Crockpot Garlic Butter Steak Bites

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a large serving bowl of tender, fall apart steak bites

If you’ve ever wished steak night could be easier but still just as delicious, this Crockpot Garlic Butter Steak Bites recipe is your dream come true. Juicy, tender bites of steak slowly cook in a rich garlic butter sauce that fills your kitchen with the best smell ever!

It’s one of those set-it-and-forget-it meals that feels a little fancy but takes almost no effort. We love serving these buttery steak bites over mashed potatoes, rice, or even noodles to soak up every bit of that garlicky goodness.

Why You’ll Love These Crockpot Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Texture: The low and slow method of cooking in the crockpot makes this beef melt-in-your-mouth tender.

Flavor: The garlic and butter pack each bite with rich, bold flavor.

Easy: Only 5 minutes of prep and the crockpot does all the work!

Family friendly: Even picky eaters will devour this juicy beef recipe.

Perfect for any night: Cozy enough for Sunday dinner but simple enough for busy weeknights.

What Ingredients You Will Need

Here’s what each ingredient brings to the recipe:

  • Steak: Tender, juicy bites that soak up all the buttery garlic flavor as they slow cook.
  • Salt and Pepper: Simple seasonings that enhance the beef’s natural flavor.
  • Garlic: Adds bold, savory flavor that mellows into buttery sweetness as it cooks.
  • Onion: Brings mild sweetness and depth to the sauce.
  • Beef Broth: Keeps the steak moist and creates a flavorful base for the garlic butter sauce.
  • Butter: Adds richness and a silky texture; finishing with butter makes the sauce glossy and irresistible.

How to Make Steak Bites

  1. Set it and Forget it: Place all the ingredients with 2 tablespoons of garlic butter in the crockpot for 5-8 hours. Stir one time.
  2. Broil: Remove the meat from the crockpot to an oven-safe pan with the remaining garlic butter and place it under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp it up a bit.
  3. Mix: Add the meat back to the crockpot and serve.

What to Serve with Garlic Steak Bites

I’m a meat and potatoes kinda gal, so I love serving these garlic butter beef tips with creamy mashed potatoes, crispy baked potatoes or buttery roasted potatoes. If you aren’t a potato fan, this is also great over rice or pasta.

Then I like to balance the meal out with some vegetable side dish like Read more

Easy Crockpot Pineapple Chicken

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a serving of white rice topped with a golden chicken thigh, pineapple chunks, chopped red bell pepper and onions

This Easy Crockpot Pineapple Chicken is a family favorite! It’s a cheap, quick and easy dinner that comes together in a few minutes then cooks all day in a slow cooker!

You’ll love this tender chicken in the Hawaiian and Asian inspired flavors of teriyaki sauce and pineapple.

The first time I ever went to Hawaii I expected there to be beautiful pineapple trees every where. I couldn’t wait to feel so tropical and have the air smell as sweet as the sweet and tangy fruit.

They grow on the ground.

I literally had missed the memo for 18 years of my life. I know, I was ridiculous, but now it’s the flavor that’s ridiculous. This is one of our top 5 family favorite recipes for the crockpot!

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken

  • Packed with flavorful protein
  • Slow cooker does all the work
  • Totally from scratch so you have control of the ingredients
  • Makes great leftovers for lunch the next day
  • Great for meal prep

Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • Chicken Thighs: Provide a tender, juicy protein base that soaks up all the sweet and savory flavors from the sauce.
  • BBQ Rub: Adds depth, smokiness, and seasoning that enhances the chicken’s flavor before it even hits the sauce.
  • Olive Oil: Used to brown the chicken to add more flavor.
  • Teriyaki Sauce: Brings sweet, umami-rich flavor with a glossy texture that ties everything together.
  • Soy Sauce: Balances sweetness with salty, savory depth and enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Garlic: Adds bold aroma and a savory backbone that complements the sweetness of the pineapple.
  • Red Onion: Brings mild sweetness and a little bite for contrast against the rich sauce.
  • Red Bell Pepper: Adds color, crunch, and natural sweetness that brightens up the whole dish.
  • Pineapple Chunks: Deliver that tropical sweetness and tang that makes the sauce irresistible.
  • Green Onion: Finishes the dish with fresh, crisp flavor and a pop of color.
  • Rice: The perfect base to soak up all that sweet and savory sauce — it’s how you turn this dish into a complete, satisfying meal.

How to Make Crockpot Pineapple Chicken

  1. Season and Sear the Chicken: Sprinkle BBQ rub all over both sides of the chicken and then sear it on both sides until golden brown.
  2. Make the Sauce: Add all the sauce ingredients for the sauce to a small bowl and whisk together.
  3. Cook: Add the chicken to the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top.

20+ Easy Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy Weeknights

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20+ Easy Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy Weeknights

20+ Easy Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy Weeknights

The slow cooker is every busy family’s best friend. Whether it’s a cozy soup, a hearty roast, or a simple dump-and-go dinner, these slow cooker recipes make it easy to get a comforting meal on the table without spending all day in the kitchen.

Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

  1. Crockpot Chicken and Rice

Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken

Six ingredients, creamy & comforting—this chicken & rice slow-cooker dinner solves busy nights!

