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30+ Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes

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While the slow cooker simplifies dinner, dump-and-go recipes make it even easier to prepare a healthy meal in just minutes! These wholesome, family-friendly meals are low-prep, helping you get delicious meals on the table without stress, any night of the week.

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How to Fast-Track Meal Prep with Dump and Go Dinners

When I’m looking for a true dump-and-go style dinner, I need a recipe that doesn’t involve precooking, browning, or sautéing. I need it to be something I can open, chop, or stir, and then let the slow cooker do its thing!

If you’re also looking for ways to get nutritious meals prepared without adding more to your busy schedule, take these tips to maximize the convenience of true dump-and-go style recipes:

  • Keep popular seasoning blends premixed in your pantry (or a stock of store-bought blends) so you don’t have to measure multiple spices every time.
  • Chop up fresh veggies ahead of time and store in the fridge or freezer. Veggies like onions, bell peppers, carrots, and celery are staples in many recipes, and chopping and freezing are easy ways to prevent food waste while saving a step later.
  • Use precut frozen veggies when applicable for even smoother assembly.
  • Plan ahead by making sure your meat is thawed before assembly. Defrost in the fridge up to 24 hours in advance.
  • Store precooked ground meat in the fridge for up to 24 hours before prep, or freeze portions for quick assembly later.
  • Tip: Most recipes are designed for 5-7-quart slow cookers and should not be overfilled. If you want to double the recipe, use a larger slow cooker to maintain accurate cooking times.

30+ Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes

Chicken Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes

Chicken is one of the easiest and tastiest proteins to prepare in the slow cooker! Try these delicious flavor combinations, made in just a few steps, to keep your chicken dinners anything but boring.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey garlic chicken is a fan favorite on many restaurant menus, and now you can make this tasty dish at home! Combine chicken and water chestnuts with a quick homemade sauce in the slow cooker and let it simmer away. Serve on lettuce wraps or over a bowl of rice for a filling and delicious meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 ounce can water chestnuts
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons blackberry jam seedless
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken served on romaine lettuce
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Enjoy authentic Tuscan flavors straight from the slow cooker! In this Italian-inspired recipe, Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a simple yet hearty home-cooked meal featuring juicy chicken thighs, peppers, potatoes, and olives in a rich, tomato-based sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon herb and garlic seasoning
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
  • 4 oz sliced black olives
  • 29 oz pureed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
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white dinner plate with chicken Cacciatore over a bed of rice and black dinner fork, with another finished plate and black slow cooker in the background
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken
You would never guess that this gourmet-style, flavorful dish is effortlessly made in the slow cooker! With just 5 simple ingredients, bold and classic slow cooker Italian chicken is ready to serve with any of your favorite sides.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons homemade Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 red bell pepper seeds removed and diced
  • 1 cup tomato basil pasta sauce
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shallow pink bowl with pasta and topped with Italian chicken breasts and cheese
Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken drumsticks in the slow cooker are lick-your-fingers-good! This recipe combines BBQ sauce and berry preserves to create a delicious, sticky sauce that easily transforms basic drumsticks into a uniquely flavored dish. Keep the cleanup to a minimum and try something new!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds drumsticks about 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup seedless blackberry preserves
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for later
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3 Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks served on black plate
Easy Slow Cooker Chile Verde
Easy Slow Cooker Chile Verde comes together with just 4 simple ingredients for a hearty, flavorful meal. Juicy, tender chicken simmers in a zesty jarred salsa verde base for a convenient step – just dump and go! Serve over rice or tortillas and finish with cilantro, lime, or your favorite toppings for a satisfying family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca flour or cornstarch
  • 15 oz jar salsa verde
  • 2 cups chicken broth
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overhead view of black plate containing chile verde on rice with tortilla chips, jalapeno peppers cheese and sour cream, on a wooden cutting board with limes and cilantro in background
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
This is a recipe you will definitely want to save for easy reference. It takes less time to prepare than ordering takeout or making a sandwich, and you can serve it in so many different ways. Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken uses 7 ingredients and delivers the most delicious combination of seasoned and shredded chicken!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn
  • 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken
Just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep and you'll have plenty of spicy and delicious buffalo chicken ready to use on any of your favorite dishes! Perfect for meal prep or for simple family dinners!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch whisked with 1 tablespoon water
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shredded buffalo chicken in purple poke-a-dot slow cooker
Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken
Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken is the answer to your last-minute “what’s for dinner” woes! Using basics that you likely have on hand, this healthy dinner can be made in the slow cooker with just a few extra ingredients. Serve over rice or with a side of steamed veggies for a satisfying meal at home!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • dash hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
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lemon chicken and rice on a blue plate
Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken
If you haven’t yet explored the world of slow cooker curries, you are bound to be amazed by some flavorful surprises! Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry combines a hearty mix of chicken and potatoes with signature curry seasoning and a creamy coconut milk sauce. A low-prep, one-pot meal that is packed with flavor, but mild enough for the whole family to enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 oz baby potatoes halved or quartered
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon homemade curry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 15 oz canned coconut milk
  • 2 oz baby spinach
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close up of curry chicken with rice on blue plate
Slow Cooker Pineapple BBQ Chicken Tenders
Use the slow cooker to make seriously easy, seriously juicy Slow Cooker Pineapple BBQ Chicken Tenders that are perfect for dipping or enjoying all on their own! Pair with ranch, honey mustard, or an extra helping of BBQ sauce – you can’t go wrong with this mouthwatering, flavor-packed chicken!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
  • 1 tablespoon Easy Homemade BBQ Rub
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (I used Pineapple BBQ sauce)
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
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chicken tenders with bbq sauce and pineapple chunks stacked on platter
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken
Try a tropical twist on your meal plan with Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken! Sweet and savory chicken thighs in a rich sauce create the perfect protein to serve over a bed of fluffy white rice or steamed veggies. Just a few minutes of prep for the slow cooker will result in the tastiest island flavor!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup soy sauce tamari for gluten-free option
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
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Cooked Hawaiian chicken on a bed of rice garnished with green onions and black pepper

