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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Dump-and-Cook Chicken Dinners That Only Need One Dish

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 11, 2025, updated April 22, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Cooking dinner can be a hassle, especially when it comes to cleaning up afterward. These 24 dump-and-cook chicken dinners are perfect for busy nights, as they only require one dish to prepare. Just toss everything together, let it cook, and enjoy a delicious meal with minimal effort and cleanup.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

    Slow Cooker Chicken Curry.
    Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

    This slow cooker chicken curry is full of rich flavors like curry, coconut, and cumin. It's a great meal to come home to after a long day, especially when served with rice and warm naan.

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    Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

    Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish brings together juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and flavorful herbs for a simple yet satisfying meal. It's a great option when you want something tasty without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Crockpot Ranch Chicken Casserole

    Crockpot Ranch Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Budget Delicious.

    Crockpot Ranch Chicken Casserole is a simple slow cooker meal that’s perfect for busy days. It’s budget-friendly, easy to prepare, and loved by the whole family, making it a great option for meal prep.

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    Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

    Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Add Salt & Serve.

    This chicken is incredibly tender and smothered in a creamy peanut sauce that's packed with flavor. With just five simple ingredients, you can quickly prepare this dish by mixing the sauce, pouring it over the chicken, and letting it cook in the slow cooker.

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    Buffalo Chicken Chili

    Buffalo Chicken Chili (Slow Cooker)
    Photo Credit: The Nessy Kitchen.

    This slow cooker buffalo chicken chili is a simple dish that comes together quickly, making it great for busy weekdays or game days. With easy ingredients, it blends the classic taste of chili with the kick of buffalo wings, and it could become your go-to chili.

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    Mississippi Chicken

    Mississippi Chicken
    Photo Credit: Belle of the Kitchen.

    Mississippi Chicken is a super simple dish that you can throw together in a crockpot. With just five ingredients, it’s packed with flavor and goes perfectly over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs.
    Photo Credit: Primavera Kitchen.

    Chicken thighs are juicy and packed with flavor, making them a great choice for dinner. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.

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    Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

    Crockpot chicken salsa topped with avocados.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This dish features healthy and tasty chicken that turns out super tender in the Crock Pot. It's perfect for busy nights, gatherings, or when you want to prepare meals ahead of time.

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    Chicken Broccoli Rice Bake

    Chicken broccoli bake on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: From Valerie's Kitchen.

    This chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole is super easy to prepare and everything cooks together in one dish. It's a great option for busy days when you want a simple meal.

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    Instant Pot Chicken & Potatoes

    Chicken and tomatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes is a full meal that you can prepare in under 45 minutes. With a tasty tomato sauce made from fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, and oregano, this is an easy dinner option for busy nights.

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    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken.
    Photo credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

    Chicken breasts are cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey, then shredded and topped with the sauce. This is a simple and satisfying dinner that you can serve over rice.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Paprika

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

    This dish is warm and full of flavor, with tender chicken cooked in a rich paprika sauce along with garlic and onion. It's a great option for a simple and tasty dinner.

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    One Pan Chicken & Potatoes

    Chicken and potatoes.
    Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

    This chicken and potatoes dinner is all about simplicity, featuring juicy chicken thighs and drumsticks, tender potatoes, roasted garlic, and mushrooms all cooked together on one sheet pan. It’s an easy meal that takes just 15 minutes to prep before it goes into the oven, leaving you with less cleanup.

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    Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken and Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken and Potatoes.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken and Potatoes is a tasty one-dish meal that everyone in the family will love. It features baby carrots, red potatoes, and a creamy sauce made with ranch dressing mix and cream of chicken soup.

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    Slow Cooker Cream of Chicken and Leek Soup

    Slow Cooker Cream of Chicken and Leek Soup.
    Photo Credit: Living Sweet Moments.

    This Cream of Chicken & Leek Soup is a simple and satisfying meal with just six ingredients. It's a great option for families on the go.

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    Chicken & Dumplings

    Chicken and dumplings.
    Photo credit: Belle of the Kitchen.

    This is a simple and comforting chicken dish that cooks all day in the crockpot. It's an easy recipe that you'll enjoy making and eating!

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    Slow Cooker Chicken with Sweet Peach Barbecue Glaze

    Chicken with sweet barbecue glaze served with mashed potatoes.
    Photo Credit: Modern Honey.

    This simple dish features chicken covered in a sweet peach barbecue sauce. It’s a quick and easy meal that requires minimal effort.

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    Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

    Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup.
    Photo Credit: Simple Everyday Recipes.

    This creamy chicken and rice soup is incredibly simple to make. It's made with carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, chicken, rice and a variety of spices, and finished off with cream. Pair this with grilled cheese or crusty bread for dinner on a cold evening!

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    Slow Cooker Shredded Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

    Slow Cooker Shredded Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich.
    Photo Credit: Flavor Mosaic.

    Nashville Hot Chicken meets a Shredded Chicken Sandwich in this delicious dish. It's a simple and satisfying meal that combines bold flavors with easy preparation.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker Chicken Chili.
    Photo Credit: Popular Recipes.

    This slow cooker chicken chili is packed with tender chicken, a mix of spices, beans, and salsa verde. It features a creamy broth that’s both rich and comforting.

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    Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder

    Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder.
    Photo Credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    This creamy chicken corn chowder is a simple one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, potatoes, and veggies. It's perfect for a cozy night in when you want something hearty without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

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

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

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    Baked Chicken Drumsticks & Veggies

    Drumsticks and veggies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This sheet-pan dinner is perfect for quick weeknight meals. With just a little chopping to begin, you end up with a delicious mix of chicken, veggies, and plenty of sauce all cooked together.

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    Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

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

    This simple cranberry chicken dish uses just four ingredients: chicken breasts, French onion soup mix, French onion dressing, and cranberry sauce. It's an easy meal that comes together quickly and is perfect for busy nights.

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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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