Slow Cooker Recipes For Picky Eaters Uk

Kids can be a handful, but dinner doesn't have to be! With all the after-school extracurriculars on the calendar (not to mention those picky eaters we know and love), we love relying on our slow-cookers to make some seriously kid-approved dinners (

Sneak in some vegetables). Best of all? All of these easy slow-cooker recipes only require a short amount of prep time before you can get to setting and forgetting. So whether you've got a mac and cheese-loving toddler or a pizza-obsessed teenager, all of these recipes will have your kids begging for seconds.

Kinds of cravings (chicken noodle soup! lasagna! breakfast casseroles!). Thankfully, these slow-cooker recipes are tried-and-true crowdpleasers that even the grown-ups at the table will enjoy. Some of our favorites? We might love our slow-cooker beef chili, slow-cooker chicken Alfredo, and Crockpot chicken fajitas as much as our kids do. And let's be real,

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta

We also have plenty of tips on expert tips on how to get your kids to eat better, our favorite bento boxes for kids, and healthy snacks to add to those lunch boxes. And if your kid loves getting involved in the kitchen, they'll go nuts over these kids' cooking kits, best cookbooks for kids, and play kitchen sets.

. But this slow-cooker mac & cheese makes cooking up the staple a breeze. Everything—including the pasta!—cooks in a slow cooker. And in the end you have just ONE DISH to clean.

Homemade chicken noodle soup is already easy to whip up, but tossing all of your ingredients in a slow cooker makes it even easier. Want to make chicken noodle soup in your Instant Pot? See this recipe here.

Kid Friendly Slow Cooker Recipes

Pizza night just got even easier. While you can absolutely use a store-bought dough for this recipe, feel free to try our homemade pizza dough too.

We love a nice creamy Alfredo, and this zero-effort version of chicken Alfredo might be our new favorite. It's a perfect recipe for a date night or busy weeknight.

Come home to the best bowl of soup with zero effort. If you love our cheesy chicken and broccoli bake, you'll fall in love with our soup version. With all the same flavors—and less effort required—this easy soup is perfect for cold, lazy days.

Tuscan Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

The classic, made infinitely easier in your slow cooker. Love this recipe? Check out our slow-cooker chicken Alfredo for your next family pasta night.

We turn to the slow cooker when we want to have something a little comforting made easy. So is there really anything more stick-to-your-ribs delicious than a cheesy, hearty lasagna? Though you might be able to pull off only using the slow cooker for this recipe, we do recommend browning the meat and sautéing together in a skillet for maximum flavor.

Our classic beef chili is already quick enough to make on a weeknight, but this slow-cooker recipe is even easier. Sautéing the beef and onion will definitely lead to more flavor, but if you want to just throw everything into the slow cooker all at once, it'd be totally fine. Just be sure to top your bowl with plenty of Fritos!

Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

Slow cookers can not only make your lives easier, but they can also make fajitas easier. You won't get a smoking hot sizzle tray, but you will get perfectly tender fajitas that are full of flavor. Make sure to top with sour cream, cheese, and pickled red onions.

When the temperature drops below 60°, all we want for dinner is soup. Make it a slow-cooker soup, and it's even better. With extremely little effort, you'll end up with a soup that's so warm and comforting, you'll completely forget there's a blizzard outside.

Variation—are something we love whether we're at a BBQ or not. We find this recipe for mini BBQ chicken sliders impossible to resist. It's got some homemade coleslaw on top and served on super-soft, super-fluffy rolls.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos (+instant Pot Option)

Who says boneless, skinless chicken breasts have to be boring? This chicken has TONS of flavor! It's got spice from the chiles, some tang from the lime juice, and just a hint of sweetness from the brown sugar.

Cozy. Pro tip: The vegetables will steam in the slow cooker, but they'll never sauté, so we prefer to get them a little golden in the skillet first to help coax out some flavor before hitting the slow cooker.

Is there anything your slow cooker can't do?! Baking eggs in your slow cooker is a huge help when you have family staying over for the holidays or are hosting a brunch and need extra space. We love the trick of adding frozen hash browns straight to the slow cooker—no need for defrosting!

