Let’s be real—some nights, you just don’t have the energy to cook. That’s where your slow cooker comes in to save the day! With these 31 dump-and-go crockpot meals, you can toss in a few ingredients, set it, and forget it—only to come back hours later to a delicious, home-cooked dinner. It’s the ultimate kitchen hack for busy days! From zesty salsa chicken perfect for tacos to rich and creamy soups, these easy crockpot recipes are all about maximum flavor with minimal effort. Get ready to simplify dinnertime and find your new go-to slow cooker favorite here!

Easy Prep Salsa Chicken in the Slow Cooker

A white oval dish filled with shredded Mexican chicken, seasoned with spices, sits on a wooden surface. Nearby are corn tortillas, a small bowl of shredded cheese, and a dark patterned cloth.
Easy Prep Salsa Chicken in the Slow Cooker. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Salsa chicken in the slow cooker is an easy 10 minute prep, recipe for tender, flavorful shredded chicken for tacos, burritos, and more.
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Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Corn Soup

Chicken corn chowder in a bowl with bacon and sprinkled on top
Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Corn Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crock pot chicken corn soup makes an easy meal for weeknights! It cooks up mostly unattended until you’re ready to serve it up for dinner.
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Sweet & Spicy Crockpot Meatballs With Grape Jelly

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Sweet & Spicy Crockpot Meatballs With Grape Jelly. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

American classic party food, Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce are always tender, juicy, and a crowd favorite.
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Easy Crockpot Taco Soup With Ranch

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Easy Crockpot Taco Soup With Ranch. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make Creamy Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing is packed with ground beef, beans, & veggies, all in a cheesy tomato and ranch broth.
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Sweet & Juicy Crockpot Chicken Tocino

Sweet and sour chicken with rice and fried egg
Sweet & Juicy Crockpot Chicken Tocino. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple slow cooker recipe for easy chicken tocino is sweet and tangy, with a simple homemade marinade that’s quick and easy.
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Make-Ahead Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup (Crockpot)

tex mex soup crokpot recipe
Make-Ahead Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup (Crockpot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Hearty Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is an easy make- ahead soup recipe that is full of traditional Mexican seasonings and veggies.
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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Cozy & Easy)

Two bowls of creamy chicken gnocchi soup with carrots, celery, spinach, and herbs are placed on a red and beige cloth. One bowl has a spoon. The soup is thick and hearty, showcasing chunks of vegetables and gnocchi.
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Cozy & Easy). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is easy to make in a crock pot and loaded with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and fluffy gnocchi.
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16-Bean Soup (Effortless Crockpot Recipe)

A bowl of hearty bean stew with chunks of meat, diced carrots, and a wooden spoon. The dish is topped with shredded cheese and garnished with herbs. Crackers are placed beside the bowl on a wooden surface.
16-Bean Soup (Effortless Crockpot Recipe). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple step-by-step recipe will teach you how to cook hearty 16-bean soup with a ham bone in your crock pot. It’s great for easy make-ahead meals.
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Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken

A plate of creamy chicken alfredo pasta garnished with shredded cheese and green onions. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. The plate rests on a blue and white striped cloth.
Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot chicken with ranch is a simple, yummy recipe that combines cream cheese ranch dressing mix with tender, juicy chicken and pasta.
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Meaty No-Bean Chili (Slow Cooker Favorite)

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, and jalapeño slices. The dish is served in a white bowl on a green plate, with a green cloth nearby.
Meaty No-Bean Chili (Slow Cooker Favorite). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Thick and meaty chili without beans recipe is made with savory chili seasonings, tomatoes, and chiles all slow simmered in your crockpot.
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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup (Easy & Comforting)

A bowl of creamy chicken tortellini soup with shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, diced carrots, and herbs, topped with grated cheese. Served in a white bowl with a red rim, accompanied by a silver spoon and a striped napkin on the side.
Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup (Easy & Comforting). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make, Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe combines cheese tortellinis, tender chicken with a blend of Italian herbs in a creamy broth.
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5-Ingredient Crockpot Pork Chops (Quick Prep)

Pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes
5-Ingredient Crockpot Pork Chops (Quick Prep). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple crock pot pork chops recipe requires only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation! Easy to make, saucy crock pot pork chops.
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Classic Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings

chicken and soft dumplings with peas and carrots
Classic Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Old fashioned crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs

bbq meatballs in crock pot ready to cook with sauce on top
Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy BBQ meatballs recipe guarantees juicy, tender hand-rolled meatballs covered in a homemade smokey barbeque sauce. Slow cooker recipe.
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Cozy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

A bowl of chicken noodle soup with wide egg noodles, shredded chicken, and fresh parsley is placed on a decorative blue and white plate. Next to the bowl is a folded white cloth with blue stripes. Three square crackers are situated on the side of the plate.
Cozy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, made with tender chicken breasts, herbs, and veggies in a flavorful broth, perfect for low-stress, hearty meals.
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Mexican Crockpot Chicken Tacos (Just 5-Min Prep!)

