Don’t pack away your crockpot when the weather warms up, because my easy summer slow cooker recipes keep dinner simple without heating up your kitchen! From dump-and-go chicken, to healthy summer dinners, to easy vegetable sides; every recipe here is hands-off, family friendly, and made to keep you out of a hot kitchen all season long.

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4.88 stars (24 ratings)

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin (5-Ingredients)

Slow cooker BBQ pulled pork tenderloin made with 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep. Tender, juicy, and ready for sandwiches, sliders, or meal prep.
Ingredients: pork tenderloin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, BBQ sauce.
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5 stars (11 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs (BBQ)

Tender, juicy slow cooker chicken thighs with a simple BBQ glaze — 5 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep, fall-apart results every time.
Ingredients: chicken thighs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, BBQ sauce.
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4.83 stars (28 ratings)

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

Slow cooker greek chicken made with just 4 ingredients for a healthy, high-protein dinner. Perfect for meal prep, gyros, or rice bowls all week long.
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, chicken.
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5 stars (29 ratings)

Incredible Slow Cooker Drumsticks (4-Ingredients!)

Get delicious, fall-off-the-bone meat with this easy slow cooker drumsticks recipe that just uses 4 ingredients!
Ingredients: smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, chicken drumsticks, BBQ sauce.
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Slow Cooker Carnitas (Easy Recipe)

Slow cooker carnitas made with pork shoulder and orange juice, then broiled until the edges turn golden and crispy. An easy, fall-apart taco night dinner.
Ingredients: pork shoulder, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, chili powder, onion, garlic, bay leaves, orange, lime, and jalapeno.
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Slow cooker BBQ chicken in a black crockpot on a white background.
5 stars (18 ratings)

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken (Pulled)

This easy crockpot bbq chicken needs 2 ingredients for tender, shredded chicken breast, a healthy pulled chicken for sandwiches or rice bowls!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs) and chipotle BBQ sauce (or store bought barbecue sauce).
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4.96 stars (22 ratings)

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (5-Ingredients)

Five ingredients, five minutes of prep, and no pre-cooking, my crockpot honey garlic chicken comes out sweet, sticky, and full of flavor every time. Serve over rice for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients: soy sauce, honey, garlic, lime juice, boneless chicken thighs (or boneless skinless chicken breasts), cornstarch.
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Individual crispy barbecue ribs topped with chopped parsley.
5 stars (1 rating)

Slow Cooker Pork Ribs (Fall-Off-The-Bone)

These easy slow cooker pork ribs (baby back or St. Louis-style) use a brown sugar BBQ rub, cook low and slow until fall-off-the-bone tender, then finish under the broiler or grill in 5 minutes.
Ingredients: pork ribs, onion powder, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, and barbecue sauce.
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5 stars (5 ratings)

Slow Cooker Korean Beef (Shredded)

Tender, fall-apart slow cooker Korean beef made with a simple savory-sweet sauce and no browning required. Perfect for rice bowls, tacos, or meal prep and ready when you are.
Ingredients: beef chuck roast, onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang, and cornstarch.
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5 stars (19 ratings)

Easy Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken

Easy to make and oh-so satisfying, this crockpot cilantro lime chicken is perfect for stuffing into warm tortillas or bowls! It’s elevated by the most flavorful homemade cilantro lime sauce and can be made with either chicken breasts or chicken thighs.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic cloves, cumin, avocado oil, honey (optional) and salt.
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5 stars (3 ratings)

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (BBQ)

This sweet and smoky slow cooker pulled pork is fall-apart tender with a homemade BBQ sauce with no searing and minimal effort.
Ingredients: ketchup, honey, mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and pork shoulder or pork butt.
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5 stars (2 ratings)

Crock Pot Corn on the Cob (with Butter)

This slow cooker corn on the cob is completely hands-off and perfect for feeding a crowd. Finish with butter, salt, and fresh herbs for an easy side dish.
Ingredients: corn, olive oil, salt, butter.
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Diced cooked chicken with sauce, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley, in a black slow cooker with a wooden spoon.
5 stars (2 ratings)

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken (5-Ingredients)

My slow cooker honey mustard chicken is a dump-and-go dinner that does most of the work for you! The chicken cooks hands-off in a simple homemade 5-ingredient honey mustard sauce that everyone will crave. Serve it up with my quick corn salad for an easy, balanced dinner.
Ingredients: honey, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, chicken, mayonnaise, lime, corn, edamame, feta, parsley, and green onion.
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5 stars (16 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos (Dump and Go)

Juicy slow cooker chicken tacos with just 6 ingredients and a simple spice rub. Just dump it in, walk away, and come back to the most flavorful shredded taco meat.
Ingredients: garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, chicken, salsa.
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4.94 stars (16 ratings)

Slow Cooker Green Chili Chicken (5-Ingredients)

Easy slow cooker green chili chicken made with 5 ingredients: chicken, salsa verde, cream cheese, and green chilis. A high protein crockpot recipe!
Ingredients: chicken, tomatillo salsa, salt, cream cheese, diced green chilis.
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4.95 stars (20 ratings)

