25+ Crockpot Meal Ideas for Fall Evenings

When fall evenings turn chilly, dinner should be waiting for you — not the other way around. These 26 crockpot meal ideas for fall evenings are true set-it-and-forget-it comfort: hearty stews, creamy soups and tender slow-cooked mains your family will love.

The crockpot’s greatest hits. Load it in the morning, come home to a house that smells incredible.

1

Hearty Beef Stew

The Cozy Classic

Chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes and peas in thick savory gravy — the bowl that defines a fall evening.

You need: beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes, peas, onion, garlic, beef broth, tomato paste, flour, thyme

Make it: Add everything to the crockpot and cook on LOW 8 hours until the beef falls apart and the gravy thickens.

Prep 20 minCook 8 hrs LOWServes 6

2

Classic Chili

Game-Day Gold

Thick, smoky chili loaded with beans, topped with sour cream and cheddar. Made for blankets and football.

You need: ground beef or turkey, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, onion, chili powder, cumin, sour cream, cheddar

Make it: Brown the meat, add everything to the crockpot and cook on LOW 6 hours. Load with toppings.

Prep 15 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 6

3

White Chicken Chili

Creamy and Mild

Creamy white chili with tender chicken and white beans — the gentler, cozier cousin of classic chili.

You need: chicken breasts, white beans, green chiles, onion, garlic, chicken broth, cream cheese, cumin, oregano

Make it: Cook on LOW 6 hours, shred the chicken, stir in cream cheese until melted and creamy.

Prep 10 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 6

4

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

French and Luxurious

Beef braised in red wine with pearl onions, carrots and mushrooms. Fancy enough for guests, easy enough for Tuesday.

You need: beef chuck, red wine, pearl onions, carrots, mushrooms, bacon, garlic, thyme, beef broth

Make it: Sear the beef and bacon, add everything to the crockpot and cook on LOW 8 hours. Serve over mash.

Prep 25 minCook 8 hrs LOWServes 6

5

Mississippi Pot Roast

5-Ingredient Famous

The internet-famous roast: tangy pepperoncini, ranch and au jus turn chuck roast into something legendary.

You need: chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter, pepperoncini peppers

Make it: Place everything in the crockpot — no searing needed — and cook on LOW 8 hours until shreddable.

Prep 5 minCook 8 hrs LOWServes 6

6

Beef Barley Soup

Old-Fashioned Good

Tender beef and chewy barley in rich broth — the soup grandma would approve of.

You need: beef stew meat, pearl barley, carrots, celery, onion, beef broth, thyme, bay leaves

Make it: Add everything to the crockpot and cook on LOW 8 hours until the barley is tender.

Prep 15 minCook 8 hrs LOWServes 6

7

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Deconstructed Favorite

All the flavors of stuffed peppers — beef, rice, tomato and sweet peppers — in an easy slurpable soup.

You need: ground beef, rice, bell peppers, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, beef broth, Italian seasoning

Make it: Brown the beef, add everything to the crockpot and cook on LOW 6 hours. Top with cheese.

Prep 15 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 6

Creamy, dreamy and endlessly spoonable. These soups are fall evenings in a bowl.

8

Creamy Chicken and Rice

The Pin Favorite

Shredded chicken and rice in creamy broth with cheddar and avocado. Comfort with a fresh finish.

You need: chicken breasts, rice, chicken broth, cream, cheddar, onion, garlic, avocado, herbs

Make it: Cook chicken, broth and rice on LOW 6 hours, shred, stir in cream and cheese, top with avocado.

Prep 10 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 6

9

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Fiesta in a Bowl

Smoky enchilada broth with chicken, beans and corn, topped with crispy tortilla strips.

You need: chicken breasts, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, onion, chicken broth, tortilla strips, cheese, avocado

Make it: Cook on LOW 6 hours, shred the chicken and serve with tortilla strips, cheese and avocado.

Prep 10 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 6

10

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Zesty and Bright

Tomato-based soup with tender chicken, finished with crunchy tortilla strips, sour cream and lime.

You need: chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, cumin, tortilla strips, sour cream, lime, cilantro

Make it: Cook on LOW 6 hours, shred chicken and top each bowl with strips, sour cream and lime.

Prep 10 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 6

11

Vegetable Chickpea Soup

Hearty and Wholesome

Protein-packed chickpeas and colorful vegetables in savory broth with parmesan. Vegetarian comfort at its best.

You need: chickpeas, carrots, celery, onion, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, parmesan

Make it: Add everything to the crockpot and cook on LOW 6 hours. Top with parmesan.

Prep 15 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 6

12

Potato Leek Soup

Silky and Elegant

Silky blended potatoes and sweet leeks with crispy leek tops. Simple ingredients, luxurious result.

You need: potatoes, leeks, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, cream, butter, chives

Make it: Cook on LOW 6 hours, blend until silky, swirl in cream and top with crispy leeks.

Prep 15 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 6

13

Crockpot Corn Chowder

Sweet and Smoky

Creamy corn chowder with potatoes and crispy bacon. Sweet corn meets smoky bacon — a perfect pair.

