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15 Crockpot Stew & Casserole Recipes (Hearty One-Pot Comfort Food)

ByFoodarshia

If you’re anything like me, you crave those warm, cozy, comforting meals that make you feel like you’ve wrapped yourself in a blanket straight out of the dryer. But here’s the thing — you probably don’t want to spend two hours chopping, stirring, simmering, and checking pots on the stove. Same. That’s exactly why crockpot stews and casseroles are my absolute lifesavers.

These 15 crockpot stew and casserole recipes are hearty, filling, family-approved, and gloriously hands-off. You toss everything in, walk away, and let the slow cooker transform basic ingredients into rich, tender, delicious magic. Ever wondered why food tastes better when you barely had to work for it? Yeah… me too. 🙂

Let’s get into the cozy stuff.

1. Crockpot Beef Stew

Why You’ll Love It

This classic stew delivers tender beef, soft veggies, and a rich broth.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, cubed
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt + pepper

Instructions

  1. Add beef, vegetables, broth, tomato paste, and seasonings to crockpot.
  2. Cook on LOW 8–9 hours.
  3. Remove bay leaf.
  4. Stir and serve warm with crusty bread.

Tips

  • Brown beef first for deeper flavor.
  • Add peas during the last 20 minutes.

2. Crockpot Chicken & Rice Casserole

Why You’ll Love It

Creamy, comforting, and ultra satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 1 cup rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt + pepper

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, rice, broth, and veggies.
  2. Cook on LOW 6 hours.
  3. Stir in cream.
  4. Serve warm.

Tips

  • Use jasmine rice for fragrance.

3. Crockpot Cheesy Potato Casserole

Why You’ll Love It

Creamy, cheesy, and perfect for picky eaters.

Ingredients

  • 6 potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt + pepper

Instructions

  1. Add potatoes, onions, soup, and seasoning.
  2. Cook on LOW 6 hours.
  3. Stir in cheese + sour cream.
  4. Cook 30 minutes more.

Tips

  • Add bacon on top.

4. Crockpot Sausage & Bean Stew

Why You’ll Love It

Hearty, smoky, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 cans white beans, drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp thyme

Instructions

  1. Add everything into crockpot.
  2. Cook LOW 6–7 hours.
  3. Serve with cornbread.

Tips

  • Add kale during the last hour.

5. Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Why You’ll Love It

Comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 cup carrots
  • 1 cup celery
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can biscuit dough

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, veggies, broth, and soup.
  2. Cook LOW 6 hours.
  3. Cut biscuits and place on top.
  4. Cook 1 more hour.

Tips

  • Crisp biscuits in the oven.

6. Crockpot Chili Casserole

Why You’ll Love It

A chili you can eat with a fork.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef, browned
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 1 can corn
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients.
  2. Cook LOW 6 hours.
  3. Serve with cheese + sour cream.

Tips

  • Add jalapeños.

7. Crockpot Pork & Veggie Stew

Why You’ll Love It

Tender pork + earthy vegetables = comfort.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder
  • 3 carrots
  • 3 potatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cups broth
  • Salt + pepper

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients.
  2. Cook LOW 8 hours.
  3. Shred pork.

Tips

  • Add fresh herbs before serving.

8. Crockpot Mexican Chicken Casserole

Why You’ll Love It

Creamy, cheesy, spicy goodness.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 can black beans
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup cheese
  • Corn tortillas, torn

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, beans, corn, and sauce.
  2. Cook LOW 6 hours.
  3. Shred chicken.
  4. Add tortillas + cheese.

Tips

  • Use pepper jack for heat.

9. Crockpot Beef Stroganoff Casserole

Why You’ll Love It

Creamy, rich, and ultra comforting.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef tips
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. Add beef, onions, broth, and mushrooms.
  2. Cook LOW 8 hours.
  3. Stir in sour cream and paprika.

Tips

  • Serve over noodles.

10. Crockpot Italian Meatball Stew

Why You’ll Love It

Savory meatballs in a rich tomato broth.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen meatballs
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 4 cups broth
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tsp basil

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients.
  2. Cook LOW 6 hours.
  3. Serve with Parmesan.

Tips

  • Add spinach.

11. Crockpot Shrimp & Rice Casserole

Why You’ll Love It

Creamy, savory, seafood comfort.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1 cup rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 cup cream

Instructions

  1. Add rice, broth, and veggies.
  2. Cook LOW 4 hours.
  3. Add shrimp + cream.
  4. Cook 30 more minutes.

Tips

  • Use cooked shrimp to prevent rubberiness.

12. Crockpot Turkey & Potato Stew

Why You’ll Love It

Lighter but still hearty.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 4 potatoes
  • 3 carrots
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cups broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Brown turkey.
  2. Add all ingredients.
  3. Cook LOW 6 hours.

Tips

  • Add herbs.

13. Crockpot Ham & Bean Stew

Why You’ll Love It

Savory, smoky, and incredibly filling.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 2 cans white beans
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cups broth
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 tsp thyme

Instructions

  1. Add everything.
  2. Cook LOW 6 hours.
  3. Serve warm.

Tips

  • Add a ham bone for more flavor.

14. Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Why You’ll Love It

Creamy, rich, garlicky, and perfect for pasta lovers who want zero effort.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 16 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt + pepper

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, cream, broth, garlic, and seasoning to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on LOW 4–5 hours.
  3. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  4. Add UNCOOKED pasta.
  5. Cook an additional 30–40 minutes, stirring once.
  6. Add cheeses and melt.

Tips

  • Use rotisserie chicken for speed.
  • Add spinach.

15. Crockpot Tex-Mex Beef & Rice Casserole

Why You’ll Love It

Cheesy, bold, and full of Tex-Mex flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef, browned
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 can tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup cheddar
  • 1 packet taco seasoning

Instructions

  1. Add beef, rice, vegetables, seasoning, and broth.
  2. Cook on LOW 6 hours.
  3. Stir in cheddar.
  4. Serve warm.

Tips

  • Add jalapeños for heat.
  • Top with sour cream.

Conclusion

These 15 crockpot stew and casserole recipes prove that comfort food doesn’t need to be complicated. Whether you crave creamy chicken casseroles, hearty beef stews, Tex-Mex favorites, or veggie-packed bowls of goodness, the slow cooker transforms simple ingredients into rich, flavorful meals with almost no effort.

Try a few of these this week and watch your family ask, “How long did this take?” while you casually say, “Oh, you know… just a few minutes.” FYI: the beef stew and Tex-Mex casserole always disappear first at my place. 🙂

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