Crockpot Meals for Company

Looking for something you can prepare ahead of time for guests? I often make my simplest meals for guests so that we have time to visit. (Otherwise, I’m standing in a cloud of steam by the stove while people begin arriving.) Lately, I’ve been looking for crockpot meals for company (beside my standby Italian Chicken), especially with winter getting closer. Crockpot meals aren’t just for when you’ll be in a hurry. They’re perfect for when you want to be relaxed when it’s time to serve the meal.

Here is the list of delicious crockpot meals I’ve collected from some wonderful websites:

Crockpot Meals for Company

1. Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken Wings

   

   Photo by Chungah Rhee.

2. Pulled Chicken for Tacos

   

3. Swedish Meatballs

   

   Photo by Brian Leathart.

4. Slow-Cooked Chicken Biryani
   

   Biryani is so good but can be tricky. I was really excited to find this crockpot version of it–for adventurous guests only!

5. Fall-Off-the-Bone Slow Cooker Glazed Ribs
   

   

   Photo by Ree Drummond

    

6. Slow-Cooked Ratatouille

   

   Photo by Andrew Purcell

7. Slow-Cooker Oatmeal with Apples and Ginger

   For those weekends with guests when you want to wake up to a simple breakfast already cooked and hot for you.

8. Crockpot Pork Shoulder With Zesty Basil Sauce

   

   Photo by Chelsea Kyle

    

9. Low & Slow Chipotle Maple Beef

   Few ingredients and not much fuss! Serve with pasta.

10. Teriyaki Chicken

    (One of readers’ favorite crockpot meals from Rachael Ray.)

11. Slow Cooker Lo Mein

    

    Photo by Chungah Rhee

12. Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

    

    Photo from Chelsea’s Messy Apron.

     

13. Tres Leches Bread Pudding

    A decadent, company-worthy version of bread pudding that fits right in with our crockpot meals!

14.  Greek Oregano Chicken
    

15. Café Río Sweet Pork

    

16. Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

     

    

    Photo by Ree Drummond

     

17. Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork

    One of my favorite recipes, although I’ve made some adjustments over numerous times of making it. (Omit the oil, for one–the pork already has plenty of fat!) This recipe freezes really well.

18. Salsa Chicken

    A recipe for lazy days.

19. San Francisco Pork Chops

    

20. Slow Cooker Lasagna

    This recipe is for those of you who don’t have an Italian husband who turns his nose up at cottage cheese in lasagna. Ricotta all the way, folks…
    

    

    Photo from Mel’s Kitchen Café.

     

21. Ultimate Beef Stroganoff

    Falling-apart-tender and juicy, the meat in this dish makes a hearty, appealing main course. (I would serve it over egg noodles!)

What are some of your favorite company-worthy crockpot meals? Let us know in the comments!