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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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Our Top 10 Summer Crockpot Meals
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Everyone loves a good slow cooker recipe, and this crock pot mac and cheese is so simple, cheesy, and delicious!
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Hot Dogs in Crock Pot
Hot dogs in crock pot are the easiest way to make hot dogs for a crowd! They're perfect for your summer potluck needs.
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Crockpot Spaghetti
Crockpot spaghetti is prepped in minutes and cooked low-and-slow for a quick homemade dinner any night of the week!
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Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe
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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Kalua Pork Recipe
Our 3-ingredient homemade Kalua pork recipe is tender, smoky, and slow-cooked to Hawaiian-style perfection!
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Carnitas Recipe
This carnitas recipe takes minutes to prep and is great in tacos, bean burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas, and more!
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Pulled Pork Recipe
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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CrockPot Taco Soup Recipe
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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Crock Pot Pot Roast
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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Beef Stroganoff Recipe
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
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe
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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Best Slow Cooker Pork Chops
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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Slow Cooker Roast Chicken
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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Crock Pot Ribs
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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Crock Pot Brisket
Try this effortless crock pot brisket recipe for delectably juicy and tender meat that will melt in your mouth.
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Crock Pot Pork Roast
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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Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
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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Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Recipe
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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Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas
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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Crockpot Lasagna Recipe
This delicious crockpot lasagna recipe is just like the classic everyone loves, but made simpler in the slow cooker.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe
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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Slow Cooker Barbacoa
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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Crockpot Ham Recipe
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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Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
Copycat Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken – a simple and delicious chicken recipe that is perfect for salads, burritos, quesadillas and tacos!
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Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
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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Crack Chicken Recipe
Crack chicken in a crock pot is simple and tasty. Everyone is sure to love this creamy, cheesy chicken dish.
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French Dip Sandwich Recipe
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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Crockpot Ranch Chicken
Made entirely in the crockpot, this simple creamy ranch chicken is perfect on its own or served over rice.
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Carnitas Tacos
Tender pulled pork carnitas tacos are filled with flavor and are an easy crock pot dinner with only 10 minutes of prep!
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Crockpot Tortellini Soup
Rich and creamy crockpot tortellini soup is packed with pasta and veggies. It preps in minutes, perfect for busy nights!
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Green Chile Burritos Recipe
The easiest Green Chile Burritos require just a few ingredients, including a seasoned chuck roast and 505 green chile sauce!
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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
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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Crockpot Spanish Rice Recipe
Crockpot Spanish Rice is full of delicious Mexican spices. This savory side tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant!
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Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
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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Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
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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Crock Pot Creamed Corn
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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Baked Beans Recipe
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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Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
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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How to Cook Rice in a Crock Pot
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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Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe
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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Crockpot Green Beans Recipe
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!