20 quick & easy crock pot dishes you can make on gameday

This decadent soup is a menu staple for Green Bay Packers viewing parties, but it can be enjoyed at any game-watching gig. This recipe from AllRecipes.com will make replicating the dish an absolute snap.

Chili is one of the easiest dishes to make in the crockpot. Plus, it is the perfect main course on that cold game day in February. Try this recipe from Chowhound.

Creating Peyton Manning's favorite sammy is a cinch when you stick the ingredients in the crockpot ahead of time so you and your guests can enjoy the game while your food cooks for you. Chief in Training has the perfect chicken parm recipe here.

Skip the blue box and up your comfort food game with this mac and cheese meal that you will want to replicate for game days to come. Cookpad has you covered with the recipe.

Satisfy everyone's need for barbecue with this mouth-watering brisket that you can make right in the comfort of your own kitchen. Follow the directions provided by Food.com.

Make sure to have extra napkins on hand for your guests when you serve up this saucy crockpot dish. Or better yet, hook up two crockpots — one for your BBQ chicken, and one for a tasty side. (That mac-and-cheese, perhaps?) Sweet Baby Ray's has just what you're looking for.

Put a spin on the run-of-the-mill chicken dish by serving up some adobo on game day. No need to stress over the cooking part either. That's what the crockpot is for, thanks to this recipe from Rasa Malaysia.

Get a head start on your gameday meal planning by prepping a delicious beef stew many hours before. When your guests are ready for supper at halftime, this stew from Budget Bytes will have had lots of time to marinate.

That's right, your favorite side can be thrown into the crockpot with all sorts of tasty ingredients, like cheese in bacon in this recipe from RealHouseMoms.com to create an amazing Super Bowl menu crowd-pleaser.

This healthier alternative to the cocktail party favorite from Sally's Baking Addiction can be prepped ahead of time and can cook while you and your guests catch opening kickoff.

Skip the store-bought stuff and make your own scrumptious spinach dip. The most difficult thing you will have to do to prepare this dish is slice up some sourdough for dipping. TheFrugalGirls.com has the recipe handy for you.

This is a great recipe for the host who is serving a big dinner after the big game. You can also bookmark these recipes from Chowhound to use on your pasta throughout the winter.

This is a great game-day meal when you are hosting a crowd that likes its eats a bit healthier than other gameday menus. Food Network lends a helping hand.

Turn the usual jalapeno poppers into a dip that your guests will be talking about throughout the football offseason. Spend With Pennies has the template to follow.

Come on, who doesn't love mashed potatoes? Using this crockpot recipe from Kitchen Treaty will allow you to make this popular dish and not be stuck in the kitchen while the game is on.

Give your oven a rest, and prepare your go-to baked ziti in the crockpot for a change. Follow along with Build Your Bite's version here.

Risotto always looks a little fancy. None of your guests have to know that this Food.com crockpot risotto was extra easy to make.

This recipe from Family Fresh Meals offers a vegetarian alternative, which means you can put a mix of peppers in the crockpot so your guests have a variety.

Stroganoff is a great cold-weather dish that you don't typically see at a game-watching party. Your guests will be wowed, and you won't have to break your back making it thanks to this crockpot recipe from The Wholesome Dish.

Not all party food has to be fattening! Get your greens — and yellows and reds — into your diet with this veggie concoction from Chocolate Covered Katie.