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}
5 Easy Shredded Chicken Recipes
Easy Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
Honey Garlic BBQ Crockpot Meatballs {Super Easy}
Crockpot Ribs via Well Plated by Erin
Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil via Damn Delicious
Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers (5 ingredients!) via Sweet Peas and Saffron
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 {Crockpot, Stovetop or Instant Pot}
Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Easiest 2-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken
The Easiest 2-Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps via Skinnytaste
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich with Apple Slaw via Salt & Lavender
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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.
Easy Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Easy Salsa Verde Chicken {Instant Pot or Crockpot}
Healthy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Recipe
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Chana Masala {Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Stovetop}
Meal Prep Tools
- Make sure to pick up a crock pot if you don't have one already!
- Grab some glass meal prep bowls to pack up your weekly lunches.
- Meal prep with your freezer! Butcher Box, conveniently delivers a variety of meats to your door frozen.
- Use these Ziploc bag holders if you're preparing freezer meals
- Freeze and refrigerate leftovers in round glass microwave-safe bowls with lids
- **Get my full list of tools here**
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