28 Easy Crockpot Dinner Ideas (on a budget)

When it comes to easy slow cooker recipes, this chicken cacciatore is a hearty meal that will soon be one of your family's favorite crockpot recipes. 

This crock pot spaghetti is the easiest way to make pure comfort food without having to stand over the stove top!  It's a fun way to make one of your family's favorite recipes without having to pay close attention to the meal while it's cooking. 

With only two ingredients, this crock pot salsa chicken is an easy meal that will soon be a family favorite! Add the salsa chicken to tacos, tortilla chips for nachos, or burritos and you have the perfect meal without the fuss. 

Pasta recipes can be really frugal because you can usually get a pound of noodles for a buck or less! Add some chicken breasts, alfredo, and parmesan cheese and you have a delicious crockpot chicken meal that can feed a large group for less. 

Pulled pork sandwiches are so easy to make! We make this pulled pork recipe often on busy nights, and it's on the best slow cooker recipes for a game day weekend or if you have a large crowd to feed. Use the meat to make sandwiches, or you can also use it to top sweet potatoes for a 2nd weeknight meal without adding extra cooking time to your week!

This slow cooker lemon chicken soup is an easy dinner recipe that's also very budget friendly at about $1 per serving! Hearty soups make great main courses on a cold night. 

Lemon chicken is one of the best dump and go slow cooker recipes for picky eaters. You only need a few ingredients and can serve it over mashed potatoes or rice with a side of veggies for a complete meal that costs very little and tastes great!

Mississippi Pot Roast is a delicious crock pot recipe that's also very popular! With a little Au jus and ranch seasoning, this pot roast recipe packs loads of flavor and will have everyone in the family running to the dinner table. 

If you need a slow cooker dinner recipe that you can set and forget, you'll love these french dip sandwiches. When we started our meal planning journey to eat at home more often, this simple french dip sandwich recipe was frequent on the rotation!

Chicken thighs are usually much cheaper than breasts at the grocery store, and if you're struggling with how to cook them slow cooking is definitely where you should start. This garlic lime chicken recipe will convince you to buy chicken thighs again and again!

Hearty chilis are a great way to get a one-pot meal on the table, especially on chilly nights. This white chicken chili recipe will be very loved around the dinner table year round, but especially in the colder months. 

I love a good slow cooker beef stew, and this meatball stew does not disappoint! If you're looking for easy crockpot meals that are also budget friendly you'll want to try this one this week. 

​This creamy soup is a popular dinner idea and easy to make in a slow cooker. It's also very budget friendly and your family will love it. 

Slow cooker swiss steak will be your best friend when you're on a tight budget. This hearty meal will fill your family up and only takes a few minutes of prep time before dumping it all in the crock pot and heading out. 

If you are looking for a ground beef slow cooker recipe, you've come to the right place! This cheeseburger soup is a fun way to enjoy a burger when you can't get outside to fire up the grill. 

​It's true that when I think of budget meals, I often think of tuna fish...and that doesn't always make my family and I excited. However, this delicious crock pot tuna casserole might just change your mind about it. Try it tonight!

Ham and potatoes are two very frugal grocery staples that come together to make this delicious recipe for an easy weeknight meal in the crock pot. 

Adding meatless Mondays to your meal plan can help you save money by not having to buy meat. These vegetarian Swedish meatballs will help you enjoy a hearty dinner without adding the extra cost of meat to your grocery budget. 

When it comes to easy slow cooker meals, a good and hearty chili recipe is just what you need to feed your family without busting the budget. 

If you're looking for healthy slow cooker recipes, this vegetable soup is a great way to get all your servings of veggies in after a busy day. 

This slow cooker crack chicken just might be the best thing you can make using ranch dressing mix! Add it to buns for sandwiches or top some baked potatoes with the mixture for a delicious recipe that will soon be a family weeknight favorite. 

It's time to take taco Tuesday to the next level with this slow cooker version of taco night. Try making this taco pasta in the slow cooker for a budget friendly easy meal tonight. 

Black eyed peas are crazy cheap at the grocery store, so you can make this simple and filling crock pot meal for your family without breaking the bank. 

This ravioli lasagna is a great make-ahead meal that you can eat on all week. As far as easy crockpot recipes go, you'll want to try cooking this one as soon as you get a chance!

These 3 ingredient lemon turkey legs in the slow cooker are so easy to make and will add some extra flavor to your next family dinner. 

Broccoli cheese soup is a popular crock pot meal for dinner. With the flavors of cream cheese, chicken broth, and topped with cheddar cheese, your family won't be able to resist this meal, and for good reason!

If you're looking for healthy chicken recipes, you can't go wrong with a big bowl of hearty chicken noodle soup! It's not only a family favorite, but also the perfect meal to serve during the cold season. 

These pulled pork tacos have been one of our favorite crockpot meals for a long time! Pulled pork smothered in barbecue sauce and topped with a delicious apple slaw...it's way too good to just describe, so go try it for yourself!