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56 Dump and Go Crock Pot Meals for Busy Nights

by Donna Leave a Comment Post Updated: March 2024

If you’re looking for easy dump-and-go crock pot meals for your busy nights? I’ve gathered 56 easy crockpot recipes that have little to no prep, just measure dump and cook!

These slow cooker meals are perfect for busy nights or when you want a home cooked dinner without much prep work. We have included chicken, beef, pork, and a few other crock pot recipes in our collection, so you have tons to choose from.

If you have a hard time choosing a recipe, you can always go with my pulled chicken or pot roast. Both are super simple and are family favorites!

Chicken Recipes

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Crock Pot Cheddar Bacon Ranch Sandwiches

Photo Credit: momscravings.com

Make this chicken at your own risk. It is so good you aren’t going to be able to stop eating it!

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Easy Creamy Crockpot Mexican Chicken

Photo Credit: www.thriftyfrugalmom.com

This crockpot meal is a great family-friendly recipe that only takes a few minutes to throw together!

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Crockpot Smothered Chicken Thighs {easy toss and go recipe}

Photo Credit: www.twopinkpeonies.com

These crockpot smothered chicken thighs are comfort food made easy! They are family friendly and so easy to make too.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

Photo Credit: theheirloompantry.co

Toss a few simple ingredients into your slow cooker and make this bbq chicken. Your family will love this on sandwiches or as a nacho topping!

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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Recipe

Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

This spiced and flavorful meal is a great choice for an easy dinner that your family is sure to love and enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Photo Credit: budgetdelicious.com

This Honey Garlic Chcken is super tasty and a great option or a fuss-free dinner.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

Photo Credit: budgetdelicious.com

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie is a great alternative dish to traditonal Chicken Pot Pie thats delicious and comforting.

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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken is delicious and very easy to prep, only requiring a few pantry staples and a rotisserie chicken.

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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta

Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta recipe effortlessly brings together common ingredients like marinara sauce, tomatoes, pasta, cream cheese, and chicken to create a mouthwatering dish. Ideal for time-pressed families seeking tasty and heartwarming meals, it's a hit with both children and adults alike. Just dump in the ingredients and let the slow cooker do its magic.

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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Chicken Gnocchi Soup is so easy to put together and a hearty dinner recipe. Loaded with juicy shredded chicken, vegetables, and gnocchi which are soft puffy "Italian dumplings".

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Honey BBQ Crockpot Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Photo Credit: maesmenu.com

The ultimate dump and go crockpot recipe - honey bbq chicken sandwiches!

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Slow Cooker Chicken with Sweet Peach Barbecue Glaze

Photo Credit: www.modernhoney.com

Slow Cooker Chicken with Sweet Peach Barbecue Glaze is a 5 ingredient recipe that's super easy to make and delicious to eat!

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Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Photo Credit: blessthismeal.com

Let your slow cooker do the work with this easy and delicious crock pot garlic parmesan chicken pasta. The combination of tender chicken, savory garlic, and cheesy parmesan creates a pasta dish that's full of flavor and incredibly satisfying.

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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

Photo Credit: healthyfoodiegirl.com
This is the ultimate salsa verde chicken perfect for meal prep, burritos, bowls or chicken tacos. Dump and go.
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The Best White Chicken Chili (low-carb + healthy)

Photo Credit: neutraleating.com

This creamy White Chicken Chili is delicious, and only requires 5 minutes of prep time!

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Curry

Photo Credit: homanathome.com

This chicken curry couldn’t be easier! Dump a few ingredients in your slow cooker and forget about it until dinner time.

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Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy

Photo Credit: slowcookermeals.com

Get classic comfort food from the crockpot with this easy recipe. You are going to love the way this chicken and gravy cooks up!

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5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Italian Chicken

Photo Credit: www.mashupmom.com

All you need are a few ingredients to make this Italian chicken that tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant.

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Lazy Enchiladas TikTok Slow Cooker Version - 3 Easy Ingredients

Photo Credit: www.crockpotsandflipflops.com

Enchiladas have never been easier! Add these to the slow cooker for such a tasty twist on a favorite.

Beef Recipes

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5 Minute Prep Crock Pot Shredded Beef

Photo Credit: lemonsandzest.com

This easy, 5 minute prep Crock Pot Shredded Beef is so juicy and melt in your mouth with lots of flavor. So versatile and can be eaten over noodles, mashed potatoes, in tacos, and more. A perfect dump and go slow cooker dinner recipe!

