Looking for an easy dinner idea that takes almost no effort? Crockpot dump dinners are here to save the day!
With just a few ingredients, you can toss everything into your slow cooker, set it, and forget it.
No standing over the stove, no endless steps—just dump and go!
Whether you’ve had a busy day or just want something simple, these crockpot meals will make dinnertime a breeze.
I’ve included 5 of my delicious and easy dump and go crockpot recipes and 42 incredible recipes I have found online TOO GOOD not to share.
For a total of 47 yummy, easy, hassle-free weeknight recipes you’ll love.
Get ready for delicious, stress-free dinners that practically cook themselves!
Easy Crockpot Dump Dinners
Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil.
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to the crockpot.
- Stir to coat the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with rice or steamed veggies.
BBQ Pulled Pork
Ingredients:
- 2-3 lb pork shoulder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
Instructions:
- Place pork in the crockpot.
- Mix BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, then pour over the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Shred and serve on buns or with coleslaw.
Teriyaki Meatballs
- Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen meatballs
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
Instructions
- Place frozen meatballs in the crockpot.
- Mix teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, then pour over meatballs.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Serve as a main dish over rice or as an appetizer.
Sausage and Pepper Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- pasta of choice (cooked separately)
Instructions
- Place sausage, bell pepper, onion, marinara sauce, and water in the crockpot.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
- Serve over cooked pasta for a hearty, flavorful meal.
Lentil Vegetable Stew
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots (chopped)
- 1 cup celery (chopped)
- 1 potato (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the crockpot and stir
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours
- Adjust seasoning before serving
Dump and Go Dinners
Crock Pot Smothered Chicken
Slow-cooked to perfection, Crock Pot Smothered Chicken is a tender and juicy delight. The creamy gravy is the perfect finishing touch for a satisfying meal.
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken is a comfort food classic that the whole family loves.
Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks
Crockpot Tomato Soup
This oh-so-creamy Crockpot Tomato Soup is guaranteed to be your next favorite comfort food! With just a handful of pantry staples, you’ll be savoring the goodness of delicious, satisfying slow cooker tomato soup in no time.
Slow Cooker One Pot Chicken Burrito Filling
Make the perfect chicken burrito filling using a couple of fresh veggies, salsa, Tex-Mex seasonings, and minute rice. This recipe is so easy, delicious, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Sausage
This Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Sausage is so easy and so good! No pre-cooking required – put everything directly into your crockpot, return 8 hours later and ladle it into bowls. A flavorful, healthy meal that couldn’t be simpler!
Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos (Recipe + Video)
This recipe for Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos creates incredibly tender, flavorful shredded chicken for easy tacos on a busy day. It’s super versatile and works perfectly for a variety of Mexican entrees.
Creamy Green Chicken Chili (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Slow cooker teriyaki chicken is chicken breasts cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and honey, then shredded and drizzled with sauce. Serve over rice for an easy yet satisfying crock pot dinner!
Crockpot Pineapple Chicken
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken
If you’re ready to spice things up, this easy 5-ingredient Crockpot Buffalo Chicken is the way to go!
Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Spinach Pepper Jack Casserole
Slow cooker ground turkey spinach pepper Jack casserole is an amazing meal that you will want to serve often. It is an easy-to-make, healthy dish that has fantastic flavor!
Fiesta Crack Chicken
What do you get when you put the two most popular crockpot recipes, Crack Chicken and Salsa Chicken, together? Fiesta Crack Chicken! This chicken has the best of both worlds with a creamy ranch chicken sauce and all the flavor from salsa chicken.
Easy Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken
3 Bean Vegetarian Chili in the Slow Cooker
This chili is jammed packed with three different kinds of beans, a bunch of vegetables, a ton of flavor. The perfect comfort food that couldn’t be easier to make in the crockpot. This is a vegetarian chili that could stand its own against any chili with meat!
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
These quick and simple Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas are made with fewer than 10 ingredients and just a few minutes of active prep time. In short, my crockpot chicken enchiladas are the one-pot wonder your busy schedule needs.
Easy Creamy Black Bean Soup Made in the Crockpot – Fit Mama Real Food
Take 5 minutes in the morning and prep this easy creamy black bean soup for your crockpot. After a day of cooking, you’ll have a healthy, nourishing warm bowl of soup waiting to enjoy! Full of protein, fiber and flavor, this easy soup recipe is a canvas for your favorite toppings.
Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
This Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is hearty, healthy, and flavorful. It’s packed with tender chicken, garlic, roasted red pepper, a touch of cream, parmesan, and more.
Crock Pot Pinto Beans with Bacon
Make the best tender, delicious, and nutritious southern comfort food that is made in a slow cooker with this Crock Pot Pinto Beans with Bacon recipe!
Lazy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Slow cooker chicken fajitas are an easy, crowd pleasing dish. They are perfect served everywhere from an average weeknight dinner to a wild weekend get-together. Made with tender chicken, peppers and onions, this fun meal is one you will want to add to your regular rotation.
Easy Korean Slow Cooker Short Ribs
Slow Cooker Short Ribs are deliciously fall-off-the-bone tender that take less than 5 mins of prep work. These Korean Beef Short Ribs are a great option for elegant suppers, homemade takeaways and easy lunches too. Suitable for Gluten-Free diets. Post includes freezer instructions.
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
This easy Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili is a dump-and-go crockpot meal you can set and forget! This healthy three bean chili is vegan, gluten-free, allergy-free, and full of plant-based protein, veggies, and bold Southwest flavors! A comforting dinner for a crowd or meatless make-ahead and freezer-friendly meal you can meal prep!
Crock Pot Pork Loin (Quick Prep + Super Tender!)
Juicy and easy, this recipe will teach you how to cook pork loin in the crock pot that is a hit with the whole family. This recipe makes a sizeable amount for dinner and is super simple to throw in your slow cooker with just a few ingredients. Prep your juicy pork loin roast and come home to dinner ready to go with this slow cooker recipe.
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken is creamy delicious comfort food. Tender chicken is slow cooked in a creamy base to make this dish a memorable meal for your family.
Easy Slow Cooker Clam Chowder
Chicken Noodle Soup
You don’t need a whole chicken to make homemade chicken noodle soup. Here's how to make it with bone-in chicken, chewy egg noodles and an aromatics-infused broth.
Hungry Cowboy Chicken - 365 Days of Slow Cooking and Pressure Cooking
Crockpot Chili Mac Recipe
Perfect family-friendly dinner for those busy days when you don’t have time to be in the kitchen. Try this delicious Crockpot Chili Mac Recipe!
Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna
Say hello to the easiest lasagna ever with this Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna! Made with layers of meat, noodles, sauce, and two types of cheese, it’s a quick and easy one-pot meal!
Cheesy Instant Pot Taco Pasta (Easy Dinner Recipe)
Instant Pot Burrito Bowl
Quick and Tasty: Crockpot Lunch Sloppy Joes for a Mess-Free Meal
Looking for an easy, comforting meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight or a casual get-together?
These Crockpot Sloppy Joes are a delicious, no-fuss solution.Perfectly Tender Crockpot Pot Roast: A Comfort Food Classic
There’s something timeless and comforting about a good pot roast. It’s the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug at the end of a long day.
With this Crockpot Pot Roast, you can enjoy the rich, tender beef and flavorful vegetables without spending hours in the kitchen.Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is easy and delicious! Tender juicy chicken is cooked in a rich bourbon ginger sauce for a delicious meal. The whole family will love it.
Crockpot Ravioli Casserole Recipe
I found this recipe in a Rival cookbook at my Aunt Annette’s house. I get so excited about good crock-pot recipes.
Chicken Enchilada Soup
Crock Pot Baked Ziti
This easy Crock Pot Baked Ziti recipe only takes 10 minutes to prep using uncooked noodles layered in cheese and marinara sauce. Delicious comfort food for any busy night!
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
A true one pot meal. The chicken and enchilada sauce is cooked all day in the slow cooker then the casserole fixings are stirred in.
Slow Cooker Taco Chicken Bowls
Taco Chicken Bowls are great for bachelors, students, or the chronically busy because it’s a “dump and heat” recipe. All you do is dump all of the ingredients together in a pot, and let it cook.
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie recipe is an easy and delicious ultimate comfort food. Made with seasoned pulled chicken and fresh-cut vegetables, slow-cooked in a blend of savory spices, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Simply toss all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it work its magic for a mouth-watering meal that’s ready when you are.
Crock Pot Crack Chicken
With just a few ingredients, this Crock Pot Crack Chicken is amazingly easy, tasty and super delicious. It’s one recipe you’ll be making over and over again!