5 Ingredient Crock Pot Recipes

Save time in the kitchen and let your crockpot do the work for you with these easy 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Recipes. From delicious dump and go dinners to cozy slow cooker suppers, now you can just dump it in… and walk away. Weeknight meals are going to be so ridiculously easy this week when you try some of my 101 easy meals below…

Cooked dinners in crockpots.

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5 Ingredient Crock Pot Recipes

This massive list of 5 ingredient or less meals is proof positive that dinner can… and should be easy!

Trust me… these delicious 5 ingredient crock pot recipes couldn’t be easier, and they’re packed with tempting flavors your whole family will love. Just 5 ingredients and you’re done!

Vanessa writes: "Thank you very much for all these. You make life simpler and super tasty! I end up like Super Mom everyday because of these recipes!!"

Thanks to this giant list of QUICK and EASY 5 ingredient crock pot meals… hardly any effort will be required.

Seriously, it’s so much fun creating new recipes that take hardly any effort.

And isn’t it about time we all had a week that was about having fun and enjoying great food?

From simple few ingredient crock pot recipes to healthy crockpot chicken dinners, these are the crowd pleasing recipes your whole family will love!

Are you ready for even more good news? Some of these easy recipes require even less than 5 ingredients.

Who knew that just 3 or 4 ingredients could create so much amazing flavor?!?

And the best part? The leftovers taste AMAZING!! So you can cook once, eat twice!

Just like you’ll get with my no hassle Dump and Go Instant Pot Recipes and super easy Casserole Recipes!

Purple slow cooker with a lid.

So go on and grab your Crockpot!

And… don’t forget your smile, because this is going to be so easy and yummy! Just five ingredients or less, and you’re done!

From breakfast to Easy Dinner Recipes, and Crockpot Appetizers to decadent desserts, these are the crazy easy 5 ingredient slow cooker recipes you’ve been looking for…

What Should I Look For in a Slow Cooker?

The best way to decide which Slow Cooker or Crock Pot will work best, is to purchase one sized for your needs.

After years of using slow cookers, here’s what I’ve found works best for me…

2 quart Slow Cookers work great for making Slow Cooker Dips.

4 quart Slow Cookers are ideal if you are just preparing meals for 2…. or you want to make hot drinks.

If you plan to prepare Family Style Meals for Large Groups of 4 or 5, consider a 5.5 – 6 quart Slow Cooker.

If you love to make pork ribs, go big and get a 7 – 8 quart Slow Cooker.

Honey Garlic Chicken Legs on a green plate.

What Can You Use a Crockpot For?

You’ve probably already guessed that crockpots are a really convenient and easy way to prepare crock pot dump meals for Chicken, Pork and Beef.

Well guess what, crockpots are also the perfect small appliance to use when preparing Easy Vegetable Recipes, pasta, and desserts, too!

You truly won’t believe how many incredible 5 ingredient or less meals you can actually make using just 5 ingredients! This massive list of 5 ingredient or less Frugal Girls crockpot recipes proves that point deliciously!

Purple Crockpot with a lid.

Are Cheap Slow Cookers Any Good?

Yes, they sure are!

Over the years, I’ve collected name brand and off brand slow cookers, and honestly have never noticed a difference.

Slow cookers are generally very inexpensive, unless you decide to pay more for premium features like a searing function, timer, warming function or WiFi connectivity.

If you don’t need those features, then you might as well go for some fun colors or patterns to liven up the kitchen!

As a Frugal Girl, I LOVE owning such a useful, inexpensive kitchen appliance!

Can I Just Throw a Bunch of Ingredients in the Crockpot?

Well sure you can! The simplicity of these dump and go slow cooker recipes is what keeps them in our meal plan rotation, right?

However, when it comes to chicken dishes, the last thing you want to do is to just throw everything in your crockpot.

Why? Well, that’s simple. If you add your sauce while your chicken is cooking, you’ll end up with a watered-down, very diluted sauce.

