Busy nights call for easy, no-fuss meals, and that’s where your slow cooker comes in! With just 15 minutes or less of prep, these crockpot dinners do all the work while you get on with your day. From creamy chicken with ranch to saucy pork chops and hearty taco soup, each recipe is packed with flavor and requires minimal effort. Scroll through to find your next go-to dinner—you’ll be glad you did!

5-Minute Prep Mexican Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Crock pot chicken for taco meat
5-Minute Prep Mexican Crockpot Chicken Tacos. 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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15-Minute Prep Creamy 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.
15-Minute Prep Creamy Chicken With Ranch. 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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15-Minute Prep Slow Cooker Taco Soup

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.
15-Minute Prep Slow Cooker Taco Soup. 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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5-Minute Prep Saucy Pork Chops

Pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes
5-Minute Prep Saucy Pork Chops. 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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10-Minute Prep Juicy Chicken Tocino

Sweet and sour chicken with rice and fried egg
10-Minute Prep Juicy 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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10-Minute Prep Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup

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10-Minute Prep Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cheesy Tortilla Mexican 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.
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15-Minute Prep Crockpot Chicken Parmesan

A plate of spaghetti topped with homemade chicken parmesan, marinara sauce, and melted cheese, garnished with fresh basil leaves. The dish is served on a red and white plate, with a grater and a striped cloth napkin in the background.
15-Minute Prep Crockpot Chicken Parmesan. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Easy Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan Recipe takes tender chicken breasts, coats them in Panko bread crumbs, and cooks them with marinara in a slow cooker. It is perfect for those wanting a restaurant-quality meal without the effort.
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5-Minute Crockpot Meatballs and Gravy

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5-Minute Crockpot Meatballs and Gravy. 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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15-Minute 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.
15-Minute 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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10-Minute Prep Crockpot Chicken With Salsa

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.
10-Minute Prep Crockpot Chicken With Salsa. 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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5-Minute Prep Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
5-Minute Prep Crockpot Chicken and 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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10-Minute Prep Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

A top view of a hearty chili bowl filled with beans, corn, peppers, and topped with sour cream, cilantro, and a slice of green chili. Surrounding the bowl are tortilla chips, another bowl of chili, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
10-Minute Prep Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is an easy make-ahead soup recipe that is full of traditional Mexican seasonings and veggies.
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15-Minute Prep Crockpot Corned Beef

A plate of sliced corned beef surrounded by potatoes, carrots, and cabbage wedges. The dish is on a wooden board with a green checkered cloth partially visible underneath.
15-Minute Prep Crockpot Corned Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy Corned Beef Crockpot recipe is the low-fuss version of the traditional Irish meal! Toss corned beef and veggies into a slow cooker with some broth and spices, and you’ve got an effortless meal perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you want a corned beef dinner.
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5-Minute Prep Crockpot Potato Soup

Five ingredient crock pot potato soup with cheese and bacon on top
5-Minute Prep Crockpot Potato Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup with frozen hash browns takes under 10 minutes to prep and makes a delicious, hearty pot of soup.
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10-Minute Prep Yankee Pot Roast

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10-Minute Prep 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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15-Minute Prep Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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.
15-Minute Prep Chicken Gnocchi Soup. 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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10-Minute Prep Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef

A white oval dish filled with creamy beef stroganoff pasta. The dish contains wide noodles, sliced mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh parsley. A striped napkin is partially visible on the side.
10-Minute Prep Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This beef stroganoff with ground beef is a creamy, budget-friendly comfort meal that comes together in just 35 minutes. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s perfect for feeding a family or serving a crowd without breaking the bank.
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15-Minute Prep Chicken And Dumplings

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15-Minute Prep Chicken And Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Traditional crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.
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10-Minute Prep Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Soup

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.
10-Minute Prep Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Soup. 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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10-Minute Prep Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole

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10-Minute Prep Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Easy Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole is a simple and tasty dish perfect for busy weeknights. 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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15-Minute Prep Crockpot Skyline Chili

A plate of spaghetti topped with chili, kidney beans, chopped onions, and shredded cheese. A fork is lifting some noodles. In the background, bowls of shredded cheese, chopped onions, and beans are visible.
15-Minute Prep Crockpot Skyline Chili. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crock pot copycat Skyline Chili recipe brings authentic flavor with a sweet, savory sauce spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
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15-Minute Prep Ground Turkey Chili

A white bowl filled with chili containing ground meat, beans, corn, tomatoes, and topped with shredded cheese, chopped red onions, and sliced jalapeños. A red napkin and a whole green jalapeño pepper are placed nearby on a yellow surface.
15-Minute Prep Ground Turkey Chili. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make the best ground turkey chili in your Crock Pot. A classic, timeless recipe that’s fool-proof and delicious!
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10-Minute Prep Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti

