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This collection of summer crock pot meals has all the best main dishes and sides that will spare you from heating up the kitchen!
Love a Good Summer Recipe!
The crock pot is a cook’s best friend and summer staple for many reasons! It gets hot here in Arizona summers, and not having to heat the kitchen up for dinner is a HUGE plus.
These summer crockpot recipes are perfect for starting in the morning so you can spend the rest of the day playing – or in our case, swimming!
Whether working or playing, you’ll return home to a ready and warm summer dinner. We’ve included both main dishes and side dishes to help round out your dinners!
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1 Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
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Everyone loves a good slow cooker recipe, and this crock pot mac and cheese is so simple, cheesy, and delicious!
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2 Crock Pot Hot Dogs
Crock Pot Hot Dogs
Total Time: 2 hours 2 minutes
Hot dogs in the crock pot is the easiest way to feed the masses and keep your hot dogs warm and juicy for hours.
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3 Crockpot Spaghetti Recipe
Crockpot Spaghetti Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
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Crockpot spaghetti is prepped in minutes and cooked low-and-slow for an easy homemade dinner any night of the week!
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4 Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
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Our Cafe Rio sweet pork recipe tastes just like the restaurant version. With quick prep and sweet and savory flavor, it's a favorite copycat!
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5 Kalua Pork Recipe
Kalua Pork Recipe
Total Time: 9 hours 5 minutes
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Our 3-ingredient homemade Kalua pork recipe is tender, smoky, and slow-cooked to Hawaiian-style perfection!
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6 Carnitas Recipe
Carnitas Recipe
Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes
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This carnitas recipe takes minutes to prep and is great in tacos, bean burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas, and more!
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7 Pulled Pork Recipe
Pulled Pork Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
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This deliciously easy pulled pork recipe is made in the slow cooker and takes just minutes to prep making it a go-to dinner idea!
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8 CrockPot Taco Soup Recipe
CrockPot Taco Soup Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Creamy & delicious Crockpot Taco Soup is SO easy to make! It's packed with flavor and takes just 5 minutes of prep time!
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9 Crock Pot Pot Roast
Crock Pot Pot Roast
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
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This melt-in-your-mouth crock pot pot roast is tender and flavorful. It takes just 5 minutes of prep before your slow cooker works its magic.
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10 Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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This Easy Beef Stroganoff recipe is simple and flavorful. Served with egg noodles, this creamy stroganoff made in the slow cooker is a classic Sunday dinner recipe and is perfect to enjoy any night of the week.
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More Summer Crockpot Meals
11 Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken is juicy, flavorful. and preps in minutes! This simple dish is great for holidays, parties and potlucks!
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12 Best Slow Cooker Pork Chops
Best Slow Cooker Pork Chops
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
These Simple and delicious Slow Cooker Pork Chops are sure to become a family favorite. They are so tender and juicy and are topped with an amazing gravy that we love to serve over the chops and mashed potatoes!
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13 Slow Cooker Roast Chicken
Slow Cooker Roast Chicken
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Slow cooker roast chicken takes 5 minutes to prep then the crock pot does all of the work – the result is effortlessly flavorful!
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14 Crock Pot Ribs
Crock Pot Ribs
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Juicy BBQ crock pot ribs are fall off the bone delicious with minimal work. Great for a small family, big family, or cooking for a crowd!
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15 Crock Pot Brisket Recipe
Crock Pot Brisket Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
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Try this effortless crock pot brisket recipe for delectably juicy and tender meat that will melt in your mouth.
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16 Crock Pot Pork Roast
Crock Pot Pork Roast
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
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This ultra-tender, "fall off the bone" crock pot pork roast only takes a handful of ingredients to make, including the complimentary gravy.
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17 Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
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Make this super easy Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken in your slow cooker, and serve over warm white rice for a delicious teriyaki bowl!
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18 Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Creamy and delicious crock pot chicken alfredo is an easy make ahead meal. It is filling and flavorful, perfect for busy weeknights!
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19 Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas
Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
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With just 5 minutes of prep, our hot and cheesy crock pot chicken enchiladas make dinner a breeze! Just let the crock pot do the work.
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20 Crockpot Lasagna Recipe
Crockpot Lasagna Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
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This delicious crockpot lasagna recipe is just like the classic everyone loves, but made simpler in the slow cooker.