  1. Cafe Rio Chicken Copycat

Easy Shredded Chicken

Throw-and-go shredded chicken with all the Cafe Rio flavor — so versatile! Toss it in a salad, burrito, or on nachos! Also a great meal prep recipe!

  1. Slow Cooker Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Chicken with Garlic Sauce

Tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in garlic and herbs for a dinner that tastes gourmet with almost no effort.

6 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Rice

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6 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Rice

A dark grey plate with a pile of white Jasmine rice with creamy crockpot chicken shredded over the top and a little parsley in the background

This easy and delicious crockpot chicken and rice recipe is the perfect comfort food for a busy weeknight. Just set it and forget it for a warm and satisfying meal.

Throw everything in the crock pot and in a few hours you have a delicious, creamy tender chicken dish that can be served over rice, noodles, or potatoes!

Yup, this Crockpot Chicken and rice is the old classic you grew up eating. We will post the originally recipe of shredded chicken with a soup and cream cheese mixture and add the adaptations that we make.

This Crock Pot Chicken recipe is such a reader favorite that we are often looking to share new chicken recipes you can make in a crockpot. Sadly we sometimes forget about the old recipes so it was time to bring back the classic.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

My favorite thing about this recipe, except for dang good it tastes, is that it uses just 5 simple ingredients that I usually already have on hand. Check this list to see if you already have everything in house:

  • Cream of Chicken Soup: You can use store bought or you can make your own. See section below for making it from scratch.
  • Butter: I like to use unsalted butter so that I can better control the saltiness of the dish.
  • Italian Dressing Seasoning Dry Mix: You can find this by the salad dressings by the other dressing packets.
  • Chicken Breasts: Boneless skinless chicken breasts are what you are after. You can even throw them in frozen and it will work great.
  • Cream Cheese: Full fat cream cheese provides the best flavor, but the less fat version works fine too. Avoid the fat free.
  • Rice: You can make white rice, brown rice, pasta or mashed potatoes to serve with this creamy chicken.

The measurements for each ingredient is listed in the recipe card at the end of the post so keep scrolling for all the details.

How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Rice

If you’re looking for the easiest dinner recipe ever, then you have come to the right spot. It is everything a crockpot recipe should be. The prep time is literally 2 minutes. Then start the slow cooker and walk away. Here are the steps:

  1. Mix: Add cream of chicken, butter and Italian seasoning to the crockpot and mix together then place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
    • PRO TIP: Spray the inside of your crockpot with cooking spray before adding any ingredients too it and you’ll be happy when it comes to clean up time.
  2. Cook: Set the slow cooker to cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-3 ½ hours.
  3. Shred: Use two forks to shred the chicken then add the cream cheese.
  4. Stir: Stir everything together until smooth. If it seems really thick, add a little milk or chicken broth

The BEST Slow Cooker Ham Recipe [+Video]

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The BEST Slow Cooker Ham Recipe [+Video]

a photo of a spiral cut ham topped with a juicy pineapple glaze on a large white serving platter

Free up your oven by cooking your ham in the slow cooker! This slow cooker ham recipe includes a fabulous glaze and is perfect for Christmas, Easter or an easy Sunday dinner!

Every year I have the exact same issue, trying to prepare a holiday meal with one oven. I adore homemade rolls, perfectly cooked sides and a big, fat, juicy ham, so I don’t want to skip any of those recipes. The only problem is there just isn’t room to make everything and have it all hot and ready at the same time. Oven space is at a premium, people! So this year I am going to teach you how to make ham in a slow cooker.

I really don’t know why I didn’t do this earlier. And I have to beg you for just a moment to give this recipe a try. This recipe is super easy! All you do is prepare the ham like normal but then stick it in a slow cooker for 4 hours. That’s it! Juicy, tender ham ready to go and you’ve had your oven free the whole time!

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Ham

This is a crockpot ham recipe and only uses a few ingredients for the glaze. Here is your shopping list:

  • Crushed Pineapple: adds flavor and texture to the glaze
  • Spiral Ham: Look for a 7-10 pound bone-in ham. If you’re feeding a smaller crowd, this recipe easily can be made with a 4lb boneless spiral ham as well, just half the sauce.
  • Brown Sugar: adds richness and sweetness
  • Honey: adds natural sweetness
  • Dijon Mustard: adds flavor
  • Sure Gel: My favorite thickener! It’s so easy to use and you can’t taste it at all!
  • Ham Dipping Sauces: These are totally optional but we don’t eat ham without them!

The measurements and details for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Glazed Ham in the Slow Cooker

Crockpot recipes should be simple, otherwise, what is the point?! This spiral cut ham recipe is as easy as it gets! It’s as easy as combining all the ingredients for the pineapple glaze and letting the slow cooker do its thing! Here are the steps:

  1. Prep: Add half of the pineapple and pineapple juice to the slow cooker and then add the ham.
  2. Combine: Add the brown sugar, honey and mustard to a small bowl and mix to combine. Rub the mixture all over the ham.
  3. Cook: Add the rest of the pineapple and juice around the sides of the ham and cook on low for 4-5 hours (or on high for 2-3 hours). Make sure the lid is on securely!
  4. Make Glaze: When the ham is done, remove it from the crockpot. Pour all the pineapple and juice into a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Once it’s boiling, whis
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