We have 28 easy Summer Crockpot Recipes to make dinner time a breeze! Between the hot temperatures and the full schedule of activities, the last thing that many of us want to do is spend a lot of time preparing dinner over a hot stove or oven.

We have over 25 easy summer crock pot recipes to make dinner time a breeze! Keep your kitchen cool all summer long with these easy slow cooker meals.

It’s so handy to use your Crock Pot in the summertime! It saves time and it doesn’t heat up your whole house.

We have lots of easy summer Crock Pot recipes to try out for your family. Spend more time with your family and less time in the kitchen! If you have summer potlucks, also try making Italian Potluck Ideas and 5 Ingredient Recipes.

If you need keto options, try Keto Dinner Ideas, Keto Casserole Recipes and Easy Keto Side Dishes.

Why We Love These

These crock pot recipes for summer are tasty, easy and budget friendly! Choose from lots of dinner ideas that will help make Summer laid back and fun like it should be!

Dinner time will be stress free and everyone will enjoy these wonderful meals!

We have slow cooker beef recipes, chicken and more for busy weeknight dinners the whole family will love.

Try some of these Delicious 4th of July Dessert Recipes for sweet options. We also love Easy Pasta Salad Recipes for side dish options.

1. Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin

The cranberry sauce, Catalina dressing and orange juice combine together for a very savory flavor in this recipe. Plus, the pork tenderloin is so tender and delicious.

Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin
The combination of the ingredients gives this pork loin a sweet and savory flavor. Cooking the pork loin in the cast iron skillet gives it the best texture.
Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin

2. Crockpot Cowboy Pork Chops

This recipe is comfort food at its best. This dish is loaded with potatoes, mushroom soup, chili, and more.

Crockpot Cowboy Pork Chops
This quick and easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or to feed a crowd. It's made with simple ingredients but is still so flavorful.
Crockpot Cowboy Pork Chops

3. Honey Soy Pork Tenderloin

This recipe is easy to make, kid-approved, and freezer-friendly. Serve with mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes and a simple veggie.

Honey Soy Pork Tenderloin
This pork tenderloin is made with simple seasoning and sauce. The pork cooks low and slow to create the most tender meat. There is no need to sear the pork before cooking.
Honey Soy Pork Tenderloin

4. Crock Pot Pork Chops

The next time you crave pork chops, try this easy recipe!  Also, save money by buying a pork loin and cutting up your own pork chops.

Crock Pot Pork Chops
Crock pot pork chops recipe is a frugal and tasty weeknight meal. The pork is so tender and really easy to make.
Crock Pot Pork Chops

5. Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Try this recipe for a meal that is so tasty while being very easy to prepare. From tacos and burritos to salads and more, this crispy pork will be delicious however you decide to serve it.

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Crockpot Pork Carnitas is a delicious blend of seasoning then added to pork shoulder and then slow cooked all day. The pork is then shredded and baked to get a crispy texture.
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

6. Crock Pot Teriyaki Pork Chops

The pineapple and teriyaki sauce combine for a meal that is simply delicious! It’s the perfect meal for a busy day because the slow cooker does all the work!

Crock Pot Teriyaki Pork Chops
The teriyaki sauce, combined with the garlic cooked on top of the meat, makes them so flavorful.
Crock Pot Teriyaki Pork Chops

7. 3-Ingredient Chicken Tacos

If you love tacos but aren’t a fan of beef, try this recipe for chicken tacos. Top with a little sour cream and salsa and you have a delicious meal that was easy to prepare.

3-Ingredient Chicken Tacos
These are the best chicken tacos, and they are so easy to make. This Shredded Chicken Tacos Crock Pot recipe is made with only 3 ingredients and is a crowd favorite.
3-Ingredient Chicken Tacos

8. Crock Pot Italian Chicken

This is the easiest crock pot recipe. The green beans and potatoes taste amazing with this Italian chicken breasts for an easy one-pot meal.

Crock Pot Italian Chicken
This crockpot Italian Chicken recipe takes very little work, yet tastes delicious and is super easy!
Crock Pot Italian Chicken

9. Easy BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

The BBQ sandwiches here are perfect to make for a big group of people.  They are simple to make, yet really filling and so delicious with tons of BBQ flavor.

Easy BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
They are so very simple, yet filling and delicious. I can make this fast and without much effort.
Easy BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

10. Crock Pot Chicken Quesadillas

The chicken is so tender that it falls apart and has the perfect blend of spices.  You can easily shred this chicken to make a chicken quesadilla with tortillas that is so flavorful and tasty.

Crock Pot Chicken Quesadillas
This recipe is incredibly simple! Just throw all your ingredients in the crockpot and let the chicken cook all day. Only 3 ingredients and you are done!
Crock Pot Chicken Quesadillas

11. Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan

Enjoy this nice Italian dish without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. The slow cooker takes all the work out of Chicken Parmesan for a great Italian meal.

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan
All you need are simple ingredients, and you can have a restaurant-quality meal without a lot of work.
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan

12. Dr. Pepper BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Jazz up your next batch of BBQ Pulled Chicken by using soda!  The flavor is great, and the kids will think it is so cool that there is Dr. Pepper in their meal! This would be delicious served with corn on the cob.

Dr. Pepper Cherry BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
This easy dinner is great for parties, and sliders are great when you need smaller portions. Plus, this meal is very easy and takes little preparation.
Dr. Pepper Cherry BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

13. Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Avocado Sandwich

This chicken avocado sandwich on ciabatta is made of simple ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store. The ingredients might be simple, but the combination makes an amazing sandwich.