Slow Cooker White Wine Chicken Stew

Mashed potatoes are an important part of Thanksgiving, but they sure do require a lot of babysitting. You’ve got to bring water to a boil, then make sure the potatoes don’t overcook in the water, drain them, then go back to the pot to put it all together. With these mashed potatoes, everything happens right in the slow cooker.

A slow-cooker meal made with only 4 ingredients is really something to celebrate. The chicken falls apart and becomes immensely tender, with the familiar flavors of chunky salsa and taco seasoning, and brightened up with bursts of lime juice. Serve this over rice, in lettuce cups, or as tacos.

Having a big bowl of chili ready at dinner with very minimal effort (and dishes) is what winter is all about. This turkey chili is both comforting and healthy. So grab your slow cooker and cozy on up!

Creamy Crock Pot Chicken (tuscan Style)

For a thick, creamy potato soup, mashing half of your potatoes when the soup is almost done will give you that signature texture. Want potato soup fast? Try our classic loaded baked potato soup!

Mackenzie Filson is a food writer and contributing digital food producer at . Her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate-pine. If wine was an astrological sign she'd be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. She's never met a bag of Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos she didn't eat in one sitting.At this time of year nothing beats a warm and comforting family meal but as a busy parent I know it’s not always feasible to spend hours at the stove cooking dinner.

A slow cooker is an absolute life saver when you are short on time but don’t want to compromise on being able to enjoy tasty home cooked family meals.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe (no Browning!)

If you don’t already have one then don’t worry, you don’t have to spend a fortune as even the simplest and cheapest model will do just as well. You can often pick one up for less than £15 in the supermarket.

The great thing about slow cookers is that you can chuck the ingredients in in the morning and later that day you have a delicious family meal ready to dish up.

It’s also great for using cheaper cuts of meat that need hours and hours of cooking, meaning you can make seriously indulgent meals on a budget!

Crock Pot Chicken And Rice Recipe

I’ve put together a list of 20 of the Best Slow Cooker Recipes to help you too to get ahead this year!

If you try any of the recipes, then please do leave me a comment below. You can also share your pictures with me onInstagram.I always love to see your creations!

Delicious meatballs cooked in the slow cooker in a hidden veggie sauce and served with spaghetti. Brilliant for fussy eaters and a meal the whole family are sure to enjoy!

Kid Friendly Crock Pot Meals

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole – No chopping, no frying, bung all the ingredients in the slow cooker and leave it to do it’s thing. This is literally the easiest casserole recipe you’ll ever make!

A tasty tomato pasta sauce cooked in the slow cooker and packed with five different hidden veggies. Perfect for fussy eating kids!

A super simple and delicious Beef and Broccoli recipe. This is so easy to make, simply chuck all the ingredients into the slow cooker or crockpot and leave it to cook all day. 

Kid Friendly Crock Pot Recipes

A rich but super simple Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce cooked in the slow cooker for a delicious flavour. The perfect go-to pasta sauce for busy families.

These tasty Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are so easy to make. Simply bung all the ingredients into the slow cooker and come back to a delicious dinner later in the day!

A delicious, warm and comforting Italian Meatball & Gnocchi Soup recipe. A super easy family meal made in the slow cooker. Minimum effort, maximum taste!

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken

An easy recipe for Beef Casserole all cooked together in the slow cooker. Delicious and so warming, perfect for an Autumn or Winter evening.

Did you know that you can cook Mac & Cheese in the slow cooker or crockpot? Super easy and so tasty too! Here’s my Slow Cooker Macaroni Cheese Recipe!

A delicious hearty stew with beef, carrots and potatoes in a rich sauce. All cooked in the slow cooker. Comfort food made easy this Winter!

Family Slow Cooker Recipes That Kids Love

I call it a Christmas Ham but it’s just as tasty any time of the year! Cook a large ham in the slow cooker and then you have loads left over for leftovers for the rest of the