15 super easy slow cooker dump meals! These no preparation crockpot dump recipes come together SO quick and easy. They cook themselves while you’re busy doing other things!
When dinner time hits, is cooking the last thing you feel like doing?
I can totally relate!
Or maybe you’re gone all day, and just dream of walking into a home-cooked meal.
Well that’s the beauty of slow cooker dump meals!
Just toss the ingredients into the slow cooker early in the day.
Then when it’s time to eat dinner…it’s ready!
All of these cheap crockpot recipes use only a few ingredients, which makes them perfect to eat on a budget.
You could even use these super easy 15 crockpot recipes to have over 2 weeks’ worth of menus planned!
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What is dump cooking?
Dump recipes require no preparation in advance. You just literally ‘dump’ the ingredients into the slow cooker!
You won’t need to brown meat in advance, or mix complicated sauces together, which makes dump meals perfect for weeknight dinners.
Busy parents, working professionals, and people who just don’t like to cook really love them!
Can I leave the slow cooker on when I’m at work?
Yes, you can definitely leave your crockpot on when you’re away from home.
It’s a very safe appliance!
To ensure you use it in a safe way, follow these simple guidelines:
- Keep it on a heat-safe surface. (Your kitchen counter should be fine!)
- Be sure to use some liquid.
- If you’ll be gone for 8-10 hours, always use the low setting.
- Keep the lid on. (All crockpot recipes want you to leave the lid on anyway!)
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Okay, let’s dive into these super easy slow cooker dump meals!
Chicken Dump Recipes
These chicken dump meals are super versatile and customizable to your taste.
You can always use chicken thighs in place of chicken breasts.
It’s up to your preference, or whatever is on sale!
As always, feel free to swap things out for what you have on hand.
1. Creamy Italian Chicken:
In your crockpot, combine:
- 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz block cream cheese
- Can of condensed cream of chicken soup
- Packet of dry Italian dressing mix
Cook on Low for at least 6 hours
Shred the chicken, and serve over pasta or rice.
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2. Chicken Ranch Tacos
In your Crock Pot, combine:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of salsa
- Packet of ranch dressing seasoning mix
- 1 tbs. taco seasoning packet
Cook on Low for 8 hours
Shred chicken and serve with tortillas, or over rice.
3. Teriyaki Chicken
To your slow cooker, add:
- 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups teriyaki sauce
Cook on Low for 6-8 hours
Serve over rice, and enjoy!
You can also add in a bag of frozen stir fry veggies (or asian veggie medley) forthe last 30-60 minutes.
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4. White Chicken Chili
In your slow cooker, combine:
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
- 2 small cans of green chiles (or 1 jar salsa verde)
- 2 cans of white Northern beans, drained
- 6 cups of chicken stock
- 2 tsp. cumin
Cook on Low for 8 hours
Shred chicken and serve chili with your favorite toppings, cornbread, or tortilla chips.
5. Italian Chicken and Potatoes
In the slow cooker, add:
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 potatoes, cubed
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- 1 tsp dried Italian dressing seasoning packet
Cook on Low for 6-8 hours
6. BBQ Pulled Chicken
In your crockpot, combine:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Bottle of BBQ sauce
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Cook on Low for 6-8 hours
Shred chicken and serve on buns, or over rice or a salad.
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7. Chicken & Stuffing
In the slow cooker, add:
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 boxes Stove-Top stuffing (dry)
- 2 cans chicken broth
- 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup
Quick tip: Combine broth and soup together before pouring over chicken and stuffing mix for best results.
Cook on Low for 7-8 hours
8. Chicken & Mushrooms
In the crockpot, combine:
- 3-4 chicken breasts
- 1 can cream of mushroom (or cream of chicken soup)
- 1 can sliced mushrooms
Cook on Low for 6-8 hours.
Serve over rice or egg noodles.
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9. Greek Chicken
To the slow cooker, add:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- ⅓ cup olive oil, combined with 3-4 tbs greek seasoning
- 1 small onion, sliced
Cook on Low for 6-8 hours
Shred and serve in a pita with feta and lettuce, or on top of a salad or rice.
Substitution ideas :
- Use ⅓ to ½ cup greek dressing instead of olive oil
- Or use 2 tbs garlic powder and 1 tbs dried oregano instead of greek seasoning
Beef DumpRecipes
While searing the beef ahead of time isn’t required for these recipes, it can add flavor if you have the time.
10. Mississippi Roast
In your Crock Pot, combine:
- 3-4 pound beef chuck roast
- ¼ cup butter
- Packet of ranch seasoning mix
- Packet of dry au jus (or brown gravy) mix
- 5-6 pepperoncini peppers
Cook on Low for 8-10 hours.
Shred and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or with your favorite side dish.
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11. Beef & Broccoli
In your slow cooker, combine:
- 1 pound of stew meat
- 1 packet of brown gravy mix (dissolve into hot water before adding for best results)
Cook on Low for 8 hours. At the end, add in a bag of frozen broccoli for 1 hour on High.
Serve over rice.
12. Meatballs & Ravioli
To your Crock Pot, add:
- 1 bag frozen meatballs
- 1 bag frozen ravioli (or tortellini)
- 2 jars pasta sauce
- 2 cups of water
Cook on Low for 6-8 hours
13. Sausage & Potatoes
In your Crock Pot, combine:
- 1 package beef smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 Russet potatoes, large diced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Cook on Low for 6-8 hours
14. Beef Stew
To your slow cooker, add:
- 2 lbs stew meat chunks
- 1 package dry beef stew packet
- 3-4 Russet potatoes, large diced
- 1 bag baby carrots
- 32 oz. carton of beef broth
Cook on Low for 8-10 hours
Quick tip: If stew is thin, stir in 2 tbs of flour until thickened.
15. Beef Stroganoff
In your Crock Pot, combine:
- 2 lbs stew meat, cubed
- 1 can sliced mushrooms
- 1 pkg dry onion soup mix
- Can cream of mushroom soup
Cook on Low for 6-8 hours.
Serve over egg noodles, and enjoy!
Ready to try some slow cooker dump meals?
I really hope these dump and go slow cooker recipes have given you tons of inspiration for easy dinner ideas!
Quick and easy dump dinners can totally save your sanity on busy weeknights.
Imagine coming home to your meal already cooked, and your house smelling delicious.
It’s almost like the crockpot is your own private chef!
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