Everyone has the need for easy dinners. Costs at the grocery stores have never been higher so maximizing results has never been more important. Here is a group of easy dinners recipes that use five ingredients that minimize grocery time yet maximize flavor. Creamy carbonara pasta is meal that comforts the soul with only five ingredients. Teriyaki chicken casserole brings some Asian flavor that is satisfying. Using the slow cooker, five ingredients can result in delicious drumsticks. So do not become a victim to high prices and minimal time in the kitchen; utilize versatility and creativity for some yummy dishes!
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Brie Grilled Cheese
This Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich pairs creamy French Brie cheese with fresh blackberries and sweet peaches, delivering a truly delicious explosion of flavors in every unforgettable bite.
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3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Italian Chicken
This 3 ingredient Italian chicken is a quick weeknight meal that takes less than 30 minutes. This chicken breast dinner is the perfect family dinner.
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Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Casserole
This 5-ingredient recipe makes a great comforting casserole to feed a family. Chili is the star of the dish, of course, but you have loads of cheese, creamy sour cream, and a whole bag of Fritos!
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Air Fryer Chicken Katsu
This easy air fryer breaded chicken recipe is my version of the Japanese dish chicken katsu, a tender chicken cutlet coated in crispy Japanese Panko breadcrumbs. Just 4 ingredients and 12 minutes in the air fryer.
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Mississippi Chicken
Mississippi Chicken is a lighter version of a classic Mississippi pot roast, with all of the tangy, rich flavors you’d expect. We’re making this shredded chicken in the crockpot, so it’s fast and easy too!
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Ham And Cheese Hot Pockets
Homemade Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets are so much better than store-bought. Just a few simple ingredients are needed for the best ham and cheddar hot pockets baked in the oven.
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4 Ingredient Crockpot Ravioli
This easy dinner requires only 4 ingredients for a hands off meal that takes only minutes to prepare. Perfect cozy dinner for a busy work day.
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Baked Chili Cheese Dogs
These Baked Chili Cheese Dogs are super delicious. When you bake chili dogs in the oven, they taste warm, fresh, and extra tasty. You have to try them.
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Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Prepare to indulge in comfort food heaven with these irresistible Mini Chicken Pot Pies! Packed with tender rotisserie chicken, creamy goodness of chicken soup, a cheesy twist, and a flaky biscuit crust, these individual-sized pot pies are the ultimate savory treat to warm your soul on chilly evenings.
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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks
Saucy tender BBQ chicken drumsticks in slow cooker is a great option for a weekend dinner that both adults and kids love. Savory and comforting, and only needs a few ingredients.
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5-Ingredient Teriyaki Chicken Casserole
If you love Asian flavors and teriyaki chicken, you should try this easy recipe. Sweet and moist chicken, veggies, and rice always go well together and it will be a quick weeknight dinner option for you with leftovers you can finish the next day.
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Slow Cooker Queso Chicken (4 Ingredients)
This recipe combines 4 simple ingredients in a finger-licking dinner: shredded chicken breasts, sweet tomatoes, spicy green chiles, taco seasoning, and all-time favorite queso dip. Bring some Mexican flavors to your table with this simple dish.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Queso Chicken (4 Ingredients).
Grilled BBQ Chicken
BBQ Chicken is the easiest summer dinner! Make this 5-ingredient recipe for the best grilled bone-in chicken with crispy skin and your favorite barbecue sauce.
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5-Ingredient No Peek Chicken and Rice Casserole
This easy recipe takes only 5 minutes of hands on time and bakes perfectly for a dinner recipe the whole family will love.
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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken (with Fresh or Frozen Chicken)
This flavorful shredded chicken is perfect for tacos or bowl recipes. This recipe is perfect for busy nights and takes only 2 minutes of hands on time!
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Bubble Up Pizza Casserole
This quick casserole recipe uses canned biscuits as a shortcut. With only a handful of ingredients this recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight and sure to be a family favorite.
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Oven Roasted Cod
This easy oven roasted cod recipe requires only a handful of simple ingredients. It takes just 20 minutes for this delicious dinner.
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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
This easy 4 ingredient instant pot salsa chicken checks all the boxes! Budget friendly, ready in less than 30 minutes, low calorie, low fat, keto, low carb and most importantly, delicious!
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4 Ingredient Potato Soup
This creamy potato soup is made with just 4 ingredients. The tender potatoes are cooked in a creamy cheesy soup made with cream of chicken, Velveeta and heavy cream.
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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
These Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are a total game-changer for busy weeknights. Succulent chicken breasts, sweet onion, colorful bell peppers, and seasoning come together in under 20 minutes for a delicious dinner that is sure to be a family favorite.
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Ranch Oven Baked Pork Chops
This juicy Ranch Oven Baked Pork Chops recipe is super easy and super delicious. It needs just 4 ingredients and 30 minutes. Gluten-Free. Low-Carb. Keto.
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Easy Cheesy Baked Ravioli
Restaurant level dish with just 4 ingredients! 30 minutes and you have a ravioli casserole with rich marinara sauce and cheese. Perfect to share with big family or friends.
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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
5-ingredient Instant Pot mac and cheese is an easy Instant Pot mac and cheese recipe! This quick recipe is made with 5 ingredients, and it takes less than 20 minutes to make.
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Meatball Sub Casserole
This family dinner casserole is made quick and easy with refrigerated canned biscuits. Loaded with meatballs, cheese and sauce this is one casserole everyone will love.
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Creamy Carbonara Pasta
This quick and easy creamy carbonara recipe is the perfect Italian pasta dish made with just 5 ingredients. Spaghetti is mixed with crispy pancetta and a creamy egg and cheese sauce for the best Italian comfort food.
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Tortellini Salad
This quick and easy caprese tortellini salad is perfect for summer! With mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto, and arugula for a simple pasta salad side dish. Vegetarian.
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5 Ingredient Easy Chili
5 Ingredient Chili is packed with flavor and just enough heat to tickle your tastebuds. This classic chili recipe combines seasoned beef, tomatoes, beans, and chiles for a quick and easy meal. Make it tonight in just 15 minutes!
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Cajun Blackened Chicken Cutlets
In under 10 minutes, you can prepare these Cajun Blackened Chicken Cutlets. Bold and spicy flavors take tender chicken and turn it into a fiery, savory dish.
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Skirt Steak
This skirt steak recipe is quick, easy, healthy, and incredibly tender! The steak comes out juicy, savory, and hearty. This quick and easy recipe takes only 15 minutes from start to finish.
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Saucy, Quick Chicken Recipe with Artichokes and Tomatoes
This Saucy Tomato and Artichoke Chicken recipe is so quick: it goes from stove to table in under 15 minutes with just 4 ingredients!
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Cheesy 5-Ingredient Pizza Pasta Bake
This incredibly quick and easy pizza pasta bake is an absolute lifesaver on busy nights! It’ll be in the oven in no time flat – you can even mix it all up right in the pan (and you don’t even have to precook the pasta)!
Get the recipe: Cheesy 5-Ingredient Pizza Pasta Bake
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