Beef & Pork Dump and Go Meals in the Slow Cooker

These hearty dump-and-go meals will feed a crowd! With these flavorful beef and pork recipes, your one-pot family dinners just got a whole lot easier.

Easy Slow Cooker Italian Beef
Easy Slow Cooker Italian Beef is fall-apart tender and flavorful with sliced peppers, onions, and tasty au jus for serving. Layer the juicy shredded beef on a toasted roll for a traditional Italian beef sandwich and add giardiniera or your favorite toppings. It’s effortless and a crowd-pleasing choice made simple in the slow cooker!

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon homemade Italian seasoning or store-bought
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoncini with juice
  • ½ cup sliced banana peppers with juice
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
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dinner plate with Italian beef sub with cheese, with cutting board holding another sub, slow cooker and bowl of banana peppers in background
Juicy Slow Cooker Barbacoa Recipe
Enjoy authentic barbacoa flavor – no backyard pit oven required!! This easy slow cooker barbacoa recipe is full of juicy, bold flavors that only deepen as it cooks in the background. The result is perfectly tender, shreddable beef that is perfect for prepping tacos, burritos, or bowls – and it freezes well, too!

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast cut into large chunks
  • 2-3 tbsp Southwest spice blend homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
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overhead view of white bowl containing Barbacoa beef, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes. avocado and rice, surrounded by plate with tortillas, parsley, limes, green and white striped dish towel, black fork and black slow cooker
Easy Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja
Easy Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja brings authentic flavor with maximum convenience! After hours of slow cooking, the beef becomes so tender and easy to shred. Enjoy the unique flavor from peppers, onions, vinegar, and sazon seasoning in this international favorite.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • 2 bell peppers ribs and seeds removed, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper ribs and seeds removed, diced
  • ½ large white onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons sazon seasoning
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup beef broth
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Served Easy Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja served with olives rice and garnished
Easy Ground Pork Lettuce Wraps Using The Slow Cooker
Easy Slow Cooker Ground Pork Lettuce Wraps are the perfect way to satisfy your takeout cravings in a healthier, homemade version! Packed with the bold flavors of soy sauce, fish sauce, and chili garlic sauce, they're just the right amount of savory and spicy. Serve the filling in crunchy lettuce and enjoy leftovers with noodles and rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 5- oz can water chestnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce
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overhead view of wooden cutting board and white serving platter containing three lettuce leaves filled with pork mixture surrounded by bowl of sesame seeds and white bowl of pork mixture and chopsticks
Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
Go ahead and take the credit for everyone’s favorite appetizer at the party! Try this sweet and savory recipe for holidays, parties, and potlucks. Best of all, you only need three ingredients for Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs and they can be prepped in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces frozen homestyle meatballs
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup grape jelly
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slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs cooked next to napkin
Slow Cooker Steak Chili With Beans
Want to try a twist on traditional chili? Slow Cooker Steak Chili With Beans combines tender chunks of beef with black beans, tomatoes, and just the right amount of bold spice. It's a filling, heartier option with minimal prep and maximum flavor!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 jalapeño peppers seeded and diced
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overhead view of two bowls of chili with black slow cooker in background, surrounded by sliced bread and peppers on side
Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
Sausage and peppers is a classic dish that can be made in so many ways. I will show you how to make it in the slow cooker for an easy and delicious meal! The best part is that it only takes a few minutes to prepare, and your slow cooker will do all the work for you. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian Chicken Sausage
  • 1-2 bell peppers
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
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slow cooker with cooked sausage, peppers, onions and marinara

Vegetarian Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes

The veggie-based, meatless recipes are hearty and fulfilling, making them ideal for tasty all-in-one meals.

Slow Cooker Taco Casserole
Slow Cooker Taco Casserole is the easiest, all-in-one dish that you can assemble in minutes, with no precooking required. It’s ready in just a few hours and packed with melted cheese, veggies, and tortilla chips for a simple, comfort-food casserole!

Ingredients

  • 6 oz about half a bag tortilla chips gently crushed
  • 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes drained
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 8 oz can enchilada sauce
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
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taco casserole with wooden spoon in oval mini casserole slow cooker
Slow Cooker Black Beans
Leave the canned beans on the grocery store shelf and discover the superior flavor and quality of Slow Cooker Black Beans! Cook up a large batch of healthy, preservative-free black beans and customize all the spices and additions to your liking. In just a few steps, you will have plenty to serve for dinner and leftovers to stock your freezer.

Ingredients

Ingredients for slow cooker black beans

  • 2 pounds dried black beans
  • water enough to cover the beans

Ingredients to make refried beans

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Bowl of white rice, cooked black beans, and garnished
Lazy Day Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna
Add Lazy Day Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna to the menu for those nights you already know you need a break in the kitchen! This easy slow cooker dinner is cheesy, delicious, and a guaranteed comfort food for the whole family. It also makes a thoughtful meal to share with a friend, or a delightful leftover lunch the next day.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups homemade spaghetti sauce with meat OR Use 2 24 oz jars of marinara sauce for quick or vegetarian version
  • 1 20–25 oz package frozen cheese ravioli (no need to thaw)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese optional, for extra creaminess
  • Fresh basil for serving
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overhead view of two plates of cooked ravioli lasagna with a fork and garlic bread, with black slow cooker in the background
Slow Cooker Cheesy 3 Bean Chili
Just a delicious simple three bean chili with the little added extra treat of a nice cheesy sauce!

Ingredients

  • 15.5 oz can black beans
  • 15.5 oz can navy beans
  • 15.5 oz can kidney beans
  • 29 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes (two 14.5 oz cans)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (see note)
  • 1 poblano pepper diced (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • green onions and fresh cilantro for garnish optional
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Slow Cooker Cheesy 3 Bean Chili
Chickpea Curry in the Slow Cooker
If you’ve never tried chickpeas for your main meal, now is the time! Chickpea Curry in the Slow Cooker is the perfect plant-based recipe for a hearty vegetarian option that is suitable for many dietary preferences. Try this superfood in homemade curry for an easy, hearty lunch or dinner bowl!

Ingredients

  • 30 oz canned garbanzo beans 2 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup yellow onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon homemade curry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
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chickpeas in a curry sauce with rice on blue plate
Best Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian chili in the slow cooker is the tastiest way to get a serving full of nutrient-rich veggies, and it’s hearty enough to satisfy the meat-eaters, too! It’s packed with flavor and creates a complete, filling meal. Assemble it in minutes and it will be ready in just a few hours.

