Winter weeknights can be hectic, but with these 31 dump-and-cook recipes, dinner can be simple and satisfying. Just toss your ingredients into a pot or slow cooker, and let them do the work while you relax. These easy meals are perfect for cozy evenings, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the season.
Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese
![Mac and cheese.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mac-and-cheese-without-flour-4-720x1080-1-e1701364561531.jpg)
Baked Mac and Cheese is super simple to prepare. In just 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes in the oven, you can enjoy a delicious one-pan dish loaded with Cheddar and Gruyere cheese.
Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
![Crockpot chicken salsa topped with avocados.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Crock-Pot-Salsa-Chicken.jpg)
This recipe features healthy and tasty chicken that cooks perfectly in the Crock Pot. It's perfect for busy nights, gatherings, and preparing meals in advance.
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
![Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Slow-Cooker-Sloppy-Joes.jpg)
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are a simple and convenient dinner option. Ground beef and vegetables cook together in the slow cooker, making it a great choice for busy days.
Slow Cooker Chile Colorado
![Slow Cooker Chile Colorado.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Slow-Cooker-Chile-Colorado.jpg)
Slow Cooker Chile Colorado features tender beef cooked in a flavorful red chile sauce, paired with warm tortillas for a simple and hearty meal. It's perfect for cold weather when you want something comforting without much effort.
Chicken Parm Casserole
![Chicken Parm Casserole.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/9-2.jpg)
This casserole combines the flavors of a classic Italian dinner into a simple meal. With tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, pasta, and gooey mozzarella, it's a great choice for any day of the week.
Slow Cooker Beef Gyros
![Slow Cooker Beef Gyros.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Slow-Cooker-Beef-Gyros-1.jpg)
Slow cooker beef gyros feature tender beef that cooks up nicely in the slow cooker. They are served in warm pita bread with fresh veggies and tzatziki sauce.
Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Dip
![Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Dip.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Slow-Cooker-Barbecue-Chicken-Dip.jpg)
Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Dip is a great choice for game day snacks. With just a few ingredients and your crock pot, this dip comes together easily and is sure to be a hit, so consider making a bit more to satisfy everyone.
Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Bacon & Mushrooms
![Gnocchi with bacon and mushrooms.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sheet-pan-gnocchi-with-bacon-and-mushrooms-1280x720-2.jpg)
This simple meal uses just 8 ingredients and is perfect for a cozy dinner any night. With tender gnocchi, crispy bacon, hearty mushrooms, and crunchy pine nuts, it’s a dish that everyone will love.
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken
![Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Slow-Cooker-Hawaiian-Chicken.jpg)
This recipe is full of tropical flavor and is perfect for cold weather. It's an easy option that you can quickly add to your family's meal plan.
Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner
![Hobo Dinner in the Slow Cooker.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Hobo-Dinner-in-the-Slow-Cooker.jpg)
This recipe lets you prepare a full meal in one go, featuring a savory meatloaf paired with perfectly cooked sliced potatoes. It's a great option for a cozy weekend meal or a hearty lunch to take to work.
Crockpot Potato Soup
![Crockpot Potato Soup.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Crockpot-Potato-Soup.jpg)
Crockpot Potato Soup is a warm and filling dish that's simple to prepare and packed with flavor. It includes all the tasty toppings of a baked potato, like bacon, cheese, and green onions.
Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake
![Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/msn-1-8.jpg)
This creamy tuna pasta bake is packed with flavor and made using canned tuna and mozzarella cheese along with a few other easy ingredients. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for chilly days.
Ground Turkey White Chili
![Ground Turkey White Chili.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ground-Turkey-White-Chili.jpg)
This dinner dish is super easy to make in a slow cooker. Just a little prep in the morning means you can come home to a warm, comforting meal, perfect for a chilly winter night.
Mediterranean Veggie Casserole
![Veggie casserole.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/msn-2024-04-11T140521.122.jpg)
This casserole is quick to prepare and goes straight into the oven. You'll end up with soft vegetables in a flavorful, garlicky sauce.
