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The Most Effortless Addictive Summer Crockpot Meals

These summer crockpot meals deliver flavorful, nutritious dinners with minimal effort, keeping your kitchen cool and your schedule flexible using fresh summer vegetables and tender chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein Base
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved, or sweet potatoes
Fresh Summer Vegetables
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 large zucchini sliced into half-moons
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chunked
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels or frozen
Flavor Enhancers
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped, or 1 tbsp dried
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella pearls optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker (6-quart)
  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Layer potatoes, onions, and bell peppers in the crockpot.
  3. Whisk olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano, and chicken broth. Pour over vegetables.
  4. Nestle chicken among vegetables, top with cherry tomatoes and zucchini.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  6. Add mozzarella pearls and corn kernels in the last 30 minutes.

Notes

Keep crockpot 2/3 full to ensure even cooking. Add mozzarella in the final 30 minutes to prevent curdling. Use chicken thighs for tenderness. Store refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months, reheating with broth for moisture.
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