These easy slow cooker recipes are made with just 5 ingredients or less! The perfect dump-and-go meals for busy weeknights that you’re family will love.

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Slow Cooker Favorites with 5 Ingredients

If you know me, you know that I am always on the look out for QUICK and EASY crockpot recipes. Between school pick up, work, dance, soccer and everything else…some nights it seems almost impossible to get dinner on the table. That’s where dump-and-go slow cooker recipes come in handy.

And I don’t know about you, but if I’m making something in the slow cooker, I’m usually looking for a recipe with few ingredients. That way I can put it in the morning and let it cook all day while I’m out. Then BAM, dinner is on the table with little to no work.

This list below contains all of my top slow cooker favorites with 5 ingredients or less. Whether you’re making sandwiches, tacos, soup, or a salad, each of these 5-ingredient slow cooker recipes is easy to make and jam packed with flavor. So, which one will you try first?!

crockpot italian dressing chicken
Crockpot Creamy Italian Chicken
This creamy Italian chicken is made in the crockpot with just 4 simple ingredients. A family favorite meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes
4.99 from 179 votes
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shredded beef taco recipe
Shredded Beef Tacos
These shredded beef tacos are flavor-packed and easy to make with a roast and a few Mexican pantry staples. Slow cook until tender, then just shred and pile into a tortilla!
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
5 from 7 votes
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A BBQ brisket sandwich with coleslaw on a plate
Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket Sandwiches
These easy slow cooker BBQ brisket sandwiches are made with tender beef brisket simmered in the crockpot with BBQ sauce. Top with coleslaw for a rave-worthy meal!
Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
5 from 8 votes
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Hawaiian meatballs in a bowl with rice.
Hawaiian Meatballs
Sweet, saucy Hawaiian meatballs, prepped in minutes and gone even faster. Serve as an appetizer or easy weeknight meal.
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
5 from 65 votes
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salsa chicken
Salsa Chicken Recipe
Dinner is easy with this crockpot salsa chicken that is made with only 2 ingredients! Chicken is slow cooked in salsa until tender and perfect to use in tacos, burritos or bowls.
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
5 from 14 votes
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pot roast on a plate with gravy, mashed potatoes and carrots
Pot Roast
This easy pot roast recipe is made with only 5 ingredients and can be made in the crockpot, oven or Instant Pot. It's a classic comfort meal and melt-in-your-mouth tender!
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
5 from 14 votes
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Close-up of BBQ pulled pork sandwiches on soft buns with juicy shredded pork and barbecue sauce, served with potato chips.
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Juicy BBQ pulled pork sandwiches made with slow cooked pork and served on soft buns. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for a crowd.
Total Time: 10 hours 20 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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Hearty 3-ingredient chili with ground beef and beans topped with cheese and tortilla chips.
Easy Chili Recipe
This 3-ingredient easy chili recipe is loaded with ground beef and beans ready in 30 minutes or less! A thick, hearty, and flavorful soup recipe that's perfect for fall.
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 44 votes
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Ranch Chicken Tacos
These ranch chicken tacos are made with slow cooked shredded chicken and an irresistible combination of taco seasoning and ranch seasoning!
Total Time: 6 hours
5 from 18 votes
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sweet pork tacos on a white plate
Slow Cooker Sweet Pork
This slow cooker sweet pork is made with 5 ingredients and only takes 5 minutes of prep work! Tastes great in tacos, burritos, salads and enchiladas! 
Total Time: 8 hours
5 from 12 votes
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BBQ chicken in the crockpot
BBQ Pulled Chicken
This crockpot BBQ chicken is only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes prep! Tender, flavorful and juicy shredded BBQ chicken that's perfect for sandwiches, salads, tacos, pizza and more.
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
5 from 17 votes
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Tongs lifting a serving of shredded Mississippi chicken with pepperoncini peppers and au jus from a white crockpot.
Mississippi Chicken Recipe
Crockpot Mississippi chicken (also called chicken au jus) is easy to make with chicken, zesty pepperoncini, ranch and au jus gravy slow cooked until fall-apart tender.
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
5 from 5 votes
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