7 Summer-Friendly Slow Cooker Recipes
The last thing you want to do on a hot, summer day is heat up the kitchen! Dance into dinnertime with ease (and stay cool!) with these 7 Summer Slow Cooker Meals that are sure to delight everyone around the table. Throw some fresh produce from the garden or farmers market on the side and you're all set! Which recipe will you try this week?
1. Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Beef
Taco night just got tastier! Juicy, tender Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Beef takes the center of your crunchy tacos to the next level; each bite is seasoned to savory and spicy perfection, with plenty of room for customization. Letting it slow cook helps the meat retain maximum flavor and texture and helps alleviate your schedule since dinner is being made for you. Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Beef also tastes amazing on potato rolls, toast, or just by itself!
See More2. Crock-Pot® Tuscan Chicken
Don't be fooled by the name, Crock-Pot® Tuscan Chicken can be made in any slow cooker of your choosing. And you definitely want to make it, because this is some exceptionally good chicken! It's tender, juicy, and savory, coated in a luscious and rich cream sauce with notes of sharp parmesan and Italian herbs. Some wilted spinach provides fresh contrasting flavors, and sun-dried tomatoes add sweetness. Find the right pasta to pick up all the sauce and all the chicken goodness from Crock-Pot Tuscan Chicken because you won't want to miss a thing!
See More3. Slow Cooker Red Beans, Rice, & Sausage
Curious about the history of this classic dish? Red beans and rice are actually a native meal to Louisiana. Traditionally, this dish was prepared on Mondays using leftovers from Sunday dinner, cooked slowly in a pot, and served over rice. Typically comprised of red beans, veggies, spices, and meat such as ham or andouille — this dish serves a crowd and is now a staple in areas across the world. The best part of this particular recipe? Toss the ingredients in the slow cooker and voila, 6 hours later, you have a delicious and hearty dish to enjoy.
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Celebrate Taco Tuesday any week with ease! Toss these simple ingredients into your slow cooker or pressure cooker and voilà! Flavorful, delicious, juicy chicken to enjoy with your favorite taco toppings. Everyone loves Taco Tuesdays for a simple reason; they give us an excuse to eat tacos! But with Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos, you can enjoy Taco Tuesday regardless of what day of the week it is! The chicken is slow cooked to tender perfection and soaked in flavorful bouncy salsa for even greater richness and tang. Served on top of a crispy shell, Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos are a delectable way to greet yourself after a long day. Make sure you have your favorite toppings at the ready!
Click Here5. Slow Cooker Asian Beef Broccoli
Instead of ordering takeout, why not let your slow cooker take care of dinner tonight? Slow Cooker Asian Beef Broccoli has that tangy sweet, and savory flavor of beef and broccoli but even fresher and more tender than ever tasted before! With just a touch of spicy heat and plenty of crunchy broccoli, Slow Cooker Asian Beef Broccoli is refreshing and hearty all at once.
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A healthy alternative to typical noodles! Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash is just as tender and flavorful as traditional noodles but loaded with nutrients. Therefore, you can pile on the marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, or garlic butter without guilt! Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash takes a little time to make, but the results are colorful strands of taste that will shake up your dinner!
See More7. Crock-Pot® Pizza
You don't need a Crock-Pot® to enjoy Crock-Pot Pizza! Just a slow cooker and a love of pizza flavors! The tender egg noodles support the rich pizza sauce, the spicy pepperoni, the beefy mushrooms, and of course the cheese. Melty, creamy, decadent cheese... it's like a passcode to human happiness! This dish requires very little from you except patience, and before you know it, you'll have an indulgent meal that's hot and ready for you. Why bother with delivery when Crock-Pot Pizza is waiting for you?
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