Summer cooking can be a bit of a puzzle. You want something delicious, but NOT something that heats up the whole house.
And who wants to spend ages in the kitchen when the sun is shining? That’s where your amazing crockpot steps in!
It’s the SECRET to easy, cool, and tasty summer meals. I’ve gathered a fantastic list of 42 summer crockpot recipes for you. These dishes are perfect for everything from quick family dinners to relaxed weekend gatherings. You’ll find all sorts of crowd-pleasers. So, get ready to make your summer cooking a BREEZE.
1. Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos with Black Beans
Prepare delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos with Black Beans for a healthy and easy family dinner. These easy chicken tacos come together effortlessly in your slow cooker, making mealtime a breeze.
2. Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and Bacon
Get ready to enjoy the ultimate hassle-free side dish. This Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and Bacon recipe brings together tender sweet potatoes, crisp green beans, and savory bacon effortlessly. Let your slow cooker do all the work for a wonderfully comforting addition to any meal.
3. Slow Cooker Salsa
Enjoy delicious homemade Slow Cooker Salsa made easily in your crockpot. This simple recipe lets you create a big batch of “roasted” salsa to savor now or freeze for later.
4. Tuscan Chicken with Potatoes
Tuscan Chicken with Potatoes is an easy, flavor-packed one-pot meal. Tender chicken and buttery potatoes cook together with garlic and herbs. This delightful dish brings a taste of Tuscany to your table.
5. Slow Cooker Easy Cheesy Potatoes
Slow Cooker Easy Cheesy Potatoes are the creamiest, most comforting side dish you can make. This easy recipe uses your Crockpot to create delicious cheesy potatoes with minimal effort. It’s a perfect addition to any meal.
6. Slow Cooker Vegtarian Chili
This Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili makes Meatless Monday delicious and effortless. Just let your slow cooker do all the hard work for a comforting, flavorful meal.
7. Slow Cooker Black Beans
Slow Cooker Black Beans are a delicious and easy way to enjoy this versatile dish.
These flavorful black beans are perfectly seasoned for a great taste.
They make an excellent side or a simple option for your weekly meal prep.
8. Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
These delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are incredibly simple to make for a fantastic meal. Just a few ingredients come together in your slow cooker for tender, flavorful chicken. It’s a perfect way to enjoy easy and satisfying tacos.
9. Slow Cooker Full Chicken Dinner
Enjoy a comforting Slow Cooker Full Chicken Dinner that makes mealtime easy. Browned chicken thighs and Yukon gold potatoes simmer in a flavorful tomato sauce, slow-cooked to tender perfection. This full chicken dinner is a simple way to get a hearty, satisfying meal on the table.
10. Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash and Sauce
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash and Sauce offers a simple path to a comforting dinner. Enjoy tender spaghetti squash paired with a delicious turkey meat sauce, all cooked effortlessly in your slow cooker. This dish is perfect for a satisfying, easy meal.
11. Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
This Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken is an incredibly easy and delicious meal. Tender chicken slowly cooks with bright salsa verde and fresh vegetables. It’s the perfect flavorful filling, especially great for tacos or burritos.
12. Slow Cooker Chicken Marinara {with Polenta}
Enjoy tender, flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Marinara {with Polenta}, a truly comforting dish.
Slow-cooked in a rich marinara sauce, this chicken marinara is perfectly satisfying served over creamy polenta.
13. Slow Cooker Bruschetta Chicken
Slow Cooker Bruschetta Chicken brings tender chicken simmered in a delicious blend of tomatoes and garlic. This Italian dinner is then topped with melty mozzarella cheese and a fresh homemade tomato topping.
14. Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
This Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili is a true crowd-pleaser.
It cooks effortlessly in your crockpot, delivering incredibly rich and delicious flavor.
Get ready to savor every comforting bite of this simple yet satisfying meal.
15. Slow Cooker Berry Cobbler
This Slow Cooker Berry Cobbler is a delicious homemade treat.
It’s packed with sweet berries and cooks easily in your crockpot.
Enjoy this warm cobbler with a scoop of ice cream for a perfect dessert.
16. Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
This Crock Pot Salsa Chicken offers a healthier, flavorful twist on a classic meal.
Made easily in your Crock Pot with tender boneless chicken breasts, creamy cream cheese, and bright salsa, it’s packed with simple, satisfying flavor.
This dish is perfect for effortless meal prep and makes dinner a breeze.
17. Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken is a sweet and savory dish that makes dinner a breeze. Enjoy tender chicken simmered in a flavorful pineapple sauce, creating a vibrant and tropical meal.
18. Slow Cooker Union Square Cafe Bar Nuts
Slow Cooker Union Square Cafe Bar Nuts are a delightful copycat treat that’s simple to make.
Enjoy these buttery sweet and spicy nuts, perfectly infused with fresh rosemary, cooked effortlessly in your slow cooker.
19. Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili
Dive into a bowl of Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili, a thick and hearty dish packed with comforting flavors. This unique twist on classic chili brings all the excitement of a jalapeno popper right to your slow cooker.
20. Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken
Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken offers a delightful sweet and tangy flavor with tender chicken. This easy-to-make apricot chicken is perfect served over rice, bringing a simple yet delicious meal to your table.
21. Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe
Whip up a delightful batch of Sweet and Sour Meatballs.
These tender meatballs are combined with plenty of colorful vegetables, all coated in a delicious sweet and sour sauce.
22. 7 Ingredient Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
This 7 Ingredient Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken recipe makes dinner effortless. Enjoy tender, flavorful jerk chicken right from your crockpot. It’s a simple way to bring delicious flavors to your table.
23. Slow Cooker Flank Steak
Slow Cooker Flank Steak is incredibly tender and savory. This dish is full of bold flavor from a rich blend of spices. Enjoy this easy slow cooker recipe for a comforting meal.
24. Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken
Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken is a wonderfully flavorful one-pot meal.
Enjoy tender shredded chicken packed with vibrant fiesta flavors, perfect for easy tacos or satisfying bowls.
This inviting recipe makes dinner simple and delicious.
25. Slow Cooker Crab Dip
Enjoy a warm and inviting Slow Cooker Crab Dip, perfect for any gathering. This homemade crockpot favorite features delicious lump crab, fresh cheeses, and a hint of Old Bay, ideal for serving with crackers or crostini.
26. Slow Cooker Lemon Pesto Chicken {Freezer Meal Friendly}
Get ready to enjoy a fantastic Slow Cooker Lemon Pesto Chicken, perfect for any night of the week. This freezer meal friendly recipe effortlessly combines bright lemon and savory pesto with tender chicken. It’s a simple, flavorful dish everyone will love.
27. Chili Cheese Dip
Enjoy this amazing Chili Cheese Dip, perfect for any gathering.
It’s incredibly easy to make, whipping up in under 10 minutes for a fool-proof crowd-pleaser.
This delicious dip, often featuring classic flavors like Rotel or Velveeta, is also great as a simple crockpot chili cheese dip.
28. Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs are wonderfully tender and full of flavor.
These delicious honey garlic meatballs are coated in a sweet-savory sauce, making them perfect for appetizers or a satisfying dinner.
29. Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken
Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken is a deliciously easy way to enjoy classic pizza flavors.
This hearty dish combines tender chicken with savory sauce, melted cheese, and a perfect blend of seasonings for a fun pizza chicken experience.
30. Slow Cooker Beef Gyros
Slow Cooker Beef Gyros offer tender, flavorful beef slow-cooked to perfection. This inviting recipe makes delicious beef gyros easy to enjoy, served simply in warm pitas with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki.
31. Crockpot Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans Recipe
This Crockpot Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans Recipe makes dinner simple and delicious. Tender chicken, hearty potatoes, and crisp green beans are slow-cooked with a flavorful lemon garlic dressing. It’s a healthy, one-pot meal perfect for any night.
32. Slow Cooker Jalapeno Beef Sandwiches Recipe
Slow Cooker Jalapeno Beef Sandwiches deliver tender, juicy beef with a delightful kick. This easy recipe features oven-roasted jalapeños and rich au jus for a truly flavor-packed bite.
33. Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken
This Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken offers a deliciously light and zesty meal.
It’s bursting with flavor from fresh lemon and tender chicken, making weeknight dinners easy and satisfying.
34. Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe
This classic Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe is a sweet and tangy favorite that’s perfect for any gathering. Easily made in a crockpot, these grape jelly meatballs are ideal for parties, potlucks, or a simple weeknight dinner.
35. Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
This Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is the ultimate easy side dish for any meal. It’s incredibly delicious and creamy, tasting even better topped with crispy bacon and fresh chives.
36. Slow Cooker Spinach & Feta Quiche
This Slow Cooker Spinach & Feta Quiche is perfect for a delicious brunch. It’s a savory, low-carb breakfast with plenty of spinach and a rich blend of cheeses. Enjoy this easy slow cooker recipe.
37. Crockpot BBQ Chicken
Crockpot BBQ Chicken offers a wonderfully easy meal that’s perfect for any day.
This recipe uses your crockpot to make tender, delicious BBQ chicken with minimal effort.
It’s a simple way to enjoy a satisfying, flavorful dish the whole family will love.
38. Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
Enjoy a delicious Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole, perfect for busy weekends. This dish brings together classic breakfast ingredients in one easy meal. It’s a simple way to start your day right.
39. Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
Enjoy a delicious bowl of Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup with minimal effort. This easy chicken enchilada soup is perfect for busy weeknights and even doubles as a convenient freezer meal. It’s a flavorful and comforting dish your whole family will love.
40. Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs Recipe
The Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs Recipe is your go-to for an effortless meal.
These tender, flavor-packed barbecue meatballs simmer beautifully, creating a delicious dish with minimal effort.
41. Slow Cooker Venison Tacos
Enjoy effortless weeknight dinners with these delicious Slow Cooker Venison Tacos.
This recipe transforms ground venison into savory venison tacos, perfect for piling high with all your favorite toppings.
It’s a simple and satisfying meal that practically makes itself.
42. Easy Crock Pot Corn Casserole Recipe without Jiffy
This Easy Crock Pot Corn Casserole Recipe without Jiffy is a creamy delight that slow cooks to perfection with minimal effort. It blends sweet corn kernels, whether fresh or frozen, with a rich mixture of eggs, butter, and cream. This comforting side dish conveniently keeps your oven free for other recipes.