Easy Slow Cooker Satay Chicken (Coconut Milk)

Slow cooker satay chicken simmered low and slow in a creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, and Thai red curry paste sauce. An easy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients: chicken, salt, peanut butter, coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, brown sugar, lime juice, fish sauce.
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4.88 stars (16 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

This fresh & simple slow cooker chicken with cherry tomatoes and basil is an easy meal that draws on the flavors of bruschetta for a simple, flavorful meal. Let me show you how simple it is to make!
Ingredients: chicken, roma or cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt.
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4.94 stars (44 ratings)

Slow Cooker Tropical Pulled Chicken

Naturally sweet, tangy and oh-so delicious, Slow Cooker Tropical Pulled Chicken is a breeze to throw together and makes for a nourishing dinner everyone will love!
Ingredients: chicken breasts or chicken thighs, gluten-free tamari, honey, grated ginger, canned crushed pineapple, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
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Shredded slow cooker enchilada chicken with tomato sauce in a black crockpot on a white background.
4.99 stars (72 ratings)

6-Ingredient Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken

This easy recipe for shredded chicken for enchiladas is totally simple, completely delicious and the perfect weeknight crockpot recipe. With just 6-ingredients and no pre-cooking, let me show you how easy this fresh & simple enchilada chicken is to make!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), onion, garlic powder, cumin, lime juice, tomato sauce, chili powder and salt.
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4.88 stars (8 ratings)

Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Thighs

Easy slow cooker hot honey chicken thighs with a sweet, spicy sauce. Serve whole or shredded for sandwiches, bowls, or meal prep with just 5 ingredients.
Ingredients: honey, brown sugar, white vinegar, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, chicken thighs.
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4.97 stars (52 ratings)

Slow Cooker Peach Chicken with Basil

Slow Cooker Peach Chicken with Basil combines juicy peaches, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil for an easy, flavorful dinner anytime. Easy enough to throw together on a weeknight, this one’s bound to become a new family-favorite recipe!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), onion, balsamic vinegar, peaches, basil, garlic powder and salt.
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5 stars (12 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken Burritos (with Rice)

Slow cooker chicken burritos with rice, beans, corn, and enchilada sauce. A dump-and-go filling perfect for dinner tonight or freezer meal prep.
Ingredients: salt, granulated garlic, paprika, chili powder, chicken, pinto beans, corn, enchilada sauce, cream cheese, rice, Mexican cheese, tortillas.
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5 stars (9 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken Breast (Juicy, Shredded)

The easiest slow cooker chicken breast, just salt and garlic powder, no added liquid needed. Comes out juicy every time and shreds perfectly for tacos, salads, meal prep, and more.
Ingredients: chicken breasts, salt, garlic powder
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4.97 stars (30 ratings)

Crockpot Sausage & Peppers (Dump-and-Go!)

Wildly easy to prepare with crowd-pleasing results, my crockpot sausage and peppers requires no browning and makes a simple weeknight dinner. It’s a party go-to, that’s guaranteed to please!
Ingredients: sweet Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, and jarred marinara sauce.
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5 stars (4 ratings)

Greek Pork Tenderloin (Slow Cooker)

Greek pork tenderloin made with 4 simple ingredients for tender, juicy pulled pork. Slow cooked and ready for pitas, rice bowls, or souvlaki wraps.
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pork tenderloin.
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4.95 stars (18 ratings)

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup

Brimming with sweet corn, succulent chicken, and hearty potatoes, this easy slow cooker chicken and corn soup is a simple dump-and-go recipe. Since you can use fresh or frozen corn, this soup is perfect for any time of year!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), sweet corn (fresh or frozen), chicken stock, celery, carrots, onions, yellow waxy potatoes, garlic, cream cheese (traditional or plant-based) and salt.
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5 stars (19 ratings)

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs (in Marinara)

Easy slow cooker turkey meatballs in marinara with ground turkey, spinach, basil, and parmesan. A healthy, dump-and-go weeknight dinner over pasta.
Ingredients: ground turkey, marinara sauce, basil, spinach, onion, garlic powder, parmesan and salt.
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5 stars (36 ratings)

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder (Vegetarian)

This vegetarian slow cooker corn chowder is creamy without any dairy, loaded with potatoes and sweet corn, and ready with minimal prep.
Ingredients: russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, broth, coconut milk, onion, garlic, white wine vinegar and other spices
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4.80 stars (5 ratings)

Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs

Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs are a quick 30 minute or easy make-ahead crockpot dinner with ground chicken, crushed pineapple, and a homemade naturally sweetened teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients: ground chicken (or pork or turkey), green onion, garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, honey, arrowroot powder (or corn starch), almond flour (or oat flour) and water.
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4.91 stars (66 ratings)

Sunshine Lemon Chicken Chowder (Crockpot, Instant Pot, Stovetop!)

