10 Set It and Forget It Crockpot Dinners

If you’re craving a delicious dinner without spending hours in the kitchen, these easy set it and forget it crockpot dinners are for you.

They may require a little searing or prepping at the beginning, but after that, your trusty slow cooker will do all the heavy lifting so you can go about your day.

No need to stir, check on the progress, or do anything but set the table. Perfect for an easy, hands-off dinner on the busiest nights of the week!

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Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas on a plate. — Photo Credit: Valerie’s Kitchen

Normally, enchiladas require a fair amount of hands-on work, but not this recipe. Simply lay down repeating layers of corn tortillas, chicken filling, enchilada sauce, and cheese, then slow cook and dig in.

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Crockpot Bean Soup

White bean soup in a bowl. — Photo Credit: Haute and Healthy Living

This vegetarian bean soup is a fun twist on traditional ham and bean soup. To keep it from being too brothy, you mash some of the beans at the end. This thickens the mixture just enough and makes it extra filling and hearty.

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Crockpot Pot Roast

Chuck roast with potatoes and carrots on a plate. — Photo Credit: Lemons and Zest

Tender, falling-apart pot roast is one of the most comforting dinners ever. This crockpot version requires a whopping five minutes of prep yet tastes just as cozy as you remember.

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Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Chicken and dressing casserole on a plate. — Photo Credit: Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen

For a warm, cozy dinner that’ll remind you of Thanksgiving, combine chicken breasts with boxed stuffing mix, canned condensed soup, and gravy. This mouthwatering meal will be a hit with the entire family.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

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If you need a crowd-pleasing protein everyone will enjoy, this is the recipe for you. Just add the chicken, BBQ sauce, and any optional add-ins you’d like, and come home to a hot dinner ready to serve.

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Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes

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This is a true dump-and-go crockpot meal made with potatoes, peppers, and smoky kielbasa. The smoky, savory flavors from the meat infuse into the veggies and make them taste absolutely delicious.

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Lazy Crockpot Lasagna

Ravioli lasagna in crock pot. — Photo Credit: Spend With Pennies

Homemade lasagna is always a favorite, but it typically takes hours to assemble with all the different components.

To speed up the process, arrange layers of frozen ravioli, marinara sauce, and cooked ground beef into the crockpot and let it cook all day. It tastes just as good but requires way, way less effort.

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

This is one of those warm you up from the inside out kinds of recipes that you can’t believe is so simple. The secret? Building incredible flavor with store-bought enchilada sauce, canned tomatoes, and some everyday spices.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Peach Chicken Thighs

Chicken thigh on a plate. — Photo Credit: Kim Schob

If you want a flavor bomb, throw some chicken in the crockpot with BBQ sauce, peach jam, and some seasonings. It’s sweet, smoky, and tangy and will make you want to lick your plate clean!

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

Chicken and bacon ranch on a plate. — Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food

This simple tater tot casserole combines the best flavors: chicken, bacon, and ranch. Tasty topping options like diced green onions, crumbled bacon, and other ideas are also included.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole