Indeed, we are not always in the mood to cook and we are not surprised that you got simply exhausted this time. Balancing work outside and then making sure that the kitchen is in order becomes quite a challenging task indeed. With the time and energy it demands, we fail to produce at times. However, it is also important that you should go for healthy homemade options instead of always opting for takeaway. This will surely impact your health if you continuously opt for outside food which is considered junk. Instead, we have found you the solution to cook at home but at the same time not get exhausted with all the tedious arrangements.
We completely understand that in summers as the heat escalates, it totally becomes impossible to show up in the kitchen in front of the stove. The faster your meal is prepared the better. Here is one solution to all your problems! Simply get a crock pot and use it for preparing the dishes. They take much less time and you do have to go through the tedious hassle.
If you have not tried out making meals with crock pots then you are majorly missing out on some worthy kitchen hacks. Here are some of the most delicious recipes that we have listed for you that are highly enriched with nutrients and you will surely find them a great option to explore. Life gets even better with easy recipes that will not even take you much time but help you to create a warm meal for the family. Had a long day at work and simply did not feel like cooking? Well just get the crockpot ready and you are good to go!
We are sure that everyone likes a warm meal on their table especially after they had a really miserable day! Let us help you with these summer crockpot recipes that are simple and yet so full of nutrients and flavors that the kids, as well as adults in the house, will appreciate you for such a brilliant and quick creation.
We see that you are truly starving and hence let us waste no more time and help you to make these summer crockpot recipes that are finger-licking good! So shall we for it then?
Healthy Summer CrockPot Recipes
1. INSTANT POT COCONUT TANDOORI-INSPIRED CHICKEN
Here is a bowl of steamed rice and chicken that you can enjoy for dinner. The coconut tandoori chicken is shredder and gives you a fascinating experience of bursts of flavor in your mouth. Check out this dish made by Pinch of Yum logo garnished beautifully with coriander and assorted herbs.
Get the recipe: Pinch of Yum logo
2. CROCK POT CREAMED CORN
The creamy and yummy sweet corn dipped in BBQ sauce and then sauteed with fresh cream is a dish that you will hate to miss out on! Created by Well Plated by Erin the rich froth gravy is what we find so tempting about it.
Get the recipe: Well Plated by Erin
3. SUMMER VEGETABLE SOUP
Here is a combination we have brought exclusively for you! The corn, zucchini, and tomatoes are a healthy addition to the table which you can relish as a starter to the main course. Or simply finish a huge bowl of this comforting soup by The Seasoned Mom during the winter season and that's sufficient for adding nutrition to your diet.
Get the recipe: The Seasoned Mom
4. CROCKPOT VEGAN LENTIL SOUP RECIPE
Showered with an abundance of veggies, the lentil soup is full of goodness and packed with nutrients! Check out the recipe at Erhardts Eat and guess what it is completely vegan too!
Get the recipe: Erhardts Eat
5. CROCKPOT CHICKEN TACOS
We have used chicken breasts and taco seasoning in the preparation of the crock pot chicken tacos and it is a super-duper hit recipe! Check this out on Julie’s Eats & Treats and enjoy it with tortillas and taco seasoning on top.
Get the recipe: Julie’s Eats & Treats
6. INSTANT POT PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
All you need is thirty minutes and the warm meal is ready to hit the table. The instant pot pineapple chicken is rather an impressive dish and the presentation on the table is admirable. It is literally chicken inside a half-cut pineapple and to learn about the taste, you have to try out the recipe at Sweet And Savory Meals.
Get the recipe: Sweet And Savory Meals
7. CHICKEN QUINOA ENCHILADAS CASSEROLE
This is a comforting casserole recipe that is full of the goodness of quinoa, flavor of chicken, and the tangy essence of tomatoes. Here is a recipe by Diet Hood that you can follow.
Get the recipe: Diet Hood
8. INSTANT POT POTATO CARROT MEDLEY
The Medley of carrots and potatoes is another instant pot dish that you can enjoy for the sides. The recipe by Vegan in the Freezer is exhilarating and perfect when you are opting for something simple in just five minutes.
Get the recipe: Vegan in the Freezer
9. SLOW COOKER SWEET ORANGE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
An ideal dish for parties and guess what you do not have to be in the kitchen the whole day to get them done! The dish of orange chicken drumsticks is a combination of sweet and spicy by Little Dairy On The Prairie.
Get the recipe: Little Dairy On The Prairie
10. PULLED PORK WITH PINEAPPLE COLESLAW
We came up with this coleslaw in case you were craving a bowl of it before getting into the main course. The pulled pork dish with pineapple essence is lip-smacking and crunchy. Try it out and for the recipe, you can head to Whole Kitchen Sink.
