Quick Dump and Go Crockpot Dinners for Busy Weeknights (Print Version)
Dump and go crockpot dinners that save your sanity on busy nights. Just toss ingredients in and let your slow cooker work magic while you handle life.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 Hours minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free Optional
# Ingredients:
→ Main Proteins
01 -
2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
02 -
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
→ Flavor Boosters
03 -
1 packet onion soup mix
04 -
1 packet ranch dressing mix
→ Creaminess Factor
05 -
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
06 -
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
→ Optional Extras
07 -
Salt and pepper to taste
08 -
1 tsp garlic powder
09 -
Fresh herbs for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Place chicken in bottom of crockpot. Add diced tomatoes with juice, both seasoning packets, cream cheese cubes, and frozen vegetables. Don't worry about arranging perfectly.
02 -
Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
03 -
Remove lid and check that chicken shreds easily and cream cheese is mostly melted into a creamy sauce.
04 -
Use two forks to shred chicken directly in crockpot. Stir everything together to combine the melted cream cheese throughout.
05 -
Season with salt, pepper, and any additional spices to taste. Add splash of broth if too thick.
06 -
Serve over rice, noodles, or potatoes. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't lift the crockpot lid too often during cooking-each peek adds 15-20 minutes to cook time.
02 -
This keeps in the fridge for 4 days and reheats beautifully on the stovetop with a splash of broth.
03 -
Frozen vegetables work better than fresh since they won't get mushy during long cooking.
04 -
Room temperature cream cheese melts more evenly-take it out 30 minutes before cooking.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
6-quart slow cooker
02 -
two forks for shredding
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 320
Total Fat: 14g
Total Carbohydrate: 12g
Protein: 35g