21 Delicious Summer Crockpot Dinners

In the fast-paced world we live in, finding time to prepare healthy and delicious meals can often feel like an uphill battle. The demands of work, family commitments, and social engagements leave little room for lengthy cooking sessions. Enter the slow cooker—your best friend in the kitchen that allows you to create mouthwatering dishes with minimal effort. With a simple press of a button, you can set the stage for an aromatic culinary experience that will fill your home with comforting scents and leave your family eagerly awaiting mealtime.

21 Delicious Summer Crockpot Dinners

Indulge in the deliciousness of BBQ Pineapple Pulled Pork, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that's sure to impress! This easy slow cooker recipe combines tender pork shoulder with zesty pineapple juice and your favorite BBQ sauce. Enjoy it in sandwiches, tacos, or over rice for a delightful meal. Discover how to create this crowd-pleaser and more comforting recipes that fit your busy lifestyle! #SlowCooker #PulledPork #BBQPineapple #EasyRecipes #ComfortFood #QuickMeals

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder

1 cup BBQ sauce

1 cup pineapple juice

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Hamburger buns, for serving

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 lb baby potatoes, halved

2 cups baby carrots

1 onion, sliced

2 cups chicken broth

1 lemon, zested and juiced

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, for garnish

2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)

4 cups vegetable broth

Salt and pepper to taste

Sour cream and cilantro for serving

4 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed

1 cup cooked quinoa

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 cup diced tomatoes

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp garlic powder

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

½ cup black olives, sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

3 cups fresh spinach

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup chicken broth

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooked pasta, for serving

1 cup dried lentils (green or brown)

1 can (14 oz) coconut milk

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp curry powder

1 tsp turmeric

2 cups vegetable broth

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro for garnish

2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks

1 cup teriyaki sauce

3 cups broccoli florets

1 onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ginger, minced

Cooked rice, for serving

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 orange, zested and juiced

1 lime, zested and juiced

1 tsp chili powder

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup cilantro, chopped

Corn tortillas, for serving

Avocado and lime wedges, for garnish

1 eggplant, diced

1 zucchini, diced

1 yellow squash, diced

1 bell pepper, diced

1 onion, diced

2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)

2 clove garlic, minced

2 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh basil for garnish

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 large sweet potato, diced

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups vegetable broth

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

1 zucchini, sliced

1 eggplant, diced

1 bell pepper, diced

1 onion, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups diced tomatoes

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

3 lbs chicken drumsticks

½ cup honey

½ cup soy sauce

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ground ginger

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup quinoa, rinsed

2 cups vegetable broth

1 cup diced zucchini

1 cup diced bell pepper

1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh lime juice for serving

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup wild rice, rinsed

1 onion, chopped

3 carrots, sliced

3 celery stalks, sliced

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

Salt and pepper to taste

2 lbs beef stew meat

1 onion, diced

8 oz mushrooms, sliced

3 cups beef broth

1 cup sour cream

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Egg noodles, for serving

Instructions

Place the pork shoulder in the crockpot.

In a bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

Pour the sauce over the pork shoulder in the crockpot.

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.

Shred the pork with forks and mix with the sauce before serving on buns.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins | Servings: 6-8 |

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Lemon Herb Chicken & Vegetables 🍋🍗

Place the chicken breasts, potatoes, carrots, and onion in the crockpot.

In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Pour the mixture over the chicken and vegetables.

Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins | Servings: 4 |

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Spicy Black Bean Soup 🌶️🥣

Combine all ingredients except sour cream and cilantro in the crockpot.

Stir to combine and ensure beans are well distributed.

Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

Use an immersion blender to blend to desired smoothness, or leave as is for a chunkier texture.

Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins | Servings: 6 |

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Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers 🇬🇷🌶️

In a mixing bowl, combine quinoa, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, oregano, garlic powder, feta, olives, salt, and pepper.

Stuff the mixture into each bell pepper.

Place the stuffed peppers in the crockpot and add a splash of water to the bottom of the pot.

Cook on low for 6-7 hours until peppers are tender.

Serve warm, optionally topped with more feta.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins | Servings: 4 |

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken 🍅🍝

Place chicken thighs at the bottom of the crockpot.

Top with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the heavy cream.

Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3 hours.

Stir in fresh spinach during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Serve over cooked pasta.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins | Servings: 4 |

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Coconut Curry Lentils 🌾🥥

Rinse and drain lentils before adding to the crockpot.

Add coconut milk, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, curry powder, turmeric, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper.

Stir to combine ingredients well.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until lentils are tender.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins | Servings: 6 |

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Teriyaki Beef & Broccoli 🥢🥩

Place the beef in the crockpot and add teriyaki sauce, onion, garlic, and ginger.

Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.

About 30 minutes before serving, add broccoli florets to the crockpot and stir gently.

Serve over cooked rice.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 7 hrs 15 mins | Servings: 6 |

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Zesty Citrus Shrimp Tacos 🌮🍤

In a bowl, combine shrimp, orange juice and zest, lime juice and zest, chili powder, garlic, and salt.

Pour mixture into the crockpot and cook on low for 2-3 hours.

Serve shrimp in corn tortillas, topped with cilantro, avocado, and lime wedges.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins | Servings: 4 |

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Ratatouille Stew 🍆🥘

Combine all vegetables in the crockpot, adding garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Pour diced tomatoes on top and stir gently to combine.

Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until vegetables are tender.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 7 hrs 15 mins | Servings: 6 |

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Chickpea & Sweet Potato Chili 🌶️🍠

In the crockpot, combine chickpeas, sweet potato, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Stir well to combine.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until sweet potatoes are tender.

Serve warm.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins | Servings: 4 |

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Garlic Herb Ratatouille 🐉🥦

Combine all ingredients in the crockpot, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated with olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.

Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.

Serve with crusty bread or over grains.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins | Servings: 6 |

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Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks 🍯🍗

In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.

Place drumsticks in the crockpot and pour sauce over.

Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until cooked through.

Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins | Servings: 6-8 |

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Summer Vegetable Quinoa Bowl 🥗🌾

Place quinoa and vegetable broth in the crockpot.

Add zucchini, bell pepper, corn, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Stir to combine and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until quinoa is cooked.

Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins | Servings: 4 |

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Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup 🍄🍗

Place chicken, wild rice, onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and broth into the crockpot.