Get the recipe: Whole Kitchen Sink
11. SLOW COOKER LEMON CHICKEN AND POTATOES
There is nothing as tempting as a bowl of lemon with chicken and tender potatoes too! Check out the recipe at Cooking Classy and you will simply be compelled to eat more and more.
Get the recipe: Cooking Classy
12. BACON CHEESEBURGER CROCKPOT TATER TOT CASSEROLE
The bacon and cheese burger tater tots are a delicious dish that you can check out at Julie’s Eats & Treats. Simply irresistible are the flavors of creamy gravy coating the tater tots in the crock pot.
Get the recipe: Julie’s Eats & Treats
13. SLOW COOKER SHRIMP BOIL
We have shrimp, sausage, and potatoes in this dish! Isn't it all that you can leave for at the end of the day? Check out the steps to making it at Simply Happy Foodie prepared with broth and cajun spices to escalate the flavour of the dish.
Get the recipe: Simply Happy Foodie
14. CROCK POT PEPPER STEAK
There is nothing as satiating as a bowl of boiled rice served with pepper steak. The gravy smothered on top with veggies like bell pepper makes it a spectacular option. Check out the recipe at Well Plated.
Get the recipe: Well Plated
15. CROCK POT BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE
The dish with penne pasta and chicken is always a hit! Check out the recipe at The Country Cook and be prepared to dive into the world of creamy buffalo sauce marinating the dish. You must give it a try!
Get the recipe: The Country Cook
16. SLOW COOKER TEXAS BEEF BRISKET
Here is beef that is stuffed inside the bread and you can enjoy this delicious beef recipe that will make your mouth water at the sight of the dish by I Heart Eating. If you are up for a surprise then do give it a try for sure.
Get the recipe: I Heart Eating
17. CROCK POT RANCH CHICKEN PASTA
The delectable and creamy chicken ranch pasta by Eating on a Dime is a wonderful choice for a meal. You can prepare it for a light tiffin to work and enjoy its flavour in the middle of the day.
Get the recipe: Eating on a Dime
18. CROCK POT COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS
An authentic recipe that only takes about fifteen minutes for you to create this dish by Great Grub, Delicious Treats. We are simply thrilled to relish this dish which is full of succulent and spicy meat. Crockpot country-style pork ribs are simply excellent.
Get the recipe: Great Grub, Delicious Treats
19. CHICKEN CEASAR SANDWICHES WITH CROCKPOT
We have made use of homemade caesar dressing to make this sandwich that hardly takes any time when you are rushing out. Check out this dish by Two Healthy Kitchens and get ready to be blown away by this dish.
Get the recipe: Two Healthy Kitchens
20. SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK WITH PINEAPPLE COLESLAW
The paleo recipe is perfect for whole30 and you will surely find it a great dish with succulent pulled pork. The pineapple and pork cole slaw by Whole Kitchen Sink is fascinating to relish for breakfast or starters to your meal.
Get the recipe: Whole Kitchen Sink
21. CROCK POT CHILI CHEESE DOGS
The ravenous chilli, cheese, and hot dogs! The thought of the dish by The Country Cook is making our mouths water instantly. If you are all up for a spicy dish, this is the best one for you to indulge in.
Get the recipe: The Country Cook
22. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
The chicken tortilla soup is delectable and yummy to savour. Quickly made a slow cooker, the recipe by The Baker Chick. The raw chicken breast with garlic and enchilada sauce makes it such an amazing dish. Use some pepper and chopped onion.
Get the recipe: The Baker Chick
23. CROCK-POT BAKED ZITI
What a crowd-pleasing dish it is to opt for the baked ziti by Build Your Bite made in a crock pot. There is pasta and cream used in loads and you will surely fall in love with the dish. So what are you waiting for?
Get the recipe: Build Your Bite
24. EASY CROCKPOT BBQ PORK CHOPS
The slow cooker pork chops soaked in BBQ sauce are a great choice that you can opt for! The recipe by Suburban Simplicity for succulent pork chops will leave you craving more and more! All you need are two ingredients for preparing this dish.
Get the recipe: Suburban Simplicity
25. CHICKEN CEASAR SANDWICHES
The chicken caesar dressing in the sandwiches makes it a wonderful dish that can be packed for lunch. The recipe by Two Healthy Kitchens is easy to make and you can even enjoy it for a healthy breakfast in the morning.
Get the recipe: Two Healthy Kitchens
26. INSTANT POT CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Here is a soup recipe with the tender chicken chunks with the boiled noodles that create this dish for a cold winter morning! Check out the dish at No. 2 Pencil served with loads of veggies! You can prepare instant pot chicken soup in just an hour.
Get the recipe: No. 2 Pencil
