27+ Easy Crockpot Lunch Recipes

Cooking lunch can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially when you have a busy day ahead. But guess what? A crockpot (slow cooker) makes it super easy to prepare a delicious and hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

With just a little prep, you can toss your ingredients into the crockpot, let it cook slowly, and come back to a warm, flavorful dish!

In this article, I’ll share some of the best crockpot lunch recipes that are simple, tasty, and perfect for anyone—whether you’re a beginner cook or someone looking for effortless meal ideas.

You’ll find recipes like Chicken Tortilla Soup, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Beef Stroganoff, and many more. These meals are easy to make, packed with flavor, and great for meal prep.

So, grab your crockpot, and let’s get cooking!

1. Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 6-8 hours | Serves: 6

This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting, slightly spicy dish that’s perfect for lunch. The flavors of tender chicken, tomatoes, beans, corn, and warm spices come together beautifully. Just add some crunchy tortilla chips on top, and you have a meal everyone will love!

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lime, juiced
• Tortilla chips (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Place the chicken, tomatoes, black beans, corn, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
4. Remove the chicken, shred it with a fork, and return it to the soup. Stir in the lime juice.
5. Serve hot with tortilla chips on top. Enjoy!

2. BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 8 hours | Serves: 6

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches are juicy, tender, and full of smoky flavor. Slow-cooked pork in BBQ sauce makes the perfect filling for a soft bun.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs pork shoulder (or pork butt)
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Hamburger buns

Instructions:

1. Place the pork shoulder in the crockpot.
2. In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the mixture over the pork.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the pork is tender.
5. Shred the pork using two forks and mix it with the sauce.
6. Serve on buns with extra BBQ sauce if needed.

3. Beef Stroganoff

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 6-7 hours | Serves: 6

This creamy and rich Beef Stroganoff is made with tender beef, mushrooms, and a delicious sour cream sauce. It’s a perfect warm meal for lunch.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ cup sour cream
• 12 oz egg noodles, cooked
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add beef, onion, garlic, mushrooms, soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
2. Stir well and cook on low for 6-7 hours until the beef is tender.
3. Stir in sour cream and mix well.
4. Serve over cooked egg noodles.

4. Chicken and Rice

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 6 hours | Serves: 6

This Chicken and Rice recipe is creamy, comforting, and super easy to make in a crockpot. It’s a one-pot meal that’s great for a filling lunch.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup rice (uncooked)
• 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, rice, cream of chicken soup, broth, onion, peas and carrots, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
2. Stir well and cover. Cook on low for 6 hours.
3. Shred the chicken with a fork and stir it back into the rice.
4. Serve warm and enjoy!

5. Buffalo Chicken Wraps

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 4 hours | Serves: 4

Love buffalo chicken? These wraps are packed with spicy, juicy chicken and are perfect for a quick and easy lunch.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup buffalo sauce
• ½ cup ranch dressing
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 4 large tortillas
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• ½ cup shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and garlic powder to the crockpot.
2. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
3. Shred the chicken and mix it well with the sauce.
4. Place the chicken onto tortillas, add lettuce and cheese, and wrap it up.
5. Serve and enjoy!

6. Crockpot Chili

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 6-8 hours | Serves: 6

A hearty and comforting Crockpot Chili is perfect for a filling lunch. It’s packed with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and warm spices that make it incredibly flavorful.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz) kidney beans, drained
• 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain the fat.
2. Add the beef to the crockpot along with onion, garlic, tomatoes, beans, broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir well, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
4. Serve hot with toppings like shredded cheese or sour cream.

7. Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 4-5 hours | Serves: 4

This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is rich, creamy, and perfect for a cozy lunch. It has a smooth texture with tender broccoli and melted cheese in every bite.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Add broccoli, onion, garlic, broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
2. Cook on low for 4-5 hours until the broccoli is soft.
3. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese, then mix well until smooth.
4. Serve warm with bread or crackers.

