Busy May nights call for dinners that are easy, comforting, and practically make themselves—and that’s exactly what this roundup delivers. These 31 quick-prep recipes are perfect for families juggling end-of-school chaos, spring events, or just trying to keep dinner stress-free. From creamy crockpot chicken and comforting turkey with stuffing to zesty pulled pork and cheesy Rotel spaghetti, this collection is packed with flavor and minimal prep. You’ll find go-to slow cooker dinners perfect for feeding the whole family without the evening chaos.

Creamy Crockpot Chicken With Ranch

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.
Creamy Crockpot Chicken With Ranch. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot Chicken With Ranch is perfect for busy weeknights or a relaxed weekend dinner with friends. The best part to me is that the slow cooker does all the work, infusing the chicken with rich ranch seasoning as it simmers to juicy perfection.
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Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe And Stuffing

A plate of sliced turkey breast covered with creamy gravy, garnished with fresh rosemary and sage. The dish is served on a white rectangular platter placed on a white cloth.
Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe And Stuffing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

If you’re a busy mother looking for a super easy way to cook delicious turkey, then you must try this Crockpot Turkey Breast recipe. It’s ideal for those weeknights when you want to spend a cozy meal with your family without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Easy Prep Chicken With Salsa (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 Chicken With Salsa (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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4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken And Dressing

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken And Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dressing is a creamy, hearty comfort food classic that’s perfect for busy days or cozy gatherings. With just four ingredients, this easy crockpot meal delivers homemade flavor with minimal effort.
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Juicy Ham In The Crock Pot Recipe With Glaze

A sliced ham in a slow cooker, topped with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries. The ham is glazed, giving it a shiny appearance. The white slow cooker contrasts with the vibrant colors of the fruit and glaze.
Juicy Ham In The Crock Pot Recipe With Glaze. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This ham in the crock pot recipe is a tender, juicy main dish that’s foolproof and crowd-pleasing. Made with brown sugar, maple syrup, pineapple juice, and mustard, it’s perfect for holidays or casual gatherings.
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Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti (Slow Cooker)

A bowl of creamy chicken spaghetti with shredded cheddar cheese on top. Spaghetti noodles are mixed with a cheesy sauce and diced tomatoes. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. A red napkin and small bowls are in the background.
Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, slow-cooked dish with tender chicken, melty cheese, and a little spice. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Easy Slow Cooker Goulash

German goulash cooked in a crock pot over egg noodles
Easy Slow Cooker Goulash. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Slow Cooker German Goulash with tender beef, rich paprika broth, and slow-cooked onions is an authentic one-pot meal.
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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot Recipe

A bowl of creamy white pasta topped with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes. The dish is served on a blue ceramic plate, with a sprig of fresh parsley and a grater with cheese nearby on a checkered cloth.
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot recipe is easy to make with garlic, cream cheese, Italian herbs, and Parmesan cheese tossed in pasta.
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5 Ingredient Pork Chops In Crockpot Recipe (Only 5 Min. Prep)

Pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes
5 Ingredient Pork Chops In Crockpot Recipe (Only 5 Min. 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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Spaghetti Sauce Creamy Crock Pot Recipe

A fork lifts spaghetti with meat sauce from a green plate. The pasta is topped with a rich, chunky tomato meat sauce, suggesting a hearty meal. A red and white striped cloth is partially visible in the background.
Spaghetti Sauce Creamy Crock Pot Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Spaghetti sauce creamy crock pot recipe is a rich, protein-packed, blend of ground beef, velvety cottage cheese, and tangy tomato sauce.
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Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

A white bowl filled with creamy chicken and dumplings, including vegetables such as peas and carrots, sits atop a red plate. A fork is holding up a piece of dumpling with chicken. The bowl rests on a woven placemat on a white countertop.
Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings Recipe. 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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Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken In Crock Pot

A white scalloped plate with creamy pasta topped with a seasoned chicken breast, garnished with lemon slices and parsley. The dish is placed on a light background with a yellow and white checkered cloth beside it.
Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken In Crock Pot. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Indulge in this Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta. Only 15 minutes of prep.
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Rich And Creamy Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe With Gravy

cajun chicken and gravy
Rich And Creamy Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe With Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Using your crock pot and blending your own cajun seasoning, it’s easy to make this Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe with rich gravy.
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Mexican Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe (5 Min. Prep)