Light, nourishing, and bursting with flavor this Sunshine Lemon Chicken Chowder makes for an easy weeknight dinner or for anytime. Can easily be made in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or stovetop.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), baby potatoes, celery, cauliflower, onion, chicken stock, coconut milk (or cream), lemon juice, turmeric and other seasonings
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4.91 stars (10 ratings)

Summer Crockpot Soup (w/ Chicken & Veggies)

Simple to make and bursting with fresh summer flavors, this light summer soup is made simple in the crockpot with chicken, and plenty of vegetables. A mostly hands-off recipe, just chop, drop, and dinner's done!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), chicken stock, zucchini, tomato sauce, leafy greens, onion, chili powder, cumin and other seasonings
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Four grilled corn tortillas topped with shredded cabbage, avocado slices, feta cheese, jalapeños, salsa, and lime wedges, arranged on a wooden board with tortilla crumbs scattered around.
5 stars (8 ratings)

Slow Cooker Pork Loin Carnitas

These slow cooker pork loin carnitas use a leaner cut for tender, crispy shredded pork, broiled for golden edges and piled into tacos or bowls.
Ingredients: pork loin roast (or pork shoulder), orange juice, lime juice, cumin, mild chili powder, garlic powder and salt.
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4.88 stars (48 ratings)

Slow Cooker Ramen Noodles (Ground Beef)

Comforting, savory and slurpable, my for slow cooker ramen noodles recipe is viral for a reason! With lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a super simple sauce it all cooks in the crockpot for a delicious and nearly effortless meal.
Ingredients: ground beef, slaw mix, carrots, garlic, low sodium tamari (or soy sauce), chicken stock, brown sugar, ramen noodles.
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5 stars (18 ratings)

Slow Cooker Taco Meat (Ground Beef)

This slow cooker taco meat is a dump-and-go ground beef recipe with no pre-cooking, ready for taco night, burrito bowls, or easy meal prep.
Ingredients: ground beef, salsa, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, mild chili powder, and salt.
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4.94 stars (45 ratings)

Slow Cooker Flank Steak

Slow cooker flank steak made with a 5-ingredient spice rub. The most tender, fall-apart shredded flank steak for tacos, sandwiches, and rice bowls!
Ingredients: flank steak, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, brown sugar, olive oil and salt.
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5 stars (9 ratings)

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef (for Tacos and More)

This dump-and-go slow cooker shredded beef simmers chuck roast in Mexican spices for fork-tender meat for tacos, bowls, and more.
Ingredients: boneless beef chuck-eye roast, onion, tomato paste, cumin, mild chili powder, smoked paprika, lime juice and salt.
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5 stars (6 ratings)

Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs (in Marinara)

Slow cooker Italian meatballs in marinara made with ground beef, parmesan, and breadcrumbs. A dump-and-go weeknight dinner with no pre-browning!
Ingredients: ground beef, parmesan, onion, garlic, Italian breadcrumbs (gluten free or traditional), egg, salt, marinara sauce.
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5 stars (11 ratings)

Slow Cooker Baked Beans (Canned Beans)

Easy slow cooker baked beans made from scratch with 3 types of canned beans, smoky bacon, and a tangy BBQ sauce. The perfect potluck side dish!
Ingredients: bacon, red onion, garlic, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, pinto beans, kidney beans, Northern or white beans, salt, apple cider vinegar, BBQ sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar.
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4.60 stars (5 ratings)

Slow Cooker Ratatouille (Easy Recipe)

An easy slow cooker ratatouille made with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes simmered low and slow in a rich garlicky tomato sauce.
Ingredients: eggplant, salt, olive oil, red onion, tomato paste, garlic, white wine, bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, Italian seasoning, black pepper.
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Slow Cooker Green Beans (w/ Bacon!)

Packed with flavor, these super easy slow cooker green beans are a simple side dish slow cooked to tender perfection. Using fresh green beans and smokey bacon it's a mostly hands-off recipe fit for the holiday table or as a delectable vegetable side!
Key ingredients: Green beans, bacon, chicken stock, garlic, smoked paprika, butter.
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5 stars (17 ratings)

Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots

Elevate everyday carrots with this incredibly easy and elegantly simple side. Perfect for every day dinners, brunch, and special holiday spreads; these slow cooker carrots make an impressive vegetable side dish and are easy to make with carrots, honey (or maple syrup) and just a touch of butter.
Ingredients: carrots, butter, lemon zest, maple syrup and salt.
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4.94 stars (43 ratings)

Slow Cooker Potatoes

These slow cooker potatoes are the definition of simple and delicious. All you need are a handful of pantry ingredients and a crockpot. Easy prep for weeknight dinners, but this classic, cozy recipe makes a great addition to the holiday table too!
Ingredients: small potatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and salt.
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5 stars (2 ratings)

Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes (No Foil, Fluffy & Hands-Off!)

Yes, you can make the perfect baked Russet potatoes in the slow cooker! With just 3-ingredients, this is the easiest, hands-off method to make fluffy, steamy slow cooker jacket potatoes with almost no effort, and no foil required.
Ingredients: Russet potatoes, olive oil and salt.
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