source: Build Your Bite

Crock pots are definitely one of the best kitchen gadgets ever invented. For an easy meal, just plop a bunch of ingredients in and walk away! Just when you thought crock pots couldn’t get any more convenient, they did. We’ve compiled 12 crock pot recipes that you can assemble in a freezer bag, freeze, and simply bring out when you need a quick, effortless meal.

1. Three-Ingredient Balsamic Chicken

source: Skinny Ms.

All you need for this simple recipe is chicken, chunky salsa, and balsamic vinegar. Serve on rice, with wraps, or eat it by itself!

2. Chicken And Dumplings

source: Spend With Pennies

For an instant comfort meal on a chilly day, just take this freezable recipe for crock pot chicken and dumplings out of the freezer. Does that sauce not look creamy and delicious?!

3. Pulled Pork

source: Six Dollar Family

Whether you serve it on a bun or without bread for a healthier option, this slow cooker pulled pork recipe is sure to be a hit with your family.

4. Burrito Bowls

source: Clean Food Crush

Not only is this recipe for crock pot burrito bowls low-carb and healthy, but it also serves six to eight people, making it the perfect prep-ahead freezer meal.

5. Beef Stew

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This recipe for crock pot beef stew is easy to prep, filling, and would make for the perfect warm meal on a cold fall or winter day.

6. Cheesy Tortellini

source: Belle of the Kitchen

If you have pasta lovers in your family, this cheesy tortellini slow cooker recipe is a must-try. Talk about an easy weeknight dinner!

7. Beef Stroganoff

source: Eazy Peazy Mealz

Sometimes, the simplest recipes are the best ones. And this recipe for slow cooker beef stroganoff is no exception!

8. Honey Sesame Chicken

source: The Gunny Sack

This recipe for honey sesame chicken is cheaper to make and healthier than your favorite takeout version. I’m sold!

9. Split Pea Soup

source: Family Fresh Meals

Split pea soup seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it meal, but if you love it, you’ll adore this easy, prep-ahead recipe.

10. Cabbage Roll Casserole

source: This Mama Cooks

I go crazy for cabbage rolls, so you better believe I’ll be prepping and freezing this recipe for slow cooker cabbage roll casserole.

11. Coconut Chicken Curry

source: Tasty Kitchen

I’m already drooling over this recipe for slow cooker coconut chicken curry. Serve with jasmine or basmati rice and dinner is ready!

12. Three-Bean And Beef Chili

source: Joyful Healthy Eats

And of course, this list just wouldn’t be complete without a recipe for crock pot chili. It’s quite possibly the easiest meal out there to prep and freeze!