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    Beat the Dinner Rush with These 20 Dump and Go Slow Cooker Meals

    Published: Jun 2, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Weeknights get hectic fast, and the last thing I want to deal with is cooking a complicated dinner. That’s why I’m obsessed with dump and go slow cooker meals—they’re total lifesavers. Just toss everything in, let it do its thing, and boom: dinner’s ready when I am. Trust me, these recipes make life so much easier.

    Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

    A bowl of chili made in a slow cooker topped with cheese and sour cream
    Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Slow cooker chicken chili with pablano peppers comes together in no time. Just dump in the ingredients and let the slow cooker do all the work. A healthy dinner the whole family will love.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

    A serving of coq au vin
    Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Coq Au Vin in the slow cooker gives you comfort food without having to heat up your kitchen. A French chicken stew with layers of flavor that would make Julia Child proud and is sure to be a family favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

    Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Juicy and tender pork tenderloin is paired with sweet potatoes and cooked for hours in a slow cooker for an easy and decadent meal.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

    Crispy pork carnitas in a skillet with a spatula.
    Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Slow Cooker Carnitas start in the slow cooker and finish in a skillet. Learn the secret to juicy carnitas that finish crispy.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

    Tender And Juicy Beef Carnitas In A Slow Cooker

    Two beef tacos on a platter.
    Tender And Juicy Beef Carnitas In A Slow Cooker. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With only 15 minutes of prep time, beef carnitas are full of flavor all by themselves but even better with pineapple mango salsa.
    Get the Recipe: Tender And Juicy Beef Carnitas In A Slow Cooker

    Tender And Juicy Coca-Cola Marinated Ribs

    A plate of grilled barbecue ribs with a tantalizing glaze is displayed on a white dish. A black fork is positioned near the ribs, and a partial view of a bowl containing watermelon slices is visible in the background. The surface is light-colored.
    Tender And Juicy Coca-Cola Marinated Ribs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These Coca-Cola Ribs are marinated overnight in your favorite soda for a super tender and juicy crockpot recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Tender And Juicy Coca-Cola Marinated Ribs

    Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy

    Pork chops on a plate covered with ranch gravy.
    Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This ranch pork chops recipe is made in the slow cooker with just a few ingredients. Perfect golden brown pork chops in a thick and flavorful gravy.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This fall apart, melt-in-your-mouth slow cooker pot roast recipe is complete with veggies and gravy. Classic recipe for weeknights or Sunday supper.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Bbq Pulled Chicken

    A platter of rolls next to pulled chicken.
    Slow Cooker Bourbon Bbq Pulled Chicken. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken isn’t just for Game Night, it’s great for any time you’re feeding a crowd. It makes the best sliders.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Bourbon Bbq Pulled Chicken

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Homemade Mushroom Gravy

    A plate of slow cooker pot roast with gravy, garnished with carrots, mushrooms, and potato chunks. A small dish of extra gravy lies in the background on a gray napkin. The meal is served on a white plate against a light blue surface.
    Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Homemade Mushroom Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is made with chuck roast and veggies simmered in a thick broth, and topped with homemade mushroom gravy.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Homemade Mushroom Gravy

    Fall-Off-The Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs

    Barbecue ribs with a bowl of sacue.
    Fall-Off-The Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Crock pot dinners is all about convenience, and this recipe is the perfect example. Ribs have never been this easy to eat!
    Get the Recipe: Fall-Off-The Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs

    Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese

    A person holds a blue bowl of creamy chicken chili, a favorite among slow cooker recipes, topped with shredded cheese, corn, and herbs and garnished with a lime wedge. A spoon rests in the bowl, with fresh cilantro in the background.
    Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Chicken Chili Crock Pot recipe is light, fresh and delicious. Just dump the ingredients into your crockpot so you come home to an easy dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese

    Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup With Chicken Thighs

    Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup With Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Homemade chicken noodle soup with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and herbs simmered to perfection—an easy, slow-cooked bowl of comfort.
    Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup With Chicken Thighs

    Easy Crock Pot Mac And Cheese Recipe

    A close-up of creamy scrambled eggs topped with melted cheddar cheese, served in a black skillet next to a spoon on a gray cloth—comfort food perfect for pairing with cozy slow cooker dinners.
    Easy Crock Pot Mac And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With just 6 ingredients, this Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe will be your new favorite side. You don’t even have to cook the pasta, just dump and go!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Crock Pot Mac And Cheese Recipe

    Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup

    Mushroom soup and rice with a slow cooker pork chop on a plate.
    Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This recipe produces the most tender and moist bone-in pork chops! Cooked slowly in a crockpot, the marinade is a scrumptious homemade mushroom soup.
    Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup

    Easy Crock Pot Taco Soup With Ranch Dressing

    Three bowls of crockpot taco soup.
    Easy Crock Pot Taco Soup With Ranch Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    The EASIEST EVER Crock Pot Taco Soup! Ground beef, beans, tomatoes, spices and Ranch dressing for a soup bursting with flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Crock Pot Taco Soup With Ranch Dressing

    Creamy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe

    Creamy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe . Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Deliciously creamy Italian Mississippi Chicken with tender chicken breasts, spicy Italian banana peppers, & heavy cream. Quick 10-minute prep!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe

    3-Ingredient Crockpot Ham Recipe

    3-Ingredient Crockpot Ham Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This easy, 3-ingredient Crockpot Ham recipe is made with precooked spiralized ham and brown sugar. Just in time for dinner!
    Get the Recipe: 3-Ingredient Crockpot Ham Recipe

    Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

    A plate of white rice topped with beef and broccoli in a savory sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, with a lime wedge on the side and chopsticks nearby.
    Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli. Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Beef and Broccoli isn’t just for the stovetop. Try this slow cooker version with tender pieces of beef in a sweet and savory sauce
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

    Slow Cooker Beef Bolognese Recipe

    Slow Cooker Beef Bolognese Recipe. Photo credit: Talking Meals.

    This Slow Cooker Beef Bolognese Recipe is a kicked up version of the traditional Italian Meat Sauce made EASY in the slow cooker!
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Bolognese Recipe

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