Summertime means you don’t want to heat up the kitchen! This collection of 23 great crockpot recipes is ideal for staying cool while indulging in hot, tasty meals. Your crockpot will become your new closest buddy for anything from light meats and crisp salads to cozy favorites with a summer twist. It’s time to welcome easy summer meals—put away the stove and the lengthy cooking hours!
Not the taste, but the fire, pass! Your answer for summer supper is these crockpot dishes.
1. Slow Cooker Fajitas with Chicken
Tex-Mex fiesta right in your slow cooker! A tasty and adaptable dinner, this dish calls for well seasoned chicken breasts cooked with vibrant peppers and onions. Serve with guacamole, salsa, and tortillas—or any other favorite fajita toppings.
2. Chicken Tikka Masala Cooked Slowly
Crockpot Indian flavor explosion! Incredibly simple to prepare in your crockpot, this dish calls for marinating chicken in a tasty spice combination and simmering it in a creamy tomato sauce. For a full and contenting dinner, serve with rice or naan bread.
3. Pasta Salad in the Crockpot Caprese
Easy fresh and light summer salad! This recipe for a side dish or vegetarian main course that is ideal for hot summer days calls for prepared pasta, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and a basic Italian dressing.
4. Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
Take a tastebud trip to heaven! This recipe makes a sweet and spicy sauce for your chicken using pineapple chunks, soy sauce, and brown sugar; it’s a staycation-friendly Hawaiian-inspired crockpot dinner.
5. Lemon Herb Salmon Crockpot
Simple, tasty seafood made simple! A juicy and tasty main dish that almost cooks itself in your crockpot is made with salmon fillets seasoned with lemon, herbs, and olive oil.
6. Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili
This popular chili will perk up your summer! For a tasty and filling chili ideal for a laid-back summer get-together, this recipe blends chicken, beans, corn, and a fiery buffalo sauce. Serve with chopped onions, shredded cheese, and sour cream—or any other chili ingredients you want.
7. Ratatouille Cooked Slow
Easily accessible French flavor! This dish calls for a colorful and tasty stew that cooks in your crockpot to perfection using summer veggies like zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes. Makes a tasty and filling vegetarian dinner when served with crusty bread.
8. Greek Gyros Cooked Slowly
Night at the Gyro simplified! Tasteful Greek yogurt marinade is used to marinade chicken breasts, which simmer in your crockpot to produce juicy, soft meat ideal for topping pitas with all of your favorite ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.
9. The Crockpot BLT Pasta Salad
Fun take on a traditional sandwich! For a flavorful and surprising pasta salad ideal for potlucks or a light summer dinner, mix cooked pasta, diced bacon, cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, and a creamy ranch dressing.
10. Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Big taste from basic ingredients! Cooked in your crockpot, chicken breasts are covered in a sweet and savoury honey garlic sauce for an easy and delicious dinner that goes well with rice or roasted veggies.
11. Homemade Barbacoa Slow Cooker Beef Tacos
Give up the takeaway! This recipe makes soft barbacoa meat that will rival that of your favorite restaurant using your crockpot. For a tasty and popular supper, serve with tortillas, salsa and your preferred taco toppings.
12. Crockpot Stir-Fry with Vegetables and Chicken
Delicious and healthful all in one pot! This dish calls for chicken breasts, vibrant veggies, and a simple stir-fry sauce that cooks up perfectly in your slow cooker.
13. Slow Cooker Avocado and Corn Black Bean Soup
A crock of vegetarian celebration! A tasty and high-protein soup ideal for a light summer lunch or supper, this recipe calls for black beans, corn, spices, and a little lime juice. For even more texture, top with a spoonful of creamy avocado.
14. Chicken and Rice Casserole in the Crockpot
A cosiness classic simplified! For hectic weeknights, this recipe for chicken, rice, veggies, and a creamy sauce that cooks in your crockpot to perfection makes a filling and fulfilling dinner.
15. Zucchini noodles with slow cooker pesto chicken
Comfort cuisine done healthfully! Summer evenings are ideal for this low-carb, tasty dinner of chicken breasts cooked in a fragrant pesto sauce and served over zucchini noodles.
16. The Crockpot Creamy Italian Sausage and Tortellini
Good and substantial all in one pot! A crowd-pleaser, this casserole of Italian sausage and cheese tortellini simmers in a creamy tomato sauce.
17. Sausage and Spinach Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup
A cozy oldie with a summery touch! Perfect for chilly summer nights, this dish calls for cheese tortellini cooked in a creamy broth with Italian sausage and fresh spinach.
18. Pull Pork Sandwiches Cooked Slowly
Uncomplicated classic BBQ taste! For sandwiches, tacos, or just on its own with BBQ sauce, this recipe lets your crockpot handle everything, producing juicy, tender pulled pork.
19. Crockpot Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi
Delightful and light fish made simple A tasty and healthful summer dinner, shrimp are cooked in a garlicky lemon butter sauce in your crockpot and served over zucchini noodles.
20. Crockpot Rice Casserole with Creamy Chicken and Broccoli
Comfort food classic simplified! This recipe calls for crockpot cooking of a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, chicken, broccoli, and rice to create a filling and delightful dish.
21. Sandwiches made with slow cooker pulled barbecue chicken
BBQ taste without the grill—tart and smokey! Tender and juicy pulled chicken made in your crockpot is ideal for sandwiches, tacos, or just eaten with your favorite BBQ sauce.
22. Crockpot Mexican Street Corn Dip
A party favorite simplified! For a creamy and tasty dip ideal for summer get-togethers, mix corn, cream cheese, seasonings, and a little lime juice. For a smashing appetizer, serve with tortilla chips.
23. Chocolate Lava Cakes Cooked Slow
Dessert made simple! A rich and simple summer treat, these warm and gooey chocolate lava cakes are made in your crockpot. A little extra special touch is to top with vanilla ice cream.
Beat the heat and keep your summertime dinners interesting with these 23 tasty and simple crockpot recipes! Your crockpot will become your new best buddy for easy summer cooking, from light and refreshing salads to filling and cozy classics.
Take your favorite ingredients, put them in your slow cooker, and be ready to enjoy delicious, stress-free dinners all summer long!
