• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Butter & Baggage logo
  • Recipe Search
    • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers
    • Breads & Biscuits
    • Breakfast
      • Muffins
    • Casseroles
    • Desserts
      • Bars
      • Brownies
      • Cakes & Cupcakes
      • Cookies
      • Fruit Desserts
      • Pies, Cobblers & Crisps
    • Main Dishes
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Pork
      • Seafood
    • Pasta
      • Mac and Cheese
    • Salads
    • Sauces & Dips
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups & Chilis
  • Shop
  • My Favorites
  • Kitchen Hacks
  • About
    • Editorial Policies
    • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Search
  • Recipe Index
  • Kitchen Hacks
  • Portfolio
  • About
  • Editorial Policies
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » MSN Slideshows

    If You Have a Crockpot, Make These 16 Lazy Summer Meals Tonight

    Published: Jun 9, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Long days and hot nights mean the last thing I want to do is stand over a stove. When I have a crockpot, though, dinner basically makes itself while I’m off enjoying the sun (or just bingeing a show inside with the AC blasting). These summer meals are ridiculously easy, super tasty, and perfect for when effort is in short supply. Trust me, lazy never tasted so good.

    Tender And Juicy Coca-Cola Marinated Ribs

    A plate of grilled barbecue ribs with a tantalizing glaze is displayed on a white dish. A black fork is positioned near the ribs, and a partial view of a bowl containing watermelon slices is visible in the background. The surface is light-colored.
    Tender And Juicy Coca-Cola Marinated Ribs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    These Coca-Cola Ribs are marinated overnight in your favorite soda for a super tender and juicy crockpot recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Tender And Juicy Coca-Cola Marinated Ribs

    Bourbon Pulled Chicken

    A platter of rolls next to pulled chicken.
    Bourbon Pulled Chicken. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Warm Up Your Winter: Southern Classics!

    FREE EMAIL BONUS: Southern staples made simply & cozy

    Bourbon Pulled Chicken is great for any time you’re feeding a crowd. Bourbon and a molasses barbecue sauce are perfect with chicken.
    Get the Recipe: Bourbon Pulled Chicken

    Fall-Off-The Bone Baby Back Pork Ribs

    Barbecue ribs with a bowl of sacue.
    Fall-Off-The Bone Baby Back Pork Ribs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baby back ribs get ridiculously tender in the crockpot with almost no hands-on time. Just a little dry rub and a homemade sauce, and you’re a kitchen hero without the work.
    Get the Recipe: Fall-Off-The Bone Baby Back Pork Ribs

    Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy

    Pork chops on a plate covered with ranch gravy.
    Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This ranch pork chops recipe is made in the crockpot with just a few ingredients. Perfect golden brown pork chops in a thick and flavorful gravy.
    Get the Recipe: Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy

    Coq Au Vin

    A serving of coq au vin
    Coq Au Vin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Let the crockpot do all the work while you kick back, and still enjoy a cozy French chicken stew. It’s rich, flavorful, and basically zero effort.
    Get the Recipe: Coq Au Vin

    Tender And Juicy Beef Carnitas

    Two beef tacos on a platter.
    Tender And Juicy Beef Carnitas. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With only 15 minutes of prep time, beef carnitas are full of flavor all by themselves but even better with pineapple mango salsa.
    Get the Recipe: Tender And Juicy Beef Carnitas

    Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes

    A fork with tender roast beef on a platter.
    Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This fall apart, melt-in-your-mouth crockpot pot roast recipe is complete with veggies and gravy. Classic recipe for weeknights or Sunday supper.
    Get the Recipe: Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes

    Easy Crock Pot Mac And Cheese Recipe

    A close-up of creamy scrambled eggs topped with melted cheddar cheese, served in a black skillet next to a spoon on a gray cloth—comfort food perfect for pairing with cozy slow cooker dinners.
    Easy Crock Pot Mac And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With just 6 ingredients, this Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe will be your new favorite side. You don’t even have to cook the pasta, just dump and go!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Crock Pot Mac And Cheese Recipe

    Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup

    Mushroom soup and rice with a slow cooker pork chop on a plate.
    Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This recipe produces the most tender and moist bone-in pork chops! Cooked slowly in a crockpot, the marinade is a scrumptious homemade mushroom soup.
    Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup

    Salsa Chicken

    A bowl of shredded chicken garnished with chopped herbs and two slices of lime, with cilantro leaves nearby on a white background—perfect for adding to your list of Cinco de Mayo recipes.
    Salsa Chicken. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

    Simplify dinner with Salsa Chicken – a two-ingredient, versatile, fuss-free meal. Perfect for busy nights and meal prep.
    Get the Recipe: Salsa Chicken

    Lasagna (Crockpot Recipe)

    Lasagna (Crockpot Recipe). Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This Lasagna recipe features a meaty sauce, three cheeses and lasagna pasta sheets that are cooked low and slow.
    Get the Recipe: Lasagna (Crockpot Recipe)

    Bbq Pulled Beef

    Slow cooker pulled pork.
    Bbq Pulled Beef. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

    The BEST BBQ beef recipe, perfect for lazy weeknights. Tender beef with tangy BBQ sauce that’s completely customizable.
    Get the Recipe: Bbq Pulled Beef

    Hamburger Vegetable Soup

    Hamburger Vegetable Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Hearty Hamburger Vegetable Soup in your Crock-Pot is an easy recipe that is packed with ground beef, potatoes, and veggies for a simple, budget-friendly meal.
    Get the Recipe: Hamburger Vegetable Soup

    Jambalaya

    A bowl of jambalaya featuring rice, sausage, chicken, tomatoes, peppers, and onions, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley.
    Jambalaya. Photo credit: Spicy Southern Kitchen.

    Jambalaya, with chucks of chicken and andouille sausage and lots of shrimp, is a super flavorful one dish meal.
    Get the Recipe: Jambalaya

    Chicken Meatballs With Gnocchi

    Tuscan Chicken Meatballs With Gnocchi. Photo credit: Talking Meals.

    Tuscan Chicken Meatballs with Gnocchi with sun dried tomatoes and spinach is perfect for family dinner during the busy week!
    Get the Recipe: Tuscan Chicken Meatballs With Gnocchi

    Beef and Broccoli

    A plate of white rice topped with beef and broccoli in a savory sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, with a lime wedge on the side and chopsticks nearby.
    Beef and Broccoli. Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Beef and Broccoli isn’t just for the stovetop. Try this crockpot version with tender pieces of beef in a sweet and savory sauce
    Get the Recipe: Beef and Broccoli

    Explore Recipes

    MSN Slideshows
    « The 22 Easiest Summer Cakes to Impress (No Sweat Required!)
    18 Salads That Feel Like a Meal—No Grilling Required »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Barbara holds a tote bag filled with flowers, baguettes, and fresh produce at an indoor market.

    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

    More about me →

    Subscribe

    Spring Sides

    • A wooden spoon with a serving of macaroni salad.
      Creamy Southern Macaroni Salad with Cheese
    • A plate of green bean salad with potatoes next to salmon.
      Green Beans and New Potato Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
    • A basket of yeast dinner rolls.
      Old-Fashioned Yeast Rolls with a Modern, Foolproof Method
    • Cornbread corn pudding with a serving spoon in a casserole dish.
      Custardy Cornbread Pudding Casserole

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Our All-Star Recipes

    • A round baking dish of mac and cheese with a serving spoon.
      Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese
    • A skillet of charred corn with a wooden spoon.
      Skillet Charred Corn with Bacon and Cream
    • A serving spoon of ground beef potato casserole.
      Hamburger Potato Casserole Without Canned Soup
    • A serving spoon of baked beans with hamburger.
      Southern Baked Beans with Ground Beef
    • A baked chicken tamale pie.
      Baked Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole with A Cornbread Crust
    • Square biscuits in a bowl with coffee cups.
      Square Buttermilk Biscuits (Tall & Flaky)

    COPYRIGHT © 2026 BUTTER & BAGGAGE | PRIVACY POLICY | WEB STORIES
    BRANDING & CUSTOMIZATION BY GRACE + VINE STUDIOS

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required