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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Easy Dump and Go Slow Cooker Ideas That Will Simplify Your Life

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 29, 2025, updated January 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Slow cookers are a lifesaver for busy days, allowing you to prepare delicious meals with minimal effort. With just a few ingredients, you can create satisfying dishes that cook while you go about your day. Here are 24 easy dump and go slow cooker ideas that will make mealtime a breeze.

    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings

    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Homemade BBQ chicken wings are easy to prepare in the slow cooker with just a few simple ingredients. This is a tasty appetizer that everyone will enjoy.

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    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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    Papa’s Gone All Day Stew

    Papa’s Gone All Day Stew
    Photo Credit: Easy Budget Recipes.

    This stew is a classic comfort food that serves 12, making it great for family dinners on Sundays. It's also simple enough to whip up on a busy weekday.

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    Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Slow cooker white chicken chili is easy to make with just a few ingredients and no need for any pre-cooking. You can find tips for thickening it up and plenty of topping ideas to customize your meal.

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    Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup

    Easy Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup
    Photo Credit: Whiskful Cooking.

    Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup is a simple and tasty dish made with canned tomatoes, basil, and a few seasonings that blend together effortlessly in the Crock Pot. It pairs perfectly with grilled cheese or crackers for a comforting lunch or dinner.

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    Chicken Posole Stew

    Slow Cooker Recipe With Chicken: Chicken Posole Stew
    Photo Credit: G Free Foodie.

    Chicken Posole Stew is a comforting dish that you can prepare in many ways, but this version is a favorite. The main ingredient is hominy, which is dried corn that has been soaked to remove the hull.

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    Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin

    Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This recipe is a great option for a filling meal. With tender Russet potatoes, ground beef, and straightforward flavors, it’s sure to be a hit with your family.

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    Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew

    Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This stew is a filling meal made with ground beef that you can prepare easily. It’s perfect for busy days when you want something hearty without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

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    Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken

    SLOW COOKER RITZ CHICKEN.
    Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks.

    Tender chicken breasts are cooked slowly in a creamy sauce, topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust. This dish is great served over rice or noodles.

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    Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

    Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Peasant's Daughter.

    Creamy tomato basil chicken is full of flavor and made with easy-to-find ingredients. It's slow-cooked to bring out the best taste without much work.

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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 and tasty meal.

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    Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

    Slow Cooker Pepper Steak.
    Photo Credit: The Short Order Cook.

    Beef strips and bell peppers simmer in a flavorful sauce, creating a delicious slow cooker dish. This simple recipe has Asian flavors and is perfect served over rice for a satisfying meal.

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    Venison Soup

    Venison Soup.
    Photo Credit: Binky's Culinary Carnival.

    Venison Soup is a simple dish to prepare in the slow cooker while you're processing your deer. It's a great way to use up tougher cuts of meat that might otherwise go to waste.

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    Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

    Slow Cooker Corn Chowder.
    Photo Credit: Everyday Eileen.

    Crockpot Corn Chowder is a creamy soup that feels like a treat from your favorite restaurant. It's simple to whip up at home, making it perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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

    This dish brings all the delicious flavors of enchiladas together in a simple slow cooker meal. With layers of tortillas, tender chicken, and plenty of cheese, it's a family favorite that's easy to prepare.

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    Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash

    Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Hamburger hash in the slow cooker combines soft potatoes, beef, and corn in a creamy mushroom sauce. Topped with melted cheese right before serving, this is a hearty meal you'll enjoy time and again.

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    Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

    Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Short Order Cook.

    Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken is super tender and requires very little effort. This simple dish is perfect for weeknights, whether served on a plate or in a bun, and you can have dinner ready in just a few hours.

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    Slow Cooker American Goulash

    Slow Cooker Goulash.
    Photo Credit: Cincy Shopper.

    Slow Cooker American Goulash is a hearty dish packed with beef and vegetables. This simple recipe is perfect for dinner.

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    Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken

    Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Garden in the Kitchen.

    Chicken breasts cook slowly in a flavorful onion broth and are topped with melted Gruyere cheese. This is a comforting meal that's simple to prepare.

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    Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken

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

    This chicken is seasoned with Italian dressing and lots of lemon. It's a simple and tasty dish that's perfect for a quick dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Chicken thighs and broccoli florets are submerged in a homemade sauce made with soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger paste, and a few other popular seasonings for a quick and delicious one-pot meal.

    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. With ingredients like bacon, Italian sausage, creamy potatoes, and kale, this soup is perfect for a cozy dinner any night.

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    Loaded Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

    Loaded Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes.
    Photo credit: Neighbor Food Blog.

    This simple dish is a hit with the family and only needs 15 minutes of prep time. It's perfect for classic comfort food that you can prepare in advance.

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    Enchilada Bake

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Dizzy Busy and Hungry.

    This Enchilada Bake is super-easy to prepare using pantry and freezer staples, and so tasty it's sure to become a long-time family favorite! No need to turn on your oven, this recipe uses the magic of your slow cooker.

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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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