23 Quick & Easy 3-Ingredients (or Less) Crockpot Recipes

Table of Contents

1. Pizza Sloppy Joes
2. Crockpot Chicken Tacos
3. Mexican Chicken
4. DIY Rotisserie Chicken
5. Apple Butter
6. Slow Cooker Sweet Pork
7. Crock Pot Meatballs
8. Crock-Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork
9. Crock Pot Lasagna Soup
10. Coke-a-Cola Crockpot Ribs
11. BBQ Chicken Tacos
12. Creamy Chicken Verde Tacos
13. Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler
14. Cheddar Cream of Mushroom Chicken
15. Apple Pie Dump Cake
16. Salsa & Cheese Chicken
17. Chicken Cacciatore
18. Soy Sauce &Coca-Cola Chicken
19. Crockpot Balsamic Chicken
20. Caramel Fondue
21. Cranberry Chicken
22. Salsa Chicken
23. Sweet Pork Chops or Ribs
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Love your crock pot for easy meals? These three ingredient slow cooker recipes will make dinner even easier. No matter how much you love cooking and spending time in your kitchen, one can always appreciate the simplicity of a 3-ingredient (or less) slow cooker recipe. We all have those busy days when getting dinner must be simple and fast., and even inexpensive cuts of meat become “oh-so-tender” after spending an afternoon in the crock pot.

Here you’ll discover several crock pot recipes chicken lovers will salivate over along with the best ribs, sweet pork chops, beefy meatballs, and even kid-friendly desserts like Apple Dump Cake and Peach Cobbler.

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1. Pizza Sloppy Joes

If you’re looking for an easy recipe that tastes like a fancier version of traditional Sloppy Joes, this crock pot Sloppy Joe’s recipe is great for a weeknight meal or even a gathering with friends. A few hours in the crockpot results in a delicious meal.

2. Crockpot Chicken Tacos

These fantastic Chicken Tacos take only 5 minutes to prep. They are so easy and delicious that you’ll be sure to add them to your regular menu. You literally place chicken breasts in your slow cooker. Dump in a packet of taco seasoning and a jar of your favorite salsa and walk away. Yes, really. This might be the easiest 3-ingredient slow cooker recipe ever.

3. Mexican Chicken

The beauty of this tasty chicken recipe is its versatility. Use the resulting chicken for tacos, burritos, nachos, enchiladas, or salads. It’s a perfect fit for healthy dinners. You’ll need these 3 ingredients—boneless, skinless chicken breasts, taco seasoning, and a can of diced tomatoes with green chilis. Cook on high for 2-3 hours before using forks to shred the chicken right in the pot.

4. DIY Rotisserie Chicken

This recipe will have you wondering why you ever bought those smaller, overpriced rotisserie chickens from the grocery store. After a few quick and simple steps, you’ll have chicken that is falling off the bone and right onto your plate. All you need is olive oil, Greek Seasoning, and your whole chicken, plus 5 hours of slow cooker time (on high).

5. Apple Butter

Looking for some comfort food? Apples and cinnamon make this butter so tasty you’ll be spreading it on every piece of bread you can find. Nobody will believe that you made this in your slow cooker or it only required 3 ingredients and a few hours. You can have this autumn-inspired goodness made from large red delicious apples, sugar, and cinnamon in no time.

6. Slow Cooker Sweet Pork

This is a pulled pork recipe that stands above the rest. The recipe is perfect for those busy days when you want a delicious, home-cooked meal without the fuss. The pork is great in salads, sandwiches, or pork tacos. You’ll need brown sugar, a jar of salsa, and a 2 lb. boneless pork roast for this mouth-watering sweet pork.

7. Crock Pot Meatballs

Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of these meatballs. They are as tasty as they are easy, and work great as an appetizer or as a meal served over rice. The steps for making them are as short as the ingredients list. Grab a 32 oz. bag of your favorite frozen meatballs and add them to a mixture of grape or plum jelly and a container of chili sauce. Three hours on high in your slow cooker and you will have arrived in crockpot meatball heaven.

8. Crock-Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork

A new twist on an old standard, this pulled pork is both sweet and smoky and has a great taste the entire family will love. How many tried and true recipes do you have that involve sticking three ingredients in the crockpot and returning 8 hours later to a fully cooked dinner? Add boneless pork butt, liquid smoke, and root beer to your grocery shopping list, and throw it in your crockpot for an easy and delicious meal.

