Crockpot season is my favorite season in the kitchen.

But honestly… I use the crockpot all year long.

In the colder months, it brings warmth and comfort to our table.

In the warmer months, it brings ease during long, busy days.

There’s just something magical about dumping ingredients into the pot…

walking away…

and coming back hours later to a full homecooked meal ready to plate.

Here are 3 easy crockpot meals that are staples in our home:

1️⃣ Chicken & Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

• Chicken breasts

• Chicken broth

• 2 packets chicken gravy mix

• Salt + pepper

Cook low 6–8 hours or high 3–4.

Shred slightly once tender.

Whip up mashed potatoes at the end and pour that savory chicken + gravy right over top.

Pure cozy comfort. 🤌✨

2️⃣ White Chicken Chili

• Chicken breasts

• 1 can black beans (drained + rinsed)

• 1 can corn (undrained)

• 1 can Rotel (undrained)

• 1 packet ranch seasoning

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 Tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ cup water or chicken broth

• 8 oz cream cheese

Cook low 6–8 hours or high 4–5.

Shred chicken, stir, and serve.

Optional toppings: shredded cheese + sour cream

I always double this recipe so we have leftovers the next day — it tastes even better reheated. 😍

A hardy, delicious, everyone-goes-back-for-seconds type of meal.

3️⃣ Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta

• Chicken breasts or thighs

• 1 bottle Olive Garden Italian dressing

• 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese

• Italian seasoning

Cook low 6–8 hours or high 3–4.

Cook pasta separately at the end, then add into the crockpot and stir well.

The chicken is usually so tender it just falls apart. 😍

When the Crockpot Saves the Day 😅

There are two moments where I rely on the crockpot most:

• Days we’re gone for hours — It feels like a hug walking into a home that smells amazing.

• Sundays and Mondays — After a lively weekend or a tough restart to the week, crockpot dinners take the edge off. 😂

Dump, go, done.

Dinner on the table before the chaos kicks in.

If a mama is reading this today wondering what to cook…

Give yourself the gift of easy.

Use the crockpot.

Let dinner make itself. 🫶✨

A warm meal doesn’t have to take a lot of work to be full of love.