Baked Chicken Drumsticks & Veggies
![Drumsticks and veggies.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/29-e1684743947235.jpg)
This sheet-pan dinner is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something simple. With just a little chopping to begin, everything cooks together with chicken, veggies, and plenty of sauce for a delicious meal.
Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken
![Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Slow-Cooker-Root-Beer-Chicken.jpg)
This Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken is a simple dinner option for busy nights. It puts a fun spin on regular chicken that everyone in the family will love.
No-Boil Ravioli Casserole
![This cheesy ravioli casserole is one of the simplest dishes you can make. With just four simple ingredients and store-bought shortcuts, you can prep this dish in 5 minutes, and eat in under 40!](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/baked-ravioli-casserole-msn-1280x720-2.jpg)
This dish is incredibly easy to prepare. With just four ingredients and some ready-made items, you can have it ready in 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.
Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese
![Gorgonzola mac and cheese.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/msn-2024-06-18T083612.702.jpg)
This cheesy mac and cheese is made in just one dish, so there's no need to pre-cook anything. With mozzarella and gorgonzola, it’s a simple and comforting meal that’s perfect for chilly days.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
![Buffalo chicken pasta bake.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/images-for-msn-7-e1684405000993.jpg)
This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is quick to prepare and ready in under an hour. It's packed with spicy buffalo sauce, hidden spinach, and plenty of cheese, making it a tasty option for a weeknight dinner.
Crockpot Steak Bites with Mushrooms
![Crockpot Steak Bites with Mushrooms](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/58-12.jpg)
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.
Bacon Potato Casserole
![Bacon Potato Casserole.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/msn-2024-05-16T101840.848.jpg)
This side dish is full of flavor with layers of bacon, potatoes, and cheese. It's an easy recipe that will impress everyone at the table.
Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies
![Sheet pan with chicken and veggies.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sheet-Pan-Chicken-and-Veggies-17-of-17-e1684744123557.jpg)
This easy sheet pan chicken dinner with vegetables is great for busy families looking for a healthy, warm meal. Just mix everything together, bake it, and it's ready to serve.
Tortellini Bake
![Tortellini bake.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3.jpg)
This tortellini bake is a delicious casserole made with store-bought tortellini, delicious meat tomato sauce with vegetables, all covered with melted gooey cheese. It´s so easy to make and you´ll have a tasty dinner for a couple of days!
Baked Cod in Foil
![A foil pack with cod and potatoes.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/18-1-e1684819312112.jpg)
These baked cod packs are easy to prepare and full of flavor, taking just 5 minutes to get ready. With cod, tomatoes, potatoes, and lemon all cooked together, this is a simple and satisfying dinner option.
Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake
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This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, perfect for a cozy meal. It's a simple and satisfying option for chilly days.
Baked Lamb Chops & Veggies
![Baked lamb chops with veggies.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/images-for-msn-71.jpg)
This sheet pan meal is a simple way to enjoy lamb without the stress of overcooking it. The lamb chops cook in the flavorful juices from the vegetables, resulting in tender meat that is delicious.
Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake
![Chicken pasta bake.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chicken-broccoli-pasta-bake-6-scaled-e1684499371406.jpg)
This dish features plenty of chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that will fill you up. It's perfect for cold weather and you'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Chili
![Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Chili.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Slow-Cooker-Pineapple-Chicken-Chili.jpg)
This recipe creates a flavorful sauce while it cooks in the slow cooker. It's a simple option for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
![Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Slow-Cooker-Black-Bean-Soup.jpg)
This slow cooker black bean soup is thick and filling, perfect for chilly days. It's a simple dish that requires very little work, making it ideal for busy weeks.
Mexican Steak Bites
![Mexican Steak Bites](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/59-9.jpg)
Steak adds a rich flavor to any meal, and these tasty steak bites take it up a notch. Seasoned like tacos and paired with a creamy queso sauce, this dish is perfect for a cozy night in.
No-Boil Pasta Bake
![No-Boil Pasta Bake.](https://alwaysusebutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/No-Boil-Pasta-Bake.jpg)
This vegetarian No-Boil Pasta Bake is simple to prepare and only takes a few minutes to mix together. It uses common ingredients like store-bought spaghetti sauce, dried spices, boxed noodles, and lots of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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