There’s something about summer that makes me crave easy, hands-off dinners—especially when it’s sweltering outside, and the last thing I want to do is stand over a hot stove.
That’s when my Crockpot becomes my best friend. I swear, it’s like my kitchen hero during those long, lazy summer days when we just want to be out in the sun, not sweating over dinner prep.
I remember last summer, Matthew and I decided to take our little guy to the beach for the whole afternoon. We packed up the towels, the cooler, and, of course, way too many snacks (you know how it goes).
Before we left, I tossed some pulled pork ingredients into the Crockpot, set it on low, and forgot about it. By the time we dragged ourselves back home, salty and sun-kissed, the house smelled like heaven. We piled that juicy pork onto buns, added a bit of coleslaw, and BAM—dinner was served.
That’s the beauty of these summer Crockpot recipes—you throw everything in, go live your life, and come back to a fully cooked meal. It’s like a little bit of magic that lets you have more time for what really matters: making memories.
In this list, I’ve gathered 15 summer-ready Crockpot recipes that are perfect for those warm evenings. Stay tuned—I promise, you’re gonna love EVERY. SINGLE. BITE.
15 summer crockpot recipes for effortless, delicious dinners
Summer is all about soaking up the sun, spontaneous beach trips, and lazy afternoons that turn into evening cookouts. But let’s be real—cooking during those hot months? Not exactly my idea of fun.
That’s why I’m obsessed with my Crockpot in the summer. It’s like a secret weapon that lets me toss in fresh ingredients, hit a button, and head out the door while dinner basically cooks itself.
By the time we’re back from splashing in the pool or chasing our little guy around the park, the house smells like pure comfort, and dinner’s ready to go.
So grab your Crockpot, sit back, and let it do all the work—you deserve a break, mama!
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
"If you love my #1 post, The Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, then you’ll love this BBQ pulled pork version too! With simple seasoning, this recipe takes only minutes to prepare and cooks all day for fall apart tender, juicy pork oozing with tangy sweet sauce."
"Crock Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Breasts is delicious over pasta, or mashed potatoes. Slow cooker creamy lemon chicken breast recipe is a family favorite!"
"Slow cooker ribs cooked in a crockpot until tender, then coated with your favorite barbeque sauce for fall off the bone, lip-smacking ribs every time."
"Make slow-cooker vegetable soup with ease with this recipe. Portion the soup into individual serving containers for healthy meals throughout the week."
"Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies – The easiest one pot recipe ever. Simply throw everything in and that’s it! No cooking, no sauteeing. SO EASY!"
"When the holidays come around, people are always asking if I have a slow cooker mac and cheese recipe that I recommend. This year, I decided to dial in a really good recipe that you can be excited to serve at Thanksgiving or any family holiday. Since we want to cook (bake) this recipe in the slow cooker, it needs to have a stable base. So instead of starting with a béchamel sauce or heavy cream, I use canned cheddar cheese soup and evaporated milk as the base so the mac and cheese won’t break or get grainy."
"My homemade Slow Cooker Shrimp and Grits are made with ultra-creamy cheese grits, crispy bacon bits, and succulent shrimp sauteed with garlic, lemon, and green onions."
"Get dinner on the table fast with this Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe. The tender chicken and cheesy rice make an amazing meal your family will love."
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