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    Home » Dump and Go Meals

    24 Dump-And-Go Dinners That Will Save You Time

    Published: May 29, 2026 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Busy weeknights can make cooking feel like a chore, but with these 21 dump-and-go dinners, you can have a delicious meal ready with minimal effort. Just toss the ingredients into a pot, pan or slow cooker, set it, and let it do the work for you. These recipes are perfect for anyone looking to save time while still enjoying a satisfying dinner.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup.
    Photo Credit: Supergolden Bakes.

    This creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting dish that's easy to whip up in your crock pot or on the stove. It's perfect for chilly days or whenever you want a warm, satisfying meal.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

    Slow Cooker Chicken Curry.
    Photo Credit: Supergolden Bakes.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Curry is simple to make and full of flavor, perfect for the whole family. This easy recipe needs very little prep and no browning, ensuring that this creamy chicken curry will quickly become a favorite for your weeknight dinners.

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    Slow Cooker Potato Soup

    Slow Cooker Potato Soup.
    Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

    This slow cooker potato soup is a simple and comforting dish that you can set and forget. It's creamy and satisfying, making it a great choice for busy days when you have a lot on your plate.

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    Slow Cooker Cottage Pie

    Slow Cooker Cottage Pie.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This dish is a family favorite that everyone will love. With ground beef, veggies, and seasonings topped with mashed potatoes, it's a filling comfort meal that's easy to prepare in the crock pot.

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    White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde

    White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This slow cooker White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde is a healthy and filling dish that's perfect for meal prep. You can whip up a large batch and freeze any extras for a quick and easy dinner for the family.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is simple, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying. It's the kind of comfort food that everyone loves.

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    Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

    Melt in Your Mouth Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    Melt in your Mouth Chicken is a simple dish that uses just 6 ingredients. Boneless chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy Parmesan sauce and baked to juicy perfection, making it a great choice for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends.

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    Sheet Pan Roast Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes

    Sheet Pan Roast Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Sheet Pan Roast Pork Tenderloin with potatoes is a fantastic option for a tender and healthy meal. It's easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress at dinner.

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    Zuppa Toscana

    Zuppa Toscana.
    Photo Credit: Easy and Delish.

    Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana is a warm and filling soup perfect for cold winter days. With plenty of veggies, Parmesan cheese, bacon, and Italian sausage, it's a great meal that's easy to make.

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    Baked Lamb Chops & Veggies

    Baked lamb chops with veggies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This sheet pan meal is a simple way to enjoy lamb without the stress of overcooking it. The lamb chops cook in the flavorful juices from the vegetables, resulting in tender meat that's delicious.

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    Slow Cooker Satay Chicken

    Slow Cooker Satay Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Somebody Feed Seb.

    This Slow Cooker Satay Chicken is a simple way to add some excitement to your dinner routine. Just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work, resulting in a creamy and tasty meal that feels like you spent a lot of time preparing it.

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    4-Ingredient Lazy Lasagna

    Lazy lasagna.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This lazy lasagna is super easy to prep in just a few minutes, and ready to eat in 35. With store bought shortcuts or homemade ingredients, this is an incredible dinner everyone loves.

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    Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

    Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Short Order Cook.

    Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken is super tender and requires very little effort. This easy dish is perfect for weeknights, whether served on a plate or in a bun, and you can have dinner ready in just three hours.

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    No-Boil Ravioli Casserole

    Ravioli casserole.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is incredibly easy to prepare. With just four ingredients and some ready-made items, you can have it ready in 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.

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    Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    Baked potato soup in a slow cooker.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This soup is perfect for a busy day, as it cooks in the crockpot while you go about your routine. With soft potatoes and veggies simmered in flavorful chicken broth, it's finished off with evaporated milk and cheese for a creamy, comforting dish.

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    Shake and Bake Chicken

    Shake and Bake Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    Shake and Bake Chicken is a simple and tasty dinner featuring juicy baked chicken covered in a crunchy homemade seasoning. Once you try this, you'll forget about the store-bought versions.

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    Slow Cooker Hamburger Minestrone

    Slow Cooker Hamburger Minestrone.
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    This hearty soup is packed with fresh veggies, ground beef, and pasta. It's a complete meal all in one bowl!

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    Ground Beef Chili

    Ground Beef Chili.
    Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

    This healthy Ground Beef Chili is made in the slow cooker with beans, corn, peppers, and masa harina. It's full of Southwest flavors!

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    Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Bacon & Mushrooms

    Gnocchi with bacon and mushrooms.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This simple meal comes together with just 8 ingredients, perfect for a tasty dinner any night. Featuring tender gnocchi, crispy bacon, hearty mushrooms, and crunchy pine nuts, this dish is sure to be a hit.

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    One Pan Turkey Breast and Veggies

    One Pan Turkey Breast and Veggies.
    Photo Credit: Like Hot Keto.

    A juicy turkey breast roasted with garlic and butter sits on a bed of tasty low-carb veggies, creating a simple and satisfying meal. This is an easy one-pan dinner packed with protein that you'll want to enjoy every week.

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    Ricotta Spinach Tortellini Bake

    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Make this delicious tortellini bake in under 30 minutes, following just a few simple steps. It's loaded with two types of cheese and lots of spinach for a comforting, cheesy, dinner that's still full of good stuff. Perfect for weeknight dinners, or any time you need a quick meal!

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    Baked Chicken Drumsticks & Veggies

    Drumsticks and veggies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This sheet-pan dinner is perfect for quick weeknight meals. With just a little chopping to begin, you end up with a delicious mix of chicken, veggies, and plenty of sauce all cooked together.

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    Baked Cod in Foil

    A foil pack with cod and potatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These easy baked cod packs come together in just 5 minutes. With cod, tomatoes, potatoes, and lemon all in one, it's a simple and satisfying dinner that won't take much effort.

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    Gorgonzola Tortellini Casserole

    Gorgonzola tortellini casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This tortellini casserole is perfect for anyone who loves cheese and pasta. With a mix of two cheeses, a bit of tang from Gorgonzola, and a nice crunch from walnuts, it comes together in under 40 minutes.

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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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