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21 Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are flavored with salsa and prepped in minutes. You'll never find an easier way to enjoy tacos!
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22 Slow Cooker Barbacoa
Slow Cooker Barbacoa
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
With only 5 minutes of prep, this beef slow cooker barbacoa is tender, savory, and perfect for filling tacos or burritos!
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23 Crockpot Ham Recipe
Crockpot Ham Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
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Crockpot ham has a quick prep and requires minimal effort. Covered with a brown sugar glaze, it's our favorite way to make a holiday ham!
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24 Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Copycat Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken – a simple and delicious chicken recipe that is perfect for salads, burritos, quesadillas and tacos!
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25 Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
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Tender, savory crock pot roast with potatoes and carrots takes 15 minutes to prep for easy go-to comfort food and a favorite one-pot meal!
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26 Crack Chicken Recipe
Crack Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Crack chicken in a crock pot is simple and tasty. Everyone is sure to love this creamy, cheesy chicken dish.
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27 French Dip Sandwich Recipe
French Dip Sandwich Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
This low-maintenance French dip sandwich is made with hearty beef and melted provolone cheese on a buttery toasted bun, and dipped in au jus!
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28 Crockpot Ranch Chicken
Crockpot Ranch Chicken
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
Made entirely in the crockpot, this simple creamy ranch chicken is perfect on its own or served over rice.
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29 Carnitas Tacos
Carnitas Tacos
Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes
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Tender pulled pork carnitas tacos are filled with flavor and are an easy crock pot dinner with only 10 minutes of prep!
30 Crockpot Tortellini Soup
Crockpot Tortellini Soup
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
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Rich and creamy crockpot tortellini soup is packed with pasta and veggies. It preps in minutes, perfect for busy nights!
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31 Green Chile Burritos Recipe
Green Chile Burritos Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
The easiest Green Chile Burritos require just a few ingredients, including a seasoned chuck roast and 505 green chile sauce!
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32 Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
The crock pot takes all the guess work out of baked potatoes. Simply prep and wrap your potatoes, throw them in the crock pot, and they come out perfectly ready to be topped with all your favorite fixings!
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33 Crockpot Spanish Rice Recipe
Crockpot Spanish Rice Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Crockpot Spanish Rice is full of delicious Mexican spices. This savory side tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant!
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34 Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
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Crockpot cheesy potatoes are the perfect, easy side dish for your next meal or holiday gathering. Just dump, cook, and enjoy!!
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35 Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
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Creamy, cheesy crockpot mashed potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. They are SO easy to make – especially for busy holidays!
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36 Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Dinner wouldn't be complete without rich, flavorful crock pot creamed corn! It's creamy, buttery, and preps in minutes – a holiday favorite!
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37 Baked Beans Recipe
Baked Beans Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
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Easy Homemade Baked Beans is a must-have at all of our BBQ's. Everyone who tries it agrees it's the best baked beans recipe!
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38 Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
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Creamy crock pot scalloped potatoes are a great side to any meal. You only need a few ingredients and the slow cooker!
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39 How to Cook Rice in a Crock Pot
How to Cook Rice in a Crock Pot
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
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No need for a rice cooker, simply follow these steps for how to cook rice in a crock pot. It's the easiest method!
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40 Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe
Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe
Total Time: 12 hours
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Nutrient-rich pinto beans are cooked to perfection. These make a great meal or a tasty side dish to any of your Mexican dishes.
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41 Crockpot Green Beans Recipe
Crockpot Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Just a few ingredients make the yummiest green beans ever! Simple Crockpot Green Beans is one of our go-to side dishes for any meal!
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Loved the recipes on this list! I’ve tried the pork chops and loved it, next on my list are tacos! Thanks so much for this amazing list of slow cooker recipes.
I forgot all the different types of dishes my mom used to make in the crockpot until I scrolled through this post! thank you so much for sharing!
There are so many great tips and recipes here that I can’t wait to make all summer long! I love using my crockpot, especially during summer months when I’d rather spend time outside than over the stove!
I didn’t know some of these foods- mostly the sides- could be made in a slow cooker. Im anxious to give them a try.
I love this list!! I do not want to turn the oven on during the summer, so these are perfect! I love the slow cooker mac & cheese!
Some of my most favorite summertime recipes are on this site. Great recipes for the hot dreaded time of the year. All family favorites!