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Easy Crockpot Cowboy Casserole

Photo Credit: foodmeanderings.com

This Easy Crock Pot Cowboy Casserole is a healthy, quick, and easy dump-and-go recipe. Made with extra lean ground beef, whole grain rice, beans, tomatoes, and corn, then smothered in melted cheese, it's a hearty meal in one dish. The best part is, you dump everything in the slow cooker, walk away and let the crockpot do the cooking for you!

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Slow Cooker Swiss Steak

Photo Credit: foodmeanderings.com

This Slow Cooker Swiss Steak with tomatoes (smothered steak) is the ultimate comfort food and dump and go recipe! It requires no pre-cooking and is economical.

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Slow Cooked Shredded Beef with Tomatoes

Photo Credit: www.thespeltkitchen.com

This simple, yet amazingly tasty, slow cooked shredded beef makes the ideal wholesome, midweek meal for the whole family. Just add some crusty bread, rice and potatoes, and you're good to go.

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Barbacoa Beef

Photo Credit: www.modernhoney.com

This is the perfect Barbacoa Beef to serve on its own OR to pair with other staple meals like burritos, tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, or on a salad.

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Crock Pot Meatballs and Gravy

Photo Credit: slowcookermeals.com

Enjoy the comfort of Crock Pot Meatballs and Gravy with juicy meatballs and a rich savory gravy, all made effortlessly in the slow cooker. Serve it over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes for a family-favorite meal.

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Crock Pot Cube Steak

Photo Credit: slowcookermeals.com

Savor the delectable Crock Pot Cube Steak, a mouthwatering dish cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. This tender and flavorful cube steak is infused with umami from mushrooms and onions, making it the perfect complement to any side dish!

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Hearty Hamburger Soup with Macaroni {Crockpot}

Photo Credit: thymewithheather.com

Let the slow cooker do the work for this hearty hamburger soup. From the juicy beef, the tender vegetables and flavourful broth this recipe is a family fav.

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Easy Semi-Homemade Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

Photo Credit: thymewithheather.com

This easy semi homemade spaghetti sauce will surely be loved by your family. Made easy using the crockpot this sauce will quickly become your families favourite dinner!

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Saucy Crockpot Taco Meat

Photo Credit: dishnthekitchen.com

This Crockpot Taco Meat is slow cooked to saucy perfection. Not too dry, not too drippy and all of the right spices to make taco night something to celebrate.

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Beef Ramen Noodles (Slow Cooker)

Photo Credit: dishnthekitchen.com

Beef up your weeknight dinner routine with Beef Ramen Noodles made in the slow cooker. These flavour packed noodles with vegetables simmered in a sweet and savoury sauce will become your family’s ‘most requested’ dinner recipes.

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Italian Crock Pot Pepper Steak (Dump & Go)

Photo Credit: thedefaultcook.com

When was the last time you had a serving of pepper steak? After trying this recipe you are going to want to add this dish to your meal rotation regularly.

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Slow Cooker Meatball Stew

Photo Credit: www.thedenverhousewife.com

Move over spaghetti! This stew makes for such a good place to add meatballs!

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Mississippi Pot Roast

Photo Credit: www.themagicalslowcooker.com

This recipe has taken tiktok by storm. You are going to want to try this spin on pot roast asap, and this recipe makes it so easy!

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Crock Pot Chuck Roast

Photo Credit: thefeatherednester.com

If you need something hearty and wholesome, then you need to make this chuck roast! It has such a great flavor and texture after some time in the slow cooker.

Pork Recipes

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Pork Ragu in the Slow Cooker

Photo Credit: deliciousbydesign.net

Tender shredded pork shoulder sits in a rich tomato sauce that is perfect over pasta or a plate of creamy polenta for the perfect Italian comfort dinner. It takes 6 hours in the crock pot, but only 15 minutes to throw together.

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Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

Photo Credit: www.lemonblossoms.com

Seasoned with citrus juices and a simple spice mixture, slow cooker pork carnitas are easy to make and deliciously irresistible.

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Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork

Photo Credit: www.lemonblossoms.com

his Mojo Pork is marinated with the best citrus and garlic Mojo Criollo and slow cooked until fork-tender.

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Crockpot Root Beer Ribs Recipe

Photo Credit: www.twopinkpeonies.com

These crockpot root beer ribs are SO easy. They taste great and are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!

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Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin - Low Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free, THM S

Photo Credit: joyfilledeats.com

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin is simple and delicious with the flavors of lemon and pepper. It has just five ingredients and a 5 minute prep time.