That’s why we’ll be cooking our chicken first, draining the juices, then adding the sauce at the end, to make sure you end up with a thick, rich, and delicious sauce that will deliver maximum flavor. You won’t believe what a difference it will make!

Alfredo tortellini in a slow cooker.

5 Ingredient Crockpot Recipes Reviews

What your frugal friends are saying about these crock pot recipes with few ingredients…

Kim writes: “You make crockpot meals so easy! Thanks”

Lisa writes: “Oh my gosh…SO many great ideas! These kind of meals are always such time-savers!”

Vanessa writes: “Thank you very much for all these. You make life simpler and super tasty! I end up like Super Mom everyday because of these recipes!!”

So are you ready to fill your menu with delicious new ideas this week?

Dinner doesn’t need to be complicated to be delicious!

Let’s get started!

Go find some fun new recipes below and give them a try this week…

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5 Ingredient Crock Pot Recipes for Pasta

Slow Cooker Tortellini Alfredo

Erin writes: “I have made this twice for my family. So delicious!!!”

Alfredo tortellini in a slow cooker.

Cheese Tortellini Recipe

One reader writes: “Yummy! The perfect easy midweek meal.”

Tortellini and red sauce in a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

Jenna writes: “Love this as an alternative to lasagna”

Ravioli with sauce in a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Ravioli Alfredo

Rhonda writes: “Yum! Fabulous, quick and easy”

Green bowl of alfredo ravioli.

Bacon Alfredo Chicken Pasta

Christie writes: “Incredibly tasty!”

Alfredo chicken in a slow cooker.

5 Ingredient Crockpot Meals Chicken

3 Ingredient Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Chicken broccoli alfredo in a grey Crock Pot.

Alfredo Tomato Sauce Chicken

Tomato alfredo chicken in a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Alfredo Chicken

Alfredo chicken with bacon in a slow cooker.

Bacon Ranch Chicken

Bacon ranch chicken in a blue slow cooker.

Lemon Chicken Recipe

Garlic and lemon chicken in a slow cooker.

Crockpot Chicken with Enchilada Sauce

Enchilada chicken and rice on a red plate.

Pepperoni Pizza Chicken

Pepperoni chicken on a red plate.

Crockpot Orange Chicken

Serve with a side of rice, and dinner is done!

Orange chicken and rice on a plate next to a vase of orange flowers.

Crockpot Shredded Buffalo Chicken

Buffalo chicken on a plate.

Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken

BBQ bacon ranch chicken on a white plate.

General Tso Chicken

Chopsticks on a plate with General Tso Chicken and rice.

Chicken with Italian Dressing

Italian Chicken in a slow cooker.

Caesar Chicken

Caesar chicken on a green plate.

Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken

Italian dressing and parmesan cheese.

Crockpot Maple Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Maple barbecue chicken in a slow cooker.

Dr. Pepper BBQ Chicken Crockpot

Dr Pepper Barbecue chicken on a plate.

Pollo Con Queso

Queso chicken ingredients including garlic salt, green chiles, and Rotel tomatoes.

Crock Pot French Onion Chicken

Shiny blue slow cooker.

Pineapple Chicken

Pineapple Salsa Chicken on a plate with a bowl of rice.

A&W Root Beer Chicken

Root beer barbecue chicken with a can of root beer.

Coke Chicken

BBQ Coca Cola chicken on a white plate.

Salsa Chicken

Chicken with salsa on a plate.

Cranberry Orange Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe

Orange cranberry chicken on a plate.

Crock Pot Honey Mustard Chicken

Honey mustard chicken on a platter with vegetables.

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

Plate of sweet and sour chicken over rice.

Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

Honey sesame chicken over rice on a plate.

Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Recipe

Country style chicken on a blue plate with wooden cutlery.

Crockpot Ranch Chicken 3 Ingredients

Creamy Ranch Chicken breast on a blue plate.

Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken

Hickory BBQ Chicken on a bun.

Peach Salsa Chicken

Peach Salsa Chicken on a plate.

Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian barbecue chicken on a plate with a paper umbrella.

Crock Pot Broccoli Chicken

Cheesy broccoli chicken on an orange plate.

Alfredo Sauce with Chicken and Pasta

Garlic alfredo chicken on a plate with salad.

Chicken with Cream of Mushroom Soup

Blue platter of cream of mushroom chicken.

Honey Mustard BBQ Sauce Chicken

Containers of honey and barbecue sauce.

Crockpot Chipotle Chicken

Peach Chipotle Chicken next to a peach.

Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe

Pineapple chunks, sweet chili sauce, onion, and a red pepper on a white surface.

Easy Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Sliced teriyaki chicken with green onions and sesame seeds on a white plate.

Mandarin Chicken

Jars of Mandarin sauce and pineapple preserves.

Cranberry and Chicken

Cranberry chicken on a yellow plate.

Peach Chicken Recipe

Peach chicken on a plate with carrots and dip.

Apricot Chicken

Apricot chicken on a red plate.

Chicken and Green Chiles

Green Chile Chicken on a blue plate with salsa and sour cream.

Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken

Hawaiian Chicken with pineapple chunks on a yellow plate.

5 Ingredient Crock Pot Meals for Drumsticks

BBQ Drumsticks

Barbecue drumsticks on a white plate.

Buffalo Drumsticks

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks on a plate.

BBQ Chicken Legs (with Ranch)

Barbecue ranch chicken drumsticks on a blue plate.

Cranberry Chicken Legs

Cranberry chicken legs in a slow cooker.

Crockpot Chicken Legs (BBQ Coke)

BBQ Coca Cola chicken drumsticks on a platter.

Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks

Cooked drumstick on plate with teriyaki sauce.

5 Ingredient Crock Pot Recipes for Whole Chicken

Crockpot Whole Chicken

Ranch onion whole chicken on a red platter.

5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes for Pork

Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

Sweet and Sour Pork over rice on a plate.

Pork Chops in French Onion Soup

Two pork chops smothered in French onion sauce on plate, garnished with fresh parsley.

Lemon Garlic Pork Chops

Cooked pork chops in slow cooker with lemon garlic sauce and lemon slices.

Honey Mustard Pork Chops

Honey Mustard Pork Chops on a plate with vegetables.

Hawaiian Pork Chops

Hawaiian pork chops in a Crockpot.

Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Chops

BBQ ranch pork chops in a slow cooker.

Dr Pepper Pork Chops

Jar of Sweet Baby Ray\'s barbecue sauce and a can of Dr Pepper.

Cola Pork Chops

BBQ Coca Cola pork chops in a slow cooker.

BBQ Ribs Recipe in Crock Pot

BBQ Coca Cola ribs on a plate.

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

Root beer barbecue ribs on a plate with salad.

Crock Pot Boneless Ham

Maple ham in a slow cooker.

Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Ham

Partially-sliced ham on a platter with a pineapple.

Pulled Pork Recipe

Barbecue Coca Cola pulled pork on a plate with beans, corn, and salad.

Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich

Pulled pork sandwich on white napkins.

5 Ingredient Crock Pot Meals for Beef

Crockpot Sloppy Joes with Manwich

Sloppy Joe on a bun stuck with toothpicks.

Buffalo Wing Sauce Meatballs

Buffalo Meatballs on a plate.

Root Beer Meatballs

Small dish of barbecue root beer meatballs.

Slow Cooker Meatballs Appetizer Recipe

Three meatballs on a spoon.

BBQ Ranch Meatballs

Lines of meatballs with toothpicks on a plate.

Teriyaki and Pineapple Meatballs

Teriyaki meatballs in a Crockpot.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

Sweet and sour meatballs in a black and white Crock Pot.

Meatballs with Grape Jelly Chili Sauce

Plate of meatball sliders.

Beef with Broccoli Recipe

Broccoli and beef with rice on a plate.

Easy Wing Recipes

Crockpot Wings with Coke

Cooked chicken wings on plate with barbecue sauce.

Barbecue Chicken Wings

Root beer honey barbecue wings on an orange plate.

Buffalo Sauce Chicken Wings

Buffalo Ranch Wings on a white plate.

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings

Sweet Chili Chicken Wings in a basket.

5 Ingredient Recipes for Dips

Velveeta Cheese Dip Recipe

A white damask crockpot filled with hot cheese dip.

Crab Dip

Crab Dip in a green dish with two crackers sticking out.

French Onion Dip

Red bowl of French onion dip.

Easy Chip Dip (2 Ingredients)

Chili Con Queso Recipe

Chili with velveeta cheese in a white damask crockpot.

5 Ingredient Crock Pot Recipes for Side Dishes

Crockpot Baked Potatoes

Loaded baked potato unwrapped from foil on a green plate.

Crockpot Recipe for Sweet Potatoes

Four sweet potatoes on a yellow platter.

5 Ingredient Crockpot Sausage and Potato Casserole

Red bowl of sausage and potato casserole.

Cheesy Cauliflower

Spoon in a bowl of cheesy cauliflower.

Cheesy Broccoli

Cheesy broccoli in a slow cooker.

5 Ingredient Desserts

19 Easy Crockpot Dessert Recipes (5 Ingredients or Less)

There is something about making dessert in the Crockpot that seems just a little bit scandalous!

Collage of desserts in slow cookers.

More Easy Recipes With Few Ingredients

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Massive 3 Ingredient Crockpot Recipe List (50 Easy Recipes)

With so many 3 ingredient recipes to choose from, those busy schedules won’t keep you from enjoying a delicious family dinner tonight, tomorrow or any night this week!

Black and white Crockpot with lid.

70 Easy Cake Mix Cookies (5 Ingredient or Less)

Got a cookie craving? Tackle every last craving with this HUGE list of Cake Mix Cookies Recipes!

Collage of four baked cake mix cookies.

More Easy Dinners For You To Try

10 Family One Pot Meals (Easy Dinners for Busy Nights)

These One Pot Meals for the week are fast and easy to make, and are loaded with flavor. Just because something tastes amazing doesn’t mean it has to be hard to make!

Collage of one pot meals.

20 Recipes for Fall Soup (Cozy Homemade Soups to Warm You Up)

These easy soup recipes are great for Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer! It’s always a great time to enjoy this much flavor!

Soup in a bread bowl with a spoon.

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30 Comments

  1. Sherman says:

    5 stars

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  2. Hadia says:

    You have the best crockpot recipes, thank you for all the time you put here on the website.

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    1. Heidi says:

      Aww… you’re so sweet. Thank you!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the crockpot recipes, Hadia!

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  3. Holley Warner says:

    I love your recipes. They are really easy and delicious.

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    1. Heidi says:

      Aww… thank you so much for the sweet comment, Holley! I’m so glad to hear you’re loving the recipes! 🙂

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  4. Christie says:

    You always share the best slow cooker recipe ideas! This is such a great round up of some delicious ideas especially when we don’t want to invest too many ingredients.

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    1. Heidi says:

      Aww… thanks, Christie! I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying the easy slow cooker recipes! 🙂

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  5. Renee groskreutz says:

    This is such a great idea. We always think that meals have to be more complicated than they really need to be.

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  6. Jennifer Nicolas says:

    Slow cooked swiss steak is one of my favorite recipes to make because I can flour and season the steaks and refrigerate them overnight. The next morning, I just put all the ingredients in the slow cooker, and I have a delicious dinner waiting when I arrive home from work

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  7. Brenda says:

    You have released me. I can spend anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours preparing a meal for my family of seven. This is super simple and so many ideas to choose from. Thank you for your time and effort with this list:)!

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    1. Heidi says:

      So happy to help, Brenda! I love finding quick and easy shortcuts in the kitchen, and am so glad to hear this will help you in your family’s meal prep!

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  8. Dana says:

    This website just made my meal planning life so much easier! 🙂

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    1. Heidi says:

      Aww ~ thanks, Dana! Enjoy the recipes!!

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