Crockpots aren't just for winter! These summer slow cooker recipes are fantastic hands-off meals that won't heat up the kitchen.
The Best Summer Slow Cooker Recipes
Let's face it, no one wants to be stuck in a hot kitchen on a beautiful summer day! These slow cooker recipes for summer are the perfect solution. Dump everything in your slow cooker then just set it and forget it so you can focus on enjoying the warm weather! To help you get started, I rounded up my favourite summer slow cooker recipes, from main dishes to tasty sides, tacos, rice bowls and more.
Mix & Match Mains and Sides
Hosting a party this summer? Use your slow cooker to make these mains or side dishes—they're real crowd pleasers!
Healthy Crockpot Chicken Recipes {5 Ways}
6 hours 10 minutes
These Healthy Crockpot Chicken Recipes are perfect for meal prep – dump in all the ingredients then set it and forget it!
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Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 791mg | Potassium: 1202mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5145IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
Easy Shredded Chicken Recipes {5 Flavours!}
30 minutes
These Shredded Chicken Recipes are anything but boring with five delicious flavour options that are all great for meal prep.
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Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1697mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1010IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1.9mg
Best Ever Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
3 hours 5 minutes
These are the Best Ever Crock Pot Baked Potatoes. They’re super easy to make – load them up with your favourite toppings for a yummy dinner!
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Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 996mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 2mg
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
4 hours 20 minutes
This Crockpot Breakfast Casserole is a delicious make-ahead breakfast with hashbrowns, bacon, veggies and eggs. It’s great for the holidays!
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Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 614mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2150IU | Vitamin C: 118.8mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 3.8mg
Crockpot Honey Garlic BBQ Meatballs {Super Easy}
2 hours 30 minutes
These Crockpot Honey Garlic BBQ Meatballs are the perfect appetizer or lunch idea. They're so easy to make with less than 10 ingredients!
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Calories: 205.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.51g | Protein: 14.1g | Fat: 3.81g | Saturated Fat: 1.53g | Cholesterol: 55.61mg | Sodium: 781.5mg | Potassium: 352.1mg | Fiber: 0.79g | Sugar: 21.76g | Vitamin A: 166.71IU | Vitamin C: 1.79mg | Calcium: 30.83mg | Iron: 1.97mg
Crockpot Ribs via Well Plated by Erin
This easy slow cooker ribs recipe with homemade barbecue sauce makes the BEST fall-off-the-bone tender crockpot ribs. Perfect for a crowd.
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Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil via Damn Delicious
Red potatoes, andouille sausage, shrimp, corn, Old Bay. A classic shrimp boil made without any of the fuss right in your crockpot!
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Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers (5 ingredients!) via Sweet Peas and Saffron
These crock pot stuffed peppers are made with 5 simple ingredients and filled with delicious taco flavors. Convenient and can be made ahead.
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Tacos, Wraps and Sandwiches
These tacos, wraps and sandwiches are a great way to enjoy slow cooked meats. They're filled with fresh ingredients and toppings so you can get the most out of summer produce.
Shredded Beef Tacos {So Tender!}
These Shredded Beef Tacos are so tender and delicious! Make them in the slow cooker, Instant Pot or on the stove for an easy weeknight meal.
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Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg
Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
8 hours 5 minutes
These Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas are perfect for meal prep! Dump in the ingredients then set it to cook all day for a hands-off dinner.
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Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 863mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1870IU | Vitamin C: 119.9mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2.3mg
Crockpot Chicken Tacos
6 hours 20 minutes
These Crockpot Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa are so fun – use the chicken for tacos, burrito bowls, salads and more!
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Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1551mg | Potassium: 793mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2800IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg
Easiest 2-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken
6 hours 5 minutes
This 2-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken comes together SO easily – you can use it to make tacos, burritos bowls, salads and more.
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Calories: 160kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 420mg | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg
The Easiest 2-Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken
8 hours 5 minutes
This 2-Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken is the easiest dump dinner with a side of kale slaw – all you need is chicken and BBQ sauce!
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Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 419mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps via Skinnytaste
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps, delicious, low-carb lettuce wraps topped with shredded carrots, celery and my homemade light blue cheese dressing.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich with Apple Slaw via Salt & Lavender
Tender, flavorful pulled pork, crunchy apple slaw, and your favorite BBQ sauce make this awesome sandwich a reality! If you’re a pulled pork fan, you’ll love this slow cooker pulled pork sandwich with apple slaw!
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Rice Bowls
These rice bowls are perfect for summer meal prep! Pro tip: Make your rice in a rice cooker as it's a hands-off method that won't heat up the kitchen.
5-Ingredient Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
8 hours 10 minutes
This Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is made with just FIVE ingredients and cooks on low all day in the slow cooker – it’s perfect for meal prep! Â
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Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 745IU | Vitamin C: 93.2mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1.9mg
Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken {+Crockpot}
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken can be made in the Instant Pot or the slow cooker – it's a one pot Mexican-inspired rice bowl.
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Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1744mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 99.8mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2.3mg
Healthy Crockpot Chicken and Rice {So Easy!}
4 hours 15 minutes
This is the creamiest Healthy Crockpot Chicken and Rice recipe. It’s so easy to make in the slow cooker with no soup can required!
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Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 933mg | Potassium: 858mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4900IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2mg
Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
4 hours 15 minutes
These Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are amazing! Cook hands-off in the crockpot and serve with broccoli and rice for a full meal.
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Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 870mg | Potassium: 1167mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1063IU | Vitamin C: 138mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 4mg
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
6 hours 15 minutes
This Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is super flavourful! It’s a great hands-off dinner idea that cooks all day in the crockpot on low.
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Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 478mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.8mg
Chana Masala {Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Stovetop}
30 minutes
Chana Masala is a delicious vegan chickpea curry made from pantry staples. Make it in the Instant Pot, slow cooker or stovetop.
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Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 129g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 1466mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 2552IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 12mg
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