Thai food in the crockpot? Um, yes please. This coconut red curry pork tenderloin from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs is proof that a delicious curry can pretty much cook itself.

Every crockpot chef needs a great shredded chicken recipe in their repertoire, especially one packed with flavor. From Ari’s Menu, this raspberry chipotle chicken is both sweet and spicy, making it perfect to serve in a taco shell, atop a bun, or on it’s own.

With plump shrimp and diced ham making up the meat of this crockpot jambalaya recipe from A Spicy Perspective, it’s both filling and easy. Let everyone think you slaved away making this spicy, flavorful dish.

It’s cold, you’re starving, and all you want to do is cuddle on the couch. That’s where this tomato basil soup recipe from Big Girls, Small Kitchens comes in handy. A robust, creamy soup that does all the work for you? Sign me up.

I love international food, but the thought of cooking it can be overwhelming and intimidating. But this flavorful, hearty, and healthy Moroccan chicken recipe from Cara’s Cravings seems like something I can handle.

This creamy potato soup from Budget Bytes needs to be on your dinner menu immediately. It’s one of those great crockpot recipes you can prep for a week in advance with all of the chopped vegetables if you’re proactive like that, or you can throw everything in before you leave for work and come home to a hot meal.

Sandwiches are one of my favorite things, but making them to order can take forever and dirty up my entire kitchen. This bacon ranch chicken sandwich recipe from Family Fresh Meals, however is a simple, mouth-watering meal everyone will love.

What better way to celebrate fall than with Foodie Crush’s pumpkin  chili? Originally a stovetop recipe, it’s been adapted for your crockpot making it an easy weeknight meal.

Beef in the crockpot might make you nervous, but this barbacoa recipe from Gimme Some Oven is flavorful and tender. This is a great one to have on hand when you want to host a last-minute taco night.

You never have too many chili recipes. This carne asada chile from Half Baked Harvest is basically a carne asada taco in chili form.

A stick-to-your-ribs meal, this cheesy chicken cacciatore from The Comfort of Cooking requires minimal effort and is packed full of veggies. All the extra work required is cooking up some pasta to hold this heavy sauce.

Image: The Comfort of Cooking

Craving take-out, but don’t actually want to go out? Thanks to this beef and broccoli recipe from Table for Two, you can treat your family to a tradition Chinese dish from the comfort of your home.

Minestrone soup may be one of my favorite meals ever, especially when all it requires chopping a few veggies and dumping in some beans. From Two Peas and Their Pod, this slow cooker minestrone soup recipe will make your weekly menu with its healthy ingredients and flavor punch.

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