23 Low-Effort Cooking Recipes That Take 30 Minutes Or Less To Prep
I want to share with you my quick and easy recipes that take 30 minutes or less, especially on these hot summer days. These low-effort meals let me spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the sunshine. Check out these delicious dishes that are simple to prep and perfect for beating the heat!
Creamy Chicken With Stuffing
Don’t worry about dinner if you have a busy day ahead of you. This easy Creamy Chicken With Stuffing is the perfect make-ahead slow cooker meal. Plus, it’s an easy crock-pot chicken recipe that is very budget-friendly and a great way to feed the entire family.
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5 Ingredient Pork Chops
This easy crockpot pork chops recipe only requires 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation. With minimal effort, you can serve delicious saucy pork chops that will be loved by kids and adults alike.
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Super Easy Chicken and Dumplings
This Super Easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe will transport you back to your grandma’s kitchen with its soft, chewy dumplings, tender chicken, and flavorful veggies, all drenched in a delectable creamy sauce. Ready to enjoy a comforting and satisfying meal?
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Lipton Onion Soup Mix Chicken
This Lipton Onion Soup Mix Chicken Casserole is simple to make and is perfect for potlucks. All you need is a few basic pantry ingredients, soup mix, chicken, and a slow cooker. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner that everyone will love!
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Meatballs With Whipping Cream Gravy
Learn how to make tender meatballs with rich flavorful gravy using a slow cooker. This step-by-step recipe will teach you how to create a delicious appetizer or satisfying meatballs and creamy gravy sauce meal sure to impress your family and friends.
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Easy German Goulash Dinner
This hearty, Easy German Goulash Dinner recipe makes serving a delicious, authentic goulash soup easy. This German Goulash is chock full of tender beef and vegetables cooked to perfection in a richly seasoned red wine and sweet paprika broth.
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Slow Cooker Navy Bean Soup
Thick and hearty Slow Cooker Navy Bean Soup is made with simple ingredients like dried navy beans, onion, fresh garlic, broth, and a savory ham hock. The best part is that it only takes 15 minutes to prepare and then simmers in your crockpot all day. Your kitchen will smell amazing by dinner time.
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Cream and Cheesy Tortilla Chicken Soup
Cream and Cheesy Tortilla Chicken Soup Recipe is a classic Mexican soup recipe that features tender shredded chicken, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and authentic Mexican spices made in your slow cooker. Combined with creamy queso cheese and thickened with crushed tortilla chips for a deliciously satisfying twist.
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Rotten Totten Taco Soup
One of my top go-to picks for Mexican-style soups is this Rotten Totten Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing. The soup is packed with ground beef, a variety of beans, and veggies, all in melted cheese and creamy ranch dressing. A bowl of this taco soup is hearty and filling. The best part, it’s easy to prepare.
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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
This juicy, tender,Slow Cooker Whole Chicken is sure to become a favorite go-to recipe. Not only is it delicious, but the cost savings of making it at home compared to store-bought options is a great bonus. Your homemade crock pot whole chicken will also help you create multiple meals using the leftovers.
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Crock Pot Jamaican Oxtail Soup
The Jamaican stew is infused with the flavors of tender oxtail meat, brown sugar, and allspice. This easy Jamaican cuisine recipe is ideal for special occasions or a cozy dinner with the family.
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Sloppy Tacos With Hamburger
This cheesy Ground Beef Sloppy Tacos with Velvetta cheese takes just 15 minutes. Layers of taco-seasoned ground beef between the creamiest swirls of Velveeta, cream cheese, sour cream, and Monterey Jack make for a cozy appetizer that’s perfect for game day or a cozy night in with friends.
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Fork Tender Classic Beef Roast and Gravy
Your friends will say thank you when you make this delicious slow cooker recipe for tender, juicy sirloin tip roast with a mix of delicious vegetables and savory gravy. This make-ahead recipe is an easy-to-prep sirloin tip roast in a slow cooker that is perfect for a hassle-free, mouthwatering dinner.
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Copycat Hawaiian Zippy’s Chili
Zippy’s Chili is an iconic dish of chili that has been well-loved by the people of Hawaii for decades. It’s a hearty mix of beef, sausage, beans, and unique spices that provide a range of flavors and textures in every spoonful.
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Filipino Chicken Tocino
This simple slow cooker recipe for chicken tocino is sweet and tangy and can be served any time of the day. It uses a simple homemade marinade and a quick and easy replacement for annatto powder. This economical recipe can be made in minutes.
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Mexican Beef Steak
This Mexican Beef Steak is made with seared beef strips in a smoky tomato sauce with plabanos, jalapenos, green peppers, and onions. Here is the best part: this Crock Pot recipe takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or festive dinner party with friends.
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Layered Mexican Beef Casserole
Layered Mexican Beef Casserole is a delicious crockpot taco casserole made with taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, ground beef, and black beans, all layered in gooey cheese. It’s an easy-to-make tortilla casserole recipe that is budget-friendly and always a big crowd-pleaser.
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Green Chili Chicken and Rice
A delicious and easy Pollo Verde Over Rice highlighting a fresh roasted salsa verde. A step-by-step guide will show you how to make this mouth-watering Pollo Verde dish with a simple and quick tangy salsa verde recipe.
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Our Family’s Favorite Pot Roast
Our Family’s Favorite Pot Roast is fork-tender and juicy. With just 10 minutes of prep time will become a go-to potluck meal. It’s easy: just fill your slow cooker and let it do all the work.
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Spicy Mississippi Chicken
Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe is a great potluck choice. It’s made with tender chicken breasts, a mix of savory, slightly spicy Italian banana peppers, and cream. The best part is it’s under 10 minutes of prep time until your slow cooker does the rest of the work.
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken
This slow cooker copycat recipe has tender herb-infused chicken breasts baked in a creamy portobello mushroom sauce. A slice of pepper jack cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parmesan crowns this Texas Roadhouse copycat dinner idea.
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Marry Me Chicken
This easy Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Gravy is delicious and simple to prepare. Serve it on a fluffy bed of rice smothered in the rich, creamy gravy flavored with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. The best part is this dinner can be cooked in your crockpot with minimal effort.
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Cajun Chicken In Creamy Gravy
This rich Cajun Chicken In Creamy Gravy is loaded with flavorful gravy and tender chicken breasts. Creole cuisine has never been so easy. Just pan-sear your chicken and finish this dish in a Crock Pot for a meal that needs 15 minutes of prep time and almost no effort at all. Great for a dinner party or a family night.
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Turkey Wings and Gravy
Comfort food at its best: Turkey Wings and Gravy. This recipe is incredibly simple to make and guarantees tender, flavorful turkey wings with tons of gravy every time.
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