21 Delicious Slow-Cooker Recipes That Will Make Back-to-School Dinners Less Hectic

Everyone loves macaroni and cheese, but being able to leave it in the crockpot to cook all day makes it an even better dinner choice.

Rather than order out on a busy school night, make your own version of your favorite takeout's lo mein dish.

Kids love finger foods, and they're going to love these handheld slow-cooker buffalo chicken quesadillas.

Throw the ingredients for this honey sesame chicken into the slow cooker in the morning and it'll be ready to serve by the time the whole family is home.

Making hearty chicken pot pies doesn't have to be a huge to-do if you enlist the help of your slow cooker.

These turkey burritos are perfect for little hands to grab.

What kid doesn't love spaghetti and meatballs?! Leave all of the ingredients in the slow cooker while they're at school and serve it up after homework time.

Change up taco Tuesdays with the help of your crockpot and this BBQ chicken taco recipe.

This tasty lasagna requires only three ingredients, making your back-to-school dinner routine even easier.

Your kids are going to love this cheesy french onion soup as either an appetizer or main meal after their homework is finished.

This teriyaki chicken and rice can act as a hearty side dish or the main event for a school-night dinner.

This dish combines two of everyone's favorite dinners: pulled pork and chili!

These mini chicken meatballs are great for popping into little mouths in between homework questions on busy school nights.

Soup is an easy way to get dinner on the table in between homework and bedtime routines, and this taco soup is sure to be a winner in your house.

As simple a meal as they come, this chicken and potatoes dish is topped off with cheesy sprinkled parmesan.

Throw a spin on macaroni and cheese with this recipe for cheesy slow-cooker tortellini.

Nothing says "mmm" better than a sandwich packed with pulled chicken.

This hearty chicken and corn soup will fill up little bellies so that they get a good night's sleep before another long day in class.

This well-balanced and hearty meal is exactly what your little ones will need after a busy day at school.

Change up the pasta routine with this BBQ chicken dish your family is going to love.

You don't have to be in Philadelphia to appreciate Philly cheesesteaks for dinner!