When the temperatures rise and the days get longer, cooking elaborate meals in a hot kitchen is the last thing anyone wants to do.
That’s why the slow cooker becomes a true summer hero.
It lets you prep your ingredients in the morning, forget about them all day, and come home to a delicious, home-cooked meal, without totally losing it in the heat.
These meals prove that the slow cooker isn’t just for winter comfort food. It’s your year-round tool for yummy food.
So plug it in, let it work its magic, and get ready to enjoy these 20 slow cooker summer meals we’re making on repeat all season long.
Crockpot Greek Chicken
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This Crockpot Greek Chicken is an easy meal bursting with great flavors, perfect for impressing guests or an easy weeknight dinner. The bright Mediterranean flavors are perfect for summer.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala
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This Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala is a delicious and impressive meal that can be prepared in the comfort of your own home. It’s easy, efficient, and flavorful.
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Slow Cooker Macadamia Pineapple Chicken
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Set your slow cooker and when you come home, you’ll be taking a vacation. This Slow Cooker Macadamia Pineapple Chicken is the perfect balance of sweet and savory with a tropical flair. It’s a delicious and easy gluten-free paleo dinner recipe.
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
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Coated in tangy buffalo sauce and cooked to juicy, fall-off-the-bone perfection, these Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks are perfect for any occasion that calls for an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe.
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Spicy Crock Pot Coconut Lime Pork
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This Spicy Crock Pot Coconut Lime Pork has a creamy sauce made from rich Coconut milk, ginger, zesty lime, a touch of brown sugar for sweetness, and a kick of heat for the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and tangy. Serve it over a bowl of rice or noodles for the perfect weeknight dish!
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Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sliders
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These mouthwatering Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sliders have a perfect summer vibe. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these sliders are perfect for every summer dinner.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs Recipe
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These flavorful Slow Cooker Ribs turn out perfectly every time! The secret is coating them in a homemade dry rub, slathering them in a sticky-sweet barbecue sauce, and slowly cooking them until the meat is so tender that it falls off the bone.
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Crockpot Tri-Tip and Mash
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This Crockpot Tri-Tip and Mash is so delicious and so easy! It’s loaded with a bunch of fresh herbs and spices and smells so good.
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Slow Cooker Texas Beef Brisket
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This is a simple, slow-cooker brisket recipe. This Slow Cooker Texas Beef Brisket is a crockpot beef brisket recipe that yields juicy beef perfect for sandwiches.
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Crock Pot Babyback Ribs
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When you want fall-off-the-bone tender ribs with minimal effort, these crock pot baby back ribs are the answer. Slow-cooked to perfection, they absorb all the delicious teriyaki flavor while remaining juicy and tender.
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Slow Cooked Gyro
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This recipe for slow-cooked gyro tastes almost as good as your local takeaway. Made with lamb mince and gently cooked in spices, the meat is carved into thin slices and served up in warm pita with zingy tzatziki, salad, and potato skin fries (optional).
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooked Gyro (with Pita Bread, Tzatziki and Potato Skin Fries)
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
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Tender and juicy, this Slow Cooker French Dip is full of flavor. Toss it on a bun and toast it with melted cheese; you’ll love this simple and delicious recipe.
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Vegan Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
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This easy Vegan Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup is smoky, hearty, and full of bold flavors. Made with canned black beans, it’s perfect for busy days when you want a nourishing meal without the hassle of soaking or cooking dried beans. Serve with a zesty cabbage and avocado topping for added crunch and freshness.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table with its tender texture and deep, smoky flavor. Brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a bold blend of spices work together to transform pork shoulder into something rich, savory, and straightforward to prepare.
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Slow Cooker Italian Beef
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This Slow Cooker Italian Beef is one of those dishes that, once you’ve tried it, you’ll want to make it again and again. Italian beef sandwiches served on toasted rolls or hoagie buns are hearty, filling, and truly delicious.
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Slow Cooker Sparkling Apple Cider Pulled Pork Recipe
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These Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are a game-changer! It has juicy chicken, peppers, and onions cooked to perfection. You just set it and forget it for a delicious, no-fuss dinner!
Get the Recipe: Crazy Good Slow Cooker Sparkling Apple Cider Pulled Pork Recipe
Crockpot Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
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This Shredded Chicken Tacos Crock Pot Recipe is simmered in a Crockpot (slow cooker) with the best, crazy-delicious sauce to make a delicious meal.
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Dr. Pepper Slow Cooker Pork Chops Recipe
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These easy Dr. Pepper slow cooker pork chops are the perfect recipe for busy nights. With only three ingredients, the prep only takes minutes so it’s really effortless.
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Slow Cooker Beef Rendang
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This Slow Cooker Beef Rendang is all you need. Simply throw everything into the Crock-Pot, and come back in 5 hours to a thick, fragrant curry beef stew.
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Slow Cooker Pineapple Pulled Pork with Cauliflower Rice and Guacamole
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Pork shoulder is slow-cooked with fresh pineapple, bacon, garlic, and apple cider vinegar, then served over cilantro-lime cauliflower “rice” and topped with fresh guacamole in this yummy dinner.
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