Over 25 Warm Foods to Pack in Your Kiddo's Lunch Box This School Year – All Made in the Crockpot!

Keep them full until they hop off the bus in the afternoon with this turkey chili.

You’ll never make Kraft for the kids again once you’ve tried this creamy slow cooker macaroni and cheese.

You can make huge batches of this vegetable beef soup for lunches, dinners, and freezer meals.

This healthy spin on fried rice makes for a great lunchbox meal.

Mmm! This chicken and dumplings soup recipe looks divine.

This slow cooker chicken noodle soup recipe is seamless and tasty.

This slow cooker chicken carnitas recipe is perfect for a build-your-own-taco lunch – just include a couple of tortillas and small containers with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and whatever else they like on their tacos.

Skip the takeout and whip up this honey sesame chicken with a side of your kid’s favorite rice for dinner, then pack the leftovers in their lunch bag.

Your kid will come home with a licked-clean lunch container if you’re packing up this slow cooker orange chicken.

If chicken parm is a family favorite, try mixing things up a bit with Foxes Love Lemons’ recipe for chicken parmesan soup.

Whether you add chicken or beef or keep it veggie, this lo mein is bound to be a hit in your kids’ lunchtime lineups.

Who doesn’t like breakfast for lunch? This slow cooker breakfast casserole can be made on Sunday night to reheat on hectic mornings or for their lunch boxes.

A small portion of this hearty chicken parmesan pasta will ensure they’re full, but still have enough energy to spend the afternoon learning.

This hearty chicken corn chowder is the perfect remedy for a freezing Fall day spent learning.

Honey, garlic, and soy sauce are the dynamic trio that make Just a Taste’s honey garlic chicken your new solution to packing boring old turkey sandwiches.

This tomato tortellini soup is packed with parmesan and basil flavor.

This slow cooker beef with broccoli is best served with a side of rice, so a two-piece insulated lunch container is a must!

Pulled pork becomes a much more manageable meal when the meal is slow-cooked right in the slow cooker. Your kids can eat it as is or build a sandwich if you pack them a bun.

Your kids are going to ask for this cheesy pasta dish in their lunch box day after day!

Although we generally associate slow cooker meals with heartier fare, this Southwestern quinoa is a light and bright recipe for a lunch that’ll still leave your kiddos full and satisfied.

This sweet barbecue recipe is as easy as it gets. Pair it with tortillas, and your kids can pick their favorite taco toppings to pack into their lunch bag.

You’ll forget your favorite takeout’s phone number after trying this slow cooker chicken teriyaki from Cooking Classy, which makes for a perfect lunch box meal.

Make this slow cooker barbecue chicken pasta in a big batch over the weekend, and you’ll likely have enough for a family dinner and a few lunch box meals.

These tender turkey meatballs make for a tasty spaghetti lunch.

You could throw in some ground turkey, beef, or shredded chicken to this meatless taco soup recipe to add some protein to your child’s lunch.

Ditch your usual chili recipe for this slow cooker version.

Soup is a yummy way for your kids to enjoy their veggies, and minestrone is a classic! Try this chicken version for a surefire hit.

These tangy Asian sloppy joes can be served with a bun on the side so your kiddo can build their sandwich later to avoid it getting soggy in transit.