12 Dump-and-Go Recipes for Busy Nights (or Lazy Days)
Life is busy, and sometimes you just don’t have the energy to cook an elaborate dinner. That’s where these dump-and-go recipes come in—minimal prep, maximum flavor, and all the comfort you crave. Just toss your ingredients into a slow cooker, crockpot, or pot, let it do its magic, and dinner practically makes itself. From creamy pastas to hearty soups and flavorful chicken dishes, these 12 recipes will save your evenings and your sanity.
Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs
This crockpot spaghetti and meatballs recipe keeps things simple—just add a few pantry staples and let your slow cooker do the work for an easy, comforting meal.
Crock Pot Tomato Soup
Crock pot tomato soup is rustic, delicious, and so easy. Made completely from scratch in the crock pot, this soup is full of classic flavor, but it’s not full of a lot of work!
Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
Pepper steak is a Chinese-inspired meal with plenty of sauce, bell peppers, and onions. This is a stir-fry-style meal but made in the slow cooker! Wonderful served over rice and has plenty of sauce (or gravy) to go around.
BAKED TORTILLA CHICKEN TENDERS
Baked Tortilla Chicken Tenders is crunchy baked chicken tenders with tortilla chips mixed with bread crumbs. The chicken tender will melt in your mouth with its delicacy. Another tempting menu for your lunch!
Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pineapple Ham
This Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pineapple Ham is sweet and spicy and goes great with the usual holiday sides.
Baked Chicken And Cherry Tomatoes
Juicy baked chicken and cherry tomatoes made in a 9×13 baking dish (one pan recipe!). This makes the most tender chicken breasts with sweet tomatoes! We love this recipe when we’re picking cherry tomatoes in the garden!
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Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas Recipe
Make a new tradition with this slow cooker black-eyed pea recipe and bring yourself good luck by making these on New Year’s Day! These southern-style black-eyed peas are slow-cooked with ham, bacon, and onion and make a perfect meal.
Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta
This super simple Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta recipe has the flavors of a Tuscan chicken or “marry me chicken” but with easy dump and go instructions aside from boiling up the pasta. A full hearty meal in the slow cooker with tender seasoned chicken, mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and your favorite pasta in a rich, creamy sauce!
Slow Cooker Turkey and Dumplings
Don’t let that post-holiday turkey go to waste; instead, transform it into a hearty and soul-satisfying Slow Cooker Turkey and Dumplings. This simple yet flavorful soup boasts the convenience of a crockpot, allowing you to set it and forget it. At the same time, the slow-cooking process infuses every ingredient with rich, savory goodness.
Slow Cooker Chicken Curry (2-Ingredients)
This slow cooker chicken curry couldn’t be easier—just add a jar of curry sauce, cubed chicken breasts, salt, and pepper to your crockpot. Let it simmer all day, and come home to a flavorful, ready-to-serve dinner.
Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings with Canned Biscuits
This easy slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe comes together with canned biscuits and cream soups but delivers rich, homemade flavor. A true comfort food classic, it’s perfect for any season.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli
Making your own restaurant-style chicken and broccoli just got easier with this slow cooker recipe idea. Boneless skinless chicken thighs are submerged in a homemade sweet and sour sauce made from soy sauce, barbecue sauce, honey, sesame oil, and a variety of seasonings and spices. This is a one-pot meal your family is sure to enjoy.
