35+ Of The Best 5 Ingredient Meals
Simplify dinner with one or more of these 5 ingredient meals. We wanted to create a list of affordable and few ingredient recipes for those who don’t want to do too much to get dinner on the table.
While these are 5 ingredient dinners, don’t be fooled. They are still tasty, and comfort food recipes. Simple recipes that provide flavor.
From slow cooker, to oven baked, and all thing in between. Easy 5 ingredient recipes are awaiting to consider making. Recipes that taste great.
Why Make a 5 Ingredient Meal…
- Minimal prep
- Simple ingredients
- Tastes good
- Great for weeknights
- Budget friendly recipes
5 Ingredient Dinners
5 Ingredient Chicken Recipes
Search through these 5 ingredient chicken recipes to consider for dinner this week. From boneless chicken to chicken thighs and all things in between.
Whiskey BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Whiskey BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Legs is a simple and chicken leg recipe. Season and air fry these chicken drumsticks and serve with your usual sides. A 30-minute air fryer chicken recipe.
savorandsavvy.com
Three Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
3 Ingredients is all it takes to make this salsa chicken. Pile on a tortilla, opt for a bed of rice, etc.
jenniferbanz.com
Chicken Mozzarella (5 Ingredients!) • Low Carb with Jennifer
Easy Chicken Mozzarella (5 Ingredients!)
Chicken Mozzarella...an easy one skillet meal loaded with Italian flavor! The trick to this quick 1 skillet weeknight meal is using our favorite jarred marinara sauce and we show you how to keep the chicken juicy!
Peach BBQ Chicken Thighs on Ninja Foodi Grill
Whip up these Peach BBQ Chicken Thighs for an easy and quick chicken recipe for dinner tonight. A peach preserve marinade that is a homerun on flavor. We made these thighs on our Ninja Foodi Grill, but you can use any grill to cook this chicken.
Buffalo Beer Can Cornish Hen Recipe
Buffalo beer can cornish hen recipe that is great for weeknight plate. This beer can chicken is a mini version.
www.wholefoodbellies.com
4 Ingredient Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Simple, quick and. Make these 4 Ingredient Teriyaki Chicken Skewers for your next weeknight meal and you will not be disappointed. We promise! Serve with a salad, some brown rice, some simple sesame egg noodles or in a buddha bowl with pineapple, spring onions, and cucumber. The options are limitless.
mooreorlesscooking.com
Slow Cooker Ranch Crack Chicken
Slow Cooker Ranch Crack Chicken is incredibly filled with favorites like bacon, chicken, and gooey cheese! So easy to make with only 5 ingredients is Low Carb/Keto friendly!
www.masalaherb.com
4 Ingredients Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
You will need 4 ingredients to make these oven roasted chicken thighs. They are juicy on the inside and crisp on the outside.
Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Chicken Tenders are the ultimate air fryer chicken strip recipe. Whip these up for an easy chicken meal any day of the week.
hungryhobby.net
Sheet Pan Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage & Broccoli
This easy one-pan dinner is made with just four ingredients, staring Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi. Tender, juicy sausage, crispy gnocchi, & crispy broccoli!
theschmidtywife.com
Pesto Chicken Bake (5 Ingredients)
This Pesto Chicken Bake is easy to make, throw in the oven for a fresh weeknight family meal! Made up of healthy protein packed chicken breasts, garlic, pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese this dinner with be a breeze!
5 Ingredient Beef Recipes
5 Ingredient Beef Recipes are great if you tend to use a lot of beef in your recipes. We eat a lot of beef so beef recipes with few ingredients are always helpful in the kitchen.
Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich Recipe
Here is a corned beef reuben sandwich. Use leftover corned beef or opt for lunch meat. Either way, this is our favorite sandwich recipe.
Chili Cheese Fries Pizza
Chili Cheese Fries Pizza is one of our favorites. A pizza crust loaded up with chili, french fries, cheese, and your usual toppings. Try this chili cheese fry pizza recipe!
4 Ingredient Instant Pot Corned Beef
4 Ingredient Instant Pot Corned Beef that is so. This instapot corned beef is so easy to whip up, and fall-apart tender. A pressure cooker corned beef that does not disappoint. Whip this up for dinner tonight to pair with your usual sides.
homefreshideas.com
Blackstone Griddle Juicy Smash Burger Recipe
If you own a Blackstone griddle, here is one weeknight plate to whip up. Pair with some fries, a side of coleslaw, etc.
Green Chile Beef Enchiladas (Freezer Friendly)
Green Chile Beef Enchiladas are a and easy dinner for you to whip up. This beef enchilada recipe is freezer friendly as well.
3 Packet Roast
3 packet roast is an easy and pot roast with gravy you can make in the Instant Pot, slow cooker, or dutch oven. Give this three packet roast a try for dinner. If you leave out the veggies this can be a 5 ingredient recipe.
thehelpfulgf.com
Gluten-Free Steak Marinade Without Soy Sauce
This recipe for steak marinade is a simple and easy dinner recipe with less than 5 ingredients you already have in your pantry!
saltandbaker.com
BBQ Pineapple Meatballs
With just 3 ingredients, these BBQ pineapple meatballs come together in no time! It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that cooks in the slow cooker, making putting dinner on the table a breeze.