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Avocado Sandwich
From the toasted bun to the layers of chicken and avocado, this sandwich is flavorful and so easy to make.
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Avocado Sandwich

14. Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowl

Enjoy your favorite chicken bowl with this easy recipe. Everyone can customize their bowl to their liking for the perfect meal packed with protein without any work. Try it with tortilla chips.

Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowl
The marinated chicken tastes amazing in this bowl recipe. Healthy recipes like this make dinner time easy and tasty.
Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowl

15. Crock Pot Chili Lime Chicken Drumsticks

With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily enjoy drumsticks even on busy days, thanks to the crockpot. The chili and lime combination makes for an incredible meal that no one can resist.

Crock Pot Chili Lime Chicken Drumsticks
This meal is frugal, delicious, and incredibly easy, so it meets my criteria.
Crock Pot Chili Lime Chicken Drumsticks

16. Crock Pot Mango Salsa Chicken

The mango salsa blends perfectly with the chicken for the best sweet and spicy flavor. Your family will love this delicious chicken, and it’s so easy in the slow cooker.

Crock Pot Mango Salsa Chicken
The chicken is so tender from being slow-cooked all day. The mango salsa makes this meal really delicious.
Crock Pot Mango Salsa Chicken

17. Crock Pot Chicken Salad

Crock Pot Chicken Salad is an easy way to prepare a classic recipe. The chicken and veggies cook tender in the slow cooker for a delicious summertime recipe.

Crock Pot Chicken Salad
Chicken salad combines shredded chicken breast, celery, onions, and seasoning. This recipe is flavorful and can easily be modified to what you prefer.
Crock Pot Chicken Salad

18. Crock Pot Chicken and Zucchini

This is an easy, slow-cooker meal that is budget-friendly and delicious.  Lots of flavorful chicken and healthy zucchini make this meal perfect for summer.

Crock Pot Chicken and Zucchini
The ingredients are simple, and the tomato sauce really brings this recipe together.
Crock Pot Chicken and Zucchini

19. Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas

You don’t have to go to a restaurant to enjoy fajitas.  Make them at home, in your slow cooker, using just 4 ingredients!

Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas
You only need 4 easy ingredients to make these, so anyone can enjoy a delicious dinner on a budget.
Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas

20. Crock Pot Root Beer Chicken

This fun twist to your normal chicken sandwich is easy to make, and the kids are going to love it! The chicken is so tender and flavorful.

Crock Pot Root Beer Chicken
The flavor of this root beer chicken is amazing, and we just love how the root beer tastes with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce.
Crock Pot Root Beer Chicken

21. Quick and Easy BBQ Sloppy Joes

These Sloppy Joes are a huge hit in my family.  Not only are they easy to make and fun to eat, but the ingredients are really budget-friendly too.

Quick and Easy BBQ Sloppy Joes
I love this BBQ sloppy joes recipe because they are easy to make and they are very frugal.
Quick and Easy BBQ Sloppy Joes

22. Tangy Crockpot Steak

This recipe is a great way to use inexpensive round steaks.  With very few ingredients, you will have a fantastic meal from inexpensive steaks, and everyone will be amazed at how tasty this is.

Tangy Crockpot Steak
The steak is loaded with flavor, and no one will know that it’s inexpensive round steak. We have even added cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to serve over the steak and your favorite sides.
Tangy Crockpot Steak

23. Crockpot Beef Tips and Rice

You won’t find many recipes as easy as this one, and the beef and gravy can’t be beat.  You can simply throw the ingredients into your Crock Pot in the morning and have dinner waiting for you when you get home.

Crockpot Beef Tips and Rice
The crock pot cooks the beef fork-tender and is always full of savory flavor. The gravy is even delicious served over rice, potatoes, or noodles.
Crockpot Beef Tips and Rice

24. Crock Pot Beef Tacos

Taco Tuesday just got a little easier with this recipe. My entire family loves the shredded beef, and these taste good even as leftovers!

Crock Pot Beef Tacos
Enjoy this fork-tender beef to meal prep for the week or freeze to enjoy another day. This recipe is budget-friendly and one of my family's favorite recipes.
Crock Pot Beef Tacos

25. Crock Pot American Goulash

Not only is this meal simple, but filling, and it is so easy to prepare. There is so much hearty ground beef, tomatoes, pasta, and more for a great pasta dish.

Crock Pot American Goulash
Each bite is loaded with lots of ground beef and more. Crock pot Goulash is the perfect comfort food as it is loaded with noodles, beef, and tomato-based sauce.
Crock Pot American Goulash

26. Crock Pot Korean BBQ

If you’re tired of traditional barbeque, put an ethnic spin on it with this recipe.  Flank steak is great for this recipe, but I have also made Korean BBQ with a roast or with round steak.

Crock Pot Korean BBQ
We love how great this recipe is and how tasty and tender the steak comes out with the combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar.
Crock Pot Korean BBQ

27. Crock Pot Beef Taco Pasta

This delicious meal is loaded with cheese, hearty ground beef, and tons of taco flavor for an easy and tasty slow cooker meal. Make the simple but delicious recipe.

Crock Pot Beef Taco Pasta
It is loaded with cheese, hearty ground beef, and taco flavor. This recipe is an easy and tasty slow cooker meal.
Crock Pot Beef Taco Pasta

28. French Dip Sandwiches

This recipe is so delicious that I always make extra, and it sure beats takeout.  It freezes pretty well, too!

French Dip Sandwiches
We love making this recipe because of the flavor and how easy it is to make. Combining the ingredients in the slow cooker gives the roast so much flavor and cooks it tender.
French Dip Sandwiches

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Whether it is chicken, pork, or beef, I think you will love making these summer crock pot recipes while keeping the kitchen cool. Leave a comment and let us know what you plan to try.

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