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.
10-Minute Prep Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful comfort food the whole family will love! This easy slow cooker recipe uses tender chicken, Rotel tomatoes, spaghetti noodles, and a creamy sauce made with canned soup and cream cheese. With just 10 minutes of prep, the crockpot does all the work, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
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15-Minute Prep Crockpot Hamburger Vegetable Soup

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.
15-Minute Prep Crockpot Hamburger Vegetable Soup. 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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5-Minute Prep Garlic Parmesan Chicken

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.
5-Minute Prep Garlic Parmesan Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re looking for a dish that’s going to taste delicious and is easy to make, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot recipe is the answer! With tender chicken, creamy Parmesan garlic sauce, and a touch of basil and oregano, this meal is sure to wow your guests and make your house smell amazing.
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15-Minute Prep Chicken Corn Soup

Chicken corn chowder in a bowl with bacon and sprinkled on top
15-Minute Prep Chicken 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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12-Minute Prep Creamy Spaghetti Sauce

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.
12-Minute Prep Creamy Spaghetti Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

You need to try this spaghetti sauce creamy crock pot recipe! It’s a rich, protein-packed, and comforting blend of ground beef, velvety cottage cheese, and tangy tomato sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, it creates deep, hearty flavors in every bite, perfect for an easy, make-ahead meal.
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Portobello Mushroom Creamy Chicken Recipe

Texas Roadhouse chicken
Portobello Mushroom Creamy Chicken Recipe. 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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10-Minute Prep White Chili Recipe With Chicken

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.
10-Minute Prep White Chili Recipe With Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This white chili with chicken crock pot recipe is a creamy, mildly spicy dish featuring tender chicken, hearty beans, and warming spices. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients like green chiles, cream cheese, and broth for a delicious, fuss-free meal.
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10-Minute Prep BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe

Pulled pork on a plate with two forks
10-Minute Prep BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe. 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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12-Minute Prep Hearty 16 Bean Soup

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.
12-Minute Prep Hearty 16 Bean Soup. 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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5-Minute Prep 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.
5-Minute Prep Turkey Breast Recipe and Stuffing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

You can cook a juicy and tender turkey breast and stuffing with this simple crockpot recipe. Perfect for weeknights or as an easy Thanksgiving option with stuffing!
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10-Minute Prep Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños. A spoon rests inside the bowl. A small bowl of sour cream and sliced jalapeños on a plate are in the background on a checkered cloth.
10-Minute Prep Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Slow cooker chicken chili with pablano peppers comes together in no time. Just dump in the ingredients and let the slow cooker do all the work. A healthy dinner the whole family will love.
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10-Minute Prep Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

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.
10-Minute Prep Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is an easy and delicious make ahead dinner, perfect for any weeknight. Filled with red onion, peppers, pineapple and chicken, cooked low and slow in teriyaki sauce to perfection.
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15-Minute Prep 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.
15-Minute Prep Crock Pot Pork Chops in Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Be prepared for the most tender moist bone-in pork chops that have cooked slowly in a crock pot marinating in a scrumptious homemade mushroom soup. Add some rice at the end for a hearty slow cooker meal that you can prep in 15 minutes. No dry tough pork chops here.
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10-Minute Prep Crockpot Sausage Corn Chowder Recipe

A bowl of creamy soup with corn, chicken, and herbs, topped with cracker pieces. A spoon is lifting a portion of the soup above the bowl, showing the thick texture and ingredients.
10-Minute Prep Crockpot Sausage Corn Chowder Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

If you’re looking for a warm, comforting dish that practically cooks itself, this Crockpot Sausage Corn Chowder recipe is about to become your new favorite. With a rich, creamy broth filled with tender sausage and fresh sweet corn, this chowder is perfect for those cooler nights when you just want to cozy up with a bowl of something hearty.
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Lazy Baker Approved: 33 Effortless Desserts That Still Impress

A close-up of a slice of s'mores brownie on a white plate. The brownie is topped with toasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and pieces of Hershey's chocolate. The plate is part of a stack of white plates, with a soft-focus background.
33 Effortless Desserts That Still Impress. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Craving something sweet but not in the mood for complicated baking? These lazy baker-approved desserts are as effortless as they are delicious! From rich no-bake cheesecake cups to creamy millionaire pie and irresistible dump cakes, every treat in this roundup is big on flavor with minimal effort. No fancy techniques, no long prep—just simple, stress-free desserts that still impress. Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth the easy way! Get All The Recipes: Lazy Baker Approved: 33 Effortless Desserts That Still Impress