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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    26 Easy Slow Cooker Dump Meals That Will Impress Anyone

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 16, 2025, updated February 12, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Slow cooker dump meals are a game changer for busy days, allowing you to prepare delicious dishes with minimal effort. Just toss in your ingredients, set the timer, and let the slow cooker do the work while you go about your day. With 26 easy recipes to choose from, you can impress family and friends with hearty meals that are full of flavor and perfect for any occasion.

    Crockpot Chicken Bacon & Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

    Crockpot Chicken Bacon & Ranch Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This slow cooker casserole puts a fun spin on the classic tater tot dish many people love. With chicken, bacon, ranch, and tater tots, it’s a cozy meal perfect for chilly days.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs.
    Photo Credit: Primavera Kitchen.

    Chicken thighs cooked in a slow cooker turn out tender and packed with flavor. This dish is great for weeknight dinners and only takes about 10 minutes to prepare.

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    Slow Cooker Chile Colorado

    Slow Cooker Chile Colorado.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chile Colorado features tender beef cooked in a flavorful red chile sauce, paired with warm tortillas for a simple and satisfying meal. It's perfect for busy nights when you want something delicious without a lot of work.

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    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

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

    Slow cooker teriyaki chicken is a simple dish that’s even better than takeout. It’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner when you want something easy to prepare.

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    Slow Cooker Nacho Soup

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

    Nacho Soup is a tasty twist on your favorite nachos. It combines ground beef, Rotel, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning, all simmered together in a slow cooker for a comforting meal.

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    Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner

    Hobo Dinner in the Slow Cooker.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This recipe lets you prepare a full meal in one go, featuring a flavorful meatloaf and sliced potatoes cooked together. It's great for a relaxing weekend meal or for packing up lunch for work.

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    Crock Pot Pork Chops and Gravy

    Crock Pot Pork Chops and Gravy.
    Photo Credit: One Hot Oven.

    Crock Pot Pork Chops and Gravy are super tender and flavorful, simmered in a creamy mushroom and onion sauce. This is a great meal for busy weeknights that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken.
    Photo Credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    This slow cooker meal is perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike, featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic sauce. It pairs well with pasta or mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal.

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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 dish that’s perfect for dinner after a long day. 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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    Zuppa Toscana

    Zuppa Toscana.
    Photo Credit: Easy and Delish.

    This Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana is a healthy take on the classic dish, perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with hearty vegetables, Parmesan, bacon, and Italian sausage, it’s a satisfying one-pot dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Taco Soup

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

    This soup is simple to prepare and packed with flavor, all thanks to the slow cooker. It features fire roasted corn, fresh salsa, and whole black olives for a delicious combination.

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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 Thai Peanut Chicken

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

    This chicken turns out really tender and is smothered in a creamy peanut sauce. With just five simple ingredients, you can quickly mix the sauce, pour it over the chicken, and let the slow cooker do the work.

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    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs.
    Photo Credit: Thirty Something Supermom.

    This recipe is a simple way to prepare chicken thighs that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's perfect for busy nights when you want a tasty meal without a lot of work.

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    Salsa Chicken

    A bowl of salsa chicken.
    Photo credit: Belle of the Kitchen.

    Crockpot Salsa Chicken is a simple dinner option that requires minimal effort. With just a few ingredients and a quick prep time, it’s bound to become a hit with the family.

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    Slow Cooker Sour Cream & Onion Chicken

    Slow Cooker Sour Cream & Onion Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Quicker Kitchen.

    Slow cooker sour cream and onion chicken is a simple dish that delivers great flavor with minimal effort. This crockpot meal is ideal for anyone who enjoys the classic taste of sour cream and onion chips.

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    Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken

    Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken is a simple and fun dinner option for busy nights. It's a tasty twist on regular chicken that everyone in the family will love.

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    Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

    Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs.
    Photo Credit: My Chef's Apron.

    Ribs are rubbed with a perfect spice blend and cooked in the slow cooker until deliciously tender. A flavorful family dinner idea that you can easily pair with any vegetable side dish.

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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.

    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Chili.
    Photo Credit: Swirls of Flavor.,

    This recipe creates a flavorful sauce while it cooks in the slow cooker. It's a simple meal that requires minimal effort.

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    Carnitas

    Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork).
    Photo Credit: Gypsy Plate.

    Forget about going out for Mexican food. This pulled pork is simple to prepare and delicious, so you can easily whip it up at home.

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    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken

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

    Slow cooker pineapple chicken combines tender chicken with bell peppers, onion, and garlic in a tasty pineapple sauce. This dish offers a sweet and savory flavor that brings a bit of tropical flair to your dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Jamaican Jerk Chicken

    Slow Cooker Jamaican Jerk Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe gives chicken thighs a flavorful kick with a special homemade seasoning. It's a great way to enjoy a tasty meal with minimal effort.

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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 with just a few basic ingredients. It's perfect for holiday meals or any time you want a hearty dinner without much effort.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken & Gravy

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy.
    Photo credit: Babaganosh.

    Throwing some ingredients into the slow cooker and letting it do the work is a great way to enjoy a hearty meal. This dish is perfect for busy days when you want something warm and comforting.

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    Crock Pot Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken

    Crock Pot Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Gypsy Plate.

    Hawaiian Pineapple chicken is a tender and flavorful dish that's easy to prepare. With just a little bit of prep, your slow cooker will handle the rest, making it perfect for a busy day.

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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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