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Too Hot to Cook? These 16 Summer Crockpot Meals Are the Answer

July 27, 2025 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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When it’s 90 degrees outside and even turning on the oven feels like a personal attack, the slow cooker suddenly becomes your best friend.

It keeps the kitchen cool, does all the work for you, and still delivers a satisfying meal that tastes like you tried.

These 16 summer crockpot recipes are perfect for those blazing days when you just can’t deal with the stove. 

Slow Cooker Asian Meatballs

Slow Cooker Asian Meatballs.

Image Credit: Chef Savvy.

These Slow Cooker Asian Meatballs are loaded with flavor and sprinkled with sesame seeds for the ultimate protein-packed Asian bite!  These delicious meatballs are low-carb and can easily be made gluten-free.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Asian Meatballs

 

Slow Cooker Spicy Italian Chicken Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Spicy Italian Chicken Sandwiches.

Image Credit: Flavorful Eats.

These Slow Cooker Spicy Italian Chicken Sandwiches are tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked with zesty hot cherry peppers, onions, spices, and butter, then piled onto toasted rolls with melty cheese and homemade aioli. 

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Spicy Italian Chicken Sandwiches

 

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sliders

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sliders.

Image Credit: The Cookin’ Chicks.

These mouthwatering Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sliders are an easy and delicious meal. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, these sliders are perfect for busy weeknights. 

Get the Recipe: Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sliders

 

Slow Cooker Harissa Chicken

Slow Cooker Harissa Chicken.

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Spicy, smoky, and packed with protein, this slow cooker harissa chicken is an easy, flavorful one-pot meal that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum taste!

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Harissa Chicken

 

Crockpot Collard Greens Recipe

Crockpot Collard Greens Recipe.

Image Credit: Dr. Davinah’s Eats.

This Crockpot collard greens recipe is a hands-off way to make Southern collard greens with smoked ham hock (or other smoked meat). It’s simple and requires minimal attention while it cooks. 

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Collard Greens Recipe

 

5 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken

5 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken [Paleo].

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This 5-ingredient crockpot chicken makes for the perfect weeknight dinner. Tender, juicy bites of shredded chicken simmered in a paleo honey garlic sauce. 

Get the Recipe: 5-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken 

 

Crockpot Southwest Chicken

Crockpot Southwest Chicken.

Image Credit: Pumpkin’n Spice.

This Crock-Pot Southwest Chicken is a great multipurpose chicken recipe to have tucked away in your sleeve. Use the chicken to make burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, tostadas, and more!

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Southwest Chicken

 

Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

Crockpot Chicken Alfredo.

Image Credit: The Wholesome Spoon.

This Crockpot Chicken Alfredo was creamy, cheesy, and delicious! It was super easy to make, and you don’t have to brown any meat or cook any pasta separately!

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

 

Crockpot Mexican Casserole With Ground Beef

Crockpot Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef.

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This crockpot Mexican casserole is bursting with your favorite Mexican flavors, yet it’s significantly cheaper and healthier than ordering takeout from a local restaurant. 

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef

 

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken.

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Simplify your dinner routine with this unbelievably easy and delicious Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken recipe. With just two simple ingredients, you’ll have a mouthwatering meal bursting with flavor, perfect for those busy weeknights when you need a quick and satisfying dinner solution.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

 

Pulled Pork Burger With Special Sauce

Pulled Pork Burger (with Special Sauce).

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This is a fantastic recipe for pulled pork burgers with special sauce that packs a little kick, creating a unique, Southern BBQ burger. With a small amount of prep time, the slow cooker does most of the work for you!

Get the Recipe: Pulled Pork Burger (with Special Sauce)

 

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken.

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This easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe is just two ingredients! Grab your favorite bottle of BBQ sauce and chicken breasts for a crowd-pleasing dump-and-go dinner. It’s great to meal prep and freezer-friendly!

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs.

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These fall-off-the-bone Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs are a dump-and-walk-away, one-bowl, super-delicious Crockpot recipe that yields tender, juicy ribs.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs

 

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Stuffed Pepper Soup.

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This Stuffed Pepper Soup is everything we love about classic stuffed peppers, but in cozy, spoonable form that simmers in the slow cooker until tender and deeply flavorful.

Get the Recipe: Stuffed Pepper Soup

 

Macro Friendly White Chicken Chili

Macro Friendly White Chicken Chili.

Image Credit: Hanaa Box.

This macro-friendly white chicken chili recipe is creamy and high in protein, thanks to the addition of chicken, white beans, and cottage cheese. It uses simple ingredients, and you can cook it on the stove or in a slow cooker in under 30 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Macro Friendly White Chicken Chili

 

Mediterranean Vegetable Stew Recipe

Mediterranean Vegetable Stew Recipe.

Image Credit: Healthy Hearty Wholesome.

This Mediterranean Vegetable Stew is a delightful and healthful dish packed with vibrant flavors and tons of healthy veggies. 

Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Vegetable Stew Recipe

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