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Dump It and Forget It Slow Cooker Recipes That Are Too Easy To Mess Up

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By Southern Living Editors Updated February 04, 2022
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White Chicken Chili
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

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 still require you to sauté or cook some of the components before adding them to the slow cooker, adding to your overall prep time and minutes spent in the kitchen. Because every moment counts when you're short on time, dump recipes prepared in the slow cooker offer the perfect solution on busy weeknights. In addition to dinner, this roundup also includes easy dump recipes for sides dishes, appetizers, and even desserts. While the name may be a little off-putting, these dump 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!

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Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

Crock-Pot Salsa Chicken
Credit: 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.

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Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
Credit: 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.

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White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili
Credit: 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.

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Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup

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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. 

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Tomato-Herb Frittata

Tomato-Herb Frittata

Recipe: Tomato-Herb Frittata

Toss tomato halves, eggs, herb seasonings, and cheese together and cook overnight on low for three hours. Here's to waking up to an easy breakfast that doesn't require much effort on your part.

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Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
Credit: 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.

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Corn and Jalapeño Dip

Corn and Jalapeño Dip
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Corn and Jalapeño Dip

Two words: crowd-pleaser.

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Lemon Chicken Soup

Lemon Chicken Soup
Credit: 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.

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Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos

Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos
Credit: 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.

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Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup

Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup
Credit: 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.

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Good Luck Greens and Peas with Ham

Good Luck Greens and Peas with Ham
Credit: 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.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul

Chicken Soup for the Soul
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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.

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Ham-and-Bean Soup

Ham-and-Bean Soup
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Recipe: Ham-and-Bean Soup

For best results, we recommend cutting all of your veggies as uniformly as possible. 

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Slow Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Slow Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Credit: 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.

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Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Credit: 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. 

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5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
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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.

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Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
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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. 

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Apple and Pear Crisp

Apple and Pear Crisp
Credit: 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.

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Easy Enchilada Bake

Easy Enchilada Bake
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Easy Enchilada Bake

A hands-off, no-fuss approach to a cheesy and absolutely satisfying enchilada dish.

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Lemon Bar Cake

Lemon Bar Cake
Credit: 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.

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Navy Bean and Ham Soup

Navy Bean and Ham Soup
Credit: 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.

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Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler
Credit: 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.

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Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder

Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder
Credit: 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. 

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Chocolate-Cinnamon Latte Cake

Chocolate-Cinnamon Latte Cake
Credit: 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.

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Lemon Chicken Vegetable Soup

Lemon Chicken Vegetable Soup
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Recipe: Lemon Chicken Vegetable Soup

The addition of lemon and orzo pasta give this satisfying soup body and plenty of flavor. Dump the ingredients in the slow cooker and set to low for about four hours.

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Coco-Loco Chocolate Fondue

Coco-Loco Chocolate Fondue

Recipe: Coco-Loco Chocolate Fondue

As long as there's a slow cooker around, you don't need a fondue pot to make a rich, creamy, and elegant dessert.

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Slow-Cooked Barbecued Chicken

Slow-Cooked Barbecued Chicken
Credit: 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. 

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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

A touch of garlic and bacon takes this simple slow cooker side up a notch. 

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Triple-Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters

Triple-Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters

Recipe: Triple-Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters

The absolute easiest, nuttiest, and chocolaty snack ever!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs With Carrots and Potatoes

Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes
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Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs With Carrots and Potatoes

We recommend sticking with bone-in chicken thighs to ensure this recipe is successful. 

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Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup with Bacon

Slow-Cooker Winter Vegetable Soup with Bacon
Credit: 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. 

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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
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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.

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BBQ Brisket

BBQ Brisket
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Recipe: BBQ Brisket

Brown sugar, chile powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper make the perfect rub for this slow-cooked main. 

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Berry Cobbler

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.

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    4 of 34 Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup
    5 of 34 Tomato-Herb Frittata
    6 of 34 Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
    7 of 34 Corn and Jalapeño Dip
    8 of 34 Lemon Chicken Soup
    9 of 34 Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos
    10 of 34 Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup
    11 of 34 Good Luck Greens and Peas with Ham
    12 of 34 Chicken Soup for the Soul
    13 of 34 Ham-and-Bean Soup
    14 of 34 Slow Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
    15 of 34 Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili
    16 of 34 5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
    17 of 34 Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup
    18 of 34 Apple and Pear Crisp
    19 of 34 Easy Enchilada Bake
    20 of 34 Lemon Bar Cake
    21 of 34 Navy Bean and Ham Soup
    22 of 34 Peach Cobbler
    23 of 34 Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder
    24 of 34 Chocolate-Cinnamon Latte Cake
    25 of 34 Lemon Chicken Vegetable Soup
    26 of 34 Coco-Loco Chocolate Fondue
    27 of 34 Slow-Cooked Barbecued Chicken
    28 of 34 Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
    29 of 34 Triple-Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters
    30 of 34 Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs With Carrots and Potatoes
    31 of 34 Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup with Bacon
    32 of 34 Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
    33 of 34 BBQ Brisket
    34 of 34 Berry Cobbler

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