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Here is a huge list of easy Crock Pot Express recipes for you to try in your new pressure cooker this week! From dinners to side dishes and desserts too you will surely find a favorite dish here. Simple and delicious meals your family will love to eat and make your life a lot easier in the kitchen.

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Ok so you’re looking for a few easy Crock Pot Express recipes. Well we have a bunch and are adding new ones of our own and our favorite blogger’s recipes every day!!Being able to cook in a Crockpot has always been amazing, but recently, they’ve upped their game. If you’ve yet to cook with the Crock pot Express crock multi-use programmable pot, you are in for a treat. Not only does it take place of several appliances that you may be storing in your kitchen, it cuts down the cooking time dramatically for ALL recipes. Some cook in just 15 minutes total! (affiliate links present, originally published 2/18)

Can I use Instant Pot Recipes for Crockpot Express

Yes!! If the options below aren’t enough, take a look at this long list of easy Instant Pot recipes too. You can easily adapt to be used in this pressure cooker too. As long as your pot has a high pressure function you can make them all, it doesn’t matter the brand name on the outside. Our quick and easy Ninja Foodi recipes work too for pressure cooking.

You can slow cook, pressure cook, steam, make rice and homemade yogurt, brown, saute and much more….. all with this one “fancy” appliance. What are you waiting for? You can find the Crock Pot Express you see here on my counter and try it out for yourself. This is a must-have for your kitchen!

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Looking for some easy new Crock Pock Express recipes you say? Here are some awesome ones to get you started! There’s nothing this express crock multi cooker can’t do really. You can cook dry beans to tender, protein and rice together at the same time, and vegetables too.

Crock Pot Express Beef Recipes

Let’s start with a cow shall we. I will say we eat a lot of these because we buy half of one every single year from a local farmer. Saves us time, money, and I know where our meat is coming from this way.

  1. Pressure cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Get ready for a St. Patty’s day feast!
  2. Pressure cooker pot roast Total comfort food, it doesn’t get any juicier or tender than this!
  3. Asian BBQ Beef Short Ribs Because you can never have too many ribs recipes.
  4. This pressure cooker roast beef is the bomb!
  5. BeefBourguignonGet ready for a crowd pleasure with this recipe!
  6. Rustic Italian Beef Stew Beefy, hearty and delicious.

You can combine a few ingredients together with your meat too though. Essentially if you have the liquid to grain ratio right you can add pasta or rice in there like our beef and noodles recipe. Now let’s move on to the most popular bird to eat too…….

Chicken Recipes Crock Pot Express

Our most popular is probably our Crock Pot Express Barbecue Chicken – The cheapest and easiest dinner you’ll ever make in this multi cooker pressure cooker. It is a kid fave, you only need 3 ingredients and made into tacos they are always a huge hit.

For a whole chicken there are several choices. All of which you want to sit on a trivet with some liquid in the bottom. Add garlic and fresh herbs into a stuffed whole chicken or leave empty inside.

  1. Crock Pot Express Beer Can Chicken – Oh yes you’ve gotta’ try it. (photo above)
  2. ChickenTikkiMasalaLooking for an Indian flavored cuisine that you can make in under 30 minutes? This recipe is for you!
  3. Sweet & Sour ChickenPacked full of flavor! Better make enough for seconds!
  4. Easy Instant PotChicken Nacho Dipworks well too, Warning, this dip is addictive.
  5. White Chicken ChiliThis chicken chili is just waiting for you to try it!
  6. 7 Minute Chicken Soup in pressure cooker – You’ll have to try this recipe to believe it! Chicken noodle soup in 7 minutes?! Just brown saute the meat, add everything else and it’s done in a few minutes.

I will tell you that soups work probably the best for a fast meal. You can start with dry beans or peas too and start from scratch quite easily. A cheap meal that goes over well especially if it is cold and snowy outside.

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Recipes for Crockpot Express

I always use simple ingredients. You can always swap out spices or seasonings you would rather use than my suggestions. Most important part to take into account is how much liquid is necessary for each one. If not enough is included the pot will stop working and you’ll be frustrated.

That comes into play more than ever with grains like our pressure cooker lentils and rice to get it tender.

  1. Chicken Pho Best pressure cooker chicken feast for your family
  2. Crockpot Express WholeChicken What else can cook a wholerotisseriechicken in under 30 minutes? Your machine can.
  3. Pressure Cooker Pulled ChickenShred it and pair it with any veggies of your choice.
  4. YummyChickenOrzoSoup Soon to be a staple on your weeknight meal plan!
  5. Tomato Basil Chicken BreastNot only does it look great, it tastes even better.
  6. Chicken and Dumplings pressure cooker A true crowd favorite.
  7. Cooking a simple Bone In Chicken Breast Recipe is done under high pressure in just 12 minutes!

Go from your grandmothers favorite dish that took all day to make to less than 30 minutes flat. Using leftover rotisserie chicken or fresh meat this one turns out fabulous every time. You can throw together our healthy soup recipe here and pressure cook for just 3 minutes to soften and done.

Crock Pot Express Pork Recipes

I mean these are fabulous too. You don’t only have to use defrosted either. Instant Pot frozen pork roast turns out amazing too, and will save dinner if you’ve been forgetful.

  1. Crockpot Express Ribs Who doesn’t love ribs?!
  2. The bestCrock Pot Express pork chops

Easy Crock Pot Express Soup Recipes

  1. Crock Pot Express split pea soup – seriously the best healthy and flavorful soup in just 18 minutes.
  2. Simple and homemadeCrock Pot Express Pinto Bean SoupHealthy and full of flavor.
  3. Chili In need of a heartychili, but don’t have a ton of time to prepare? If you an hour to spare, you’ve got time with this chili recipe.
  4. Loaded Baked Potato SoupEverything you want on your baked potato will be also found in this soup.
  5. 5 ingredient Chili Full of beans and cheese!
  6. Rustic Pressure cooker Chicken stew AND sausage? Perfection.

And during the Fall months you should go with our Pressure Cooker Kabocha Squash Soup for a nutritious dinner idea.

Crock Pot Express Side Dishes

  1. Crockpot Express white rice – fluffy and perfect every time
  2. BreakfastCrock Pot Express grits
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Electric Pressure Cooker Recipes

Let me tell you that you should not try slow cooker recipes in this thing. That function doesn’t work well and you’ll be disappointed. Just use your old fashioned pot for that because that is what it is for. More recipes please??!! Here you go!

  1. Pressure cooker OxtailsSuper simple…and tender meat recipe. A fun take on a classic dish.
  2. Quinoa Black BeanCrockpotExpress Stuffed Peppers
    • Enchilada-Style Stuffed PeppersMeat, cheese, and veggies? A complete meal in one! You really can stuff these with any ingredients you want.
  3. You can cook any sort of organ meat under high pressure as well. Pork, beef or deer liver gets tender nicely this way in just a few minutes.
  4. Bolognese Sauce Great recipe to serve over noodles!

For a treat I would try pressure cooker lobster tail. You can start from frozen or fresh, a great way to steam seafood.

Crockpot ExpressSalmon cooked in 5 minutes? Game on. We love that one for an easy and healthy dinner option. If you are wanting to venture out to try something new, pressure cooker cow tongue may be the way.

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Crockpot Express Cooker

If you’re also looking for Ninja Foodi recipes, we have a resource for those too on our site! You can make any of those on that tab, they work just the same way. Things like air fryer mustard chicken get super tender with crispy skin with sauce on the outside.

For a family friendly meal with frozen meatballs you should try our quick and easy Meatball Stroganoff recipe.

  1. Creamy Mac and Cheese Unbelievably delicious, and super cheesy.
  2. This is how long to cook collard greensin your pot to tender and buttery.
  3. Pork picnic roast is one that typically is cheap but with your favorite sauce makes for great pulled pork.
  4. Chorizo and Kale Stuffed pressure cooker Sweet Potatoes This dish has all the flavors.
  5. Crockpot express Quinoa and Tofu Love tofu? You’ll love this!
  6. Turkey Breast and Stuffing Thanksgiving dinner in yourCrockpotExpress? Absolutely.

Have fun and if you have another one that should be featured on ourCrock PotExpress Recipes post let us know! You will be in awe and amazed at how efficient it is and how well it cuts your cooking time down!

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Crockpot Express Recipes

Lots of easy Crockpot Express recipes with chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian pasta dinners. Simple pressure cooker one pot meals to make.

Course Entree, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword beef, chicken, crockpot express, pork, pressure cooker

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 174kcal

Author The Typical Mom

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Put medium size boneless skinless breasts, frozen or defrosted, into your pot + 1 cup broth or water. Sprinkle with salt and pepper or other seasonings of choice.

  • Close lid and pressure release valve to closed. Select high pressure for 12 minutes. When done allow pressure to naturally release (meaning don't touch valve) for 3 minutes.

  • Then open valve and allow rest of steam to be released.

  • Drain liquid in pot, use two forks to shred or put on to cutting board and shred or cut into small pieces. Put back into the pot or a bowl and toss with your favorite sauce until coated. Serve on buns as sliders!

