer and fridge during the winter. With minimal ingredients, this kid friendly crock pot meal is easy to assemble, and delicious and comforting on a cold day. My kids love alphabet pasta in theirs!

Flaky biscuits, tender slow cooked chicken, vegetables and a wonderful smell - what's not to love? This mildly flavored dish is guaranteed to please the whole family. The recipe also offers flexibility to use homemade biscuits, store-bought biscuits, homemade soup or canned soup, depending on how busy you are that day!

Amanda Banta said:  This is one of my favorite kid friendly crock pot meals because it could not be more simple and it's super delicious. There is minimal prep, then you put everything in the slow cooker and let it cook. I use a pork loin (you can use pork or beef) and I've thrown it in frozen many times when I didn't defrost one beforehand.

I prefer to use slices of fresh onion as I love how soft and sweet they are after a day of cooking in the sauce, but the dried flakes are great if you're in a hurry or you forgot to buy an onion. Serve the shredded pork over rice. From A Year of Slow Cooking

Vanessa M. said:  My family is crazy about Chinese food, especially beef and broccoli, so this is one of our favorite easy family slow cooker meals. Put some rice in your rice cooker, and dinner is a breeze. I've actually quadrupled this recipe before, put one in the crockpot for dinner, and stashed the rest as freezer meals for busy nights. From Table For Two

Vanessa M. said:  Minestrone soup is one of our favorite kid friendly crock pot meals to come home to on a chilly night. It is healthy, hearty, and my kids love it! Feel free to customize using whatever vegetables you have on hand, or adapt the recipe to your picky eater's taste. A sprinkle of parmesan cheese adds extra yumminess. From Two Peas & Their Pod

Molly Weber said:  If you're looking for a little change up in flavors, this slow cooker chicken recipe is an excellent option. It's super simple to make and has a sweetness to it that kids love. This is a great way to make sure your children get some healthy protein in them as well! Serve with rice or veggies on the side! From Gimme Some Oven

Kristy Pepping said:  I made this soup in the crock pot and it was a big hit with the whole family! I left out the cauliflower since my family does not like it other than me. I also added more chicken and two cups more of chicken broth. It has a ton of veggies in it and is low on salt which so many on-the-shelf soups have. Plus, you can make it in the morning and let it sit until dinner! From Bowl of Delicious

Molly Weber said:  This is definitely a comfort food and a great excuse to enjoy the flavor of stuffing other than as a Thanksgiving side. All this kid friendly crock pot meal takes is a little mixing and some layering before turning on the slow cooker. From The Magical Slow Cooker

Amanda Banta said:  This easy family slow cooker meal gives that chicken parm taste in a much healthier version. Don't worry, there still is plenty of cheese! I cook the pasta separately as we like ours a little underdone and I can serve more or less based on how everyone likes their pasta to soup ratio. The red pepper flakes add a great smidge of heat but, if your kids are sensitive to anything remotely "spicy," they can be excluded easily without sacrificing any taste. From Foxes Love Lemons

Carly Follett said:  This is one of the go-to kid friendly crock pot meals for my family and the leftovers are even better; just like cold pizza! There may not be any crust but it's layered like a pizza and just as yummy. You can even customize it just the way you like it; choose your favorite sauce and add as little or as much cheese as you like and voilà! From Cleverly Simple

Shila said:  If your family likes breakfast for dinner, try this casserole with turkey sausage, hash browns & eggs. The only thing you "cook" beforehand is the turkey sausage. This is one of our favorite easy family slow cooker meals because it happens to use items commonly found on sale at the grocery store. Bonus: Just set the crock pot overnight for an easy breakfast. It's helpful for entertaining after sleepovers! From Julie's Eats & Treats