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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Dump Crockpot Dinners You Can Prep in Minutes

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 15, 2025, updated April 3, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Crockpot dinners are a lifesaver for busy days, allowing you to prepare a hearty meal with minimal effort. With just a few minutes of prep, you can throw together 23 different recipes that will simmer to perfection while you go about your day. These meals are perfect for families or anyone looking for easy, satisfying options that require little fuss.

    Slow Cooker V8 Chili

    Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe With Ravioli.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This chili is packed with vegetables from the V8 juice in the sauce. It's a large batch, perfect for freezing or sharing with friends.

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    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This slow cooker teriyaki chicken is a simple and easy dish that beats takeout any day. Serve it with your favorite sides for a satisfying weeknight dinner!

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Biscuit Casserole

    Slow Cooker Chicken Biscuit Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Biscuit Casserole is an easy and comforting dish that comes together in one pot. It’s perfect for using up leftover chicken and combines simple ingredients like biscuits, frozen vegetables, and cheese.

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    Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup.
    Photo Credit: Beyond the Chicken Coop.

    This chicken tortilla soup is packed with black beans, corn, and shredded chicken. It's a great option for lunch or dinner.

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    White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde

    White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This slow cooker White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde is a healthy and filling dish that's great for meal prep. You can make a large batch and freeze any extras for a quick dinner that the whole family will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    Baked potato soup in a slow cooker.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This soup is perfect for a simple meal that you can set up in the morning and enjoy by dinner time. With soft potatoes and veggies simmered in flavorful chicken broth, it's finished off with evaporated milk and cheese for a creamy texture.

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    Pork and Hatch Green Chile Stew

    Pork and Hatch Green Chile Stew
    Photo Credit: Beyond Mere Sustenance.

    This dish features tender pork cubes simmered with spicy Hatch green chiles, perfect for serving over rice, polenta, or in tortillas. It's an easy main meal that captures the vibrant flavors of New Mexico.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala.
    Photo Credit: Cooked & Loved.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with a mix of Indian spices. This dish offers a simple way to enjoy the vibrant flavors of Indian cooking without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Slow Cooker Taco Soup

    Slow Cooker Taco Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This soup is simple to make in the slow cooker and packed with flavor. It features fire roasted corn, fresh salsa, and whole black olives.

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    Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Confessions of a Fit Foodie.

    This dish combines all the great flavors of enchiladas in a simple Crockpot meal. With layers of tortillas, juicy chicken, and plenty of cheese, it's a family favorite that requires no baking or rolling.

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    Crock Pot Chili Mac And Cheese

    A bowl of Crock Pot Chili Mac And Cheese.
    Photo Credit: Eat Your Beets.

    This dish combines chili and macaroni for a hearty meal that's easy to prepare. It's perfect for busy nights when you want something warm and filling.

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    Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken features tender chicken thighs coated in a tasty sauce made from apple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, and a mix of seasonings. This dish offers a sweet and flavorful experience that's perfect for any meal.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs are seasoned well and cooked until they're super tender. This is an easy main dish that goes great with any sides you like.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup.
    Photo Credit: Supergolden Bakes.

    Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a cozy dish that you can easily prepare in your crock pot or on the stove. It's great for cold winter days or anytime you need a warm and satisfying meal.

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    Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup

    Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup.
    Photo Credit: Slow Cooker Meals.

    Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup combines the hearty flavors of a classic dish into a simple slow cooker meal. Packed with bacon, Italian sausage, creamy potatoes, and kale, this soup is perfect for a cozy dinner any night.

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    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This slow cooker recipe brings the delicious tastes of Tuscany right to your home. It's a simple way to enjoy a hearty meal without much work.

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    Crockpot Chicken and Noodles

    Crockpot Chicken and Noodles.
    Photo Credit: Bowl Me Over.

    This cozy meal comes together in just 5 minutes of prep, making it a great choice for a comforting dinner. It's the kind of dish that warms you up and feels like home.

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    Asian Noodle Soup with Ground Pork and Peanuts

    Asian Noodle Soup with Ground Pork and Peanuts.
    Photo Credit: This Is How I Cook.

    This easy soup is great for a quick meal when it's cold outside. The peanut and scallion Asian noodle soup is delicious any time of the year.

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    Crock Pot Cranberry Chicken

    Crock Pot Cranberry Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Flavor Mosaic.

    This is an easy slow cooker recipe that brings together the flavors of tender chicken breast, tangy cranberry sauce, zesty orange juice, sweet brown sugar, fragrant rosemary, and a blend of spices.

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    Crockpot Steak Bites with Mushrooms

    Crockpot Steak Bites with Mushrooms
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Steak bites are packed with flavor, featuring beef broth, butter, onion, garlic, beef, and mushrooms. Simply toss everything into the slow cooker for an easy meal.

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    Slow Cooker Meatloaf

    Slow Cooker Meatloaf.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This slow cooker meatloaf is a simple and tasty dish that you can prepare without much effort. It's perfect for holiday meals or any time you want a comforting dinner.

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    Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

    Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This dish features tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy biscuit dumplings all simmered in a creamy broth. It's a comforting meal that's simple to put together.

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    Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole

    Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish combines tater tot casserole and shepherd’s pie for a tasty one-pot meal. With frozen veggies for extra goodness and melted cheddar on top, it’s a complete dinner that everyone will love.

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      21 Vegetarian Casseroles That Will Change Your Dinner Game
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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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