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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!

A collection of summer crock pot meals.

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!


Our Top 10 Summer Crockpot Meals

4.99 from 283 votes

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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5 from 40 votes

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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5 from 8 votes

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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5 from 25 votes

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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5 from 81 votes

Kalua Pork Recipe

Our 3-ingredient homemade Kalua pork recipe is tender, smoky, and slow-cooked to Hawaiian-style perfection!
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5 from 8 votes

Carnitas Recipe

This carnitas recipe takes minutes to prep and is great in tacos, bean burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas, and more!
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4.98 from 47 votes

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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5 from 15 votes

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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4.99 from 120 votes

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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5 from 21 votes

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

5 from 43 votes

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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5 from 12 votes

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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5 from 25 votes

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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5 from 19 votes

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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5 from 304 votes

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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5 from 17 votes

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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4.87 from 45 votes

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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5 from 16 votes

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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4.98 from 42 votes

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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4.94 from 15 votes

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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5 from 13 votes

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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5 from 1 vote

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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5 from 41 votes

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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5 from 112 votes

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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5 from 324 votes

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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4.80 from 10 votes

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 Sandwiches
4.94 from 15 votes

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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4.75 from 8 votes

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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5 from 9 votes

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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4.97 from 217 votes

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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4.95 from 38 votes

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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4.89 from 17 votes

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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5 from 111 votes

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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5 from 371 votes

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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5 from 19 votes

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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5 from 19 votes

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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4.98 from 41 votes

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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5 from 185 votes

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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5 from 14 votes

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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5 from 45 votes

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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4.93 from 13 votes

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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Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

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6 Comments

  1. Natasha says:

    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.

  2. jess says:

    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!

  3. Maryam says:

    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!

  4. Sue says:

    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.

  5. Joy says:

    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!

  6. Olivia says:

    Some of my most favorite summertime recipes are on this site. Great recipes for the hot dreaded time of the year. All family favorites!