Food and Recipes Slow Cooker Recipes 35 Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes That Are Too Easy To Mess Up By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on June 19, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Slow cookers are a lifesaver when you need to get dinner on the table with little effort. Yet, for all their time-saving benefits, some slow-cooker recipes can be deceivingly complicated, still require you to sauté or cook some of the components before adding them to the slow cooker. This additional work adds to your overall prep load and time spent in the kitchen. Because every moment counts when you're short on time, dump and go slow cooker recipes offer the perfect solution for busy weeknights. These dump and go recipes only require two steps: throw everything in the slow cooker and walk away. It's just that simple—no pre-cooking, browning, or using extra pots and pans. From there, all that's left for you to do is dig in! In addition to dinner, this roundup also includes easy dump recipes for sides dishes, appetizers, and even desserts. From Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken to Peach Cobbler, these recipes have you covered for every course. 01 of 35 Slow-Cooker Chipotle Brisket Sliders Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chipotle Brisket Sliders A new favorite for gameday, the brisket comes together entirely in the slow cooker. 02 of 35 Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken Taco Tuesday has never been easier. With just five ingredients and virtually no hands-on time, this truly is a dream meal for busy cooks. 03 of 35 Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup We take a hands-off approach to this French classic, making an elegant appetizer easier than ever to execute. 04 of 35 Chicken Soup for the Soul Iain Bagwell Recipe: Chicken Soup for the Soul No fancy pot or ingredients needed here, as the slow cooker brings this easy dish to life when you're craving a bowl of soul-soothing comfort. 05 of 35 Slow-Cooker Pot Roast Photo: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pot Roast The convenience of a slow cooker makes it easy to enjoy this classic any day of the week. 06 of 35 Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos Spice up dinner with this simple recipe that combines pork shoulder, chicken broth, orange juice, garlic, pepper, and salt in your slow cooker. 07 of 35 08 of 35 Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland Recipe: Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs We call these slow-cooker meatballs the king of the appetizer spread. 09 of 35 Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup Southern Living Recipe: Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup Since this simple soup lets you set it and forget it, you'll have plenty of extra time to set up a toppings bar. Different cheeses, tortilla chips, green onions, and avocados are some of our favorite finishing touches. 10 of 35 Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast Melina Hammer Recipe: Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast What's even better than an easy slow cooker recipe? One that only requires four ingredients. 11 of 35 Lemon Chicken Soup Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Lemon Chicken Soup There is almost nothing as warm or comforting as a bowl of homemade chicken soup. Luckily, this recipe makes it a breeze because all you have to do is place the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it create a delicious meal for you. 12 of 35 Good Luck Greens and Peas with Ham Photo: Iain Bagwell Recipe: Good Luck Greens and Peas with Ham You had us at black-eyed peas and greens. Plus, all that leftover ham in the fridge was just begging to be used for this delicious reason. 13 of 35 Ham-and-Bean Soup Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Ham-and-Bean Soup For best results, we recommend cutting all of your veggies as uniformly as possible. 14 of 35 Apple and Pear Crisp Jennifer Davick; Food Styling: Vanessa Rocchio; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford Recipe: Apple and Pear Crisp With the slow cooker, this crumbly, fruity dessert comes together in a cinch. 15 of 35 White Chicken Chili Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: White Chicken Chili Slow and low, and you're well on your way to one of the easiest chili dump recipes around. 16 of 35 Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup Deliver a delicious dinner with a hands-off approach thanks to the dynamic duo of pretzels and cheese. 17 of 35 Slow Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic Jennifer Causey Styling: Lindsey Lower Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic Bone-in chicken ensures chicken doesn't dry out while maintaining maximum flavor. 18 of 35 5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Photo: Iain Bagwell Recipe: 5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Cooking pork low and slow for 8 to 10 hours allows it to easily shred with a fork. 19 of 35 Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup Jennifer Causey Recipe: Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup Since lentils don't require soaking, you can simply toss your ingredients in a slow cooker before going about your day. 20 of 35 Easy Enchilada Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Easy Enchilada Bake A hands-off, no-fuss approach to a cheesy and absolutely satisfying enchilada dish. 21 of 35 Lemon Bar Cake Jennifer Davick; Food Styling: Vanessa Rocchio; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford Recipe: Lemon Bar Cake It's as easy as whisking together a few ingredients and dumping them in the slow cooker to make this bright, citrusy dessert. 22 of 35 Navy Bean and Ham Soup Photo: Hector M. Sanchez Recipe: Navy Bean and Ham Soup Trust us, this filling ham and bean soup tastes like you worked much harder than you really did. 23 of 35 Peach Cobbler Jennifer Davick; Food Styling: Vanessa Rocchio; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford Recipe: Peach Cobbler Can you believe this was all prepared in the slow cooker, using fresh peaches and a cheap box of cake mix? After just two hours in the slow cooker, this bubbly, crispy, golden perfection will wow dinner guests for nights to come. 24 of 35 Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder Fresh kernels are the foundation of this anytime chowder. Paired with bacon, potatoes, and onions, it's sure to become a family favorite. 25 of 35 Chocolate-Cinnamon Latte Cake Jennifer Davick; Food Styling: Vanessa Rocchio; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford Recipe: Chocolate-Cinnamon Latte Cake After the slow cooker does all the work, just add a dollop of whipped cream and serve. 26 of 35 Slow-Cooked Barbecued Chicken Becky Luigart-Stayner Recipe: Slow-Cooked Barbecued Chicken This recipe is proof that your slow cooker is all you need to reach peak barbecued chicken at home. 27 of 35 Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon Alison Miksch Recipe: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon A touch of garlic and bacon takes this simple slow cooker side up a notch. 28 of 35 Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs With Carrots and Potatoes Jennifer Davick Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs With Carrots and Potatoes We recommend sticking with bone-in chicken thighs to ensure this recipe is successful. 29 of 35 Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup with Bacon Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup with Bacon A slow-cooker dump soup that calls for simple, microwaved bacon? It really doesn't get any easier than that. 30 of 35 Corn and Jalapeño Dip Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Corn and Jalapeño Dip Cream cheese meets spicy jalapeños and pops of corn in this all-star appetizer, perfect for gameday. 31 of 35 Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole No need to roast or boil the potatoes in advance with this simple recipe. Just peel, cube, and place them in your slow cooker along with brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. 32 of 35 BBQ Brisket Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: BBQ Brisket Brown sugar, chile powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper make the perfect rub for this slow-cooked main. 33 of 35 Berry Cobbler Recipe: Berry Cobbler The prep time is only 15 minutes, but this berry-filled dessert tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. 34 of 35 Apple Butter Jennifer Davick Recipe: Apple Butter You'll want to spread this sweet condiment on just about anything, from French toast to chicken sandwiches. 35 of 35 Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili Not sure what to do with leftover holiday turkey? Try tossing it in your slow cooker. This chili will use up your extra meat in no time. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit