If you’re looking for the absolute easiest crockpot & slow cooker meals, you’re in the right place! Read on for the best dump-and-go slow cooker recipes (no pre-cooking or pre-browning required!). They’re the perfect low-effort dinner for busy weeks, because as a healthy habits expert, I’m here to help make dinner easier!

Chicken breasts in a creamy tomato sauce with spinach and herbs in a slow cooker, topped with grated cheese.
5 stars (7 ratings)

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken (Dump-and-Go)

The easiest slow cooker marry me chicken with no searing and no pre-cooking, just dump and go! Creamy Tuscan tomato sauce with spinach in the crockpot in about 3 hours.
Ingredients: tomato sauce, garlic, salt, thyme, black pepper, heavy cream, cornstarch, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan, sugar, and spinach.
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close up of crockpot vegetarian chili in a white bowl with toppings
4.99 stars (204 ratings)

Crockpot Vegetarian Chili

This easy crockpot vegetarian chili recipe tastes delicious and is easy to make with basic pantry ingredients, three beans, vegetables, and spices. Gluten free and vegan!
Ingredients: black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, bell peppers, onion, fire roasted tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and other spices
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Overhead image of an oval platter of chicken drumsticks.
5 stars (28 ratings)

Incredible Slow Cooker Drumsticks (4-Ingredients!)

Get delicious, fall-off-the-bone meat with this easy slow cooker drumsticks recipe that just uses 4 ingredients!
Ingredients: smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, chicken drumsticks, BBQ sauce.
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Shredded beef in sauce garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds inside a slow cooker, with serving forks placed on the side.
5 stars (5 ratings)

Slow Cooker Korean Beef (Shredded)

Tender, fall-apart slow cooker Korean beef made with a simple savory-sweet sauce and no browning required. Perfect for rice bowls, tacos, or meal prep and ready when you are.
Ingredients: beef chuck roast, onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang, and cornstarch.
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Ladle scooping some crockpot tortilla soup topped with fresh herbs, out of a black slow cooker.
4.99 stars (54 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup (Dump-and-Go!)

This easy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is simple to make with basic pantry ingredients, is packed with juicy chicken, vibrant veggies, and hearty beans; topped with crispy tortilla strips (no soggy tortillas here!), and is a 5-minute prep, dump-and-go crockpot that's bound to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), chicken stock, corn tortillas, avocado oil, onion, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, fire roasted tomatoes with green chilis, garlic powder, mild chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, lime juice and salt.
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Diced cooked chicken with sauce, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley, in a black slow cooker with a wooden spoon.
5 stars (2 ratings)

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken (5-Ingredients)

My slow cooker honey mustard chicken is a dump-and-go dinner that does most of the work for you! The chicken cooks hands-off in a simple homemade 5-ingredient honey mustard sauce that everyone will crave. Serve it up with my quick corn salad for an easy, balanced dinner.
Ingredients: honey, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, chicken, mayonnaise, lime, corn, edamame, feta, parsley, and green onion.
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Shredded chicken mixed with green sauce in a slow cooker, with a metal serving spatula resting inside.
5 stars (2 ratings)

Salsa Verde Chicken (Slow Cooker, Dump-and-Go)

If you need a weeknight dinner that basically makes itself, this slow cooker salsa verde chicken is it! With just 5-ingredients (chicken thighs or breasts, salsa verde, cumin, and lime), it's perfect for tacos, bowls, or piling onto rice.
Ingredients: chicken breast or thighs, salsa verde, cumin, salt, and lime juice.
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A slow cooker filled chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and green peas, with a ladle scooping out a serving.
5 stars (3 ratings)

Slow Cooker Beef Stew (Dump-and-Go)

If you’re looking for an easy slow cooker beef stew that’s hearty and classic, yet realistic for busy days, this version delivers! It has all the coziness with tender beef, rustic vegetables, and a thick, savory broth, but made simple with no pre-cooking!
Ingredients: beef stew meat, flour, salt, black pepper, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dry red wine, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, bay leaf, beef base, carrots, potatoes, beef broth, and peas.
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Overhead shot of shredded roast beef being served out of a slow cooker with a serving fork. Slow cooker is surrounded by a gravy boat, bowl of chopped parsley, sprigs of fresh parsley, and a bowl of mashed potatoes.
5 stars (18 ratings)

Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast (No Packets)

From-scratch slow cooker Mississippi pot roast with no packets; just pantry spices, butter, pepperoncini, and 8 hours. Fall-apart tender every time.
Ingredients: chuck roast, dried parsley, granulated garlic, onion powder, kosher salt, beef broth, pepperoncini, butter, cornstarch.
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Close up photo of a shredded chicken taco on a small flour tortilla topped with avocado chunks, shredded lettuce, and salsa.
5 stars (15 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos (Dump and Go)

Juicy slow cooker chicken tacos with just 6 ingredients and a simple spice rub. Just dump it in, walk away, and come back to the most flavorful shredded taco meat.
Ingredients: garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, chicken, salsa.
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Overhead shot of a serving bowl with a serving fork and cooked chicken thighs covered in red sauce and chopped fresh herbs. Bowl is surrounded by a towel; a jar of red sauce; and small bowls of coleslaw, potato chips, and chopped herbs.
5 stars (11 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs (BBQ)

Tender, juicy slow cooker chicken thighs with a simple BBQ glaze — 5 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep, fall-apart results every time.
Ingredients: chicken thighs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, BBQ sauce.
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white bowl of crockpot white chicken chili with jalapenos and tortilla chips on top
4.97 stars (128 ratings)

Crockpot White Chicken Chili (Dump-and-Go)

Dump everything in the crockpot and walk away! My crockpot white chicken chili takes five minutes of prep, no pre-cooking required, and comes out thick and creamy from white beans and cream cheese.
Ingredients: chicken breast, stock, white beans, mild green chilis, salsa verde, onion, garlic powder, cumin, cream cheese.
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Close-up overhead shot of a crockpot with a fork and shredded meat covered in red sauce. A small bowl of red sauce and a spoon are in the corner.
4.88 stars (24 ratings)

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin (5-Ingredients!)

Just over here officially changing the pulled pork game with my ridiculously good slow cooker BBQ pulled pork tenderloin. With just 5-ingredients, 5 minutes of prep, and no pre-browning, it slow simmers in a simple spice blend and BBQ sauce (store bought or homemade) for the most epic melt-in-your mouth pulled pork ever.
Ingredients: pork tenderloin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, BBQ sauce.
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Brown bowl on a blue background filled with chicken and bean chili, topped with cheese, cilantro, and avocado.
4.96 stars (49 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili (6-Ingredient)

Six-ingredient slow cooker chicken chili with chicken, beans, salsa, and simple spices. Dump everything in and walk away.
Ingredients: chicken, tomato sauce, beans, salsa, cumin, garlic and salt.
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Close-up overhead shot of a white bowl with chicken chili topped with sour cream, hot sauce, and green onions. The bowl is surrounded by a towel and smaller dishes with blue cheese, sliced green onions, hot sauce, and sour cream.
4.82 stars (16 ratings)

Buffalo Chicken Chili (Slow Cooker or Stovetop!)

My award-winning, creamy buffalo chicken chili is everything you love about wings served up in a cozy bowl. Made with white beans, tender shredded chicken, and just the right amount of heat, it comes together easily on the stovetop or in the slow cooker and has helped my readers win chili cook-offs!
Ingredients: chicken, white beans, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, chicken stock, hot sauce, cream cheese.
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Overhead image of a slow cooker with shredded chicken in a soy based sauce topped with green onions.
4.96 stars (22 ratings)

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (5-Ingredients)

Five ingredients, five minutes of prep, and no pre-cooking, my crockpot honey garlic chicken comes out sweet, sticky, and full of flavor every time. Serve over rice for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients: soy sauce, honey, garlic, lime juice, boneless chicken thighs (or boneless skinless chicken breasts), cornstarch.
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Overhead shot of raw chicken tighs covered in an orange sauce in a slow cooker.
4.95 stars (20 ratings)

Easy Slow Cooker Satay Chicken (w/ Coconut Milk)

Slow cooker satay chicken is a flavorful, versatile meal made with chicken thighs, coconut milk, and curry paste. A simplified take one Thai peanut chicken, it's a delicious and easy dinner recipe that's not only quick to prepare but also a great meal prep protein option. You wont believe how flavorful the end result it!
Ingredients: chicken, salt, peanut butter, coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, brown sugar, lime juice, fish sauce.
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Chicken and broccoli cooked in a savory sauce inside a slow cooker, with a wooden spoon stirring the mixture.
5 stars (2 ratings)

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli

If you’re looking for slow cooker teriyaki chicken that’s truly dump-and-go, made with a simple homemade sauce (and not overloaded with sugar), you’re in the right place. Everything goes straight into the slow cooker, broccoli gets added at the end, and dinner basically handles itself.
Ingredients: soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, cornstarch, chicken, broccoli, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
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A slow cooker filled with barbecue shredded pork next to buns and coleslaw.
5 stars (3 ratings)

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (Sweet and Smoky)

This sweet and smoky slow cooker pulled pork is fall-apart tender with a homemade BBQ sauce with no searing, no bottled sauce, and minimal effort.
Ingredients: ketchup, honey, mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and pork shoulder or pork butt.
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Close up overhead image of grey plate with a fork and a baked potato stuffed with shredded chicken, salsa, scallions, sour cream, and cilantro. Plate is surrounded by bowls of salsa, chopped scallions, sour cream, shredded chicken, cilantro, limes, and another grey plate with a stuffed potato.
4.99 stars (52 ratings)

3-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken Stuffed Potatoes

3-Ingredient crockpot salsa chicken stuffed potatoes is the easiest, most delicious, wildly simple slow cooker recipe you’ll find anywhere. What’s more, you don't have to chop a thing, and everything cooks together in the slow cooker (even the potatoes!), so prep is super fast and cleanup is a breeze!
Ingredients: chicken breasts or chicken thighs, salsa, and russet potatoes.
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4.91 stars (66 ratings)

Sunshine Lemon Chicken Chowder (Crockpot, Instant Pot, Stovetop!)

Light, nourishing, and bursting with flavor this Sunshine Lemon Chicken Chowder makes for an easy weeknight dinner or for anytime. Can easily be made in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or stovetop.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), baby potatoes, celery, cauliflower, onion, chicken stock, coconut milk (or cream), lemon juice, turmeric and other seasonings
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5 stars (24 ratings)

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew (w/ Vegetables)

This hearty slow cooker Tuscan chicken stew is the kind of comforting one-pot meal you’ll keep coming back to! Made with juicy chicken breasts, tomato paste, a splash of balsamic, and a mix of hearty veggies, it cooks low & slow until everything is tender and flavorful.
Ingredients: chicken breast (or thigh), stock, potatoes, carrot, celery, onion, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder and other seasonings
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healthy slow cooker ranch chicken adn veggies on a white platter with blue and white striped napkin
5 stars (16 ratings)

Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken & Veggies

A versatile, filling, one-pot meal, slow cooker ranch chicken and veggies is made with a simple homemade ranch seasoning blend, chicken, carrots, and potatoes; making for an easy dinner recipe everyone will love!
Ingredients: chicken breasts, chicken stock, potatoes, carrots, yogurt (traditional or plant-based), mayo, apple cider vinegar, homemade ranch seasoning.
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4.94 stars (43 ratings)

Slow Cooker Tropical Pulled Chicken

Naturally sweet, tangy and oh-so delicious, Slow Cooker Tropical Pulled Chicken is a breeze to throw together and makes for a nourishing dinner everyone will love!
Ingredients: chicken breasts or chicken thighs, gluten-free tamari, honey, grated ginger, canned crushed pineapple, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
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5 stars (45 ratings)

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes (5-Ingredients!)

This Buffalo chicken sweet potato recipe cooks completely in the slow cooker as a one-pot meal, requires no chopping, only 5-minutes of prep, and just 5 simple ingredients. It's packed with protein and completely crave-worthy.
Ingredients: chicken, sweet potatoes, hot sauce, yogurt, lime juice, butter and salt
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5 stars (36 ratings)

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken with 5-Ingredient Peanut Sauce

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken with 5-Ingredient Peanut Sauce is a crave-worthy dinner that can be prepped in minutes!
Ingredients: chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, peanut butter, garlic, maple syrup, vinegar and other spices.
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black slow cooker with lemon herb pulled chicken ingredients on white table
4.93 stars (40 ratings)

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken (for Bowls, Wraps + More!)

Bright, tangy, and wildly simple to make, Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken is a no-fuss weeknight dinner made with pantry ingredients and chicken breasts or thighs. A batchable protein base infused with lemon and herbs; it's ready to serve in wraps, salads, or tossed with grains!
Ingredients: chicken, lemon juice, dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic
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white bowl with slow cooker chicken pot pie on white table with pink striped napkin
4.96 stars (23 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup (Weeknight Easy!)

This Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup is creamy, comforting, and hands-off, just toss in simple ingredients, walk away, and come home to a bowl of classic comfort (with a dairy-free option if you need it)!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), chicken stock, carrots, celery, onion, frozen peas, coconut milk, bay leaf and other seasonings
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Overhead shot of a slow cooker filled with raw chicken, chopped apple, and sliced onion.
4.91 stars (33 ratings)

Slow Cooker Apple Chicken (5-Ingredients!)

The ultimate in simplicity, this slow cooker apple chicken is made with just 5 ingredients and comes together with just 5-minutes of prep. Chicken breasts (or chicken thighs) cook low and slow along with onions, apple, and apple cider to create the tenderest, juiciest chicken –a super easy crockpot meal that'll have you going back for seconds.
Ingredients: chicken, apples, apple cider, onion, garlic powder and salt.
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5 stars (26 ratings)

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken (w/ Potatoes & Carrots!)

Tender, juicy, and incredibly simple to prepare, my slow cooker whole chicken and veggies is a satisfying one-pot meal made with whole chicken, potatoes, and carrots; with no pre-cooking required. Just throw everything in and come home to a full chicken dinner ready and waiting!
Ingredients: whole chicken, baby potatoes, carrots, paprika, garlic, garlic powder, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, thyme and salt.
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4.91 stars (10 ratings)

Summer Crockpot Soup (w/ Chicken & Veggies)

Simple to make and bursting with fresh summer flavors, this light summer soup is made simple in the crockpot with chicken, and plenty of vegetables. A mostly hands-off recipe, just chop, drop, and dinner's done!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), chicken stock, zucchini, tomato sauce, leafy greens, onion, chili powder, cumin and other seasonings
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bowl of shredded slow cooker fajita salsa chicken with chips and avocado on white table
5 stars (28 ratings)

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Fajita Salsa Chicken

The perfect recipe for when you’re short on time but still want a delicious, real food dinner, 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Fajita Salsa Chicken is a snap to prep and requires just a handful of ingredients.
Ingredients: chicken, onion, bell pepper, salsa, lime juice and salt
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black crockpot with sweet potatoes kale and chicken breasts
4.96 stars (48 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken Sweet Potato Soup (w/ Kale)

This slow cooker chicken sweet potato soup is so easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients including chicken, sweet potatoes, kale, chicken stock and Italian seasoning.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), sweet potatoes, lacinato kale, chicken stock, extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning.
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Shredded slow cooker enchilada chicken with tomato sauce in a black crockpot on a white background.
4.99 stars (72 ratings)

6-Ingredient Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken

This easy recipe for shredded chicken for enchiladas is totally simple, completely delicious and the perfect weeknight crockpot recipe. With just 6-ingredients and no pre-cooking, let me show you how easy this fresh & simple enchilada chicken is to make!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), onion, garlic powder, cumin, lime juice, tomato sauce, chili powder and salt.
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5 stars (7 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken, Black Bean, & Quinoa Stew

Super easy to prepare, Slow Cooker Chicken, Black Bean, & Quinoa Stew is full of hearty, nourishing ingredients and will be a hit with the entire family.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), canned black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes & green chilis, quinoa, chicken stock, carrots, onion, lime juice, cumin and other seasonings
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4.86 stars (7 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken, Veggie, and Quinoa Stew

This simple recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken, Veggie, and Quinoa Stew is wholesome, hearty and so delicious!
Ingredients: chicken breast (or thigh), stock, quinoa, zucchini, corn, garlic, onion, carrots, chickpeas, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and other spices
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Ladle pouring yellow butternut squash soup into a black slow cooker.
5 stars (15 ratings)

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup (w/ Coconut Milk)

Cozy & flavorful, this easy slow cooker butternut squash soup requires no pre-cooking so you can just dump the ingredients, set-it, and forget it. With an extra boost of flavor from carrots and sweet apple, it's blended together with coconut milk, making for an absolutely delightfully simple and creamy soup.
Ingredients: Butternut squash, apples, onion, carrot, turmeric, coconut milk, vegetable stock, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon and other spices.
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Overhead shot of a bowl of sweet potato black bean chili garnished with avocado slices and sliced green onions. You can see a second bowl of chili, a lime wedge, cilantro, and a kitchen towel in the background.
5 stars (36 ratings)

5-Ingredient Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)

5-Ingredient Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili is simple to prepare, totally nourishing, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, black beans, salsa, vegetable stock, cumin, smoked paprika and salt
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4.92 stars (25 ratings)

Easy Red Lentil Soup w/ Coconut Milk (Crockpot + Stovetop!)

This easy red lentil soup is an easy one-pot meal you'll want to make again and again. Using dried red lentils, plus simple spices like ginger and turmeric; it comes together with coconut milk for a creamy (without a drop of cream), hearty, and seriously simple vegetarian meal made in the crockpot or stovetop.
Ingredients: red lentils, coconut milk, tomatoes, onion, lime juice, garlic, ginger, turmeric and other spices.
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4.91 stars (11 ratings)

Slow Cooker Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (5-Ingredients!)

Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes just got easier because now you can make them in the slow cooker, with just 5 simple ingredients, and without chopping or pre-cooking! Yes, easy recipes like this one are my specialty, so let me show you how easy fresh & filling slow cooker meals can be.
Ingredients: black beans, sweet potatoes, salsa, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
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5 stars (9 ratings)

Slow Cooker Veggie Coconut Curry

Bursting with vibrant vegetables, Slow Cooker Veggie Coconut Curry is easy to pull together and is the perfect dinner, any night of the week.
Ingredients: baby potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, stock, asparagus, peas, coconut milk, red Thai curry paste, lime juice and cilantro.
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4.89 stars (18 ratings)

Slow Cooker Lentil Chili (w/ Beans)

This Slow Cooker Lentil Chili is made with brown or green lentils, beans, turmeric, simple spices, and is creamy with coconut milk. Reminiscent of Madras lentils, it's hearty, it's filling, and it's oh-so simple to make!
Ingredients: kidney beans, lentils, stock, onion, tomato paste, coconut milk, cumin, turmeric and other spices
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5 stars (22 ratings)

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash, Kale & Quinoa Stew

A simple and delicious plant-based meal, Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Stew is hearty, nourishing and packed with all the good stuff.
Ingredients: butternut squash, quinoa, kale, tomatoes, broth, onion, garlic, white wine vinegar, cumin, paprika, and other spices
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4.92 stars (25 ratings)

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple, & Turmeric Soup

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple & Turmeric Soup is a simple chop and drop recipe that yields creamy, nourishing results. It’s a hit with the entire family, plus is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo and Whole30 friendly!
Ingredients: sweet potato, apple, potatoes, stock, coconut milk, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, turmeric and other seasonings
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Overhead shot of bowls of creamy potato corn chowder with corn kernels and basil leaves. The bowl in the middle has a spoon in it.
5 stars (36 ratings)

Slow Cooker Creamy Corn Chowder (Vegetarian)

This easy slow cooker corn chowder is a breeze to prep, and is a veggie-packed vegetarian recipe that’s luxuriously creamy without a drop of cream. A surprisingly simple yet deliciously vibrant soup that can be made with fresh or frozen corn! 
Ingredients: russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, broth, coconut milk, onion, garlic, white wine vinegar and other spices
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5 stars (36 ratings)

Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

A simple drop, stir, cover, and go recipe; Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free) is so easy to prepare, tastes amazing, and packs well for lunch the next day.
Ingredients: quinoa, canned black beans, bell pepper, onion, cumin, garlic powder, mild chili powder, tomato sauce, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, green chilis, lime juice and salt
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Minestrone soup with butternut squash, beans, and pasta in a bowl on a blue background.
5 stars (14 ratings)

Winter Minestrone (Slow Cooker + Stovetop!)

