More Than 25 Warm Meals to Pack in Your Kid's Lunch Box — All Made in the Slow Cooker!

If you're tired of the same old song and dance that comes with making your child a PB&J sandwich every morning — and your child is equally as bored — it's time to switch things up. Put your slow cooker to use this school year for more than dinners and freezer meals, and whip up a batch of something your kid loves on the weekend to provide them with a hot food meal option all week long. All you need to do in the morning is reheat the food and pack it in an insulated lunch container that'll keep it warm until their lunch hour.

Check out some of our favorite slow cooker meals that'll fill your kiddo up just enough so they're ready for an afternoon of learning.

01
Ground Turkey Fried Rice
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Ground Turkey Fried Rice

This ground turkey fried rice makes for a great lunchbox meal.

02
Macaroni and Cheese
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Macaroni and Cheese

Take a break from the boxed version your kids love and give this creamy slow cooker macaroni and cheese a try.

03
Lo Mein
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Lo Mein

Whether you add chicken or beef or keep it veggie, this lo mein is bound to be a hit in your kids' lunchtime lineups.

04
Turkey Chili With Butternut Squash
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Turkey Chili With Butternut Squash

Keep them full until they hop off the bus in the afternoon with this turkey chili.

05
Vegetable Beef Soup
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Vegetable Beef Soup

You can make huge batches of this vegetable beef soup for lunches, dinners, and freezer meals.

06
Chicken and Dumplings Soup
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Chicken and Dumplings Soup

Mmm! This chicken and dumplings soup recipe looks divine.

08
Chicken Noodle Soup
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Chicken Noodle Soup

This slow cooker chicken noodle soup recipe is simple and tasty.

09
Chicken Carnitas
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Chicken Carnitas

This slow cooker chicken carnitas recipe is perfect for a build-your-own-taco lunch — just include a couple of tortillas and small containers with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and whatever else they like on their tacos.

10
Honey Sesame Chicken
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Honey Sesame Chicken

Whip up this honey sesame chicken with a side of your kid's favorite rice for dinner, then pack the leftovers in their lunch bag.

11
Orange Chicken
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Orange Chicken

Your kid will come home with a licked-clean lunch container if you're packing up this slow cooker orange chicken.

12
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup
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Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup

If chicken parm is a family favorite, try mixing things up a bit with Foxes Love Lemons's recipe for chicken parmesan soup.

13
Breakfast Casserole
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Breakfast Casserole

Who doesn't like breakfast for lunch? This slow cooker breakfast casserole can be made on Sunday night to reheat on hectic mornings for lunch boxes (or breakfast, of course!).

14
Chicken Parmesan Pasta
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Chicken Parmesan Pasta

This hearty chicken parmesan pasta will ensure your kids leave lunch full ahead of an afternoon of learning.

15
Chicken Corn Chowder
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Chicken Corn Chowder

This hearty chicken corn chowder is the perfect remedy for a freezing fall day spent learning.

16
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Just a Taste

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey, garlic, and soy sauce are the dynamic trio that make Just a Taste's honey garlic chicken your kids' new favorite lunch.

17
Slow Cooker Southwestern Quinoa
Betty Crocker

Slow Cooker Southwestern Quinoa

This Southwestern quinoa is a bright recipe for a lunch that'll leave your kiddos full and satisfied.

18
Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
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Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup

This tomato tortellini soup is packed with parmesan and basil flavor.

19
Slow Cooker Beef With Broccoli
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Slow Cooker Beef With Broccoli

This slow cooker beef with broccoli is best served with a side of rice, so a two-piece insulated lunch container is a must!

20
Pulled Pork
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Pulled Pork

Pulled pork becomes a much more manageable meal when the meal is slow-cooked right in the slow cooker. Your kids can eat it as is or build a sandwich if you pack them a bun.

21
Sweet Barbecue Tacos
Cooking Classy

Sweet Barbecue Tacos

This sweet barbecue recipe is as easy as it gets. Pair it with tortillas, and your kids can pick their favorite taco toppings to pack into their lunch bag.

22
Chicken Teriyaki
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Chicken Teriyaki

You'll forget your favorite takeout's phone number after trying this slow cooker chicken teriyaki from Cooking Classy, which makes for a perfect lunch box meal.

23
Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Pasta
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Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Pasta

Make this slow cooker barbecue chicken pasta in a big batch over the weekend, and you'll likely have enough for a family dinner and a few lunch box meals.

24
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs With Spaghetti
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Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs With Spaghetti

These tender turkey meatballs make for a tasty spaghetti lunch.

25
Taco Soup
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Taco Soup

You could throw in some ground turkey, beef, or shredded chicken to this meatless taco soup recipe to add some protein to your child's lunch.

26
Beef Chili
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Beef Chili

Ditch your usual chili recipe for this slow cooker version.

27
Chicken Minestrone
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Chicken Minestrone

Soup is a yummy way for your kids to enjoy their veggies, and minestrone is a classic! Try this chicken version for a surefire hit.