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20+ Low and No Preparation Slow Cooker Recipes (a Delicious Dump & Dash Collection!)

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Inside: This collection of fast, easy and family-friendly no preparation slow cooker recipes will make making dinner simple when life gets complicated.

by Robin

We often have the best intentions to cook dinner ourselves, don’t we?  It’s usually healthier and it always costs less than restaurant meals.

no preparation slow cooker recipes

But today, I’m sick. And with every Kleenex I reach for I’m fighting the urge to also reach for a takeout menu.

I have a go-to recipe for when, for whatever reason, I don’t have the time or energy to cook.  It’s my Dump & Dash Slow Cooker Chili.  Every single ingredient is waiting for me in the kitchen.  I literally dump it in the slow cooker and mere moments later dinner is no longer on my to-do list.

Here’s the thing.  I’ve been sick for a couple of days now.  And two days ago, when this cold first knocked me down, we had the Dump & Dash Chilli.  My chili has become one of my son’s favourites (he used to be less than excited to see it on the table until Ed discovered this new product) but twice in three days would be pushing it.

I’ve got my Meal Plan Master List.  Have you made one yet? It’s a meal planning game changer – normally.

But what my current master list lacks is more mindless, effortless meals like my dump chilli.  That’s what this post is all about: little to no preparation slow cooker recipes that are delicious – you just dump it all in the crockpot and you’re done.

Low to No Preparation Slow Cooker Recipes

Dump and Dash Slow Cooker Chili
Our Dump and Dash Slow Cooker Chili

This recipe has rescued many crazy busy family evenings!
honey garlic slow cooker chicken and veggies recipe 4
Our Ultra-easy Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies Slow Cooker Meal

This one is so so tasty and incredibly fast and easy to prepare.
Slow Cooked Carnitas Tacos
The Baking Fairy – Slow Cooked Carnitas Tacos
Crockpot Veggie Omelet

Skinny Fitalicious – Crockpot Veggie Omelet
Slow Cooker Garlic Sesame Chicken
Sweet and Savory Meals – Slow Cooker Garlic Sesame Chicken
Crazy Easy Italian Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Healthy World Cuisine – Crazy Easy Italian Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Crockpot Sweet Potato Curry
alt & Lavender – Crockpot Sweet Potato Curry
7 Ingredient Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
Recipes From A Pantry – 7 Ingredient Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
Easy Vegetarian Crockpot Chili
Turning Clock Back – Easy Vegetarian Crockpot Chili
Crock Pot White Chicken Chili
The Gingered Whisk – Crock Pot White Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker Potato Meatball Soup
Onion Rings & Things – Slow Cooker Potato Meatball Soup
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken
Frugal Mom Eh! – Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken
Ghana Red Red & Plantain

The Starving Chef Blog – Ghana Red Red & Plantain
Crock Pot Ribs
The Bewitchin’ Kitchen – Crock Pot Ribs
Simply Stacie - Slow Cooker Lasagna
Simply Stacie – Slow Cooker Lasagna
Crock Pot Pizza
Food N Service – Crock Pot Pizza
Sweet And Sour Meatballs
Somewhat Simple – Sweet And Sour Meatballs
Sweet BBQ Chicken Sliders
The Crafting Chicks – Sweet BBQ Chicken Sliders

If you’re looking for more simple and delicious recipes  – that’s one of our specialties!  Check out these family favourites here.

Want some fast and easy recipes for the Instant Pot?  We’ve got another great collection of Instant Pot Dump Recipes here!

Another super simple way to get supper on the table fast is Sheet Pan Meals!  Ever made one?  I’ve curated a collection of these simple, easy prep family meals!

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ferryfolk

Friday 23rd of February 2018

PS. Get well soon :)

frugalfamilytimes

Saturday 24th of February 2018

I’m mostly better, but poor Ed is down with it now. 😢 I’m so good at sharing!

ferryfolk

Friday 23rd of February 2018

Brilliant! I'm looking at my crockpot with new eyes. Thank you :) MJ sr.

frugalfamilytimes

Saturday 24th of February 2018

I’m glad you like the list, MJ! Happy crockpotting!