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5 Fantastic Crock Pot Recipes for Busy Moms This Fall (PHOTOS)

by Julie Ryan Evans on September 11, 2012 at 12:30 AM

chiliIf you're like most people I know, you're right back smack in the middle of the bustling, busy school year with the long days of summer but a distant and fond memory. Between sports practices, homework, birthday parties, and making sure the P.E. uniform is worn on the right days of the week, the days fly by in a frantic flurry of activities. It's not bad, just busy.

It's the time of year I find it most challenging to cook because of time constraints, but it's also my favorite time to do so because there are so many fall-inspired dishes that I love to make. That's why my Crock-Pot is my savior these days. It allows me to cook up hearty meals my family loves without much time in the kitchen at all. Here are five of my favorite fall dishes to cook up in a slow cooker.

What are your favorite fall meals?

 

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

This soup is one of my favorite things to come home to when it comes to fall dinners. You just ladle it into bowls, add toppings, and dinner is served.

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  • Diana
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    Diana

    September 11, 2012 at 8:13 AM
    Hi Julie! Great article! Thank you so much for including my recipe in your list! Now that fall is almost here, I'm excited about making more delicious crock pot meals. Thanks for sharing some inspiration. :) Diana
  • Bmat
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    Bmat

    October 15, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Slow Cooker nachos!  Wow. I am so wanting them now. I'd say a nice veggie soup would be my favorite fall meal.


  • godde...
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    goddess99

    October 15, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Pumpkin dump cake omg! YUM

    We have recently found a slow cooker lasagna recipe that we all love.

     


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    copperswifey

    October 15, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Thanks!

    My fall favorites for a crock pot are chicken taco soup, chicken enchilada soup, chili and cornbread, chicken and rice. :)


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    countrygirlkat

    October 15, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    I think I am going to try that tortilla soup tonight!  Thanks!  We love to do soups and chilis in the fall. 


  • lalas...
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    lalasmama2007

    October 15, 2012 at 3:17 PM
    These look good! I want to start using my crockpot more often.
  • Kmakk...
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    Kmakksmom

    October 15, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    We've made soups, stews, spaghetti sauce, beef dishes, chicken dishes, pork dishes, enchiladas, breakfast casseroles, desserts...the list goes on and on.  We love virtually everything that comes out of our crockpot :)


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    mrswillie

    October 15, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    I use my crock all the time. I love it! I will have to try these.


  • TheBa...
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    TheBabyFactory4

    October 15, 2012 at 10:28 PM
    These are either nothing new or something I can easily do on the stove
  • timon95
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    timon95

    October 16, 2012 at 9:48 PM
    great recipes! yes, our schedule is very busy! we really need crockpot recipes! I enjoy a good stew in the crockpot served over rice or noodles
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