A delicious, nourishing winter soup that’s beyond easy to make at home, this vegetarian winter minestrone combines a mixture of flavors and textures, resulting in a cozy and hearty dinner soup you'll love! An easy dump-and-go slow cooker dinner or a 30-minute + 1-pot stovetop meal.
Ingredients: Chickpeas, white beans, butternut squash, diced tomatoes, kale, stock, onion, garlic, pasta.
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Three bowls of tomato soup topped with basil, parmesan, with crusty bread on the side.
5 stars (19 ratings)

Slow Cooker Tomato Soup (Canned Tomatoes, No Cream)

Slow-cooked in the crockpot, this easy slow cooker tomato soup is decadently creamy, made with of canned tomatoes, and with no milk or cream.
Ingredients: canned tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, onion, garlic, raw cashews, Italian seasoning, salt.
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5 stars (1 rating)

Slow Cooker Vegetable and Quinoa Stew

Slow Cooker Vegetable and Quinoa Soup is a hearty, vegetarian meal that's easy to make and completely satisfying. Warm, nourishing, and so simple, you'll want to make this soup for dinner tonight!
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, white beans, chickpeas, carrots, diced tomatoes, quinoa, kale, onion, stock.
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white bowl of crockpot lentil soup with fresh herbs and crusty bread on the side
4.93 stars (56 ratings)

Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

This easy slow cooker lentil soup is made with simple pantry ingredients like green lentils, celery, carrot and spinach making for a hearty vegan and vegetarian meal. Plus instant pot and stovetop directions!
Ingredients: Green (or brown) lentils, stock, onion, celery, carrot, diced tomatoes, garlic, red wine vinegar, spinach, salt and bay leaves.
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4.87 stars (50 ratings)

Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

Slow cooker vegetable curry combines sweet potato, chickpeas, cauliflower, spinach, coconut milk, and Indian-style curry powder for an easy dump-and-go, hearty crockpot meal. Makes for the perfect hearty vegetarian and meal that will have you going back for seconds!
Ingredients: chickpeas, sweet potato, cauliflower, onion, vegetable broth, peas, spinach, coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric, ginger, garlic powder, tomato paste, lime juice, and salt
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4.96 stars (63 ratings)

Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup (Dump and Go!)

This easy, hearty slow cooker vegetable soup is made with a mix of cut veggies that stand up well to a longer cook time, such as carrots, potatoes, and celery (no mush veggies here!) Best of all, you can make it without sautéing the vegetables first, which is a nice time-saver, too! 
Ingredients: potatoes, celery, carrot, onion, fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, peas, corn, green beans, stock, garlic powder, smoked paprika, bay leaves and salt.
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Chopped ham and split peas with onions and carrot in a black crockpot on white background.
5 stars (18 ratings)

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup (w/ Ham)

This comforting and easy slow cooker split pea soup is fast to prep in just 5 minutes, and is made with simple ingredients like green split peas, vegetables, and ham (or a ham bone); without any pre-cooking required. Let me show you how simple it is to make!
Ingredients: split peas, vegetable broth, water, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, bay leaves, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar and salt.
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Overhead shot of meatballs in marinara sauce sprinkled with fresh basil.
5 stars (6 ratings)

Easy Slow Cooker Beef Meatballs (in Marinara)

These tender, juicy, melt-in-your mouth slow cooker meatballs could not be simpler to make! Requiring no pre-cooking or pre-browning, these ground beef meatballs simmer low and slow in a simple Italian marinara sauce for the ultimate meatball dinner. Bring on the spaghetti!
Ingredients: ground beef, parmesan, onion, garlic, Italian breadcrumbs (gluten free or traditional), egg, salt, marinara sauce.
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4.97 stars (27 ratings)

