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31 Summer Slow Cooker Recipes to Make in July

These 31 fast to pull together slow cooker recipe ideas for chicken, meat, seafood, and vegetables are the secret to easy summer cooking.

For many of us, pulling out the slow cooker for cozy, warming, winter meals is as natural a thing to do as heating up the grill for summer burgers, brats, chicken and fish.

Ah, but alas! You may be missing out on one of the most advantageous qualities of the beloved slow cooker, the fact that this kitchen appliance can actually be your secret weapon in summer, too.

This list of 31 days of recipes is the reason you should pull your Crock Pot, Instant Pot (there’s a new 9-in-1 model!) or slow cooker out of hibernation and get it cookin’ for you. (affiliate links)

So pack up the sunscreen and head to the pool or out for a hike, because just like in winter, summer is the perfect season to put your slow cooker to work for you.

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Sesame Shrimp With Asian Greens Rice Bowl

This sesame shrimp stir fry with Swiss chard, edamame, and spinach, and served over brown rice for a quick, easy, and healthy recipe for a weeknight dinner!

You’re right there with me, aren’t you? Please say yes.

All the new year resolutions are in full swing. Exercise more. Be kind. Take 10,000 steps. Drink less wine. Drink more water. Get organized. Have better life balance. And of course, eat better—and healthier.

But will those (re)solutions turn into actual habits? Yes. Yes they can.

Let’s do this together, okay?

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Roasted Chicken, Butternut Squash and Guacamole Rice Bowls

Sheet pan roasted chicken breasts, butternut squash and red onion served with black beans, brown rice and guacamole make this a healthy meal in a bowl that is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

This post is in partnership with Wholly Guacamole

Hey rockstar! Who’s ready to make beautiful music in the kitchen with me?

This is one of those recipes that you’ll be applauding all week long. Why? Because it’s healthy, super simple, it’s perfect for meal planning to pull together for a simple dinner and you can take it on the road for lunch at work or school.

And because it’s healthy, loaded with protein and good for you ingredients, you just might be able to fit into those skinny leather jeans after all. How many rock ‘n roll references can we compose in this post? Let’s just take note (DOH! another one!) and see.continue to the recipe… about Roasted Chicken, Butternut Squash and Guacamole Rice Bowls

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31 Summer Slow Cooker Recipes to Make in July

Sesame Shrimp With Asian Greens Rice Bowl

Roasted Chicken, Butternut Squash and Guacamole Rice Bowls

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