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Summer is for lounging on pool floats and enjoying snow-cones—definitely not for hovering over a hot stove. Let the slow cooker take over: toss everything in, head out, and return to a house that smells like vacation.
I’ve pulled together five crowd-favorite recipes that bring backyard-party flavor without cranking up the AC, and each one feeds at least six hungry folks—perfect for family dinners or easygoing get-togethers.
Skip the oven and stove top dinners and let your slow cooker make dinner this Summer with one of these easy recipes. Try one of these easy Summer Crockpot recipes today.
1. Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
3 ingredients is all you need for this quick Summer dinner. This is an all time family favorite and it perfect to enjoy on Summer days.
2. Crock pot Ribs
Summer isn’t the same without ribs. Ribs that have been slow cooked all day are the most tender and flavorful making it a delicious dinner in the heat of the Summer.
3. Crock pot Chicken and Vegetables
This slow cooker recipe is perfect for a warmer days. It is a lighter recipe and as a bonus, you can throw in any fresh vegetables from your garden.
4. Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti
This recipe was inspired by a baked chicken spaghetti, but you can actually enjoy a similar recipe in the crock pot without every heating up your oven.
5. Slow Cooker Peach Dump Cake
No need to use your oven to make a summertime favorite dessert. A few easy ingredients dumped into a crock pot is all you need to make dessert!
Hot-Weather Crock-Pot Tips
- Use liners for zero-scrub cleanup.
- Finish fresh: Stir in herbs, citrus zest, or raw veggies right before serving for brightness.
- Batch & freeze: Summer schedules are busy—double a recipe and freeze half for later.
Got questions? Check Here!
Yes. Modern models stay above 185 °F, keeping food safe for up to 8 hours on LOW.
The Slow cooker releases less than 3 percent of the heat of a conventional oven which is barely noticeable on a hot day.
Use Slow Cook mode as written, or pressure-cook for roughly ⅓ of the slow-cook time (consult your manual).
