Finding time to cook can be a challenge for busy families, but with these 33 easy dump-and-cook recipes, dinner can be simple and stress-free. These meals require minimal prep and can be made with just a few ingredients, making them perfect for hectic weeknights. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty casserole or a comforting soup, there's something here for everyone.
Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese
Baked Mac and Cheese is super simple to prepare. In just 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes in the oven, you can enjoy a delicious one-pan dish loaded with Cheddar and Gruyere cheese.
Slow Cooker Thai Curried Chicken Soup
This Thai curried chicken soup is easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy meal. It's a comforting dish that the whole family will enjoy.
Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
Creamy tomato basil chicken is full of flavor and made with simple ingredients that cook together easily. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Slow Cooker Cream of Chicken and Leek Soup
This creamy soup is a simple and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. With just six ingredients, it's an easy option for busy nights.
Slow Cooker Sour Cream & Onion Chicken
This simple recipe is all about throwing everything together and letting the slow cooker do the work. It's a delicious chicken dish that pairs well with sour cream and onion chips.
Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
This dish features tender and tasty shredded chicken that's perfect for quick tacos on a hectic day. It's really flexible and can be used in many different Mexican meals.
One-Pan Maple Dijon Chicken
Maple Dijon Chicken is a simple and tasty dinner option. It features tender chicken baked alongside butternut squash, purple potatoes, and broccoli, all cooked on one pan.
No-Boil Ravioli Casserole
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.
Crockpot Chicken Bacon & Ranch Tater Tot Casserole
This slow cooker chicken bacon ranch tater tot casserole is a simple and satisfying meal. It's a fun take on the classic tater tot casserole that everyone in the family will enjoy.
Juicy Slow Cooker Corned Beef
Slow cooker corned beef is a simple way to prepare a classic corned beef and cabbage meal. Cooking it slowly makes the meat really tender and flavorful.
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken
Slow cooker pineapple chicken combines tender chicken with bell peppers, onion, and garlic in a tasty pineapple sauce. This dish offers a sweet and savory flavor that brings a bit of tropical flair to dinner.
Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a warm and cozy dish that's perfect after a long day. Pair it with some crusty bread to soak up the cheesy goodness and you've got a satisfying meal.
Instant Pot Chicken & Potatoes
Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes is a tasty meal that you can prepare in under 45 minutes. With a rich tomato sauce made from fresh ingredients, this dish is perfect for busy nights.
Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches
This dish features tender, shredded Italian beef with pepperoncini served on warm sandwich rolls topped with melted provolone cheese. With only a few minutes of prep, you can enjoy these comforting Italian beef sandwiches even on your busiest days.
Maple Mustard Salmon
Maple mustard salmon is a super quick dinner that you can have ready in about 40 minutes, with most of that time just letting it roast in the oven. The sweet and tangy maple Dijon sauce pairs perfectly with cubed sweet potatoes, crunchy Brussels sprouts, and fresh salmon, making it a meal your family will enjoy.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Tater tot casserole with chicken and bacon is a simple dish you can prepare in the slow cooker. In just 5 hours, you'll have a delicious meal that's perfect for the whole family.
Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken
Peanut Chicken is a simple and tasty option for a weeknight dinner. With just 5 minutes of prep and a flavorful Thai-inspired peanut sauce, this dish is both easy to make and satisfying.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This is a simple and comforting meal that you can just throw together and let cook. Juicy beef is combined with potatoes, carrots, and peas in a hearty broth that everyone will enjoy.
Baked Chicken Drumsticks & Veggies
This sheet-pan dinner is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something simple and delicious. With just a little chopping to begin, everything cooks together with chicken, veggies, and plenty of sauce in one pan.
Slow Cooker Land Your Man Baked Beans
This dish combines ground beef, bell peppers, and onions for a filling meal. The seasonings really bring everything together, making it a favorite that everyone will want seconds of.
Slow Cooker Minestrone
Slow Cooker Minestrone is a tasty dish packed with vegetables, beans, and pasta all in one pot. It's a hearty and satisfying Italian soup that's perfect for family dinners.
Slow Cooker Vegetable Alphabet Soup
This alphabet soup is packed with vegetables and is a healthy meal option. Everyone in the family will love this tasty vegetarian dish!
Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
This dish is simple, cheesy, and really tasty, perfect for a cozy meal. It's a great option for busy nights when you want something satisfying without a lot of work.
Slow Cooker Bacon and Beef Chili
This dish is packed with all the delicious flavors of chili while keeping the carbs low. It's a simple and satisfying meal that's perfect for family dinners.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
This is a simple and tasty crockpot meal that's great for a busy weeknight dinner. You only need about 10 minutes to get everything ready before letting the crockpot do the work.
Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Tortellini
This creamy meal features tender chicken, cheese tortellini, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, making it a great choice for dinner any night. It's simple to prepare and perfect for the whole family.
Slow Cooker Braised Beef Short Ribs
This braised beef short ribs recipe is simple and quick, needing just 20 minutes of prep before they go into the crock pot. The result is juicy, tender meat that falls right off the bone.
Instant Pot Chicken Stew
Instant Pot Chicken Stew is a super simple dish that anyone can whip up. Just spend 10 minutes getting it ready, then let the pot do the work, and you'll have a delicious, veggie-filled meal in less than 45 minutes.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
This slow cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is great for busy weekdays when you want a simple and tasty Indian-inspired meal without the need for takeout. Just throw everything in the slow cooker and enjoy a comforting dinner.
One Pan Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes
This one pan chicken and potato dish is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner for busy nights! Lemony chicken legs and perfectly roasted potatoes are warm and cozy without being too heavy. While they bake, prepare a simple green salad and enjoy a complete, nutritious meal faster than you could order takeout!
Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Bacon & Mushrooms
This simple meal uses just 8 ingredients and is perfect for a tasty dinner any night. Featuring soft gnocchi, crispy bacon, earthy mushrooms, and crunchy pine nuts, it's a dish that everyone will love.
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
Slow cooker lasagna soup is a hearty meal packed with flavor. This simple soup combines everyday ingredients to create a delicious dinner with minimal effort.
Baked Lamb Chops & Veggies
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.
JoAnn Sepulveda
Can I get you mac n cheese recipe
Emmeline Kemperyd
Hi! Here's the recipe I always use (from my other site): https://alwaysusebutter.com/simple-mac-and-cheese-without-flour/
/Emmeline