9. Crock Pot Lasagna Soup

Whether you’re looking to feed your family or a small army, this simple yet delicious recipe allows you to eat it all now or save some for later. You’ll love the ease of this semi-homemade creation that utilizes a store-bought frozen lasagna, chicken broth, some seasoning, and an optional sprinkling of mozzarella cheese. Find out last minute that company is coming to dinner? No problem. Just keep a frozen lasagna in your fridge and you’ve always got a go-to dinner option.

10. Coke-a-Cola Crockpot Ribs

Soda pop isn’t just for your kids’ sippy cups. It is the special ingredient that makes these ribs an instant family favorite. Your mind will be blown by how easy this recipe is. Insert ribs into your crockpot. Pour the Coke on top to cover. Following the stated slower cooker cook time, you’ll also put the ribs in the oven to crisp them up a bit.

11. BBQ Chicken Tacos

This is the tastiest toss-and-go chicken recipe ever. You don’t have to cook over a hot grill to enjoy great BBQ flavors. Would you believe this recipe only requires a can of chunk pineapple, a bottle of BBQ sauce, and chicken? You’ll be singing praises every time you make this easy 3-ingredient recipe. Serve up the BBQ chicken over rice or in tacos.

12. Creamy Chicken Verde Tacos

Simple meals that can be made in the slow cooker rock, especially when they are yummy and need only 3 ingredients. This recipe is so delicious you won’t be able to help but go back for seconds or thirds. It’ll have the whole family saying, “More please!”

13. Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler

Do you want a hot, sweet dessert but don’t want to turn on the oven? Look no further than this Peach Cobbler recipe that will satisfy your cravings. Is there anything better than fresh peach cobbler, effortlessly made in a slow cooker? We think not!

14. Cheddar Cream of Mushroom Chicken

Do you lose interest in cooking during the hot summer months? Keep your stove and oven off, and try making this 3 ingredient cheddar cream of mushroom chicken. This recipe is so simple that all three ingredients are in the name. Put in the crockpot and you have easy comfort food with minimal prep. Add a salad and the meal is done!

15. Apple Pie Dump Cake

The only thing better than how this dessert taste is how it looks in your bowl. It’s a delicious golden brown crumble with chunks of apples. You may even have all of the ingredients in your pantry right now—a can of apple pie filling, a box of yellow cake mix, and 1 stick of butter. Dump it all in the slow cooker and be ready to eat in four hours. Don’t forget the ice cream with your dump cake!

16. Salsa & Cheese Chicken

Salsa, chicken, and cheese: what could be easier? You’ll love how yummy this south-of-the-border recipe is. And you’ll enjoy being able to “set it and forget it” 2 hours while it cooks on high in your slower cooker.

17. Chicken Cacciatore

This 3-ingredient pasta dish is so simple you barely need the recipe. It simmers while you work, and then it is ready to feed any size group. After all, who doesn’t love a simple, comforting chicken and pasta dish with a spicy red sauce?

18. Soy Sauce &Coca-Cola Chicken

A little sweet (coke), a little salt (soya), and a few hours in the crockpot will have your chicken falling off the bone. You can even reduce the sauce in a pan to create the perfect glaze. Serve it over rice with a green onion garnish for a perfect family meal that even kids will love.

19. Crockpot Balsamic Chicken

Want a healthy alternative to eating out with only a few minutes of prep time required? This low-calorie restaurant-quality meal will be waiting for you when you return home from work. Balsamic chicken has never been easier to fix.

20. Caramel Fondue

This is a rich, gooey sauce perfect for dipping apples, pretzels, cookies, crackers, strawberries, bananas, and marshmallows. With only 3 ingredients (soft caramels, heavy cream, and mini marshmallows), this may just be the easiest dessert you’ll ever make. Invite your friends over for a caramel fondue party, or keep it all to yourself.

21. Cranberry Chicken

Juicy chicken and sweet, tangy cranberries make this recipe an easy choice for your next meal. Slow cooked to perfection with only 3-ingredients, what’s not to love? Add this tasty slow cooker cranberry chicken to your weekly menu.

22. Salsa Chicken

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or fairly new in the kitchen, you will be surprised how simple and tasty this recipe is for salsa chicken. Only 3 ingredients and 1.5 hours of crockpot cooking time mean dinner is served without even breaking a sweat.

23. Sweet Pork Chops or Ribs

In 6-8 hours you can have fall off the bone sweet pork chop or ribs. Your family will adore these sweet and spicy ribs. Just drop them in the crockpot. They’re perfect for those days when you need something quick, easy, and super-yummy.

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Jennifer Carver