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12 Summer Crockpot Recipes So Easy They Practically Cook Themselves

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While you may think summer is the time to put the slow cooker away, it’s actually a great season to use them! A few minutes of prep and you can enjoy your day and get a delicious dinner on the table without much effort – just how summer meals should be! We have a variety of yummy summer crockpot recipes for you to choose from.

Shredded Beef

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Just 10 minutes to prep and after slow cooking, you’ll be left with flavorful, tender, and totally delicious shredded beef. This slow cooker shredded beef is a blank canvas and you have so many options for ways to turn it into multiple meals. It’s a great recipe to make ahead for busy weekdays or use for meal prep as its amazing flavor just gets deeper and deeper.
Get the recipe: How to Make Pulled Beef in the Slow Cooker

2-Ingredient Pesto Chicken Thighs

2-Ingredient Crockpot Pesto Chicken Thighs
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You won’t believe how simple and easy this crockpot pesto chicken recipe is! Made with just chicken thighs and pesto, this chicken essentially cooks itself in the slow cooker, leaving you with pieces of chicken that have tons of flavor and are super juicy.
Get the recipe: 2-Ingredient Crockpot Pesto Chicken Thighs

Shredded Chicken Nachos

Easy Shredded Chicken Nachos Recipe
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Whip up a batch of shredded chicken or salsa chicken and then turn the meat into these cheesy shredded chicken nachos! They are loaded with layers of crunchy chips, shredded salsa chicken, beans, and two layers of cheese. After a quick broil, it’s time to top with the perfect nacho toppings your heart desires.
Get the recipe: Easy Shredded Chicken Nachos Recipe

Crockpot Beer Brats

Slow Cooker Brats (Crockpot Beer Brats)
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Slow cooker brats make a delicious summer slow cooker meal. Just 10 minutes prep and a few hours in the slow cooker and dinner is done. Bratwurst in the crockpot couldn’t be easier! Serve them in buns with plenty of mustard and onions for a traditional Midwest meal or with potatoes and sauerkraut for traditional German flavor.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Brats (Crockpot Beer Brats)

Lentil Sloppy Joe’s

This is a deliciously simple meal that the whole family will love. It’s hands off thanks to your slow cooker or instant pot. These have lots of flavor, they are easy to prep ahead and what kid doesn’t love sloppy Joe’s? Don’t worry, cause you are going to love them too!
Get the recipe: Lentil Sloppy Joe’s Recipe

Salsa Chicken

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This EASY chicken with salsa in the crockpot makes the best protein base that can then be turned into so many simple dinners or be used for meal prep meals. It’s made with just a handful of ingredients and can be prepped in 2 minutes, simply season the chicken, top with salsa, and turn on your slow cooker. Then use crockpot salsa chicken for everything from salads to sliders, quesadillas, casseroles and more. 
Get the recipe: Easy Crockpot Chicken and Salsa Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

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These crock pot buffalo chicken sliders have layers of sweet rolls, tender chicken, melty white American cheese, and a ranch butter sauce. Everyone loves this buffalo chicken slider recipe that’s kept on the mild side so the whole family can enjoy them, but feel free to add an extra drizzle of buffalo sauce if you like the heat.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe

Shredded Buffalo Chicken

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Want the secret to EASY pulled buffalo chicken? Pull out your crock pot and make a big batch! With a few minutes of prep, you can let your slow cooker do all of the work. This shredded buffalo chicken recipe is made with just 4 simple ingredients and 5 minutes prep to tender and juicy shredded chicken. Then use the chicken in any number of tasty dinners throughout the week.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Pulled Buffalo Chicken Recipe

Honey Sesame Chicken

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This hands off slow cooker dinner is sweet, savory, with just a little kick of spice. Once the chicken is cooked in this delicious sauce, serve the chicken breasts whole over a bed of rice with a simple veggie for a complete meal everyone will love. 
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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If you are looking for a healthy and delicious meal that will be ready to serve when you get home this slow cooker pulled pork recipe is for you! Serve these pulled pork sandwiches with your favorite summer sides, or keep it simple with a side of veggie sticks for a dinner everyone will want more of! 
Get the recipe: Healthy Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Chicken Enchiladas Casserole

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If you find yourself craving enchiladas but just can’t bring yourself to turn on the oven this crockpot chicken enchilada casserole is for you. It’s got all of the Mexican flavor you want and the ingredients are the same, you just cook it all together in the crockpot instead of the oven!
Get the recipe:  Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas Casserole

Chicken Burrito Bowls

Crockpot chicken burrito bowls
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Burrito bowls are an easy family dinner that’s both nutritious and delicious, while also being so easy to make! Just 15 minutes to prep and so many ways to enjoy – let everyone make their own bowl and be sure to add plenty of fresh toppings!
Get the recipe: Chicken Burrito Bowls

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