Ingredients

  • 1 small yellow sweet onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 zucchini squash quartered and diced
  • 12 oz frozen butternut squash
  • 15 oz canned northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
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Large bowl of vegetarian chili served with saltine crackers

Slow Cooker Sides – Dump and Go

If you want to keep your hands free to focus on the main course, spend just a few minutes assembling these tasty slow cooker sides.

Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes (No Foil)
Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes are a versatile, healthy addition to almost any meal – and a delicious base to load with toppings! This foil-free method cooks the potatoes to the perfect texture and allows you to stay hands-free. With a warm and spicy seasoning rub, transform a slow cooker potato to a sweet and savory side dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup water
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forkful of baked sweet potato
Slow Cooker Charro Bean Recipe
No matter the season or mealtime, nothing beats a hearty serving of home-cooked charro beans! Slow-cooked with peppers, onions, and bacon, this recipe is simple to make and packed with flavor!

Ingredients

  • 4 cans pinto beans
  • 2 oz packaged pre-cooked bacon
  • 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 oz canned diced green chilis
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons homemade chili seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken broth
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Slow Cooker Charro Beans served in bowl next to corn bread and slow cooker
Slow Cooker Carrots with Herbed Honey Butter Sauce
Are carrots one of those veggies that present a struggle for your reluctant eaters at mealtime? I’ve discovered the secret sauce, literally, to take a basic vegetable side and make it scrumptious! Try Slow Cooker Carrots with Herbed Honey Butter Sauce for a sweet and savory side dish that can’t get any easier.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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cooked pieces of carrots in a green serving bowl
Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole
Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole is a must-have for family gatherings and holiday meals. What better occasion for tasty sides that you simply can’t pass up? This recipe includes a flavorful, cheesy sauce without any canned extras and you can make it entirely in the slow cooker – easy as that!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz frozen hash browns
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 6 oz cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Slow Cooker Hashbrown Casserole served and garnished next to the slow slow cooker with meal inside
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
A family tradition for generations, this Slow Cooker Creamed Corn recipe is perfect for any holiday meal! Only 5 ingredients and your slow cooker make this recipe so easy, you'll never use canned creamed corn again!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz package frozen corn
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
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blue bowl filled with creamed corn
Easy Pretzel Cheese Dip in the Slow Cooker
This isn’t your average concession-stand cheese dip! With real shredded cheese, whip up the best pretzel cheese dip recipe for gameday or entertaining – with no processed ingredients! Warm up some soft, salty pretzels and savor every bite of this oh-so-cheesy goodness.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1½ cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Soft warm pretzels for dipping
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overhead new of basket of soft pretzels with small white bowl of cheese dip and portion of pretzel in dip

Freezer-Friendly Dump and Go Recipes

Make your dump-and-go meal prep even easier by assembling and freezing in advance. Just pull them out the night before to thaw in the fridge, add to the slow cooker, and go!

Freezer Meal BBQ Pork
Having a freezer well stocked with pre-made freezer meals is about the best gift you can give yourself! This Freezer Meal BBQ Pork is simple and can be used in any number of ways as a delicious dinner.

Ingredients

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pulled pork in a blue bowl
Freezer Meal Beef Stew
There's truly no meal better suited to the slow cooker than a delicious Beef Stew! This is my favorite (and the best!) beef stew recipe updated with instructions for making as a freezer meal! Imagine finding this on a busy day and being able to come home to a hot delicious meal!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds stew meat
  • 1 small sweet onion diced
  • 4 carrots peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 6 oz turnips cut into large bite sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons small tapioca pearls
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons herb and garlic seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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overhead shot of beef stew
Freezer Meal Chicken Teriyaki
Forget takeout when you have this Freezer Meal Teriyaki Chicken on hand! The kids go nuts for this dinner, and it’s so much healthier than the restaurant version, and quicker to make than to order!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce tamari for gluten free
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca flour whisked with 2 tablespoons water until smooth
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teriyaki chicken with rice on a plate with fork

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