Food and Recipes Slow Cooker Recipes Kid-Friendly Slow Cooker Recipes By Patricia Shannon Patricia Shannon Patricia has worked as a lifestyle editor for Southern Living since 2013. Her work focuses on cleaning, gardening, decorating, etiquette, and beauty. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on April 5, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez We're giving three cheers for these easy slow cooker recipes that the whole family will love. From savory mac and cheese to sweet-as-can-be apple crisp—these recipes will help you pull together your meal plan in a snap. 01 of 21 White Chicken Chili Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: White Chicken Chili The best part about this White Chicken Chili (aside from the flavor, of course) is it requires no pre-cooking. Just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and wait for it to cook into a big pot of something delicious. 02 of 21 Lemon Chicken Soup Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Lemon Chicken Soup Classic chicken soup is dressed up with a splash of lemon juice, peas, and carrots. 03 of 21 Apple Butter Recipe: Apple Butter Kids will love using this sweet spread on just about anything. From toast, to bagels, to muffins—we dare them to find a pastry that hasn't met its match. 04 of 21 Easy Enchilada Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Easy Enchilada Bake The cornbread crust on this enchilada bake is the icing on the cake. Serve with your family's favorite toppings like guacamole or sour cream. 05 of 21 Apple and Pear Crisp Jennifer Davick; Food Styling: Vanessa Rocchio; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford Recipe: Apple and Pear Crisp Warm and sweet crisp is the ultimate comfort food dessert. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and light dusting of cinnamon. 06 of 21 Peach Cobbler Jennifer Davick; Food Styling: Vanessa Rocchio; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford Recipe: Peach Cobbler Top this sweet cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you have a summertime dessert that everyone will go bananas for. 07 of 21 Lemon Bar Cake Jennifer Davick; Food Styling: Vanessa Rocchio; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford Recipe: Lemon Bar Cake This easy slow-cooker Lemon Bar Cake is made even sweeter with a light dusting of powdered sugar. 08 of 21 Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos Laurey W. Glenn Recipe: Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos Your kids might think this one is too good to be true, but when nachos are stacked with our flavorful roast, tomatoes, black beans, and avocado we think they're good enough for the main meal. 09 of 21 Uncle Jack's Mac-and-Cheese Hector Sanchez Recipe: Uncle Jack's Mac-and-Cheese Mac and cheese with minimal effort is the name of the game. This recipe results in a crispy crust and a gooey center that they won't be able to resist. 10 of 21 Spaghetti Casserole Jennifer Davick Recipe: Spaghetti Casserole This spaghetti casserole is even quicker and easier than you remember thanks to store-bought tomato sauce. Brown the ground beef and onion prior to adding to the slow cooker. 11 of 21 Slow-Cooker Parmesan-Herb Pork Loin with Chunky Tomato Sauce Hector Sanchez Recipe: Slow-Cooker Parmesan-Herb Pork Loin with Chunky Tomato Sauce The recipe calls for a cup of red wine, but the alcohol will burn off over its 8-hour cook time. You'll be left with a delicious, flavorful pork loin that both kids and adults will love. 12 of 21 Slow-Cooker Tomato Sauce Alison Miksch Recipe: Slow-Cooker Tomato Sauce Make up a big batch of this Slow-Cooker Tomato Sauce to have on hand throughout the week. 13 of 21 Chicken-and-Squash Casserole IAIN BAGWELL Recipe: Chicken-and-Squash Casserole Camouflage veggies in a cheesy, slow-cooker casserole that will soon be your family's new favorite one-dish wonder. 14 of 21 Black Bean Chimichangas Jennifer Davick Recipe: Black Bean Chimichangas Slow-cooker Black Beans are the star of these chimichangas. They're full of savory flavor that will take your Tex-Mex to the next level. 15 of 21 Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches Becky Luigart Stayner Recipe: Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches Nestle this tender slow-cooker chicken between two slices of sweet potato cornbread and top with our simple slaw for a dinnertime no-brainer. 16 of 21 Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos Al Pastor with All the Fixings Greg Dupree Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos Al Pastor with All the Fixings Lay out all the toppings and let your little ones build their own for a fun twist on taco night. 17 of 21 Meatloaf Recipe: Meatloaf For an easy side, prepare country-style shredded hash browns according to the directions on the package. Stir in a half cup each chopped parsley, sour cream, and Ranch dressing. Finish with a teaspoon of freshly ground pepper and a half teaspoon salt. 18 of 21 Soulful Chicken Soup Iain Bagwell Recipe: Soulful Chicken Soup This tastes just like the chicken soup you remember from your childhood. Don't let the egg noodles cook in the slow cooker for more than 10 minutes or they'll become mushy. 19 of 21 Chicken-and-Spinach Lasagna Oxmoor House Recipe: Chicken-and-Spinach Lasagna For an easy side, toss together a package of mixed salad greens and two cups each refrigerated unsweetened grapefruit sections and diced avocado, half cup sweetened dried cranberries, and a third cup bottled poppy seed dressing. 20 of 21 Scalloped Potatoes with Ham Jennifer Davick Recipe: Scalloped Potatoes with Ham Now this is a side dish that the kids will go crazy over. Tiny bits of ham and a cheesy sauce dress up basic spuds. 21 of 21 Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce Family-favorite meatballs are sandwiched between pillowy-soft rolls for the ultimate finger food. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit