These 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes pack a whole lot of flavor into dinner… minus the effort. Busy weeknights are hard, these dinners are not. In fact, they’re the EASIEST dinners you’ll make all week! Every recipe is 3 ingredients or less, and requires virtually no prep!!
That’s because today you’ll kick up the flavor using hardly any ingredients. Then leave all the work to your slow cooker!
Paula writes: "These crock pot recipes are wonderful and so easy – thank you!"
Trust me, these are the crazy easy 3 ingredient slow cooker recipes you’ve been looking for!
You’ll find some of the world’s easiest 3 ingredient chicken recipes, beef recipes, and pork recipes! I’ve also included easy recipes for sides, appetizers and heavenly 3 Ingredient Desserts you’ll want to put on repeat!
These easy 3 ingredient meals are nothing less than your hot ticket to the easy dinner gravy train. Recipe after easy recipe delivers maximum flavor, all prepared the easiest way possible!
It’s truly is amazing what you can do with just 3 ingredients and a slow cooker…
What Else Can You Cook in a Slow Cooker?
As you know, slow cookers are AMAZING at cooking dinners on busy nights. What can be better than just setting it and forgetting it, right?
Well guess what, slow cookers are also the perfect small appliance to use when making savory side dishes and delicious desserts, too! You won’t believe how many incredible dishes you can make with just 3 ingredients!
What Size Slow Cooker is Good For One Person?
There are so many sizes of Slow Cookers or Crockpots to choose from.
1. 4 quart Slow Cookers are ideal if you are just preparing meals for 1 or 2 people.
2. If you need to feed 4 – 5 people, consider a larger 5.5 – 6 quart Slow Cooker.
3. For bigger items, like pork ribs, go big and get a 7 – 8 quart Slow Cooker.
Are Crock Pots Worth It?
Absolutely! Crock Pots or Slow Cookers are very inexpensive and they can save you so much time! For most of these 3 ingredient crockpot recipes below, all you’ll have to do is dump your ingredients in and walk away. Crock Pots make your time in the kitchen so much easier!
3 Ingredient Crockpot Recipe Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about these easy 3 ingredient slow cooker recipes…
Bobbi writes: “Perfect for hot and steamy weather – no hot oven or stove top cooking.”
Kathy writes: “Makes dinner so easy!”
Heather writes: “I love how much easier you make my life, thank you!!”
Danielle writes: “This is so helpful! Thanks for sharing!!”
Heather writes: “Your crockpot meals never disappoint, and yes, CRAZY easy!!”
Tara writes: “This is great for weeknights.”
Kell writes: “Life just got easier! lol. Thank you!”
Cindy writes: “So many great recipes!”
Maria writes: “You just can’t get any easier and better and more delicious than this list.”
Emily writes: “So many easy and delicious ideas here”
Kim writes: “All amazing!! Thank you!!”
Rebecca writes: “I love how easy these are to make! Such a wonderful collection of delicious dinner ideas! This is perfect for busy moms who need to save time. No more hunting for recipe ideas with these!”
3 Ingredient Chicken Recipes
Chicken with Italian Dressing
Barbara writes: “I make this at least twice a month.”
Crock Pot French Onion Chicken
Alycia writes: “My favorite chicken recipe.”
Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
Lydia writes: “I tried the chicken broccoli alfredo. It came out good.”
A&W Root Beer Chicken
Crystal writes: “My husband loved it!”
Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce Chicken
Ryan writes: “One of my go to recipes for busy nights”
Recipe for Coke Chicken
Stacy writes: “This recipe is crazy easy, and tastes amazing. A favorite in our household.”
Buffalo Ranch Chicken
Jacqui writes: “Love this! My go to recipe for buffalo chicken. Always a hit!”
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Katie writes: “This is so tasty and easy!
Honey Mustard BBQ Sauce Chicken
Lisa writes: “This may be my new favorite recipe!”
Honey and Mustard Chicken
Merie writes: “This was amazing, so simple! AMAZING.”
Crockpot Ranch Chicken 3 Ingredients
Faith writes: “Fabulous… I have made it 2 times already in the last week and my husband loves it, too.”
Caesar Chicken
Tammie writes: “This was super easy and tasted wonderful.”
BBQ Chicken Sliders
Kimberly writes: “Best BBQ chicken I have made!”
Chicken and Pesto
Jacqueline writes: “Really good!”
Peach Chicken Recipe
Vonda writes: “This was the best sauce ever. It was all gone, next time I’ll make double.”
Peach Salsa Chicken
Merlaine writes: “I will definitely be making this again. My family LOVED it!!!!”
Crockpot Pineapple Salsa Chicken
Kimberly writes: “Made this last night and the family loved it!!!!!”
Crockpot Chipotle Chicken
Hilary writes: “Very easy to make, lots of flavor. The chipotle gives it warmth without being overpowering. It was a hit!”
Chicken and Green Chiles
Lacy writes: “Absolutely in love with this chicken.”
Recipe for Mandarin Chicken
Mom in Charleston writes: “My family loved it. Don’t forget how easy it is – dump & cook. Such a lifesaver!”
Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
Andrea writes: “Very delicious!”
Hawaiian Chicken
Melissa writes: “One of my favorites! Super simple; freezes well.”
Apricot Chicken
Gloria writes: “So simple and so delicious!! I put mine over white rice and my family loved it!!”
Buffalo Drumsticks
Keashia writes: “One of my husband’s favorite dishes that I make.”
Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks
Misty writes: “So tasty! So easy! So cheap! What else could you ask for! Followed recipe to a tee. Used leftovers for pulled bbq chicken sandwiches. Finger lickin’ good!”
Crockpot Chicken Legs
Betsy writes: “Chicken was so juicy it fell off the bone. I will definitely make this again.”
BBQ Chicken Legs
Terri writes: “This was the best quick barbecue recipe ever… meat was delicious and tender.”
BBQ Crockpot Chicken Wings
Jessica writes: “Simple recipe with great flavor!”
Honey BBQ Wings
Sarah writes: “Hubby loved these! So easy and so yummy!”
Buffalo Sauce Chicken Wings
Sammie writes: “Easy recipe that tastes amazing!”
Thai Chili Wings
3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes for Pork
Pulled Pork Recipe
Valerie writes: “Delicious! A family favorite.”
Crock Pot Ribs
Alysha writes: “Best ribs I’ve ever made!”
Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs
Ashley writes: “So delicious. Oh my goodness, so glad I tried it. It was a hit with my kids and my husband!”
Cola Pork Chops
Hailey writes: “Even my pickiest eater cleared his plate. Definitely easy for a quick, tasty dinner.”
Glazed Ham Recipe
GG writes: “Tastes great & super easy!”
3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes for Beef
Beef Broccoli Dish
Traci writes: “So good!! Love how easy this is, too!”
Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe
Tiffany writes: “I usually make an abundance of these for parties and then keep the leftovers to eat for dinner the following night over rice.”
Cranberry Meatballs
Jenna writes: “Love these!!!!! So easy! I made a double batch and they were gone in no time.”
Slow Cooker Meatballs Appetizer Recipe
Demetris writes: “This is the BEST recipe!”
BBQ Crockpot Meatballs
Christina writes: “It was delicious and easy! Everyone loved the meatballs, I will definitely make it again!”
Buffalo Wing Sauce Meatballs
Stormi writes: “My boyfriend LOVES these!! Super easy & a big hit.”
3 Ingredient Crockpot Recipes for Dinner Sides
Crockpot Baked Potatoes in Foil
Beth writes: “These were the most moist, evenly cooked baked potatoes I’ve ever had- and it was so easy! Will definitely be my go-to way to cook them now!”
Crockpot Sweet Potatoes
Stacy writes: “Best yams ever!”
3 Ingredient Appetizers
Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Karen writes: “I make these in the crockpot all the time. People absolutely love them. Using the crockpot leaves my oven available for other kinds of appetizers.”
Crockpot Little Smokies
Emily writes: “This combination of flavors is delicious! A family favorite!”
Slow Cooker Kielbasa
Brittney writes: “Huge hit! Everyone loved them!”
Sausage Bites
Darien writes: “The whole family loved it! It was truly delicious!”
3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes for Desserts
Cherry Pie Filling Dump Cake
Nikki writes: “Quick, easy and delicious!”
Black Forest Dump Cake
Linda writes: “Made this for a family get together. It was an instant hit and everyone wanted to know how I made it. Great with vanilla ice cream.”
Crockpot Peach Dump Cake
Rebecca writes: “Sooooooo good and incredibly easy to make.”
Lemon Dump Cake Recipe
Judy writes: “Just wanted to let you know what a delicious dessert this is. I had company over and it was devoured, not a crumb left to even just lick the spoon/crockpot!! Thanks again for a wonderfully delicious recipe.”
Blackberry Dump Cake
Courtney writes: “So yummy, will definitely make this again and again.”
Crockpot Blueberry Dump Cake
Sabrina writes: “Very good. I get a lot of compliments when I make it.”
Lemon Berry Dump Cake
Judy writes: “My company loved it and asked for the recipe.”
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So have you tried any of these 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes yet?
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Since teleworking from home, I now find myself cooking! These crock pot recipes are wonderful and so easy – thank you!
Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Paula… I’m so happy to hear you’ve been enjoying the easy dinner recipes during the past few months! 🙂
Easy Crockpot Recipes are great. Some even low calorie. Simpler cooking is easier to engage.
Thank you for connecting me with my crock pot again.
You’re very welcome, Penny! Enjoy the recipes!