Crock pot chicken for taco meat
Mexican Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe (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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Homemade Bbq Meatballs Recipe Easy Slow Cooker

bbq meatballs in crock pot ready to cook with sauce on top
Homemade Bbq Meatballs Recipe Easy Slow Cooker. 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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Easy Chicken And French Onion Soup Casserole

French onion chicken that has been cooked in a crock pot
Easy Chicken And French Onion Soup Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

French onion soup mix, a few pantry ingredents, chicken, and a slow cooker, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner.
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The Secret To Making Tender Bbq Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Pulled pork on a plate with two forks
The Secret To Making Tender Bbq Slow Cooker Pulled Pork. 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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Authentic Mexican Steak Picado Recipe

Mexican steak piccata
Authentic Mexican Steak Picado Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Authentic Mexican Steak Picado Recipe smothers tender beef strips in a smoky tomato sauce with plabanos, jalapenos, green peppers, and onions.
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How To Make Sweet & Juicy Chicken Tocino (Easy Crockpot!)

How To Make Sweet & Juicy Chicken Tocino (Easy Crockpot!). 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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Crock Pot Mexican Casserole With Ground Beef

Layered taco dip in a crock pot
Crock Pot Mexican Casserole With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Layered Cheesy Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is made with classic Mexican seasonings, beans, peppers, tomatoes and cheese.
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Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Recipe (Crock Pot)

turkey wings and gravy
Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Recipe (Crock Pot). 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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Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe For A Crowd: Easy Slow Cooker

Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe For A Crowd: Easy Slow Cooker. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This made-from-scratch sloppy joe recipe for a crowd has a sweet and tangy sauce, easy to prepare and simmer in a slow cooker.
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Super Tender Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast

Yankee pot roast
Super Tender Crock Pot 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 Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe

Mississippi chicken
Creamy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe . 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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Slow Cooker Portobello Mushroom Chicken (Texas Roadhouse)

Texas Roadhouse chicken
Slow Cooker Portobello Mushroom Chicken (Texas Roadhouse). 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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5-Minute Prep, Juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Shredded

pulling cooked chicken
5-Minute Prep, Juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Shredded. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Shredded Recipe always makes tender and juicy chicken that is easy to shred. It only takes 5 minutes to prep.
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Easy Slow Cooker Cornish Hens With Rich Creamy Sauce

Marry me chicken
Easy Slow Cooker Cornish Hens With Rich Creamy Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make Marry Me Slow Cooker Cornish Hens Recipe has a rich & creamy gravy with sweet chewy sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce.
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Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup

A black plate with a serving of creamy mushroom risotto garnished with chopped herbs. A knife and fork rest beside the plate on a wooden surface, and a dark blue cloth is partially visible in the background.
Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This recipe produces the most tender and moist bone-in pork chops! Cooked slowly in a crockpot, the marinade is a scrumptious homemade mushroom soup.
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Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

Close-up of a plate featuring tender cooked chicken with mushrooms and a rich, savory sauce. A silver fork is partially visible, indicating the dish is ready to be eaten.
Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Coq Au Vin in the slow cooker gives you comfort food without having to heat up your kitchen. A French chicken stew with layers of flavor that would make Julia Child proud and is sure to be a family favorite.
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Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken | 5 Ingredients!!

Close-up of a dish featuring shredded chicken topped with vibrant orange chunks of vegetables and red peppers, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro, set on a bed of quinoa.
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken | 5 Ingredients!!. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is filled with red onion, peppers, pineapple and chicken, cooked low and slow in teriyaki sauce to perfection.
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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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21 Southern Appetizers That Belong at Every Derby Day Party

Golden-brown pastry bites filled with a creamy mixture, topped with poppy seeds, arranged on a black plate.
21 Southern Appetizers That Belong at Every Derby Day Party. Image credit: Butter and Baggage

Derby Day isn’t just about the races — it’s a full-on celebration of Southern charm, and no party is complete without a table full of irresistible appetizers. From crispy Southern Lobster Corn Fritters and homemade Spicy Pimento Cheese to sweet and saucy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders, these bold, crowd-pleasing bites are made for celebrating in true Southern style. Get ready to impress your guests with a lineup of Southern favorites that belong at every Derby Day party! Get All The Recipes: 21 Southern Appetizers That Belong at Every Derby Day Party