5 Ingredient Pork Recipes
Check out one or more of these pork five-ingredient recipes. If you enjoy pork chops, roast, etc. this list might be a fit for you. Pork dinner recipes that don't disappoint.
Bourbon Glazed Ham
Celebrate the holidays with this Bourbon Glazed Ham! A brown sugar glazed ham with a kick of bourbon that helps elevate the flavor. This bourbon ham takes just 5 ingredients to make.
Bratwurst in Beer on Grill
Grab some bratwurst and whip them up and toss on the grill or air fryer. Juicy, flavorful brats that are soaked with beer.
apressurecooker.com
Instant Pot Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl
Here is a way to make an egg roll in a bowl. Use pork, beef, or any type of ground meat. Tasty cabbage in each bite.
More Five Ingredient Or Less Dinners
Before we go here are more More Five Ingredient Or Less Dinners to add into your dinner rotation! You can even use leftovers to meal prep for dinners or lunches for the week.
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas is an easy chicken fajita recipe loaded with spices, tender onions, peppers and so easy to pull together.
iheartvegetables.com
Black Bean Soup
This vegan black bean soup recipe is deliciously spicy and it’s made with only 5 ingredients. You can have it ready on the table in just 15 minutes!
Instant Pot Lobster Rolls
Instant Pot Lobster Rolls is a easy Instant Pot seafood recipe. A toasted bun topped with juicy lobster that is perfectly seasoned.
karalydon.com
5 Ingredient Healthy Kale and Quinoa Bowl
A 5 ingredient healthy kale and quinoa bowl that uses only five ingredients and takes less than 25 minutes to make.
Pizza Cupcakes - Mini Deep Dish Pizzas
Pizza cupcakes use canned biscuits as the star of the dish. A kid friendly dinner idea that is so tasty, and versatile in toppings you add.
Fried Cabbage with Bacon Recipe
You can serve this as a side dish or main dish recipe. Pair with some cornbread and dive in fork first.
Air Fryer Pizza Egg Rolls
Air Fryer Pizza Egg Rolls is an easy lunch or appetizer to serve up. Loaded with sauce, cheese, and peperoni in every bite. Air fryer egg rolls that will please a crowd.
Air Fryer Pork Chops
Air Fryer Pork Chops that are breaded in crushed almonds and parmesan. Make in your Instant Pot Duo Crisp or air fryer.
Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket
Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket featuring puff pastry as the breading. This is a kid-friendly lunch recipe that they might ask for seconds.
Instant Pot Tortellini
Instant Pot Tortellini is a quick and easy pasta dish made right in the Instant Pot. Simple ingredients, quick cook time, big taste! Give this marinara tortellini recipe a try. This is a meatless dish for a vegetarian-friendly meal. Or if you want it heartier go right ahead and cook up some meat to mix in.
Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Air Fryer Fish Sticks are so easy to make yourself. This keto fish stick recipe is quick to whip up and crunchy and savory.
ministryofcurry.com
Spinach mushroom quesadillas
5 ingredient crispy spinach mushroom quesadillas with sweet caramelized onions, mushrooms, spinach on whole wheat tortillas loaded with pepper jack cheese makes a lunch or dinner.
eatplant-based.com
Yes-You-Can Black Bean Chili
Black Bean Chili has all the taste of hearty chili and can be ready to eat in 15-minutes or less. The convenience of a three-ingredient recipe without any greasy pans to clean.
Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
Grape Jelly Meatballs are a 3 ingredient cocktail meatballs that takes 5 minutes to prep. Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs are a traditional appetizer to serve at parties.
Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe
Instant Pot Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe
Let us know which of these 5 ingredient or less dinners you might want to try out first! We are excited for that smash burger recipe!
Common Five Ingredient Recipes FAQs
What to cook with few ingredients for dinner?
You might be surprised you have tons of options as to what to cook with few ingredients. From beef recipes, chicken, pork, and meatless.
Why make cheap dinner ideas?
If money is tight or you are following a budget, making cheap dinners is a must. You can use wholesome ingredients and still watch the price.
How to save money when grocery shopping?
There are tons of ways to save money when you grocery shop. Looking for items on sale, buying off-brand or store brand names, etc. We like to base our meal plan around what is on sale that way.
Tips For Saving Money On Meat
Meat can add up a lot when you are shopping for groceries. Here are a few helpful tips we use when it comes time to grocery shop.
- Look for meat that is one sale. Each week the meat sales will rotate. Create a meal plan that goes around the meats that are on sale.
- Buy bulk packages of meat. If you have a huge pack of chicken drumsticks on sale, buy them up and portion them into single servings when you get home. Then you can get 5 packs of chicken for a lower price than say buying individual packages more.
- Buy one get one free. Our Kroger store has buy one get one free sales on meat often. Make sure to take advantage, especially items like roast that are pricey. Then freeze them, until you are ready to use.
How to Create A Meal Plan You Stick With
Grab our FREE Printable for Weekly Meal planning. You can write out what days you are serving what. This eliminates struggling what to make. We also find it is helpful of keeping you from ordering takeout.
You plan ahead and know what you will eat, so set the meat out, and tackle dinner one meal at a time.
More Ways To Meal Prep and Plan
- Free 7 Day Instant Pot Meal Plan
- Instant Pot Freezer Meals
- Crockpot Freezer Meals
