When you’re too busy to spend time in the kitchen, these dump and go slow cooker recipes are the perfect solution! Just dump the ingredients in the crock pot, turn it on, and go about your day. You’ll come home to a delicious dinner that’s ready to eat.
These recipes are perfect for busy families or anyone who wants an easy weeknight meal. From hearty stews to tasty chicken dishes, there’s something for everyone.
“What’s for dinner, Mommy?”
Too often, my response is a blank stare or a shrug of the shoulders.
For a long time, I was really good at meal planning. I could tell you what was in the refrigerator at any given moment, and what I was going to do with it over the next week.
But once our third child was born, life went from kind of busy to complete chaos.
It took far too long to recover, but one the one thing that helped most was to incorporate a good variety of easy dump and go slow cooker recipes.
I can’t tell you how many times our programmable crock pot with its removable ceramic insert and a pack of BPA free liners have rescued our dinners – whether it’s because we were busy driving kids all over for extracurriculars, or just needed a simple recipe to bring over to my Mother in Law for Sunday dinner.
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Unfortunately, it’s too easy to end up in a rut with slow cooker dinners, so I went on a hunt for some easy and flavorful recipes to make on the busiest weeknights. Wether you’re looking for a recipe with chicken, a tasty dinner with beef, or even a slow cooker pork recipe, there’s something here for you.
And with so many awesome recipes in your arsenal, you’ll feel so glad that you can actually answer your kids when they ask “what’s for dinner?”
17+ Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes
Slow Cooker Recipes with Beef
Is there anything better than coming home to a delicious, hearty meal that's already been cooked for you?
These beef recipes for the slow cooker are the perfect solution for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. From bourbon meatballs to short ribs and chili, these dishes are sure to please the whole family.
Crockpot Apple Butter Meatballs with Bourbon
Make a batch of these crockpot apple butter meatballs with bourbon for your next fall party. They're incredibly easy to make and are bursting with flavor.
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef
Let dinner make itself tonight, with this flavorful Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef, made in the CrockPot.
Yummy And Easy Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
This prep 'n pour slow cooker chili makes for the perfect dinner. Tasty, and nutritious it's an impressive dish to have ready in the evening.
Slow Cooker Ranch Pot Roast - Dump & Start!
You'll love this spin on classic pot roast, with zesty ranch seasoning and plenty of root vegetables. You'll also love how easy it is to make a such a tasty dinner that cooks while you get all your other to-dos done.
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Tacos
These slow cooker barbacoa beef tacos are cooked with lime juice, chipotle peppers and seasonings until super tender. Served on corn tortillas with queso fresco, onions and cilantro, these tacos are any easy, delicious meal!
Korean Short Ribs (in Slow Cooker)
You will be in for a real treat with this Slow Cooker Korean Beef Short Ribs recipe! Fall-of-the-bone, melt-in-the-mouth dish uses good quality beef and a bold Korean-style marinade to create a dish that has heaps of flavor, but only requires 15 minutes of hands-on time!
Crock Pot Roast (with Gravy!)
This Crock Pot Roast recipe is easy to make with potatoes, carrots, and thick and flavorful gravy. The meat is moist and full of flavor, your family will love this home cooked meal!
Crock Pot Balsamic Beef Recipe
Crock Pot Balsamic Beef is an easy slow cooker recipe that turns chuck roast into a delicious dinner with almost no work.
Slow Cooker Recipes with Chicken
Crock pot chicken recipes don't have to be boring! And these next recipes are here to prove it. From comforting soup recipes to creamy pasta, and zesty enchiladas there's something for everyone in this list.
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken. Tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked low and slow for 4 hours until tender and smothered in a homemade teriyaki sauce!
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup
This slow cooker chicken tortellini tomato soup is packed full of Italian flavors and is absolutely delicious. If your family loves pasta night, they’ll love this hearty soup. This cheery bowl of soup is full of juicy tomatoes, tender chicken, wholesome vegetables and plump cheese tortellini all in each bite.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili with Bacon
This is the ultimate white chicken chili recipe! Made in your slow cooker, this white chicken chili with bacon is comforting, creamy, and packed with flavor. A real winner!
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta
This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe is a delicious combination of easy-to-find, simple ingredients such as marinara sauce, tomatoes, pasta, cream cheese, and chicken. A meal loved by both kids and adults, this creamy chicken pasta is perfect for the busy family who loves delicious, comforting food.
Easy Crockpot Chicken Vegetable Soup
Crockpot Chicken Vegetable Soup is a dump and go, hands-free chicken soup that's family loved. Chicken thighs, simple vegetables, broth, and classic seasonings make this one a comfort food favorite.
Slow Cooker BBQ Peach Chicken Thighs with a Cayenne Kick
Kim Schob If you want a delicious and easy meal that will have your friends and family begging for more, then this slow cooker bbq peach chicken is what you need.
Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole
Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole is the easiest one-pot recipe you will find for enchiladas. Made with tender chicken and plenty of cheese.
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
Easy and flavorful Chicken Taco Soup recipe made in the slow cooker! Throw everything into the crockpot and let it do all the hard work!
Crock Pot Recipes with Pork and Ham
Beef and chicken are great, but if you want to change things up, you can't go wrong with a little bit of pork. There are so many delicious ways to cook pork, and the crock pot is one of the best.
Crockpot Potato Soup (Cheesy Delicious!)
This cheesy crockpot potato soup recipe is delicious! Packed full of tender potatoes, ham and vegetables all mixed into a creamy base, the whole family loves this recipe. Make this cozy soup to warm you up on a cold night or rainy day.
Hawaiian Pork Dump Dinner {Only 4 Ingredients!}
Hawaiian Pork Dump Dinner is savory and delicious, and just four ingredients. You'll love having this easy meal to come home to at the end of a long day!
Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork
This slow cooker pulled pork is a set it and forget it meal! Just dump in your veggies, roast, and seasonings and return home to a one crock meal ready to shred and enjoy.
Slow Cooker Kalua Pork
Slow cooker kalua pork is an easy three-ingredient crock pot dinner recipe that takes less than 5 minutes of prep to make.
As you can see, there are so many options for easy slow cooker recipes for busy weeknights – especially when you pick one of these delicious dump and go crock pot recipes.
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Tamara says
I cannot handle the “What’s for dinner” question! Generally the four of us eat four different things. Pathetic, I know. I’m liking these recipes for me! It’s nearly impossible to impress my three family members so I need to think about my own happiness. That’s what I think!]
The Crockpot Orange Ginger Chicken is where I’ll start.
Nina says
I finally got a slow cooker a few months ago after years of putting it off. Now I don’t know why I ever held out for so long! It makes for an awesome meal when you can’t be housebound for hours on end.
And yes, meal planning is key. I just got a planner and I include the meals we prepare. Takes it out of my brain and onto a piece of paper!
Jen says
Glory hallelujah. because you have shared some great recipes here!! My husband is on a no carb diet and dinner is a real challenge around here lately.
Nellie says
omg now you have got me wanting to make a crockpot dinner tomorrow!! These all look so good especially the roast! I love my crockpot, seriously, so good.
Janine Huldie says
Definitely read my mind and need all the help I can get on dinner planning for the fall and slow cooker recipes. So definitely going to have to try a few of these yummy looking recipes now!! 🙂
the frenchie mummy says
Lovely recipes! I really need to get myself a slow cooker. It’s so easy and healthy too! the Crock Pot Cream Cheese and Ranch Chicken would be my pick for sure! #happynowlinkup
Wendy says
I’ve tried the cream cheese/ranch chicken (or one similar), it was very flavorful! The crockpot is my friend, especially during winter. I love the yummy smells in the house all day. 🙂
the geeky mama says
I am most definitely using these! I absolutely LOVE my slow cooker but after a while I could not find anymore yummy recipes. Thank you so much for posting this!
#happynowlinkup
Katy says
The Rosemary chicken recipe looks good. I’ll have to give it a try. We are using our slow cooker weekly now that it’s hockey season in our house. Thanks for the new ideas!
#happynowlinkup
Mother of 3 says
These look yummy! I love my slow cooker (so much so that my oldest boy commented last week that he sick of having food from it after eating crock pot meals 5 days in a row!). I was just so happy it was fall like weather and I could finally break out some of my favorite fall crock pot recipes.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says
Such a great post to share! Wish I have a slow cooker, though! 🙁 Thanks for sharing!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Pinning several of these!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
Aletha Oglesby says
One can’t have too many crock pot recipes. thanks.
Roseann Hampton says
Thanks for the great list!
Chas says
I love my crock-pot and can’t wait to give some of these a try. Thanks for sharing!
Kerrie says
Thanks for sharing these very handy recipes!!! Definitely keeping these for those busy nights!
Kathleen Rupp says
Thank you Thank you! Love my crockpot and definitely I need easy! saw your post through diy party time. pinned:)
Kim~madeinaday says
Lots of great recipes here! Tweeted! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
Fiona Cambouropoulos says
I love slow cooking. Sadly they don’t make a slow cooker big enough for my family (6 teenagers) but I do slow cook int he oven which has the same result, just more expensive! Lovely looking recipes you have here #DreamTeam
Teresa says
So many great alternatives, and they all look delicious. I so need to get myself a slow cooker…anyway, thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!
Donna Reidland says
Great recipes. I’m pinning to try later.
Teresa Solem says
I am always on the lookout for good slow cooker recipes. Thank you for this wonderful selection! Thanks for sharing them with Party in Your PJs too! I’ve pinned and shared.
Teresa says
I am always on the lookout for good slow cooker recipes. Thank you for this wonderful selection! Thanks for sharing them with Party in Your PJs too! I’ve pinned and shared.
Rhonda says
These recipes look delicious, especially the Brisket. I love slow cooker recipes. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best. Hope to see more of you.
Michelle Leslie says
Crockpot meals is probably my favorite way to cook. JUst the tought of being able to put elmost everything into the pot in the morning and come home from woork to smell all those delicious aromas. Yum. Pinned so I can come back and try them all
Betty Asphy says
These are awesome recipes. My crockpot blew a fuse. Can’t wait until I get my new one to try these recipes.
Sheri says
Thanks for sharing this in the To Grandma’s House We Go Link Party! This has been pinned. Remember to follow all of us and we hope to see you back this Wednesday!
Jen Gregor says
Thank you for sharing this great list of slow cooker recipes on the Friday at the Fire Station link-up! You will be the featured post this week!
Teresa Kindred says
Pinned and will definitely be cooking these! Thanks for sharing and if you have time please link up a thttps://nanahood.com/seaside-and-loving-it my pinky party this week! I know my nana friends would love it!
Molly says
I love my slow cooker. Everyone’s favourite is the Chicken and Chirozio casserole
Mollyx
Debanita says
All these slow cooker recipes sounds so perfect & yummy. I need to buy a slow cooker now so that i can try all these recipes.?Hope you have a great weekend ahead!
Thank you for sharing such wonderful recipes with us at Fiesta Friday!
Jann Olson says
Crock pot cooking was a life saver when I worked. It was so nice to come home to a meal pretty much ready. I still like using mine now and then. Thanks for sharing these great recipes with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Miz Helen says
This is a fantastic collection of Slow Cooker Dinner recipes! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
Miz Helen
Jeremy@ThirstyDaddy says
I can’t follow you down that asparagus road, bu this was a great reminder that I need to start using my crock pot more #happynow