Top 25 Easy 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes for Effortless Meals

There are some amazing slow cooker recipes you can make that only need 3 main ingredients to create a delicious dinner recipe the whole family can enjoy. I have 25 of my favorites listed below for you!

If you haven’t pulled out your slow cooker in a while, now is the time! These slow cooker recipes are not only super delicious but also very budget-friendly.

Make these easy dinner recipes for busy weeknights or when you want to have a lazy weekend. They are the perfect comfort food and wonderfully filling.

You cannot go wrong with these 3 ingredient slow cooker recipes.

Once you have made your menu, add a few sides, and you are good to go!

The best slow cooker recipes with only 3 ingredients:

The first six recipes in this list are from this sunday’s youtube video!

Are these truly 3 ingredient meals?

Yes! Most of these only need 3 main ingredients to make these simple dinner recipes in the slow cooker. There may be added seasonings that are not counted, but those are generally things you will already have on hand.

Can I cook these while at work?

That is what is so great about the slow cooker. Most recipes you can set to cook on low for 6-8 hours and then you are ready to eat!

What to serve with slow cooker recipes:

You can make whatever you want, from vegetables, pasta, breadsticks, or dinner rolls. Here are a few suggestions:

• Baked Mac and Cheese
• Easy Tater Tot Casserole
• Easy One Hour Dinner Rolls
• Garlic Pull Apart Rolls – Roll Dough Recipe

Even more slow cooker recipes:

• Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers
• Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup
• Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti
• Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

Quick links for making dinner easy:

• Family meal plans
• Tools for the kitchen and more
• The best cookbook for family dinner recipes
• FREE budget meal plan
• Cooking videos to watch

If you give these recipes a try, make sure to tag us on Instagram @julia.pacheco.cooking and let us know how much you liked the recipes!