19 Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes that require no cooking or browning beforehand — simply throw it in and walk away! Easy dinner recipes for busy weeknights and back to school!
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Sometimes I wonder if the slow cooker is the most popular kitchen appliance.
It seems like there are at least 3 gifted at every bridal shower, and it’s one of the first small appliances that adorns the kitchen counter in a new place. They are just so incredibly versatile!
I really got into the habit of using mine all the time after we had kids. Kids have a habit of soaking up every minute of the free time you had before, right?!?
Believe me, I wouldn’t change a thing. But you just get used to not having 2 hours to make dinner every night.
I remember when I first really got into experimenting in the kitchen, when my husband and I were dating and I was attending University. I used to love teaching myself to cook entirely new recipes, with entirely new ingredients — things that were foreign to me before.
I’d spend hours making Cheese-Stuffed Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken, homemade Foccacia bread, homemade pasta, risotto, homemade perogies…. Okay so mostly carbs. No surprise there, right??
But things are different now, and my goals are as well. So finding an easy slow cooker recipe that everyone will love is right up there!
I used to be a mom of a toddler working outside of the home, and I know how hectic things can be in the morning trying to get out the door with her in tow (one of the things I don’t miss!). So I wanted to come up with a collection of dump and go slow cooker recipes — things that you can just throw in and leave. No remembering to brown the meat, cook the sauce, cook the pasta, etc.
Set it and forget it.
In a few of these recipes, you might be required to finish the sauce or prepare something to serve it over, but I did my best to find you the simplest, most low-stress recipes that I could, and a good variety of them (I didn’t want just soups or just chicken breasts!). I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Maple Chicken Stew
Slow Cooker Creamy Potato, Corn and Jalapeno Soup
Crockpot Salsa Verde Honey Lime Chicken Tacos
Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pulled Pork
Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Ginger Peanut Chicken with Green Beans and Potatoes
Crockpot Creamy Enchilada Chili
Jan says
I was excited about the Enchilada Chili until I saw the sodium content. I can’t in good conscience feed my family something that has 2,324 mg of sodium per serving, especially when I know my husband would probably have two or three servings. That’s a lot of sodium!
Stacey says
Then omit the season salt or use very little. Use a can of kidney beans instead of chili beans and add more chili powder. Make sure you use reduced sodium chicken broth. These modifications should reduce the amount of sodium tremendously!
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Stacey @ Bake Eat Repeat says
Love this round-up! Dump and go slow cooker recipes are my favourite kind, so much better when you don’t have to do anything except throw everything in the slow cooker and run out the door! Thanks for including my French Dip Sandwiches!
Ashley Fehr says
I can’t wait to try them!
Laura Christensen says
Hey Ashley haven’t been on the computer for a few days so I am running behind on things but these slow cooker recipes are going to be awesome. the weather has cooled down quite a bit the past couple of days which means its slow cooker time and oven time. Thanks so much for all the great recipes you post. I have printed out quite a few since joining but have not made a lot of them yet. Thanks a bunch.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks for your comment Laura! It means so much to me that you’re enjoying the recipes you see! If you do try any, I’d love to hear about it! Have a great weekend 🙂
Kelsey Callahan says
This is awesome! I’m a college student, so I can throw these in the crock pot before class and have an easy meal by the time I get back. Just wanted to say thank you for sharing!
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Kelsey! So happy that they’re useful for you! College life is crazy enough as it is!
[email protected] says
Dump and Go Slow Cooker recipes are the best. Going to have to try a few of these for weeknight meals!!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
This is the roundup for me! I’ve been making an easy slow cooker recipe at least once a week lately, and it’s been a lifesaver! I love that these are dump and go for fast prep. Thank you for including me!
Ashley Fehr says
No problem! I just love my slow cooker these days — I’m adding a bunch of these to the menu in the coming days!
Marcie Bidou says
I hear you on not having the time to spend hours on dinner, and I’ve come to lean heavily on my slow cooker over the years since my kids came along! I can’t wait to try so many of these recipes, and thank you for including my soup!
Ashley Fehr says
You’re welcome Marcie!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
This is seriously the BEST title for a post ever!!! “dump-and-go-slow-cooker-recipes”. . I LOVE this!!!! This post will speak to so many people!!! and oh my gawd, I have got to make the Slow Cooker Louisiana Ribs!!! holy cow!!!!
Ashley Fehr says
Don’t they look incredible?! SO many things I want to try!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
The slow cooker is definitely one of my fav kitchen appliances… next to my stand mixer and food processor. I mean, you just have to love any gadget that allows you to be lazy. Right?! 😉 I LOVE all these ‘dump and go’ recipes, Ashley! You have quite the line up going on here! I’ll take them ALL! So MUCH Yum! Cheers, chicka!
Ashley Fehr says
Yessss to lazy dinners! I am always SO pumped when I realize half an hour before supper that I don’t actually have to make supper — it’s already made!
Kelly says
Haha yes, I definitely started using my slow cooker after having the kiddos. Love this collection! Dump and go recipes are the best for those busy weeknights! Adding a few of these to our menu!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! I love my newest slow cooker and I can’t decide which of these recipes to try first! The beef on rice, the minestrone, the ribs…..choices, choices!
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Dorothy! There are so many things I want to try too!
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
The slow-cooker is really the only ‘cooking’ I do! It is undoubtedly my favorite appliance! It’s a wonder that I only have one. I need to get MORE of them.
The Greek Lemon Chicken soup and the Teriyaki Chicken… omgeeee, those looks awesome.
Ashley Fehr says
I have two and am seriously thinking of getting one more — I LOVE them!