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    Home » Dump and Go Meals

    29 Dump-and-Go Dinners for Lazy Days

    Published: May 13, 2026 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    After a long day, the last thing anyone wants to do is spend hours in the kitchen. These 27 dump-and-cook dinners are perfect for those lazy evenings when you want a satisfying meal without the fuss. Just toss the ingredients together, let them cook, and enjoy a delicious dinner with minimal effort.

    Slow Cooker Cool Ranch Tacos

    Slow Cooker Cool Ranch Tacos.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This taco recipe is simple and packed with flavor, using just four ingredients. You might want to make extra because they're really delicious!

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    Vegetarian Burrito Bowls

    Burrito bowl.
    Image credit: Katie Trant.

    Burrito bowls are simple to prepare and packed with flavor. This easy recipe lets you throw everything together without much work.

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    Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

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

    This is a tasty one-pot meal that everyone in the family will enjoy. The combination of garlic parmesan wing sauce with cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, milk, and some pantry staples creates a lot of great flavor.

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    Slow Cooker Hot Chicken

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

    This dish simplifies making flavorful chicken with a kick. Along with the chicken, you just need a few spices and Frank's hot sauce, making it a great choice for a spicy meal.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features plenty of chicken and broccoli, creating a hearty meal that will fill you up. It's perfect for busy nights and you'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken ala King

    Slow Cooker Chicken ala King.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish combines tender chicken with a mix of vegetables and seasonings for a comforting meal. It's a simple and satisfying option for any night.

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    Slow Cooker Hot Chili

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

    This chili packs a spicy punch with serrano peppers and is loaded with flavor from crispy bacon. It's a hearty dish that's perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

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

    Ravioli is a simple way to create lasagna, serving as both the noodles and the cheese layers. This slow cooker ravioli lasagna is a favorite in my family.

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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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    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

    Buffalo chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is quick to prepare and ready in under an hour. Packed with spicy buffalo sauce, hidden spinach, and plenty of cheese, this dish is a tasty option for a weeknight dinner.

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    Butternut Squash Soup

    Butternut Squash Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    Butternut squash soup is creamy and comforting, making it a great choice for a cozy meal. With just a few simple ingredients, this vegetarian dish is perfect for chilly fall days.

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    Baked Ranch Chicken

    Baked ranch chicken on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Baked Ranch Chicken is a simple dish that creates a creamy sauce while it cooks. This tender and juicy chicken is covered in a tasty gravy and finished with crispy panko breadcrumbs.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a hearty comfort meal. It's simple to prepare, making it perfect for a satisfying dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Alpine Chicken

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

    This creamy chicken dish features Swiss cheese, stuffing mix, and crunchy almonds. It's a great way to get creative with stove-top stuffing in the slow cooker.

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    Slow Cooker Chile Colorado

    Slow Cooker Chile Colorado.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chile Colorado features tender beef cooked in a flavorful red chile sauce, paired with warm tortillas. This is a simple and satisfying meal that comes together with minimal effort.

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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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    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 Balsamic Chicken

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

    Simple chicken breasts turn into tasty balsamic chicken with just a few ingredients. The combination of balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, and garlic gives this dish a delicious flavor that everyone will enjoy.

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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 is delicious.

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    Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner

    Hobo Dinner in the Slow Cooker.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This recipe lets you prepare a full meal in one go with a tasty meatloaf and sliced potatoes cooked together. It's a simple and satisfying option for dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

    A bowl of salsa chicken cooked.
    Photo Credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

    Simplify your dinner routine with this unbelievably easy and delicious Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken recipe. With just two simple ingredients, you'll have a mouthwatering meal bursting with flavor, perfect for those busy weeknights when you need a quick and satisfying dinner solution.

    Slow Cooker Taco Soup

    Slow Cooker Taco Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This soup is simple to make in the slow cooker and packed with flavor. It features fire roasted corn, fresh salsa, and whole black olives.

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    Hearty Italian White Bean Soup with Pasta

    Hearty Italian White Bean Soup with Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This Italian white bean soup is perfect for a cozy night in. Made in the crockpot, it combines creamy coconut milk, sun-dried tomatoes, pasta, white cannellini beans, and fresh spinach for a healthy and filling meal that's great for busy weeknights.

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    Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Bacon & Mushrooms

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

    This easy meal uses just 8 ingredients and is perfect for dinner any night. With tender gnocchi, crispy bacon, hearty mushrooms, and crunchy pine nuts, it's a dish that everyone will love.

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    Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie

    Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie on a bowl.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Crock pot chicken pot pie is a hearty meal featuring tender chicken and veggies in a creamy sauce. It's slow-cooked in the crock pot, making it a comforting dish that's easy to prepare.

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    No Boil Baked Ziti

    No boil baked ziti.
    Photo Credit: Cooking With Carlee.

    Enjoy all of the goodness of baked ziti with a fraction of the prep work! You don't have to boil the noodles or brown the meat, just layer it up and bake it to perfection.

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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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    Venison Soup

    Venison Soup.
    Photo Credit: Binky's Culinary Carnival.

    Venison Soup is perfect for tossing in the crockpot while you're processing your deer. It's a simple dish that makes good use of meat that might otherwise go to waste, and it works well with tougher cuts from the legs.

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    Baked BBQ Chicken

    Baked BBQ Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Gypsy Plate.

    This simple meal is great for a weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken thighs are covered in a tasty sauce that everyone will enjoy.

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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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