25 Budget-Friendly Crockpot Meals That Taste Expensive

It’s time to stretch your grocery budget without sacrificing flavor with these cheap and easy crockpot meals! These recipes are perfect for busy weeknights when you want something warm, hearty, and homemade without spending a fortune or spending hours in the kitchen. Your family will love the comforting flavors, and I know that you will love how effortlessly they come together in the slow cooker. Set it and forget it – my favorite way to cook!

White Chicken Chili

Look no further than this white chicken chili for a cheap, easy weeknight meal. The simplicity of the recipe doesn’t carry over into the taste, as this dish has layers of flavor in each bite.

Go to the recipe: White Chicken Chili

Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Stay within your budget and create a mouthwatering meal with this BBQ chicken from the crockpot. Serve the chicken on sandwiches, wraps, or on its own to make a budget-friendly dinner the whole family will love.

Go to the recipe: Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Crockpot Hot Dogs

Who knew you could make hot dogs in a crock pot?! This recipe is a kid-friendly dinner for sure, and everyone will love customizing their dogs with their favorite toppings.

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Hot Dogs

Crockpot Chili

This chili recipe may take several hours to cook, but after one bite, you’ll see that it is truly worth the wait. The 4-6 hour cook time in the crockpot brings out the best in every ingredient!

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Chili

Crockpot Pulled Pork

Go low and slow in the crockpot and watch this pulled pork come to life. A delicious pork loin is slow roasted in the crockpot and topped with a delicious homemade barbecue sauce for an easy meal idea! Serve the tasty pulled pork with coleslaw for the ultimate sandwich.

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Pulled Pork

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos are one of the best easy chicken meals around! Tacos are always a good idea when you’re looking for a cheap and easy meal. These tacos only require 4 ingredients and couldn’t be simpler to make.

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

Next time you head to the store to buy groceries, pick up some frozen ravioli, jarred sauce, cheese, and ground beef to make this crockpot ravioli lasagna. It’s the easiest way to make lasagna at home!

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

Taco Soup

If you love tacos, but you’re looking for a meal that is on the cozier side, then this taco soup is just for you. The soup has everything you love about tacos, including ground beef, beans, corn, and more. Don’t forget to top it with cheese and sour cream!

Go to the recipe: Taco Soup

Crockpot Chicken and Noodles

It doesn’t get more comforting than cheesy chicken and noodles from the crockpot. The cheap crockpot meal is perfect for an easy winter dinner when you’re craving something cozy.

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Chicken and Noodles

Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese

Mac and cheese from a crockpot is always better than mac and cheese from a box! One bite from this recipe, and you’ll be on team crockpot for life.

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast for dinner is always a hit! Swap around the meals and serve up this breakfast casserole to end your day. The only thing that will feel cheap about this meal is the receipt from the store.

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

Salsa Chicken

Salsa chicken for dinner is bound to be a hit with family and friends. The simple dinner is super economical, but it doesn’t taste that way! It’s loaded with big, bold Tex-Mex flavors.

Go to the recipe: Salsa Chicken

Crockpot Lasagna

Ditch the complicated process of making lasagna and go the simple route with this crockpot lasagna recipe. Cooking this dish in the crockpot takes out all of the complications of making classic lasagna.

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Lasagna

Cocktail Meatballs

You don’t have to throw a party to whip up a batch of cocktail meatballs. The little meatballs are great for dinner any night of the week. The secret ingredient of grape jelly is a pantry staple!

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Meatballs

Crockpot Turkey Breast

Cooking a whole turkey for dinner is expensive and super time-consuming. Go for the simple version, and cook up a turkey breast in your crockpot instead. It’s much lighter on your wallet and quicker on time!

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Turkey Breast

Creamy Crockpot Chicken

There is no lack of flavor here with this creamy crockpot chicken. The low and slow cooking in the crockpot allows the chicken to hit its peak both in flavor and texture.

Go to the recipe: Creamy Crockpot Chicken

Frozen Meatballs in a Crockpot

Do yourself a favor, and keep a bag of frozen meatballs in your freezer. The simple and cheap dinner will taste as if it sat in the stove all afternoon, thanks to the crockpot.

Go to the recipe: Frozen Meatballs in a Crockpot

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

These crockpot chicken fajitas will be a hit with the whole family. The juicy chicken can be topped however you like, making it a win for even the pickiest eater at the table.

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

There is no need to spend all the money going out to dinner when you can create a restaurant-worthy meal in your kitchen thanks to this crockpot chicken alfredo recipe. The rich Alfredo sauce pairs perfectly with juicy chicken that was cooked low and slow. After one bite, you won’t regret your choice about staying in.

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

Crockpot Cabbage Rolls

Hearty crockpot cabbage rolls are the kind of satisfying dinner we all crave on cold days! With a rice-and-meat filling and flavorful tomato sauce, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite.

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Cabbage Rolls

Crockpot Pizza Casserole

The next time you are tempted to pick up your phone and order a pizza, remember that this crockpot pizza casserole recipe exists. The recipe combines the flavor and toppings of your favorite pizza with ziti noodles to make a casserole that is better than any takeout meal!

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Pizza Casserole

Crock Pot Spaghetti

Sometimes, it is best to keep dinner simple. Case in point: this crockpot spaghetti. The dish is both easy on the wallet and on preparation. Thanks to the low and slow cooking time, the flavors meld together beautifully for a delicious family-friendly comfort food.

Go to the recipe: Crockpot Sapghetti

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

Preparing a meal that is easy on the wallet and that the whole family will enjoy can sometimes be a challenge. Luckily, that is not the case when these slow cooker crack chicken sliders are on the menu. The tender chicken is seasoned with ranch flavoring, making it a hit with everyone who takes a bite!

Go to the recipe: Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

This Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole is the easiest way to prepare a classic Thanksgiving side dish this holiday! Creamy mushroom soup mixes with canned green beans and cooked to perfection. Topped with crispy French fried onions, it has all the flavor you love with a fraction of the prep time required.

Go to the recipe: Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Easy Crockpot Pork Chops

These crockpot pork chops are irresistibly tender, packed with flavor, and so easy to make! Made with a creamy gravy and simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family meal.

Go to the recipe: Easy Crockpot Pork Chops