29 Fall Dinners You Can Dump in the Pot and Forget About

As the days get shorter and chillier, the kitchen becomes the heart of the home again. Fall dinners you can dump in the pot and forget about make it easy to enjoy all those comforting flavors without the hassle. Set it, forget it, and let dinner basically take care of itself.

Fall 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.

All the flavors of fall in one bowl—this hearty chicken chili simmers while you go about your day. Just dump, cook, and enjoy a cozy meal tonight.
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Dump-and-Go Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Gravy

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.

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Hearty pork chops meet creamy mushroom gravy in this no-fuss dinner. Let it simmer while you soak up the fall weather.
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Slow Cooker Country Ribs with Autumn BBQ Sauce

Tender pork roast slices covered in a rich, reddish-brown sauce are served on a white plate, garnished with small pieces of parsley, with a red and white striped cloth in the background. — Southern Crock Pot Country Style Ribs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Toss in a few simple ingredients and walk away—these fall-off-the-bone ribs slow cook in a tangy autumn-inspired sauce for an easy feast.
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Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin for Chilly Evenings

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

Classic French comfort, made effortless. This hearty coq au vin simmers in rich wine sauce—perfect for a crisp fall night in.
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Creamy Dump-and-Go Fall Mac and Cheese

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.

Nothing says cozy like creamy mac and cheese. Just dump everything in the pot and return to a perfectly smooth, cheesy side dish.
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Set-It-and-Forget-It Beef Ribs

A bowl filled with braised beef short ribs in a rich, glossy sauce, garnished with slices of cooked yellow lemon. — Crock Pot Beef Ribs (Tender And Delicious). Photo credit: Southern Plate.

These hearty beef ribs slow cook all day until perfectly tender—ideal for a no-fuss, stick-to-your-ribs fall dinner.
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Easy Fall Baby Back Ribs in the Slow Cooker

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

Busy fall weeknights are no match for these tender baby back ribs—just load the slow cooker and let it work its magic.
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Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas for Cozy Taco Nights

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

Dump, simmer, and crisp—these slow cooker carnitas bring warmth and rich flavor to your fall taco nights with zero hassle.
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Autumn Turkey, Quinoa & Sweet Potato Chili

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and corn chips, with more corn chips scattered nearby on a gray surface. — Slow Cooker Turkey Chili. Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

This healthy slow cooker chili blends fall favorites like sweet potatoes and quinoa with hearty turkey for a dump-and-go dinner win.
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Creamy Chicken Chili You Can Set and Forget

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 creamy, comforting chicken chili is the kind of meal that makes fall nights easier—just add everything to the pot and let it cook away.
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Dump-and-Go Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas

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

Rich, juicy beef carnitas with bold fall spices—just dump everything in your slow cooker for a no-stress dinner that tastes like you worked all day.
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Slow Cooker Cola Ribs Made Easy

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 cola-glazed ribs slow cook into fall perfection—sweet, savory, and tender with zero effort required.
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Dump-and-Go Chicken Pot Pie Stew

A bowl of creamy chicken and vegetable stew inspired by vintage recipes, topped with a golden biscuit. The stew contains shredded chicken, corn, peas, carrots, and green beans, garnished with chopped parsley. — Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

All the cozy comfort of chicken pot pie in one easy slow cooker dinner—just dump, stir, and forget it until dinnertime.
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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.
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Cozy Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Fall Sweet Potatoes

A serving fork removing slices of slow cooked pork tenderloin. — Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Just toss in tender pork, sweet potatoes, and fall spices—your slow cooker handles the rest for a warm, comforting dinner that tastes like autumn.
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Dump-and-Go Chicken Marsala for Cozy Fall Nights

A close-up of chicken breast topped with mushrooms and creamy sauce, garnished with parsley, served over a bed of fettuccine pasta. — Crock Pot Chicken Marsala. Photo credit: Spicy Southern Kitchen.

This creamy, mushroom-filled Marsala chicken needs just a few minutes of prep—then it slow cooks into pure fall comfort while you relax.
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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.
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Rich and Savory Slow Cooker Beef Burgundy

A white bowl filled with egg noodles topped with creamy beef chunks and garnished with fresh parsley, placed on a wooden surface with a fork in the background. — Crock Pot Beef Burgundy. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

Deep flavors and tender chunks of beef come together in this slow cooker beef burgundy—comfort food that impresses every time.
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Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup With Chicken Thighs

Homemade chicken noodle soup with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and herbs simmered to perfection—an easy, slow-cooked bowl of comfort.
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes

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.
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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.
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Two-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

A bowl of shredded chicken garnished with chopped herbs and two slices of lime, with cilantro leaves nearby on a white background—perfect for adding to your list of Cinco de Mayo recipes. — Easy Crockpot Chicken Salsa. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

This salsa chicken is a crowd-pleaser made with just chicken breasts and salsa—easy to shred for tacos, bowls, or sandwiches.
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3-Ingredient Crockpot Ham Recipe

This easy, 3-ingredient Crockpot Ham recipe is made with precooked spiralized ham and brown sugar. Just in time for dinner!
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Slow Cooker Jambalaya

A bowl of jambalaya featuring rice, sausage, chicken, tomatoes, peppers, and onions, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley. — Slow Cooker Jambalaya. Photo credit: Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Slow Cooker Jambalaya, with chucks of chicken and andouille sausage and lots of shrimp, is a super flavorful one dish meal.
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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
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Slow Cooker Rotisserie-Style Chicken

A cooked whole chicken with crispy, browned skin and visible seasoning, resting in a black slow cooker or pot. — Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken. Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

Juicy, golden, and perfectly seasoned, this slow cooker rotisserie chicken brings that classic roasted flavor right to your kitchen.
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Slow Cooker Meatloaf

A close-up of a plate with meatloaf topped with sauce, green beans, and mashed potatoes—perfect inspiration for your Christmas dinner menu ideas. — Slow Cooker Meatloaf. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

Made with canned creamy soup, tomato soup, and ground beef, learn how easy it is to make slow cooker meatloaf.
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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.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan That Never Disappoints

A plate of spaghetti topped with breaded chicken, tomato sauce, grated cheese, and fresh basil leaves. — Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan. Photo credit: Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Classic chicken parmesan gets even easier in the slow cooker with a thick tomato sauce, melted cheese, and a crunchy topping.
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