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,A tasty collection of 35 Fall Crockpot Recipes that are perfect for dinner time as the temperatures cool down this Fall and Winter! I’ve collected and tried all these easy soup, chicken, beef and pork recipes over the years and my family has approved all of them!

The weather is turning colder and I’m starting to crave all the Fall Crockpot Recipes! I noticed that I use my Crockpot the most during the Fall and Winter! There is something so nice about eating a warm meal right out of the crockpot on a chilly Autumn night. Just fix it and forget it!

CROCKPOT FALL MEALS

Three Meat Chili – This award winning chili will leave our belly’s full and happy!
French Chicken – Made with only 4 ingredients and is the easiest go-to recipe.
Mexican Taco Soup – This soup has amazing flavors and is perfect to serve your family on a cold night.
Pumpkin Soup – This soup is so creamy and tasty. Even my pickiest eaters love it.
The Best Broccoli Cheese Soup – Creamy with chunks of vegetables.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast – this is a classic that my husband tends to request more during the Fall!

SLOW COOKER SOUP RECIPES

When it comes to Fall Crockpot Recipes, soups are obviously my families favorite, considering how many links are below! Here are some of the winners we’ve tried over the years that I’d without a doubt make again!

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup by Pretty Providence – when the weather starts to cool, this soup is always one of my first to make! Full of such flavor and indeed leaves my whole family happy!
Spicy Crockpot Pumpkin Soup by Eat the Gains – A delicious soup made with real pumpkin and is paleo, vegan and gluten free.
Crock Pot Minestrone Soup by Skinny Taste – A classic and hearty soup filled with vegetables, beans and pasta.
French Onion Soup by How Sweet Eats – Even if you don’t like onions, you have to give this soup a try, trust me!
Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup by Well Plated – A classic that will brighten and warm your belly on a chilly day.
Chicken Florentine Soup by Lil’ Luna – Similar hearty recipe to Olive Garden’s.
Potato Soup by Mama Loves Food – A creamy soup to eat by itself or along side another meal.
Slow Cooker Potato Broccoli Corn Chowder with Bacon by Oh, Sweet Basil – Typical potato soup recipe with some delicious extras.
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup by Running on Real Food – A creamy, ultra smooth and healthy soup.
Enchilada Soup by Oh, Sweet Basil – Tomatoes, zucchini, beans, ground beef and lots of flavor.
Crockpot Mac and Cheese by Spend with Pennies – Noodles smothered in cheese for the ultimate comfort food.

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup by Simply Recipes

CROCKPOT CHILI RECIPES

Chili isn’t always my favorite recipes, but I eventually get around to making a few batches! These have all been loved by my family, but my 3 Meat Chili is absolutely the favorite!

3 Meat Chili by Over the Big Moon – This recipe is full of flavor and surprisingly easy to throw together!
Slow Cooker Autumn Chicken & Apple Cider Chili by Foxes Love Lemons – Huge depth of flavor with the apple cider and fall seasonings.
Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili by The Chunky Chef – A creamy chili, perfect for dinner on a chilly night.
Crockpot Chili by Chelsea’s Messy Apron – This is a true cook off winner with lots of spice and plenty of flavor.
Crock Pot Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili by Skinny Taste – The perfect fall chili made with turkey, pumpkin, white beans and spices.

Slow Cooker Fall Harvest Chiliby Slow Cooker Gourmet

A chili loaded with typical ingredients with a twist of butternut squash and parsnips.

SLOW COOKER BEEF RECIPES

Slow Cooker Roastby Oh, Sweet Basil – This recipe makes me think of Sunday dinners growing up.
Beef Stroganoff by Lil’ Luna – A classic pasta beef recipe that will keep the whole happy.
Easy Crockpot Lasagna by i heart nap time – Layers of noodles, meat and cheese easily made in the slow cooker.
Mediterranean Meat Loaf by Better Homes & Gardens – A super easy meat loaf recipe with a lot of flavor!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN RECIPES

Chicken is my families go to protein and these recipes have all been hits!

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings by Whispy – The ultimate comfort food and almost impossible to mess it up!
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Slow Cooker Meal by Pretty Providence – Easy to make and cheesy delicious.
Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu by Six Sisters’ Stuff – Chicken, ham, cheese and stuffing all in a slow cooker.
Crockpot Maple Barbecue Chicken by The Frugal Girls – A great flavorful mix of maple and tangy BBQ sauce.
Slow Cooker Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole by Kristin’s Kitchen – A family favorite you will make over and over again.
Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Recipe by No. 2 Pencil – Flavorful chicken cooked in a creamy Alfredo sauce.

Slow Cooker Creamy Fiesta Chicken by Lil’ Luna – A tasty fiesta flavored recipe made with food you probably already have in your pantry. Always a go to Fall Crockpot Recipe!

PORK CHOP CROCKPOT RECIPES

Cooking pork chops in the crockpot has become one of my favorite methods for busy days! These 3 recipes are all worth trying if you love pork chops!

Crockpot Apple Pie Pork Chops by DIY Thrill – A 4 ingredients recipe that are fussy free and savory.
Crockpot Mushroom Pork Chops by DIY Thrill – Creamy pork chops smothered in mushrooms and onions.
Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Chop by The Frugal Girls – Comfort food at its finest with delicious cranberry flavors.

Looking for more great Fall Crockpot Recipes?Take a look through these delicious 40+ Crock Pot Soup Recipes. Crockpot recipes tend to be filling and warming on a chilly fall or winter evening!

Also, there is also a huge collection of flavorful variety Crockpot recipes with chicken, beef, pork and pasta in this 38 Tasty Crockpot Meals. These recipes are perfect for year round slow cooker recipes!

Lastly, don’t forget to pin this post for later!

*This post was originally posted in Fall 2012 and has been updated!

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Nina Newton
August 31, 2015 at 10:47 am
Hi there! Thank you for sharing all of these recipes for autumn – I’ve featured some of your recipes in the Ruby for Women magazine in the past couple of years, and would like to ask permission again to feature these recipes in our upcoming autumn issue of the magazine. I will, of course, link back to your blog and include a banner / logo to promote your blog to our readers. Please let me know if I may include some of these recipes in our autumn issue of the Ruby for Women magazine. Thanks so much! Nina @ Ruby for Women
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crazy cat lady
October 03, 2014 at 5:56 am
Blogs that have popups that cover the content don’t get return visits.
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Annette Belnap- Tips from a Ty
August 04, 2014 at 4:29 pm
I’m so excited to start Autumn, these all look so yummy!
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Better From Scratch
August 04, 2014 at 10:46 am
I’m loving all of these ideas! Can’t wait for comfort food cooking!
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Amber @ DessertNowDinnerLater!
August 04, 2014 at 8:14 am
Love good old comfort food!
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Becky Bevan Blad
August 04, 2014 at 7:37 am
Mmm! I love this round-up. Fall food is so comforting!
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Dawn Sandomeno
October 20, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Thanks for sharing we love that! Cheers from Dawn at The Party Bluprints Blog!
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