Light Family Crockpot Recipes

1 Pulled Pork Sandwiches

In a fraction of the time that it would take to make on the grill, this slow-cooker pulled pork is delicious on a bun with a green salad or coleslaw.

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2 Chicken and Pasta Soup

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Nothing beats the simplicity and comfort of chicken and pasta soup. Full of veggies and soothing broth, it's just the thing for warding off those pesky sniffles.

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3 Taco Skillet

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If your family's a fan of Mexican food, consider prepping the ground beef (or turkey) for this yummy taco skillet in your slow cooker for extra flavor.

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4 Slow-Cooker Squash Lasagna

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Skip the ground meat and instead use squash or zucchini (whatever's fresh where you live) to whip up this slow-cooker squash lasagna. It's a great meal to freeze, and you're guaranteed to have leftovers for days!

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5 White Bean Soup With Andouille and Collards

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Take your family's taste buds on a ragin' Cajun adventure with this flavorful and delicious white bean soup with andouille and collards.

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6 Crockpot Avocado Soup

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Mexican meals can be satisfying without being too heavy. Case in point, this chicken avocado soup, which is brightened up with the addition of fresh lime juice, creamy avocado, and refreshing cilantro.

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7 Orange Chicken

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Skip the Chinese takeout. This orange chicken is supereasy and adds a bright and tangy option to your crockpot repertoire.

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8 Tangy Sloppy Joes

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With only a few ingredients, these flavorful sloppy joes are on the table and ready for noshing after a day of cooking slow and low thanks to your crockpot. And leftovers do double duty as lunch the next day.

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9 Honey Sesame Chicken

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Yum! This honey sesame chicken makes a bright addition to the dinner table.

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10 Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken Sandwich

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If your kids like a little kick in their dinner, whip up Food Fanatic's jalapeño popper chicken sandwich.

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11 2-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

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Seriously, there are two ingredients in this salsa chicken. Serve it on its own, or turn it into tacos. Yum!

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12 Asian Pork With Veggies and Soba Noodles

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Buckwheat-based soba noodles are a healthy alternative to white flour pasta, and this Asian pork is sure to please a crowd.

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