Quick and Easy Summer Recipes for Slow Cooker

Hector M. Sanchez

A slow cooker or Crock-Pot is actually a genius summer-cooking tool. Because it cooks low and slow, you avoid turning on the oven and heating up the house, and you spend more time out of the kitchen and enjoying the day. It also pairs well with summer grilling recipes: a Crock-Pot handles sides like a champ! It's easy to make healthy summer Crock-Pot recipes, or vegetarian slow cooker recipes, or even ones that are kid-friendly (We have all of those, below!) And you can take your slow cooker to the lake house or beach, and plug it in anywhere an extension cord goes. So this summer, include one of these delicious slow cooker recipes!

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Slow Cooker Baked Beans

If you make only one recipe in your Crockpot all summer, let it be this perfect baked bean dish. Dried beans soaked overnight taste way better than the canned kind. You'll want to plan ahead, but try this largely hands-off recipe once, and you won't want to go back.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Baked Beans.

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Gingery Slow Cooker Chicken with Cabbage Slaw

Looking for a summer Crock-Pot recipe with chicken? These supremely tender thighs are cooked in a combo of apricot jam, ketchup, soy sauce, and ginger, and they pair perfectly with a quick, crunchy slaw.

Get the recipe for Gingery Slow Cooker Chicken.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Vegetarian Chili with Grains and Beans

Packed with toothsome wheat berries, hearty beans, and kicky poblano peppers, this vegetarian summer Crock-Pot chili is so flavorful you may not notice the missing meat. Let it burble away in the pot all day until you're ready to eat.

Get the recipe for Vegetarian Chili.

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Slow Cooker Roast Beef Sandwiches

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Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Cabbage Slaw

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Indian-Spiced Chicken and Cauliflower

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Black Bean and Chile Soup

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Pulled Pork Sliders

This easy summer Crock-Pot recipe is super kid friendly as well as slightly healthier: The pulled pork gets its sweet flavor from apricot preserves rather than a sugary barbecue sauce. And if you want to avoid gluten, you can serve it up on corn tortillas for rather than sliders.

Get the recipe for Pulled Pork Sliders.

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Balsamic-Ginger Chicken Lettuce Cups

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Slow Cooker Fire Roasted Tomato Shrimp Tacos

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Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken with Sticky Coconut Purple Rice

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Slow Cooker Spicy Pulled Chicken

Only five ingredients are needed to make a huge batch of these mouthwatering pulled chicken sliders.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Spicy Pulled Chicken at Crazy for Crust.

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Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Make a simple family dinner with this teriyaki chicken slow cooker recipe that you can make in just a few simple steps.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken at Sally's Baking Addiction.

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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

Serve this bright meal to your family for a sticky sweet dinner that will please any picky eaters.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken at Averie Cooks.

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Slow Cooker Grilled Habanero Apricot Ribs

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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Treat your kids to their favorite messy meal after a long day at camp with these sloppy Joes.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes at Chelsea's Messy Apron.

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Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

You won't believe you can make these tender baby back ribs that will fall right off the bone right in your Crock-Pot.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs at Yellow Bliss Road.

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Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Sandwich

You don't need your grill to create these heaping barbecue chicken sandwiches, topped with some fresh slaw.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Sandwich at Butter Your Biscuit.

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Ranch Fried Pickles

Customize this ultra-decadent burger with the cheese of your choice. This blogger recommends cheddar or gouda, which sounds downright delicious to us.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwich at The Cookie Rookie.

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Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos

Take these tacos to the next level by piling on the toppings. Shredded cheese, sliced avocado, and diced tomatoes would all be tasty additions.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos at Creme de la Crumb.

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Greek Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

Some variation of meat and potatoes are a weeknight staple in just about every household. This chicken dinner is filled with a variety of herbs and spices for a burst of fresh flavor in every bite.

Get the recipe for Greek Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken at Cooking Classy.

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Mexican Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas Tacos

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Beef Gyros

Fill warm pita with this flavorful beef recipe and top with a homemade tzatziki sauce for a delicious dinner your kids will love.

Get the recipe for Beef Gyros at Tastes Better From Scratch.

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Slow-Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs

Looking for a new appetizer to bring to your summer potluck? Try these sweet and spicy meatballs. They'll be gone in no time!

Get the recipe for Slow-Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs at Carlsbad Cravings.

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Slow-Cooker Pineapple Chicken

With plenty of pineapple and lots of veggies, this chicken dinner will become a summer staple.

Get the recipe for Slow-Cooker Pineapple Chicken at Damn Delicious.

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Slow-Cooker Jerk Chicken

Mimic the summer heat with this Jamaican dish that's packed with jalapeños.

Get the recipe for Slow-Cooker Jerk Chicken at Dinner Then Dessert.

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Source: https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4397/summer-slow-cooker-recipes/

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