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Sweet Pork (No Soda)

Photo Credit: beginwithbalance.com

This fan favorite sweet pork requires minimal ingredients and prep time. Simply let the meat cook on low heat all day before serving in tacos, salads, and burritos.

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Slow Cooker Cider Pulled Pork Recipe with Sparkling Cider

Photo Credit: homeschoolandhappiness.com

Spice up your weeknight with this easy and delicious dump and go slow cooker pulled pork! Sparkling cider is the secret to these pulled pork sandwiches!

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St. Louis Style Ribs Recipe (Crockpot)

Photo Credit: cookingwithmammac.com

Barbecue St. Louis Ribs in the Crockpot are so easy! You just need three ingredients to make them.

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Easy Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Recipe

Photo Credit: www.reneeskitchenadventures.com

Dinner doesn't get much easier than this dish. Fully-cooked smoked kielbasa sausage is combined with tangy sauerkraut. apple juice, brown sugar, sweet onions, and spicy brown mustard and then simmered in a slow cooker until it's tender and delicious.

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Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Roast

Photo Credit: dishnthekitchen.com

Dinner is done and delicious when you have Mississippi Pork Roast simmering away in the slow cooker all day. Serve this incredible shredded pork for dinner on mashed potatoes or as Mississippi Pork Buns for the big game.

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Slow Cooker Kielbasa & Potato Casserole

Photo Credit: thelazyslowcooker.com

Potatoes and kielbasa are perfect partners for an easy dinner that you can dump and forget!

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Crock Pot Pulled Pork Recipe

Photo Credit: urbancowgirllife.com

Pulled pork is always a good idea. This recipe makes it so easy. You can dump in your ingredients and come back to it later for a great meal.

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Crockpot Pork Chops Recipe

Photo Credit: deliciouslysprinkled.com

Pork chops make for a great option for feeding a family! This recipe makes them so tender and tasty in the crockpot.

Other Recipes

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Hearty Vegetable Soup

Photo Credit: clankitchen.com

This dump-and-go vegetable soup recipe is perfect for busy nights when you crave a warm, cozy meal but don't have much time to spare. Simply toss all the ingredients together and let it simmer for a delicious and nourishing dinner option.

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Crockpot Three Bean Chili + Stovetop Version

Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

This Three Bean Chili Recipe is super easy to make, only needing staple pantry items and a small amount of prep time. ALSO is freezer friendly!

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Slow Cooker Lamb Shoulder

Photo Credit: somebodyfeedseb.com

Indulge in the exquisite tenderness of slow-cooked lamb shoulder, perfected to the point where it effortlessly separates from the bone and is complemented by a rich red wine gravy. Whether you desire a mouthwatering recipe for your cherished Sunday roast, an impressive centerpiece for your Easter gathering, or the delightful sensation of tender pulled lamb served in a brioche bun, this Slow Cooker Lamb Shoulder recipe is undeniably tailored to fulfill your desires.

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Crock Pot Vegetable Soup with Lentils

Photo Credit: audreythenafoodgoddess.com

This Crock Pot Vegetable Soup with Lentils is the perfect dump and go soup for busy times in your life. Stuffed with a variety of delicious vegetables, it’s an easy and extremely healthy meal option. Great to meal prep too.

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Creamy Black Bean Soup (Crockpot) – Fit Mama Real Food

Photo Credit: www.fitmamarealfood.com

Vegetarian black bean soup - the ultimate dump and go meal!

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Easy Mexican Bean Soup (Vegan + Gluten Free)

Photo Credit: homanathome.com

Mexican Bean Soup is a healthy, simple dump and go recipe for weeknights! With the perfect combination of hearty vegetarian protein and delicious Mexican flavor, this soup is a fantastic addition to your repertoire.

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The Best Slow Cooker Vegan Chili

Photo Credit: happykitchen.rocks

This slow cooker vegan chili recipe will delight your taste buds. It’s not only wholesome but delicious and easy to make. A vegan twist on this classic comfort food makes for a healthy dinner packed with nutrients brimming with flavor!

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Slow Cooker Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy, cheesy, Green Chile Mac & Cheese gets a touch of heat from green chiles. This slow cooker recipe has the fastest prep for busy days!

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Crockpot Tortellini

Photo Credit: www.saltysidedish.com

This meal is just the thing to make when you need some comforting pasta for dinner. Cream cheese is such an easy and tasty addition!

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