Sausage, Cabbage & Sweet Potato Stew (Instant Pot, Crockpot, Stove Top)

Sausage, Cabbage & Sweet Potato Stew is a super-simple, ultra comforting one-pot meal that comes together in a matter of minutes. A cozy, delicious gluten-free, dairy-free, whole30 recipe that can be made in the Instant Pot, Crockpot or stove top.
Ingredients: polish beef sausage, stock, sweet potato, purple cabbage, onion, apple cider vinegar
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white bowl filled with soup with a blue background and fresh herbs
4.78 stars (9 ratings)

Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup

This Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup is an easy prep, gluten-free & dairy-free take on the classic everyone knows and loves! A delicious, cozy soup packed with veggies, leafy greens and hearty, tender meatballs. Also includes stovetop directions.
Ingredients: ground beef (or ground turkey), carrots, celery, onion, nutritional yeast, escarole (or kale), chicken stock, garlic, granulated garlic powder, almond flour (or oat flour), baby spinach, lemon juice, egg (optional) and salt
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shredded meat on corn tortillas and wooden cutting board with toppings on the side
5 stars (9 ratings)

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef (Easy Tacos + More!)

Perfectly spiced and incredibly easy to prepare, my slow cooker Mexican-inspired shredded beef is made with 7 simple ingredients. You'll love how it saves you time (no searing required), so just dump-and-go for the most succulent, fork tender shredded beef for tacos and more.
Ingredients: boneless beef chuck-eye roast, onion, tomato paste, cumin, mild chili powder, smoked paprika, lime juice and salt.
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wooden spoon with ground beef and a black slow cooker
5 stars (18 ratings)

Slow Cooker Taco Meat (No Pre-Cooking!)

You will not believe how easy this dump-and-go slow cooker taco meat recipe is! Made simply with ground beef, spices, and salsa, it requires no pre-cooking and no chopping, so it's perfect for feeding a crowd, as a super easy dinner idea or as protein meal prep!
Ingredients: ground beef, salsa, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, mild chili powder, and salt.
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4.97 stars (31 ratings)

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Dump-and-Go White Chicken Chili and More Dump Crockpot Recipes

Developed and tested by A woman with long blonde hair, smiling, holds and pours a bottle of oil in a modern kitchen setting.Robyn Conley Downs
Servings: 8
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 8 hours
Total: 8 hours 10 minutes
Crockpot white chicken chili is an easy prep recipe, made with healthy ingredients and deliciously creamy without any dairy. Plus 60 dump-and-go slow cooker recipes I know you'll love!
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, or thighs
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 15-oz cans white beans, drained and rinsed (such as Great Northern or cannellini)
  • 1 4.5-oz can mild diced green chilis
  • 1 cup mild green salsa verde, (tomatillo salsa), divided
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½-1 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 tbsp cream cheese

Equipment

Instructions 

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • Add the chicken, onion, white beans, green chilis, 1 cup of salsa verde, chicken stock, garlic powder, cumin, and salt to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  • Uncover, remove the chicken, and shred with two forks or dice into chunks.
  • Using an immersion blender, blend the bean mixture for 5-10 seconds. Alternatively, carefully, remove ½ to 1 cup of the bean mixture to a blender. Cover, blend on high, then add back to the chili, stirring to combine. Note: blending for just a few seconds will add a creaminess to the creaminess, while leaving the texture of most of the beans.
  • Ladle a few tablespoons of the bean mixture into a medium bowl. Add the cream cheese and stir until well incorporated.
  • Add the chicken back to the slow cooker, along with the cream cheese mixture, stirring to combine. Taste and add additional salt or salsa if desired.
  • Serve with any toppings you like.

Notes

  • For a spicier chili, use spicy green chilis and spicy salsa verde.
  • Optional toppings: avocado, sour cream (traditional or dairy-free), crushed tortilla chips, chopped onion, cilantro, fresh lime juice, jalapeno, Monterey jack cheese or dairy-free cheese shreds.
 
Course: Soup

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 (of 6), Calories: 248kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 63mg, Sodium: 860mg, Potassium: 753mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 322IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 56mg, Iron: 2mg
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