No chopping marathons, no hovering over the stove. These slow cooker dump dinners use 6 ingredients or less — just dump it all in, set it, and forget it. Dinner is ready when you are.
Browse the Dump Dinners
- Dump Chicken Chili
- Dump Taco Soup
- Dump Potato Soup
- Dump Beef and Bean Chili
- Dump Creamy Chicken
- Dump Mushroom Chicken
- Dump Cheesy Pasta
- Dump Chicken and Rice
- Dump BBQ Chicken
- Dump Honey Garlic Chicken
- Dump Salsa Chicken
- Dump Teriyaki Chicken
- Dump Beef Stew
- Dump Beef Chili
- Dump Meatballs
- Dump Pot Roast
- Dump Veggie Curry
- Dump Bean Burrito Bowls
- Dump Corn Chowder
- Dump Mac and Cheese
- Dump Dinner Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
Dump Soups and ChilisCozy Bowls • Minimal Prep
Dump Chicken Chili
5 Ingredients
You need: chicken breasts, black beans, corn, salsa, chicken broth
Dump it: Add everything to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on LOW 6-7 hours. Shred the chicken and stir.
Dump Taco Soup
6 Ingredients
You need: ground beef, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, beef broth
Dump it: Brown nothing — add everything to the slow cooker and cook on LOW 6 hours. Serve with cheese.
Dump Potato Soup
5 Ingredients
You need: diced potatoes, onion, chicken broth, cream cheese, bacon bits
Dump it: Add potatoes, onion and broth to the slow cooker. Cook on LOW 6 hours, stir in cream cheese, and top with bacon.
Dump Beef and Bean Chili
5 Ingredients
You need: ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning, beef broth
Dump it: Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on LOW 7 hours. Top with sour cream.
Creamy Dump DinnersRich • Comforting • Easy
Dump Creamy Chicken
5 Ingredients
You need: chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, chicken broth
Dump it: Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on LOW 6 hours. Shred and serve over potatoes or rice.
Dump Mushroom Chicken
5 Ingredients
You need: chicken thighs, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, garlic, chicken broth
Dump it: Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on LOW 6-7 hours. Serve over egg noodles.
Dump Cheesy Pasta
5 Ingredients
You need: ground beef, pasta sauce, penne, beef broth, shredded cheddar
Dump it: Add beef, sauce, penne and broth to the slow cooker. Cook on LOW 4 hours, stir in cheese.
Dump Chicken and Rice
6 Ingredients
You need: chicken breasts, rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, frozen peas, garlic powder
Dump it: Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on LOW 5 hours. Shred chicken and fluff the rice.
Dump Chicken DinnersSaucy • Tender • Foolproof
Dump BBQ Chicken
3 Ingredients
You need: chicken breasts, BBQ sauce, onion
Dump it: Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on LOW 6 hours. Shred for sandwiches or bowls.
Dump Honey Garlic Chicken
4 Ingredients
You need: chicken thighs, honey, garlic, soy sauce
Dump it: Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on LOW 5-6 hours. Serve over rice with sesame seeds.
Dump Salsa Chicken
4 Ingredients
You need: chicken breasts, salsa, corn, black beans
Dump it: Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on LOW 6 hours. Shred for tacos, burritos or bowls.
Dump Teriyaki Chicken
4 Ingredients
You need: chicken thighs, teriyaki sauce, pineapple chunks, rice
Dump it: Add everything except rice to the slow cooker. Cook on LOW 5-6 hours and serve over rice.
Dump Beef DinnersHearty • Satisfying • Easy
Dump Beef Stew
5 Ingredients
You need: stew beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, beef broth
Dump it: Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on LOW 8 hours. The beef falls apart.
Dump Beef Chili
4 Ingredients
You need: ground beef, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning, onion
Dump it: Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on LOW 6-7 hours. Top with cheddar.
Dump Meatballs
3 Ingredients
You need: frozen meatballs, marinara sauce, mozzarella
Dump it: Add meatballs and marinara to the slow cooker. Cook on LOW 4 hours, top with mozzarella.
Dump Pot Roast
5 Ingredients
You need: chuck roast, potatoes, carrots, onion soup mix, beef broth
Dump it: Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on LOW 8-9 hours. Shred and serve.
Dump Veggie and Family FavoritesCozy • Cheesy • Crowd-Pleasing
Dump Veggie Curry
6 Ingredients
You need: chickpeas, coconut milk, curry paste, mixed vegetables, rice, onion
Dump it: Add everything except rice to the slow cooker. Cook on LOW 5-6 hours and serve over rice.
Dump Bean Burrito Bowls
5 Ingredients
You need: black beans, rice, corn, salsa, chicken broth
Dump it: Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on LOW 4 hours. Serve in bowls with avocado.
Dump Corn Chowder
6 Ingredients
You need: corn, potatoes, onion, chicken broth, heavy cream, bacon bits
Dump it: Add corn, potatoes, onion and broth to the slow cooker. Cook on LOW 6 hours, stir in cream, top with bacon.
Dump Mac and Cheese
4 Ingredients
You need: elbow macaroni, evaporated milk, shredded cheddar, butter
Dump it: Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on LOW 2-3 hours, stirring once halfway.
Dump Dinner Tips
- Don’t overfill. Keep the slow cooker no more than two-thirds full so everything cooks evenly.
- Dairy goes in last. Add cream, cheese and sour cream in the final 30 minutes to keep them silky.
- Resist lifting the lid. Every peek adds 15-20 minutes to the cook time — let it do its thing.
- Thaw meats first. Frozen meat can sit too long in the danger zone; thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Spray or line. A light coat of cooking spray or a slow cooker liner makes cleanup effortless.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dump dinner?
It’s a slow cooker meal where you dump all the ingredients into the pot at once — no pre-cooking, no extra steps.
How long do dump dinners cook?
Most cook 4-8 hours on LOW or 2-4 hours on HIGH. Chicken and soups are usually done in 5-6 hours on LOW.
Can I use frozen chicken?
It’s safest to thaw chicken first. Frozen meat can stay too long at unsafe temperatures in a slow cooker.
Can I prep dump dinners the night before?
Yes — load the ingredients into the removable insert, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Start the cooker in the morning.
Can these be converted to an Instant Pot?
Most can. Use the pressure cook setting for about one-quarter of the slow cooker time on LOW, with enough liquid.