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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    27 No-Fuss Slow Cooker Dump Meals for When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 19, 2025, updated February 12, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Slow cooker dump meals are a lifesaver for those busy days when cooking feels like too much effort. Just toss in your ingredients, set the timer, and let the slow cooker do the work for you. With 27 easy recipes to choose from, you can enjoy a hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

    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 an easy and satisfying dinner that you can serve over rice.

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    Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken

    Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This honey mustard chicken in the slow cooker is a simple way to prepare dinner. With just a few ingredients like mustard, honey, and garlic, you can enjoy a tasty meal with little effort and cleanup.

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    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This crock pot lasagna is a simple meal you can prepare ahead of time. With just a few easy ingredients, including uncooked lasagna noodles, you can let the slow cooker do all the work.

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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 perfect blend of spicy and savory flavors that everyone will enjoy.

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    Butternut Cauliflower Soup

    A bowl of soup topped with cheese and bacon.
    Photo credit: Peas and Crayons.

    This soup is simple to make with your slow cooker or pressure cooker. The Instant Pot Butternut Cauliflower Soup is full of flavor and needs very little prep, making it a great choice for busy weeknights.

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    Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

    Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup.
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    This Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. It's packed with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and hearty barley.

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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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    Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala

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

    Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala features chicken simmered in a rich mushroom and wine sauce, finished with a touch of cream just before serving. It's perfect served over mashed potatoes.

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    Crock Pot Vegetable Tortellini Soup

    Vegetable Tortellini Soup in Crockpot
    Photo Credit: Foodess.

    This creamy Tortellini Soup is a simple slow cooker dish packed with fresh green veggies. With just a few easy ingredients and minimal prep time, it's perfect for a quick meal.

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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 meal that cooks itself in the slow cooker.

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    Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

    Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This filling soup is packed with tender beef, veggies, and barley in a tasty broth. Just toss everything into the slow cooker, let it cook on low all day, and you'll return to a warm and comforting meal.

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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 main dish features chicken smothered in a sweet peach barbecue sauce. It's a quick and easy meal that anyone can enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Autumn Chicken Dinner

    Slow Cooker Autumn Chicken Dinner.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow cooker chicken and sweet potato dinner is a healthy and simple meal that cooks all in one pot. Chicken thighs, onions, and sweet potatoes blend together for a delicious dish.

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    Slow Cooker Three Bean Taco Soup

    Slow Cooker Three Bean Taco Soup
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This Slow Cooker Three Bean Taco Soup is easy to prepare in just 10 minutes and is perfect for a vegetarian, gluten-free meal that you can freeze for later. Simply toss everything into the slow cooker and let it cook, then enjoy it with your favorite taco toppings like cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

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    Cowboy Stew

    Cowboy Stew
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.

    Cowboy Stew is a great choice when you need an easy meal for a crowd. With ground beef, smoked sausage, potatoes, beans, and veggies, it's a filling dish that everyone will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Mexican Bubble Up Casserole

    Slow Cooker Mexican Bubble Up Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This casserole is slow-cooked to bring out all the great Tex-Mex flavors of a classic Mexican pizza. With just five ingredients, you can enjoy a tasty meal without much work.

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    Crockpot Enchiladas

    Crockpot Enchiladas.
    Photo Credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    Crockpot enchiladas are a simple mix of ground beef, veggies, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, and cheese, all cooked together in the slow cooker. This is a great option for weeknight family dinners or meal prep, requiring minimal effort.

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    Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Tortellini

    Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie.

    This creamy dish features tender chicken, cheese tortellini, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, all infused with delicious Tuscan flavors. It's a simple yet satisfying meal that your family will enjoy on a busy weeknight.

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    Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup

    Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Lazy Slow Cooker.

    Slow-cooker cauliflower soup is creamy, dairy-free, and delicious. It's a great choice for chilly days or when you want something light and refreshing.

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    Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken

    Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Swirls of Flavor.

    Chicken becomes tender while simmering in enchilada sauce in your slow cooker. Toss in corn tortillas, cheese, and olives for a delicious enchilada chicken casserole dinner.

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    Crock-Pot Honey Bourbon Steak Tips

    Honey Bourbon Steak Tips (Crock-Pot)
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Honey Bourbon Steak Tips are cooked slowly in the crockpot until they're tender and juicy. They're covered in a tasty sweet and savory sauce that everyone will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker American Goulash

    Slow Cooker Goulash.
    Photo Credit: Cincy Shopper.

    Slow Cooker American Goulash is a rich, meaty dish loaded with beef and veggies. This easy slow cooker ground beef recipe is great for dinner!

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    Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn

    Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow cooker.

    Steak bites, potatoes, and corn all cook together in the slow cooker with a tasty garlic butter sauce. This is an easy meal that brings everything together without much work.

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    Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

    Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches.
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    This dish features tender, shredded Italian beef with pepperoncini served on warm sandwich rolls topped with melted provolone cheese. With only a few minutes of prep, you can enjoy these hearty sandwiches even on your busiest days.

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    Venison Soup

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

    Venison soup is a simple dish that you can 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 Cooked Chicken and Corn Soup

    Slow Cooked Chicken and Corn Soup.
    Photo Credit: Savory with Soul.

    This chicken and corn soup is thick and creamy, giving it a chowder-like feel. It's packed with flavor and perfect for a filling meal.

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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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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years 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, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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