Enjoy more of the warm weather with friends and family without having to worry about heating up the kitchen to fix summer dinners.
Summer crockpot recipes are the perfect way to make sure the whole family gets a filling meal even on busy days and it gives you one less thing to worry about when you get home.
They’re also great for days during the warmer months and when the last thing you wanna do is heat up the stove or oven as you try to keep your house cool. These slow cooker meals are easy to make, delicious, and perfect for those warm weather meals, great for a busy day. And the best part is that all these recipes are great for meal prep, so you can make ahead your summer meals.
You’ll find a great assortment of summer crock-pot recipes that are:
- clean eating friendly
- great for family meals
- fairly easy to make with common ingredients
- healthy options for Summer dinners and potluck suppers
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Why You’ll Love These Easy Slow Cooker Recipes
- Little cooking required – chop, season and dump these easy crockpot recipes
- Good meals for warm weather – no one wants soups and stews when it’s hot out, so these recipes are all good meal ideas for hot weather.
- Clean and simple ingredients – these recipes have been vetted to just include basic real food ingredients. In a few instances clean swaps are suggested to help you feed your family healthy meals without making it stressful. Find more tips for healthy eating with a family here.
- EASY meals – during the summer no one want to to cook, whether it’s because it’s too hot or because you are too busy with all the fun activities. So these crockpot recipes are all super easy so you can get dinner on the table in a breeze and spend more time doing what you love.
- Variety of Flavors and dishes – you’ll find a wide variety of summer recipes for your slow cooker from Asian, to Southern BBQ, to Southwest, to Mediterranean recipes in a variety of dishes from sandwiches, to tacos, to wraps and casseroles. This will be a list you’ll want to save for meal planning ideas all summer long!
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Favorite Summer Crockpot Meals
This is my handpicked list of the BEST easy summer crockpot recipes out there!
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1- Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Tacos are an easy summer meal for any night of the week during the hot summer months, especially these chicken tacos. Only four ingredients are needed to make the chicken taco filling and the only work that’s needed is shredding the chicken.
2- Super Simple Crockpot Roast
There’s nothing better than this favorite crockpot shredded beef. It’s a super versatile recipe that can be served over rice or with mashed potatoes and veggies. In the summer, I like to add a cup of BBQ sauce and serve on French bread for a quick and simple meal.
3- Healthy Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
With just a few minutes of prep time and just a handful of ingredients, this slow cooker Thai peanut chicken with coconut milk is an easy dinner idea for the summer. Serve the chicken on white rice for a delicious and filling family meal.
4- Slow Cooker Texas Beef Brisket
Beef brisket is perfect for entertaining and tasty dinner. If you want to enjoy the flavors of the brisket without having to use the smoker or grill, you can easily make it in the crockpot. Use the brisket to make sandwiches and serve with your favorite side or cold salad for a easy meal.
5- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
No need to skip out on the wings during the summer. You can easily make them in the crockpot so that you can enjoy those tasty buffalo flavors any night of the week.
6- Crockpot Whole Chicken
Better than store bought, this whole chicken is cooked in the slow cooker. It’s packed with flavor and the crockpot helps give you a tender juicy chicken dinner you can pair with your favorite sides.
7- Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs
These beef short ribs will become a family favorite. The tender juicy beef ribs are slowly cooked in a gingery sticky sauce to give them a burst of flavor you can enjoy with every bite.
8- Mexican Barbacoa Tacos
Slow cooked with Mexican herbs and spices, onions, and lime juice, a simple chuck roast turns into a delicious barbacoa taco mix the family will love. This easy summer recipe is like eating a popular street food in the comfort of your own home without all of the work.
9- Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
If you love a good serving of honey garlic chicken but don’t want to get the oven going, this slow cooker recipe is perfect for the summer months. It’s a great dinner to come home to after a busy summer day.
10- Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros
Enjoy your favorite Mediterranean flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. These chicken gyros are easy to make in the slow cooker and served on soft pita bread with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, perfect for a hot summer day.
11- Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Easy to make, these stuffed bell peppers are made with a turkey and veggie filling that’s delicious. The peppers are slow cooked for about 3 hours giving you tender peppers with a hearty and healthy turkey filling.
12- Easy French Dip Sandwiches
Roast beef gets seasoned with onion soup mixed and then slow cooked until perfectly tender allowing the meat to soak up all the flavors of the juice. Serve on hoagie rolls and use some of the sauce for dipping.
13- Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
For summer gatherings or when you feel like snacking at home, this spinach artichoke dip is made in the slow cooker. It’s an easy dish you can enjoy with pretzels, bread, or crackers.
14- Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
Lemon pepper chicken thighs are slow cooked in a flavorful broth to create a perfect summer meal that the family won’t be able to get enough of. This chicken recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients, and the slow cooker does all the work for you to get out the delicious flavor.
15- Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas
Seasoned and simmered in a flavorful sauce, these beef fajitas are an easy dinner idea for the summer. The veggies and beef can be enjoyed in tortilla shells, on top of rice, or however you like to enjoy your fajitas.
16- Healthy Crock Pot Peach Cobbler
Make a summer dessert in the crockpot without having to use the hot oven and add extra heat to the house. This crockpot peach cobbler is made with homemade cake mix, fresh peaches and low sugar to give you a healthier sweet treat to enjoy after dinner.
17- Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
This Hawaiian chicken has the perfect flavors for summer. To make it clean eating friendly I just leave out the extra sugar and it’s a real crowd pleaser.
18- BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken Wings
Chicken wings in the slow cooker make a great summer meal. Use homemade barbeque sauce to make this recipe a little healthier.
19- Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken Pasta
Creamy chicken alfredo is a satisfying summer dinner that comes together with just a few simple ingredients in the crockpot. This Olive Garden Chicken Pasta in the Crockpot will soon be a family favorite.
20- Slow Cooker Keto Chicken Broccoli Casserole
If you are looking for a high protein crockpot recipe this keto chicken broccoli casserole will hit the spot. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up easy summer casserole that doesn’t require turning on the oven and heating up the house.
21- Easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
This recipe for slow cooker sweet and sour meatballs is one you need in your back pocket. It makes a great kid friendly meal on busy weeknights, but also can be great for potlucks and summer parties because it is a real crowd pleaser. I use these gluten free meatballs from Whole Foods and leave out the brown sugar to make this recipe a little healthier.
22- Slow Cooker Italian Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
If you love easy dinners, this recipe for Italian pulled chicken sandwiches in the slow cooker is a must try. Pair these simple chicken sandwiches with coleslaw or a summer salad and you are good to go.
23- Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
When it’s too hot to even cook outside, try this slow cooker BBQ chicken recipe. With just 2 ingredients this is going to be one of your favorite go to summer dinners!
24- Slow Cooker Beef Gyros
Beef gyros in the slow cooker make a great summer meal that your family will devour. It’s so easy to throw together and light and healthy while still being filling.
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