Sometimes, making dinner feels like a HUGE chore.
You’re tired, you’re busy, and the LAST thing you want is a complicated recipe with tons of steps.
What if you could just toss a few things into your slow cooker and have a delicious meal waiting for you later?
That’s EXACTLY what dump meals are all about!
Forget fancy techniques or hours of prep.
These are super simple recipes where you literally just “dump” the ingredients in and let the slow cooker do the work.
It’s pretty much the EASIEST way to get a warm, home-cooked meal.
Perfect for those crazy weeknights or even lazy weekends when you just want something GOOD without the fuss.
I’ve put together a list of fantastic, easy slow cooker dump meals that taste AMAZING.
Ready to make dinnertime SO much simpler? Let’s check out these recipes.
1. Slow Cooker Short Ribs
Craving tender, fall-off-the-bone short ribs without the fuss?
These Slow Cooker Short Ribs, inspired by Asian flavors, deliver incredible Korean beef ribs with minimal prep time.
2. Crockpot Spaghetti
Crockpot Spaghetti is the perfect easy spaghetti recipe for a weeknight meal.
This slow cooker spaghetti lets you enjoy a delicious, homemade pasta with minimal effort, making it a family favorite.
3. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Enjoy rich, savory flavors with this Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff.
This recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth beef with hardly any effort, making it comfort food at its best!
4. Slow Cooker Taco Ranch Chili
Slow Cooker Taco Ranch Chili is here to make dinner easy and delicious.
This hearty chili is packed with flavor and can be made in your slow cooker or Instant Pot.
5. Slow Cooker Autumn Chicken Dinner
Enjoy a simple and delicious Slow Cooker Autumn Chicken Dinner after a busy day. This recipe combines juicy chicken with sweet potatoes for a comforting, all-in-one meal the whole family will love.
6. Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders are a breeze to make for an easy meal.
Throw a few simple ingredients into your crock pot and in a few hours you’ll have delicious BBQ chicken sliders.
Everyone will enjoy this recipe!
7. Slow Cooker Rosemary Chicken and Butternut Squash
Enjoy this easy Slow Cooker Rosemary Chicken and Butternut Squash recipe any night of the week.
It’s a comforting, one-pot meal that’s packed with flavor and tender butternut squash.
8. Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches are the easiest way to get that classic flavor.
Simply season your chicken breasts, cover them in marinara, and let the slow cooker do the rest!
These amazing chicken parmesan sandwiches will become a family favorite in no time.
9. Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is the perfect hands-off way to prep protein for the week.
This recipe makes tender, juicy shredded chicken that’s ready to use in all your favorite dishes.
10. Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole
Craving comfort food?
This Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole recipe takes the classic flavors you love and gives them a fun, easy twist with crispy tater tots.
Get ready for a family favorite that’s both satisfying and simple to make.
11. Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole
This Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comforting meal.
It’s so easy to throw everything into your slow cooker and come home to a flavorful, satisfying casserole.
12. Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup
Enjoy a bowl of Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup, packed with hearty flavors.
It’s the perfect cozy meal, filled with tender chicken and lots of healthy veggies.
13. Slow Cooker Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
Slow Cooker Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it dinner you need tonight.
Tender chicken combines with pesto and a creamy sauce for a comforting and easy meal.
14. Baby Shower Meatballs Recipe
Baby Shower Meatballs are the perfect party food.
These meatballs are slow-cooked in a rich, tangy barbecue sauce with a hint of jerk seasoning for a sweet and savory flavor explosion.
You’ll want to make these meatballs for your next baby shower!
15. Easy Slow Cooker Clam Chowder
Enjoy the Easy Slow Cooker Clam Chowder recipe, perfect for a comforting meal.
It’s surprisingly flavorful and tastes like a restaurant-quality clam chowder, even with simple ingredients.
16. Busy Day Soup
Busy Day Soup is the perfect solution for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
This delicious soup recipe, featuring ground beef, requires minimal effort, making it a family favorite in no time.
17. Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal. And, if you want to save some time later, you can prep it as a freezer meal!
18. Slow Cooker Dill Pickle Pot Roast
Craving something different for dinner?
This Slow Cooker Dill Pickle Pot Roast is melt-in-your-mouth tender and packed with the tangy flavor of dill pickles, plus a savory gravy.
19. Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Chicken
Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Chicken is the perfect easy dinner.
Tender chicken and broccoli are smothered in a rich, creamy, cheesy sauce.
20. Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole
Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole is a hearty and satisfying meal.
This beefy, southwestern casserole, cooked low and slow, is layered over a bed of crispy tater tots for a delicious, family-friendly dish.
21. Slow Cooker Turkey Butternut Squash Chili
Slow Cooker Turkey Butternut Squash Chili is the hearty, one-pot meal you need.
This easy butternut squash chili is packed with flavor and made simple with ground turkey.
22. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup is the ultimate comforting meal!
The richness of coconut milk perfectly complements the warmth of fresh ginger, making this slow cooker pumpkin soup a flavorful and easy choice.
23. Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
Make a creamy, delicious Olive Garden Chicken Pasta right in your slow cooker!
This easy copycat recipe takes just minutes to prepare, then the crockpot does all the work, so you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home.
24. Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup
Enjoy the ease of this Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup, where the slow cooker does all the work.
This creamy and cheesy cauliflower cheese soup is the perfect comfort food on a chilly day.
25. Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken and Ranch Potatoes
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken and Ranch Potatoes is your new weeknight hero.
Throw chicken and potatoes into the slow cooker, set it, and forget it for a delicious, easy barbecue dinner.