My Top 31 Crocktober Recipes + A Giveaway!

If you follow me throughout the year through my email newsletter or on Instagram, you know that every fall I celebrate Crocktober. It’s the wonderful month (of October, of course) when the weather makes the turn to shorter, colder days, and I bring out all of my favorite slow cooker recipes. These puppies run the gamut from hearty and beefy chili to warm drinks to light vegetarian dishes. There are so many ways to enjoy dishes cooked low and slow, and I’ve compiled all my favorite recipes into a list that is, frankly, huge.

This year, I am celebrating with a big CROCKTOBER GIVEAWAY! All you have to do is rate any recipe on my site and you will be entered to win great prizes! You can rate Crockpot recipes of course but any recipe you find at Stephaniesdish.com will qualify you for the contest. Get all the details below.

Crocktober Giveaway

Each day I’ll announce a new recipe on social media that you can find on my recipe page. Rate ANY recipe between 10/1 and 10/31 (every recipe on my site, slow cooker or otherwise, is fair game!) and you’ll be entered to win one of several prizes. Each recipe you rate will get you an additional entry! Each prize has one winner.

Prizes

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Valid for U.S. residents only.

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
A vintage Rival Crock-Pot with floral patterns and a lid, set on a wooden surface. The dial is set to the "Off" position.
A silver Crock-Pot filled with a chili dish consisting of tomatoes, beans, and meat. The slow cooker is placed on a wooden countertop.

Crocktober Recipes

Below you will find my favorite recipes made in a classic slow cooker and ones made in an Instant Pot. All of them are fast, easy, and comforting dishes that make for perfect home-cooked meals. And if you are looking for even more of a deep-dive on the slow cooker lifestyle. I’ll be adding a new recipe every day throughout October!