You need: corn, potatoes, onion, bacon, chicken broth, cream, thyme, chives

Make it: Cook on LOW 6 hours, stir in cream and top with crispy bacon and chives.

Prep 15 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 6

14

Crockpot Tuscan White Bean Soup

Rustic Italian

Creamy white beans with kale, tomatoes and garlic in savory broth. Rustic, hearty and healthy.

You need: white beans, kale, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, parmesan

Make it: Add everything to the crockpot and cook on LOW 6 hours. Stir in kale at the end.

Prep 15 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 6

The crockpot turns cheap cuts into the most tender dinners imaginable. Walk away, come back to perfection.

15

Pulled Pork over Mashed Potatoes

Smoky and Comforting

Smoky shredded pork piled high on creamy mashed potatoes with rich gravy. Pure fall comfort.

You need: pork shoulder, BBQ rub, onion, chicken broth, potatoes, butter, milk, herbs

Make it: Slow-cook the pork on LOW 8 hours, shred, and serve over buttery mashed potatoes.

Prep 15 minCook 8 hrs LOWServes 8

16

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

The Sunday Legend

Chuck roast with carrots, potatoes and onions, braised all day until it surrenders at the touch of a fork.

You need: beef chuck roast, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves

Make it: Sear the roast, add everything to the crockpot and cook on LOW 8 hours.

Prep 20 minCook 8 hrs LOWServes 6

17

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Fiesta Made Easy

Juicy seasoned chicken with beans and corn, ready for warm tortillas and all the toppings.

You need: chicken breasts, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, salsa, tortillas, avocado, lime, cilantro

Make it: Cook chicken with seasoning and salsa on LOW 6 hours, shred and build tacos.

Prep 10 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 6

18

Teriyaki Meatballs

Sticky and Sweet

Glossy teriyaki-glazed meatballs over rice with broccoli. Sweet, savory and totally hands-off.

You need: frozen meatballs, teriyaki sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice, broccoli, sesame seeds

Make it: Add meatballs and sauce to the crockpot, cook on LOW 4 hours and serve over rice.

Prep 5 minCook 4 hrs LOWServes 6

19

Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken

Sticky and Golden

Fall-apart chicken in sticky honey-garlic glaze. Sweet, savory and dangerously easy.

You need: chicken thighs, honey, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame seeds, rice

Make it: Cook on LOW 6 hours, then reduce the sauce until sticky and toss the chicken in it.

Prep 10 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 4

20

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

Sweet and Smoky

Tender pulled chicken in smoky BBQ sauce — pile it on buns, baked potatoes or straight from the bowl.

You need: chicken thighs, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, apple cider vinegar

Make it: Cook on LOW 6 hours, shred and toss in the sauce. Pile high and serve.

Prep 10 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 6

21

Apple Butter Pork Chops

Fall on a Plate

Tender pork chops in caramelized apple butter sauce with roasted apples. Autumn in every bite.

You need: bone-in pork chops, apple butter, apples, onion, thyme, chicken broth, Dijon

Make it: Sear the chops, add everything to the crockpot and cook on LOW 6 hours until tender.

Prep 15 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 4

The timeless comforts. These are the recipes that taste like home, simmered low and slow.

22

Crockpot Creamy Pasta

One-Pot Wonder

Penne in rich parmesan cream sauce, cooked entirely in the crockpot. Minimal effort, maximum comfort.

You need: penne, heavy cream, chicken broth, parmesan, garlic, butter, Italian seasoning, fresh herbs

Make it: Cook pasta in broth on HIGH 2 hours, stir in cream and parmesan until silky.

Prep 5 minCook 2 hrs HIGHServes 6

23

Chicken and Dumplings

Southern Comfort

Fluffy dumplings floating in creamy chicken stew. The ultimate hug in a bowl.

You need: chicken thighs, carrots, celery, onion, chicken broth, cream, flour, baking powder, butter, thyme

Make it: Cook the stew on LOW 6 hours, drop in dumpling dough and cook on HIGH 1 more hour.

Prep 20 minCook 7 hrsServes 6

24

Slow Cooker Minestrone

Garden in a Bowl

Colorful vegetables, beans and pasta in rich tomato broth. A whole garden, simmered to perfection.

You need: mixed vegetables, white beans, diced tomatoes, small pasta, vegetable broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, parmesan

Make it: Cook everything except pasta on LOW 6 hours, add pasta and cook 30 minutes more.

Prep 15 minCook 6.5 hrsServes 8

25

Crockpot Lentil Soup

Hearty and Healthy

Earthy lentils with carrots and celery in savory broth. Proof that healthy can be deeply comforting.

You need: red or brown lentils, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, cumin, yogurt, herbs

Make it: Add everything to the crockpot and cook on LOW 6 hours. Swirl with yogurt to serve.

Prep 10 minCook 6 hrs LOWServes 6

26

Split Pea Soup

Thick and Smoky

Thick, smoky split pea soup with ham. An old-fashioned classic that never goes out of style.

You need: split peas, ham bone or diced ham, carrots, celery, onion, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme

Make it: Add everything to the crockpot and cook on LOW 8 hours until thick and creamy.

Prep 10 minCook 8 hrs LOWServes 6