Easy Summer Crockpot Recipes for Weeknight Meals
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and hassle-free cooking. With a busy schedule, it can be challenging to prepare healthy meals every night, but that’s where your trusty crockpot comes in! These summer crockpot recipes are designed to be simple, delicious, and perfect for weeknight dinners. Just set it and forget it, allowing you to enjoy your evening without the stress of meal preparation.
Recipe Information
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Buns for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks inside the crockpot and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Serve on buns, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
More Summer Crockpot Recipes
Here are a few more delicious and easy recipes to try in your crockpot this summer:
Vegetable and Quinoa Stew
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Add all ingredients to the crockpot and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the quinoa is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.
Summer Salsa Chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 jar (16 oz) salsa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Top with salsa, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and can be shredded.
- Shred the chicken and stir to mix everything before serving.
These summer crockpot recipes are perfect for those busy weeknights when you want to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, you can savor every bite while soaking up the sun or enjoying quality time with family and friends. Get creative and feel free to add your favorite summer vegetables or spices to make these recipes your own!