8. Honey Garlic Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 4-6 hours | Serves: 4

Sweet and savory Honey Garlic Chicken is one of the easiest crockpot recipes. The chicken is slow-cooked in a delicious honey-garlic sauce and pairs well with rice or veggies.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ⅓ cup honey
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp ginger powder
• 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Instructions:

1. Place the chicken in the crockpot.
2. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, pepper, and ginger powder.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
5. (Optional) Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, stir it into the sauce, and cook for 10 more minutes to thicken.
6. Serve with rice and enjoy!

9. Mac and Cheese

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 2-3 hours | Serves: 6

Homemade Mac and Cheese in the crockpot is creamy, cheesy, and super easy to make. No need for boxed mac when you can make this delicious version from scratch!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp mustard powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add macaroni, milk, heavy cream, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
2. Cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Once the pasta is tender, stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted.
4. Serve hot and enjoy!

10. Chicken Caesar Wraps

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 4 hours | Serves: 4

These Chicken Caesar Wraps are fresh, tasty, and make a great light lunch. The creamy Caesar dressing makes them extra delicious!

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup Caesar dressing
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 4 large tortillas
• 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
• ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Place the chicken, Caesar dressing, garlic powder, and black pepper in the crockpot.
2. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
3. Shred the chicken and mix it with the sauce.
4. Place the chicken on tortillas, add lettuce and parmesan cheese, then wrap.
5. Serve and enjoy!

11. Sloppy Joes

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 4-6 hours | Serves: 6

Sloppy Joes are a classic, messy, and delicious sandwich filled with sweet and tangy ground beef. This crockpot version makes it super easy to prepare!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ½ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 6 hamburger buns

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain the fat and transfer to the crockpot.
2. Add onion, ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir well, cover, and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
4. Serve on hamburger buns and enjoy!

12. Vegetable Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 6-8 hours | Serves: 6

This Vegetable Soup is healthy, hearty, and packed with fresh vegetables and herbs. It’s a great meat-free lunch that’s still super filling.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup potatoes, diced
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• ½ cup corn
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Add all vegetables, broth, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt to the crockpot.
2. Stir well and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
4. Serve hot with bread or crackers.

13. Teriyaki Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 4-6 hours | Serves: 4

Teriyaki Chicken is sweet, savory, and full of flavor. It pairs perfectly with rice or steamed veggies.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp ginger powder
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger powder to the crockpot.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
3. (Optional) Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, stir into the sauce, and cook for 10 more minutes to thicken.
4. Serve over rice and enjoy!

14. Taco Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 6-8 hours | Serves: 6

Taco Soup is a flavorful, comforting, and slightly spicy dish filled with beans, ground beef, and taco seasoning.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained
• 1 can (14 oz) corn, drained
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 3 cups beef broth
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet, drain the fat, and transfer to the crockpot.
2. Add onion, tomatoes, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and beef broth.
3. Stir well and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
4. Serve with tortilla chips or shredded cheese.

15. Italian Meatballs

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 4-6 hours | Serves: 6

These juicy Italian Meatballs are slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for serving over pasta or in a sandwich.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 cups marinara sauce

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Form into small meatballs and place in the crockpot.
3. Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
5. Serve over pasta or in a sandwich.

16. Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 4 hours | Serves: 4

This Chicken Alfredo Pasta is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. It’s an easy one-pot meal!

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 8 oz fettuccine pasta (uncooked)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, heavy cream, broth, garlic, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
2. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
3. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the crockpot.
4. Add pasta and parmesan cheese, stir, and cook for 30 minutes until pasta is tender.
5. Serve hot and enjoy!

17. Lentil Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 6-8 hours | Serves: 6

This Lentil Soup is a hearty and nutritious meal, packed with lentils, vegetables, and warm spices. It’s a perfect option for a meatless lunch!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups lentils, rinsed
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Add lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, turmeric, pepper, and salt to the crockpot.
2. Stir well and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
4. Serve warm and enjoy this filling soup!

18. Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 4-6 hours | Serves: 4

These Stuffed Peppers are filled with ground beef, rice, and a savory tomato sauce, making them a perfect lunch for any day!

