Crock-pot recipes are perfect for busy families and individuals who want to eat amazing meals despite their busy lifestyle. These three simple crock pot recipes with three ingredients make for a wonderful dinner entrée and require little to no prep making them a go to for our weekly menu. I would put all the ingredients in the crock-pot first thing in the morning on low heat and the entrée is ready when I get home from work or sports for a nice dinner with my family.
You can’t go wrong with a crockpot. I have a collection that ranges from large ones, small ones, even tiny ones for dipping. You can get casserole crockpots that are great for things like shepards pie and even lasagna! It’s amazing what can be done with a crockpot trio for parties and more!
Teriyaki Salmon, Chicken Mexicali, and Pulled Pork are all simple crock pot recipes that make life easier.
Each of these simpl;e crock pot recipes use three ingredients or less making them the PERFECT choice for those busy nights during the week when time, and patience, is short. Toss them in the crock pot before you head out for the day and they are ready when you return.
Chicken Mexicali Simple Crock Pot Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 Large Chicken Breasts (Thawed)
- 1 bottle Pace Salsa Picante- Medium
You can easily adapt this recipe to suit your tastes and what you have on hand. We used half salsa and a jar of Trader Joe’s tomato less salsa for a pop of color and flavor.
Place all items in crock-pot on low heat and cook for 8 hours.
Serve with either rice or corn tortilla. This also pairs perfectly with our easy quesadilla recipes!
Pulled Pork Simple Crock Pot Recipe
This Pulled Pork Recipe for the crock pot is a favorite for many.
- 1 Medium Onion (sliced)
- 3lb Pork Shoulder Cut
- 1 bottle Sweet Baby Ray barbeque sauce
- Place all pulled pork recipe ingredients in a crock-pot on low heat for 8 hours.
- Serve on a dinner roll or in a wrap.
Teriyaki Salmon Simple Crock Pot Recipe
And finally, this Teriyaki Salmon Recipe for the crock pot tastes so delicious, is one of our favorite crock pot recipes and is something you don’t find in a crock pot every day.
- 1.5lb Salmon
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe’s Soyaki Sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions or green onion
- Place all Teriyaki Salmon recipe ingredients in the crock pot on low heat for 8 hours.
- Serve with white or brown rice.
Which of these simple crock pot recipes will you try first?
Meagan says
Sadly I am so low on food I don’t have enough to make any of these.