13 Easy Summer Chicken Crock Pot Recipes

Summertime just calls for different flavors, doesn’t it? When I think of summer chicken crock pot recipes, I think BBQ, tropical fruits like pineapple and mango, light Mediterranean flavors, and fresh salsabut they can also include some of our favorite comfort food recipes.

Slow cooker recipes are so nice because you don’t want to have to stand over a hot stove on hot summer days. You can leave the stove off and just toss everything into the crockpot and go enjoy your day while it cooks. 

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1. Chicken Tacos

This is one of my favorite ways to use the crockpot! Pulled chicken tacos are so simple, and the best part is you can make extra meat for leftover tacos, or you can use the extra meat for a different meal the next day. 

2. BBQ Chicken

BBQ, talk about combining two amazing summer flavors! This will be a little sweet, a little tangy, and maybe even a little spicy, depending on the BBQ sauce you use. You can even make this recipe into sandwiches. 

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken over rice in bowl

3. Honey Garlic Chicken

Chicken cooked in fresh, tangy balsamic paired with sweet honey and savory garlic is a unique and tasty dish! This delicious dinner can be served on its own or with rice for an easy meal.

4. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce wraps make the perfect light and healthy meal for summer months when you don’t want anything heavy and overly filling. Buffalo sauce gives this chicken a little kick! Drop a little sour cream and a little sprinkle of cheese on top, and you’re set for a summer cookout or just a quiet evening having dinner on the back deck.

slow cooker chicken enchiladas in a crock pot

5. Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

This hands-off recipe makes making enchiladas easy! Simply toss the ingredients in the crock pot and enjoy dinner a few hours later.

6. Creamy Italian Chicken and Potatoes

This will feel like a slow cooker gourmet meal without all the hard work. Serve this with a side of fresh roasted green beans, and you’ve got a complete summer meal.

7. BBQ Chicken and Pineapple

BBQ and pineapple are a perfect summer combo! White rice is the perfect base for this meal, and you can toss it in a rice cooker to avoid the high heat of the stovetop. This is the perfect way to make a filling and satisfying meal in the summer.

8. Chicken and Black Bean Taco Salad

Taco salads are a great, light summer meal! The slow cooker does all the work on the chicken, you just have to toast up your taco salad shells real quick, toss some lettuce in the bottom and top your salad with seasoned black beans and your favorite salad toppings.

9. Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

Teriyaki is a savory-sweet flavor that you’ll love the first time you try it! If you’re already a fan, this simple recipe over rice is perfect for tossing in the crockpot for a summer evening. You can add some green peppers to cook with your chicken, too. They go great with the teriyaki flavor.

10. Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo

Mediterranean chicken has a fresh and light taste that’s perfect for a warm day. Pair that with orzo, a rice-shaped pasta, and it will soak up all those delicious Mediterranean flavors perfectly!

11. Thai Peanut Chicken

If you like peanut butter, you’ll love peanut sauce! It’s such a great flavor to add to chicken. It might sound strange, but this is one summer crock-pot recipe you won’t want to overlook! You can even make your peanut sauce a little spicy with red pepper flakes if you’re into that.

12. Salsa Verde Chicken

Summer means salsa, at least to me! I love fresh salsa, and salsa verde (the green one) is a great topping for chicken! Serve this with Mexican rice and beans!

smothered chicken and rice on plate

13. Smothered Chicken

This filling meal will be a big hit! For the ultimate comfort food try this chicken slow cooked in a rich, savory gravy. Serve over noodles or rice to complete the meal.

14. Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

It’s called marry me chicken because it’s so good it could catch you a spouse! This easy slow cooker version is perfect for busy nights.

15. Crock Pot Chicken Casserole

Sometimes it is nice to go back to basics, as with this easy chicken casserole made in the slow cooker. This is a family-friendly meal we make often at home.

slow cooker carnitas on flour tortilla

16. Chicken Carnitas

Get all the flavor from traditional pork carnitas in this easy crock pot dinner recipe. This recipe has so much flavor and you can use it in tacos, burritos, salads, or sandwiches or simply enjoy on its own.

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