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then drain the fat.
2. Mix the beef, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Stuff the peppers with the mixture and place them in the crockpot.
4. Pour any remaining tomato mixture over the peppers.
5. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
6. (Optional) Top with shredded cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

19. White Chicken Chili

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 6-8 hours | Serves: 6

This White Chicken Chili is creamy, comforting, and full of flavor. With chicken, beans, and green chilies, it’s a great alternative to classic chili!

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (14 oz) white beans, drained
• 1 can (14 oz) green chilies, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp oregano
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, white beans, green chilies, onion, chicken broth, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano to the crockpot.
2. Stir well, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. Shred the chicken, then stir in the sour cream and shredded cheese.
4. Serve with extra cheese or sour cream on top if desired.

20. Beef and Broccoli

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 4-6 hours | Serves: 4

This Beef and Broccoli is an easy crockpot version of the classic stir-fry. The beef is tender, and the broccoli is perfectly cooked in a flavorful sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef stew meat
• 1 cup beef broth
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp ginger powder
• 2 cups broccoli florets

Instructions:

1. Place the beef stew meat in the crockpot.
2. In a bowl, mix beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger powder.
3. Pour the mixture over the beef and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
4. About 30 minutes before serving, add the broccoli florets to the crockpot.
5. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

21. Potato Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 6-8 hours | Serves: 6

This creamy Potato Soup is loaded with potatoes, cheese, and bacon, making it the ultimate comfort food.

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add potatoes, onion, and chicken broth to the crockpot.
2. Stir well, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. Once the potatoes are tender, use a potato masher to mash the potatoes a bit, leaving some chunks.
4. Stir in heavy cream, shredded cheese, bacon, salt, and pepper.
5. Serve hot with extra cheese or bacon on top.

22. Chicken Fajitas

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 4-6 hours | Serves: 4

These Chicken Fajitas are packed with flavorful, tender chicken, peppers, and onions. They are perfect for wrapping in tortillas and enjoying with your favorite toppings!

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 packet fajita seasoning
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 4 tortillas

Instructions:

1. Place chicken, peppers, onion, fajita seasoning, and chicken broth in the crockpot.
2. Stir well, cover, and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
3. Shred the chicken with a fork and mix well with the vegetables.
4. Serve in tortillas with toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or cheese.

23. Jambalaya

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 6-8 hours | Serves: 6

This Jambalaya brings a little taste of Louisiana to your kitchen. It’s packed with sausage, chicken, shrimp, and rice, all cooked together in a flavorful, spicy broth.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb sausage, sliced
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 cup shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 ½ cups rice (uncooked)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place sausage, chicken, shrimp, bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, rice, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper in the crockpot.
2. Stir everything together, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. Serve hot and enjoy the bold flavors of Louisiana!

24. Minestrone Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 6-8 hours | Serves: 6

Minestrone Soup is a vegetable-packed soup that’s full of healthy ingredients like pasta, beans, and a variety of vegetables. It’s a warm and filling meal that’s perfect for lunch.

Ingredients:

• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 1 can (14 oz) kidney beans, drained
• 1 can (14 oz) white beans, drained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup small pasta (uncooked)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, zucchini, green beans, kidney beans, white beans, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
2. Stir well and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked pasta and cook until tender.
4. Serve hot with fresh bread or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

25. Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 4-6 hours | Serves: 6

These Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a perfect combination of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. They’re a hit for lunch or as a snack!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb frozen meatballs
• 1 cup ketchup
• ½ cup vinegar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Add frozen meatballs, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder to the crockpot.
2. Stir well, cover, and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
3. Serve over rice or as an appetizer with toothpicks.

Conclusion

In this post, we’ve explored 25 delicious and easy crockpot lunch recipes that are perfect for any day of the week.

Whether you’re craving something hearty like Chicken Tortilla Soup or want a lighter option like Chicken Caesar Wraps, there’s something for everyone. These crockpot recipes are ideal for busy people who still want a homemade meal without much effort.

The best part about these recipes is that they all allow you to set it and forget it. Just throw your ingredients in the crockpot in the morning, and you’ll have a hot and delicious lunch waiting for you later.

So, pick your favorite recipe or try them all and enjoy the cozy, comforting flavors that these crockpot dishes provide!