Crock pot chicken for taco meat
Mexican Crockpot Chicken Tacos (Just 5-Min Prep!). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Mexican crockpot chicken tacos recipe with simple ingredients , 5 min. prep time, turns out perfect every time you make tacos.
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Juicy & Tender Whole Chicken (Crockpot)

Whole roasted chicken in the crock pot
Juicy & Tender Whole Chicken (Crockpot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This super easy crock pot whole chicken recipe is tender, juicy and delicious. It also lowers grocery budget to roast your own chicken.
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Super Simple Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and chopped green onions. The chili contains beans, ground meat, corn, and diced red peppers, with a rich, thick tomato-based sauce. Tortilla chips are placed beside the bowl on a colorful blue plate.
Super Simple Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Quick to prep, slow cooker taco soup recipe is my Pinterest follower’s top favorite. Made with Mexican spices, beef, beans, and veggies.
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The Secret to Fall-Apart BBQ Pulled Pork (Slow Cooker)

Pulled pork on a plate with two forks
The Secret to Fall-Apart BBQ Pulled Pork (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

I’m going to teach you how to make super tender, smoky BBQ slow cooker pulled pork in under 10 minutes of prep to cooking time.
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Rich & Savory Smothered Turkey Wings (Easy Crockpot)

turkey wings and gravy
Rich & Savory Smothered Turkey Wings (Easy Crockpot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Made In A Crock Pot incredibly simple to make and guarantees tender, flavorful turkey wings.
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Creamy Meatballs & Gravy (Slow Cooker)

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Creamy Meatballs & Gravy (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make tender meatballs with tons of rich flavorful gravy using a slow cooker. Only 5 minute prep!
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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Crockpot Yankee Pot Roast

Yankee pot roast
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Crockpot Yankee Pot Roast. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Super Tender Slow Cooker Yankee Pot Roast—just 10 mins to prep! Enjoy a comfort meal with tender veggies and a thick, creamy gravy.
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Creamy & Flavor-Packed Mississippi Chicken

Mississippi chicken
Creamy & Flavor-Packed Mississippi Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Deliciously creamy Italian Mississippi Chicken with tender chicken breasts, spicy Italian banana peppers, & heavy cream. Quick 10-minute prep!
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Best Crockpot Chinese Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings

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Best Crockpot Chinese Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make at home, Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe has a peppery heat with a drizzle of hot honey for sweetness. Not fried!
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4-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken & Stuffing

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
4-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken & Stuffing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple chicken and stuffing crockpot with 4 ingredients is the perfect easy dinner that only takes 5 minutes to prep.
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3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken Wings (Super Easy Slow Cooker)

bbq chicken wings with sauce brushed on
3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken Wings (Super Easy Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe made with three simple ingredients and a slow cooker, create tender finger-licking wings.
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Slow Cooker Portobello Mushroom Chicken (Texas Roadhouse Style)

Texas Roadhouse chicken
Slow Cooker Portobello Mushroom Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Portobello Mushroom Chicken recipe is made with herb infused chicken breasts, in a creamy portobello mushrooms sauce.
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Hearty Hamburger Vegetable Soup (Crockpot)

A bowl of hearty beef and vegetable soup filled with chunks of beef, carrots, celery, beans, potatoes, and green beans in a tomato-based broth. Next to the bowl are a few saltine crackers on a wooden surface, and a blue checked cloth is nearby.
Hearty Hamburger Vegetable Soup (Crockpot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Hearty Hamburger Vegetable Soup in your Crock-Pot is an easy recipe that is packed with ground beef, potatoes, and veggies for a simple, budget-friendly meal.
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White Chicken Chili (Easy Crockpot Comfort Food)

A bowl of creamy white chicken chili topped with shredded cheese and jalapeño slices. Surrounding the bowl are tortilla chips, a small bowl of shredded cheese, and a dish of sliced jalapeños. The background is a patterned cloth.
White Chicken Chili (Easy Crockpot Comfort Food). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make white chili recipe with chicken crock pot style is a creamy, mildly spicy soup with tender chicken, beans, and chili spices.
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Crockpot Ribs Recipe

Sliced BBQ ribs with a caramelized glaze on a foil-lined tray, showcasing tender, juicy meat and a rich, savory texture.
Crockpot Ribs Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Crockpot Ribs recipe makes the tastiest ribs ever! Cook until tender and then finish them off with BBQ sauce on the grill or broiler.
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Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese

A hearty bowl of creamy chicken chowder topped with shredded cheese. The soup includes corn, black beans, and diced vegetables, garnished with fresh cilantro. A slice of lime rests on the rim of the blue bowl, adding a touch of citrus flair.
Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Chicken Chili Crock Pot recipe is light, fresh and delicious. Just dump the ingredients into your crockpot so you come home to an easy dinner.
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Treat Your Sweetie, 23 Valentines Desserts That Say I Love You

Heart-shaped cookies decorated with pink and white frosting and assorted sprinkles, arranged on a light surface. The cookies have a festive and sweet appearance, with some featuring drizzled icing and others covered in an array of colorful sprinkles.
Treat Your Sweetie, 23 Valentines Desserts That Say I Love You. Image credit: Lauren’s Latest

Valentine’s Day is all about love, and what better way to celebrate than with a sweet homemade treat? This collection is filled with irresistible desserts perfect for making the occasion extra sweet. Surprise your loved one with a luscious No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Cake or indulge in a dreamy Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Jello Pie. Every bite is made to impress, so don’t stop at just one—explore all 23 of these Valentine’s-worthy treats! Get All The Recipes: Treat Your Sweetie, 23 Valentines Desserts That Say I Love You