31 Summer Slow Cooker Recipes to Keep Your Kitchen Cool

"Weeknight style Slow Cooker Braised Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Tacos…with spicy Yum Yum Sauce and crunchy slaw."

"Red potatoes, andouille sausage, shrimp, corn, Old Bay. A classic shrimp boil made without any of the fuss right in your crockpot!"

"White meat can dry out after a long haul in the slow cooker, so we opt for bone-in thighs to guarantee optimal flavor and succulence. Make prep easier with prepeeled garlic, and pretty-up the platter with lemon slices and thyme sprigs."

"Easy healthy ground turkey tacos made on the stovetop or in your slow cooker. Made with a DIY homemade taco seasoning that’s perfectly spiced and flavorful. My go-to weeknight healthy taco recipe!"

"Weeknight Saucy Pineapple BBQ Chicken Bowls, the deliciously quick and easy meal. Shredded chicken in a sweet and spicy pineapple BBQ sauce."

"If you’ve ever had the classic Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich, you probably know the bread can easily overpower the pork, pickled carrots and all the wonderful flavors, so I scrapped the bread and put all the goodies in a bowl over brown rice (it’s great over any grain) in my slim remake which is easy to make any night of the week!"

Slow Cooker Korean BBQ Bulgogi Wraps stuffed with cabbage, carrots, and rice is one of my guy’s favorite meals on earth. Succulent flavors of South Korean bulgogi, easy to prepare with a slow cooker, a bag of coleslaw, and wrapped up in a flour tortilla. Incredibly delicious!

"Make juicy, sweet and tangy chicken in your crockpot with this easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe! Perfect for weeknights, impressive enough for guests!"

"This Slow Cooker Mango Chicken Curry is an easy, healthy family-friendly weeknight dinner where the slow cooker does all the work for you! Gluten-free and paleo/whole30 compliant!"

Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup is a healthy and vibrant soup, packed with vegetables like carrots, celery, green beans, peppers, and tiny new potatoes, all simmered in a fragrant broth. A warm and hearty soup to come home to.

This Slow Cooker Tomato and Vegetable Soup is a dream to come home to at the end of a busy day. It’s creamy, and fresh, and incredibly delicious. Plus -- it's keep the kitchen cool in the summer!

If you're not grilling, and you're craving ribs, this slow cooker method is fantastic. Tender, fall-off-the-bone delicious! And the slow cooker does most of the work for you.

Incredibly easy, with almost no prep, these sliders are so juicy and tender, they almost melt in your mouth.

Packed with veggies, slow cooked in a delicious Asian lo mein cooking sauce, it’s a favorite we keep coming back to.

Using a slow-cooker to braise pork means you can start this recipe in the morning, go about your day, and just sizzle the meat right before dinner. Store any leftover carnitas in the cooking liquid and use for sandwiches, or serve over polenta.

"These Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are so simple to put together and make such a delicious and healthy weeknight dinner. These wraps are so easy to adapt and can be topped with your favorite sauces, dips and veggies."

Think of posole as chili's brothier, lighter cousin, a Mexican version of chicken soup. Posole is also a name for the hominy, or rehydrated dried corn, that goes in the dish.

A slow cooker can do all the heavy lifting when it comes to lasagna! Simply brown your meat, layer it with no-boil noodles, sauce and cheese and flip on the heat.

Coat corn on the cob with a flavorful compound butter and pop in the slow cooker for a fuss-free summer dinner side dish.

Looking for a easy yet delicious dinner recipe? Try this simple Mediterranean Beef with Pasta recipe. With just 25 minutes of prep time, a slow cooker and your favorite pasta!

"We use this super duper chicken across several meals, including it in tacos, sandwiches, omelets and enchiladas. My little guys love helping measure seasonings."

Slow cooker desserts are the way to go if you want an easy and delicious treat. This s'more fondue brings all the flavors of a summer bonfire to your slow cooker with just three ingredients!

"Of all the recipes I make in my slow cooker, this is my favorite. If you like your barbecue sweet with a little spice, this will be your new favorite, too."

"This recipe is just like any other Asian wrap, but with more delicious and healthy flavor. Instead of ordering Chinese, you'll be making these yourself!"

"Light, bright, and perfect for summer, Slow Cooker Balsamic Tomato Basil Pulled Chicken is super easy to prepare and so delicious."

"This tasty Vegetarian Stuffed Pepper Soup has both stove top and slow cooker instructions! Full of flavor and loaded with vegetables, this chunky veggie and rice soup is vegan + gluten-free."

"Make your weeknight tacos healthy with these Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps! They’re a breeze to throw together and are full of delicious flavors from ground turkey, delicious spices and all your favorite Mexican toppings."

"In addition to only calling for a handful (get it, a handful) of ingredients, this easy white chicken chili recipe also can be made and on the table in just 15 minutes."

If you’re looking for an easy dessert, this Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler is packed with summer fresh flavor, warmed with cinnamon and rich with buttery goodness. A golden, crusty top with melty vanilla ice cream is a summer treasure you won’t soon forget.

"Here’s how this goes down, grab your Old El Paso taco boats, load them up with the crockpot chicken, guacamole, cheese, salsa and any other toppings you see fit. I go heavy on the guacamole (ok and the cheese)."

"Two varieties of apples go into Apple and Pear Crisp, Granny Smith and McIntosh. We also used two semi-firm pears to get the right flavor combination. Place the fruit in the bottom of the slow cooker. Toss the fruit in a cup of granulated sugar, a teaspoon ground cinnamon, half teaspoon ground ginger, half teaspoon kosher salt, and two tablespoons fresh lemon juice."

"A simple and tasty creamy slow-cooked chicken enchilada chili. No cream of "x" soups needed!"