1
A bowl of pumpkin soup, garnished with pumpkin seeds and black pepper, placed on a gray surface.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
This Creamy Pumpkin Soup can be made in an Instant Pot or slow cooker. It's an easy weeknight meal when you pair it with some bread.
Check out this recipe
2
Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta in a bowl in front of a Crock Pot.
Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
Make this slow cooker creamy lemon chicken pasta with a few minutes of prep time for a hearty, decadent, fuss-free comfort food recipe!
Check out this recipe
3
Slow-cooker white chicken chili in bowls topped with tortilla strips
Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili
Serves 4-6
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4
Two bowls of butternut squash soup garnished with sprigs of thyme, with two silver spoons placed beside them on a light-colored surface.
Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
This butternut squash soup is a can't-miss seasonal lunch or dinner. It's hearty enough to work as a meal on its own, or it makes a great side dish or starter. I love the addition of apples for a little tart sweetness.
Check out this recipe
5
Three sandwiches with melted cheese, peppers, and mixed vegetables on a plate, accompanied by a bowl of meat with peppers and a small dish of sliced peppers on a wooden surface.
Slow Cooker Hot Beef Italian Sandwiches
This is the easiest recipe and it makes big, beefy, meaty game day sandwiches
Check out this recipe
6
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with Creamy Coleslaw
Barbeque Pulled Chicken Sandwiches cooked in the slow cooker and topped with a creamy, tangy coleslaw are weeknight easy and Summer approved
Check out this recipe
7
Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga with Peppers
Slow-simmered chicken in enchilada sauce is right at home in the Slow Cooker
Check out this recipe
8
Slow Cooker Pea Soup
This cozy soup is an easy weeknight meal when made in the slow cooker
Check out this recipe
9
Slow-cooker white chicken chili in bowls topped with tortilla strips
Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili
Serves 4-6
Check out this recipe
10
A bowl of chicken noodle soup with vegetables next to slices of bread on a wooden board, with a spoon and a small dish of parsley.
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle soup with Homemade Egg Noodles
This Chicken Soup is made better with your homemade egg noodles
Check out this recipe
11
A pair of tongs holding a portion of tender, shredded meat with sauce.
Slow-Cooker Barbacoa
Slow cooked Barbacoa for bowls or tacos is easy peasy in the crock pot.
Check out this recipe
12
Slow-Cooker Ginger Apple Crisp
Slow Cooker Apple Crisp with Ginger
This apple crisp begs for a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whip cream on top
Check out this recipe
13
A black pot filled with a chickpea and tomato stew garnished with chopped green onions. A white spoon rests in the pot. Two small bowls containing black pepper and salt are beside the pot.
Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
This is an easy assemble and forget-it meal for the Crock Pot or Instant Pot.
Check out this recipe
14
A clear glass mug filled with a warm orange beverage, garnished with two cinnamon sticks, placed on a dark table with a blurred kitchen background.
Slow Cooker Boozy Apple Cider
This Crocktober Boozy Apple Cider is great for a Fall party
Check out this recipe
15
A plate of curry with vegetables served over rice, topped with fresh cilantro. Lime wedges and additional cilantro leaves are scattered on the wooden table beside the plate.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Squash Coconut Curry with Broccoli
This is a Whole 30 compliant dish that works well served over steamed spinach or cauliflower rice
Check out this recipe
16
A pile of toasted walnuts spread on a silicone baking mat placed on a dark surface. The mat is labeled "made in France".
Slow-Cooker Candied Walnuts
Check out this recipe
17
A bowl of creamy white bean soup garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro, with a spoon and fork on the side.
Slow Cooker White Bean and Ham Soup
Check out this recipe
18
A sloppy joe sandwich filled with meat sauce on a white plate, accompanied by several potato chips.
Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
These sloppy joes are cooked on the stove top and finished and kept warm in the crock pot
Check out this recipe
19
A crockpot on a countertop
Turkey Dinner
Turkey Dinner made in the crock pot for an easy weeknight meal
Check out this recipe
20
A slow cooker with chopped apples and other ingredients inside, placed on a white wooden table next to a blue towel and a knife.
Red Cabbage With Apples and Caraway in the Crockpot
I make this in the crock pot and freeze it in two-cup portions to serve as a side dish for pork loin, pork chops or roast
Check out this recipe
21
A person holds an open bag of Fritos filled with various Crockpot Walking Tacos toppings and uses a fork to eat from it.
Crock Pot Walking Tacos
This Crock Pot recipe riffs on the walking Taco trends and its all made in a crock pot!
Check out this recipe
22
Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Soup
This soups uses almost all the Thanksgiving leftovers in a tasty soup
Check out this recipe
23
Two bowls of soup garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced green chili, served with a side of grilled bread slices and a small bowl of seasoning on a grey tablecloth.
Instant Pot Curry Red Lentil and Coconut Soup
This meatless Monday dish can be reheated and tucked into a burrito or served over rice for a second helping.
Check out this recipe
24
Southwest Chicken Soup in the Instant Pot | Stephanie Hansen | Stephanie's Dish
Instant Pot Southwest Chicken Soup
Check out this recipe
25
A bowl of beef and vegetable soup with chunks of meat, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage, served in a white textured bowl on a patterned napkin.
Instant Pot Cabbage, Ham and Potato Soup
Check out this recipe
26
Five bowls of spaghetti with meatballs and tomato sauce, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Each bowl is placed on a dark table.
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
Say hello to a classic comfort dish made even easier with this Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe. Juicy, tender meatballs simmer in a rich marinara sauce while the pasta cooks to perfection—all in one pot!
Check out this recipe
27
Person in an orange apron holding a jar of dark brown spread and using a spoon. Slices of bread are on a wooden cutting board.
Easy Instant Pot Apple Butter
This easy apple butter cups out perfectly in your Instant Pot and is a wonderful fall spread.
Check out this recipe
28
A glass bowl of applesauce is placed on a rustic wooden table. Two fresh red apples, a spoon, a napkin, and two cinnamon sticks are also on the table.
Instant Pot Apple Sauce
Chucky yet delicious homemade applesauce is easy
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29
Image of four glass jars filled with amber-colored liquid, sealed with metal lids, arranged on a countertop in a well-lit kitchen. The largest jar displays the "Ball" brand name, suggesting these jars hold homemade instant pot broth.
Instant Pot Broth
This is less of a recipe and more of a technique! If you want vegetable broth, simply use more vegetables and omit the meat and bones. For chicken, beef, or turkey broth, use whatever bones and parts you have on hand, plus about 3 cups of vegetable scraps.
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30
A bowl of curry with chicken pieces garnished with cilantro and accompanied by naan bread. A spoon, lime halves, and additional naan are nearby on a dark surface.
Instant Pot Butter Chicken
This pot-in-pot method makes the rice and the sauce at the same time
Check out this recipe
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