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    20 Dump-And-Go Crockpot Dinners We’re Making All Summer Long

    Published: Jul 3, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Summer is the perfect time for easy, no-fuss meals, and dump-and-go crockpot dinners fit the bill perfectly. With just a few ingredients tossed into the slow cooker, you can create delicious meals without spending hours in the kitchen. Here are 20 simple recipes that will keep your summer cooking stress-free and enjoyable.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Barley Soup

    Slow Cooker Chicken Barley Soup.
    Photo Credit: Sweet Caramel Sunday.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Barley Soup is a simple dish that does most of the work for you. Filled with veggies, chicken broth, and soft shredded chicken, this soup is a hit with everyone.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Pasta

    Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Pasta.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Pasta combines chicken, bacon, mushrooms, and spinach with pasta in a tasty tomato sauce. This dish is perfect for family dinners or when you have a crowd to feed.

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    Slow Cooker Boursin Cheese Chicken Pasta

    Slow Cooker Boursin Cheese Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Slow Cooker Boursin Cheese Chicken Pasta is a tasty meal that comes together with just a handful of ingredients. This dish features chicken in a creamy herb sauce that cooks beautifully in the slow cooker.

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    Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken

    Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken,.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Mongolian Chicken is a dish that you'll love making at home. It's simple to prepare and the flavors are so good, you might think twice about ordering takeout.

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    Slow Cooker V8 Chili

    Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe With Ravioli.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This chili is packed with vegetables thanks to the V8 juice in the sauce. It's a large batch, perfect for freezing or sharing with friends.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Chow Mein

    Slow Cooker Chicken Chow Mein.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Enjoy a tasty homemade dinner with this Slow Cooker Chicken Chow Mein. It combines chicken, veggies, and a flavorful chow mein sauce, making it a great alternative to takeout.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

    Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting dish that reminds you of home. It's perfect for all-day cooking, so you can come back to a warm meal after a busy day.

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    Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Chicken

    Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    This dish combines chicken and broccoli with lots of cheese, all cooked together in the slow cooker. It's great served over rice for a satisfying meal.

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    Slow Cooker Queso Chicken

    Slow Cooker Queso Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    This dish combines classic pantry staples to create a flavorful queso chicken that everyone will love. With the bold tastes of taco seasoning, Rotel, and salsa con queso, it's perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings.

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    Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

    Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This slow cooker recipe is full of flavor and perfect for your family's dinner. It's easy to prepare, so you can enjoy a delicious meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Crockpot Enchiladas

    Crockpot Enchiladas.
    Photo Credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    Crockpot enchiladas are a simple mix of ground beef, veggies, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, and cheese, all cooked together in the slow cooker. This dish is great for weeknight family dinners or meal prep, requiring minimal effort.

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    Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

    Chicken and Gravy Recipe (Crockpot).
    Photo Credit: Little Chef Within.

    This Chicken and Gravy Recipe is a simple slow cooker dish that takes little effort to prepare. With just a few ingredients, you'll have tender chicken in a flavorful gravy that's great over rice, potatoes, or in a sandwich.

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    Crockpot Lasagna

    Crockpot Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

    Crockpot lasagna combines ease with deliciousness. This cheesy and saucy dish is just as satisfying as a classic baked lasagna.

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    Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches

    Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches.
    Photo Credit: Everyday Eileen.

    Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches are simple to make and packed with flavor. The chicken is shredded and mixed with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, then topped with cool and tangy pickles.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish features chicken thighs and broccoli cooked together in a tasty sauce made from soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and ginger paste. It's a simple and satisfying one-pot meal that's perfect for busy nights.

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    Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a tasty one-pot meal that everyone in the family will enjoy. The combination of garlic parmesan wing sauce, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, and milk creates a rich and flavorful dish.

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    Chicken Cacciatore

    Chicken cacciatore with pasta.
    Photo credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    A simple yet flavor-packed dinner that makes an easy weeknight meal or Sunday dinner. This classic Italian dish is cooked low and slow and can be served over pasta, polenta or mashed potatoes.

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    Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

    Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is a simple meal that you can just throw together for busy weeknights. It has a classic flavor that everyone in the family will enjoy, making it a go-to dinner option.

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    Slow Cooker Hot Chicken

    Slow Cooker Hot Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Slow Cooker Hot Chicken is an easy way to enjoy flavorful chicken with a kick. With just a few seasonings and Frank's hot sauce, this dish is great for busy nights when you want something spicy.

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    Slow Cooker Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

    Slow Cooker Green Chicken Enchilada Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Slow Cooker Green Chicken Enchilada Soup brings together the delicious flavors of green enchilada sauce and tender chicken. It's a simple way to turn basic ingredients into a fun and tasty meal for your family.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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