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These easy slow cooker chicken recipes will soon be your favorite summer weeknight meals! Get dinner on the table with little effort, and without having to turn on the oven on hot summer days.
You might think there’s no room at your summer cookout for slow cooker recipes, but you would definitely be wrong about that one! Keep your kitchen cool during the warmer months, and create a hearty and healthy meal your whole family will love!
Crockpot recipes are the perfect way to create a comforting meal or hearty soup without having to stand over the hot stove all day during the summer! And yes, you can definitely create your favorite seasonal dishes like sandwiches, tacos, and even chicken wings, using your slow cooker!
When we started our debt free journey, we had to find ways to cook at home more often, to avoid the added cost of going out to eat. The trouble with cooking at home every night, is that it gets totally exhausting! This can lead to ditching your meal plan all together, and busting your food budget.
Slow cooker meals provide you with an easy “dump and go” method of cooking, that anyone can stick to! These summer crock pot meals are simple and affordable to prep, even during the busy, long days of summer.
This list of slow cooker meals specifically use chicken to create easy dinner recipes which will quickly become your warm weather favorites! If you’re looking for more easy summer crock pot recipes, check out these pulled pork sandwiches.
Equipment needed to create a slow cooker summery meal
- Favorite Slow Cooker or Crockpot
- Mixing bowls
Easy Recipe Ingredients needed for Summer Chicken Crock Pot Recipes
I sorted through hundreds of easy crockpot meal ideas for summer, and these 32 include simple ingredients that are affordable and easy to find. Whether you are making chicken slow cooker meals for the first time, or stocking up for next time, here’s a list of common ingredients you can grab at your local grocery stores.
- skinless chicken breasts
- sour cream
- cream cheese
- chicken broth
- cheddar cheese
- brown sugar
- bell peppers
- chili powder
- peanut butter
- tomato sauce
- favorite bbq sauce
Summer Crock-Pot Recipes with Chicken
A healthy slow cooker dinner that's also cheap and requires only a few ingredients.
An affordable crock pot meal that's light, easy to make, and works great as a make ahead freezer meal for busy summer nights.
This skinny buffalo dip is so simple to make in a crockpot, and it's always gone by the end of the night!
A healthy and fun alternative to Chinese take out, this sweet and sour chicken will be a summer favorite.
This tropical slow cooker recipe is the perfect taste of summer for dinner!
This summer salsa chicken recipe requires only a few ingredients and is easy to throw together in a pinch.
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strengthandsunshine.com
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken (Healthy, Gluten-Free, Paleo)
Crockpot honey garlic chicken makes a great meal prep idea for lunches or dinner.
This pasta slow cooker recipe is decadent enough to enjoy year round, but still light enough to gobble up in the summer time.
These crispy chicken thighs make the perfect summer crock pot recipe! No need to turn on the oven to get dinner on the table tonight.
If you LOVE tacos like I do, you’ll love this slow cooker ranch chicken taco filling. Even better, it cooks in the crockpot all day!
These crockpot BBQ chicken sandwiches make the perfect summer food for your backyard gathering.
Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken is perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, or nachos. Whip up a large batch in the crock pot and have dinner for days!
No need to fire up the grill to serve BBQ to your friends and family this summer. Simply throw these BBQ chicken thighs in the crock pot and you're good to go!
You'll love the summer flavors of pineapple in this slow cooker chicken recipe.
Chicken Adobo is an easy slow cooker recipe with salty, sweet and tangy flavors that’s perfect for warm summer nights.
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amandascookin.com
White Chicken Chili in the Crockpot: simple 15 minute prep crockpot chili!
No need to wait until autumn to serve up chili in the slow cooker! This white chicken chili is perfect for warm summer days.
Nothing says summer like garlic parmesan chicken wings for dinner!
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is tender chicken breasts cooked low and slow in the Crockpot with a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce made with garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, honey, and mirin.
These 5 ingredient chicken enchiladas are an easy summer crock pot dinner the whole family will love.
An easy way to make chicken parmesan without having to turn on the oven on a hot summer night.
This nacho salad would be a fun summer party meal for a crowd!
These Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls combine chicken, beans, corn and rice plus colorful garnishes for a meal you can set in the slow cooker at the beginning of the day and serve whenever hunger strikes that evening.
This light and healthy crock pot chicken recipe is the perfect summer dish!
This is a simple and affordable dish with just a few easy ingredients you probably have on hand!
These lettuce wraps are definitely one you'll want to add to your summer meal plan rotation.
This slow cooker pineapple chicken chili is bursting with all the summer flavors!
Chicken thighs are a budget friendly way to get dinner on the table! You'll love the spicy summer flavors in this Chipotle chicken slow cooker recipe.
Elevate your sandwich game with these slow cooker chicken Caesar sandwiches. Perfect for backyard family dinner night!
Buying produce in season is a great way to save money on vegetables. Add your summer veggies in with a chicken and you have dinner for the whole family on a dime.
These slow cooker cilantro lime chicken tacos are definitely going on my meal plan for busy summer nights!
Everyone will be back for seconds when you serve this delicious summer Caprese pasta with chicken and pesto.
Balsamic vinegar is such a fun summer flavor! Add it to this crock pot chicken meal and you have an easy weeknight dinner.
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www.crockpotsandflipflops.com
Slow Cooker Bruschetta Chicken - Fresh Dinner Idea- Keto & Gluten Free
This easy crock pot dinner has all the flavors of bruschetta that you love, put together in one simple slow cooker meal!
What to serve or pair with Summer Chicken Crock Pot Recipes
Your family and friends will think you are an excellent cook when you do just a little bit of preparation ahead of time to get these slow cooker meals on the table! If you want to add even more good food to your favorite recipes, here are a few ideas for what to serve on the side of your chicken crock pot meals.
- Black beans
- Tortilla chips
- Guacamole
- Brown rice
- Sweet potatoes
- Cauliflower rice
- Potato salad
- Mashed potatoes
Don’t forget the best part of your summer meal display! Serve some delicious ice cream for dessert or these easy Lemon Blondies are sure to be crowd pleasers this time of year.
Summer Chicken Crock Pot Recipes FAQs
Can I substitute pork shoulder or ground beef for chicken in these summer slow cooker recipes?
Many of these meals like chicken tacos, could easily be turned in to beef tacos instead! You can also try using shredded pork instead of chicken to make sandwiches, nachos, or any other chicken meal. Don’t be afraid to experiment with your cooking, especially if you see a sale on certain tender meats, and want to stock up and try using a great recipe that you already know well.
Is it ok to use an Instant Pot instead of a slow cooker?
Yes! In fact, the Instant Pot has a slow cooker setting and you should not need to make many adjustments in order for your crock pot recipe to convert to an Instant Pot creation!
Which Chicken Crock Pot Recipe will YOU try this Summer?! Let me know how it turned out!
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