Nutrition Facts

Crockpot Express Recipes

Amount Per Serving (1 oz)

Calories 174Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 97mg32%

Sodium 320mg14%

Potassium 565mg16%

Carbohydrates 0.2g0%

Sugar 0.2g0%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 46IU1%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 9mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

crock pot express recipes (2024)

FAQs

Is the Crock Pot Express as good as Instant Pot? ›

Instant also makes a slow cooker with a dutch oven insert now, too. So when you compare a Crock-Pot multi-cooker (like the Express Crock multi-cooker) to an Instant Pot, they're essentially the same thing and have the same functions.

What is the minimum liquid in the crock pot express? ›

Liquid is needed to create steam. So in order for your Crock-Pot™ Express to build enough pressure to cook your meal, there needs to be enough liquid in the pot to boil and generate steam. One cup – or 8 oz – of liquid (it can be water, chicken broth, etc) is usually enough liquid to successfully build pressure.

What is 1 hour on high equal to on low in a crock pot? ›

One hour on HIGH generally equals two hours on LOW.

What can a crockpot express do? ›

Our Express 10-Quart Pressure Cooker with Easy Release steam dial lets you slow cook and sear, simmer and boil, saut and steam, and more—making it the perfect choice for family dinners and friendly get-togethers.

Which is the best brand of pressure cooker? ›

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Prestige 3L Svachh Deluxe Alpha stainless steel Pressure CookerRs 2,389
Butterfly Curve Stainless Steel Outer Lid Pressure CookerRs 1,999
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Can you air fry in a crock pot express? ›

The Crisping Lid connects into the handles. Once connected, AIR FRY/CRISP will be the only function available. (NOTE: The Cooker beeps as each button is pressed.) 1.

How long does it take to HEAt up a crock pot Express? ›

The Express Crock will take about 10 minutes to heat up and build pressure, during this time the display will say “HEAt” (yes, with a lowercase “t”). Once the 8 minutes have finished, turn the steam release valve to open (careful, the steam is hot!). Allow the steam to release before opening the Express Crock.

Can you put frozen meat in Instant Pot? ›

It is safe to cook frozen food in a pressure cooker because it uses pressure to move food through the "Danger Zone" quickly. As a result, you don't run into the issues that you would find by cooking frozen food in a slow cooker, where it can stay too long in the Danger Zone and could become unsafe.

What does E5 mean on Crock Pot Express? ›

E5 NOTIFICATION CODE – This code appears when either the lid or Steam Release Valve is being used incorrectly for a non-pressure cook setting. Please note that the lid should never be used when using the Brown/Sauté setting.

Can you cook meat in a slow cooker without liquid? ›

Water or liquid is necessary to create steam. When cooking meat or poultry, the water or liquid level should cover the ingredients to ensure effective heat transfer throughout the crock. Some manufacturers of slow cookers recommend adding liquid to fill the stoneware 1/2 to 3/4 full.

What happens if you slow cook on high instead of low? ›

Let's say you want to slow cook a pork roast recipe that calls for 8 hours on Low, but you need it done in much less than 8 hours. Switching to High for the sake of time savings can leave you with a roast that's dried out or even burned on the exterior, but undercooked and not at a food-safe temperature in the center.

Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low? ›

The only difference between the HIGH and LOW setting on a slow cooker is the amount of time it takes to reach the simmer point, or temperature at which the contents of the appliance are being cooked at. The LOW setting takes longer than the HIGH setting.

Is 3 hours on high the same as 6 hours on low? ›

The difference between "High" and "Low" on slow cookers seems to differ with every brand and model. One thing that is consistent, though, is that food takes seven to eight hours to reach a simmer point (around 210°) on low; versus three to four hours on high.

Can I use a Crockpot instead of a slow cooker? ›

A slow cooker and a Crockpot are the same thing, essentially. A slow cooker is an appliance of which there are lots of brands. Crockpot is one brand of slow cooker. Crockpot popularized slow cookers when they launched their version in the 1970s.

What is crockpot express? ›

Description. The Crock-Pot® Express 6-Quart Pressure Cooker combines 9 appliances in 1 for space-saving versatility. Pressure cook meals up to 70% faster than a conventional oven, or choose from 13 one-touch programs, including Slow Cook, Brown/Sauté, Simmer, Steam, and more.

What is the manual setting on the crock pot express? ›

On the original version of the CPE, there is no “manual” button to select the pressure. Instead, you choose one of the preset buttons for the pressure you want, and then you can adjust the time as needed. Because of that, it's handy to know what options are available for every preset button on the Crockpot Express.

Do you seal the Instant Pot when slow cooking? ›

When slow cooking in the Instant Pot, you can cover the pot using a tempered glass lid or the regular Instant Pot lid. If you are using the Instant Pot lid, you need to move the steam release valve to the "venting" position.

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