Easy 5 Ingredient Dinner Recipes for Family Friendly Meals

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Whip up delicious meals in no time with our family-friendly 5 ingredient dinner recipes. Simple, tasty, and quick!

Enjoy quick and tasty meals with 5 ingredient chicken fajitas loaded with peppers and avocado, a fresh flatbread with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella, and saucy baked chicken drumsticks—all simple yet full of flavor.

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Easy 5 Ingredient Dinner Recipes

These easy, family-friendly 5 ingredient dinners recipes will help you get the meal on the table in no time. The best part? You may already have many of these key ingredients in your pantry or refrigerator. Great taste … and budget-friendly too!

Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza

This caprese pizza recipe is topped with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and balsamic glaze for an easy and delicious meal.

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Crockpot Hawaiian Pineapple Pork

This Crockpot Hawaiian Pineapple Pork Tenderloin is tasty, tender, and incredibly easy with 3 ingredients and a quick 5-minute prep time!

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Two soft flour tortillas filled with 5 ingredient grilled chicken strips, sliced avocado, bell peppers, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream, served on a white plate.

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (5 ingredients!)

Sheet pan chicken fajitas are easy to make with seasoned sliced chicken and bell peppers. It’s a one pan dinner that is so tasty!

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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken is the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and wholesome. Only 5 simple ingredients and one dish!

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Chicken Tinga Baked Pasta

Leftover chicken tinga adds protein, heat and creaminess to this baked pasta dish.

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Baked Fish

This baked fish recipe is the opposite of fussy. Use fresh or frozen fillets for a quick and simple dish that pairs with almost anything for a perfect weeknight (or any night!) meal.

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Shrimp Alfredo

Shrimp Alfredo has a fine-dining reputation that belies how easy it is to make this classy pasta dish at home.

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4 Ingredient One Pot Pasta

This under 30 minute, one pot Tortellini Skillet pasta recipe contains 4 simple ingredients. It's a delicious and easy meal for busy weeknight dinners or simple weekend fixes. One pan, minutes to make, huge on delicious Italian flavor!

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Chef John’s Chicken and Mushrooms

Succulent chicken breasts topped with perfectly sauteed mushrooms create a delicious, yet very simple, dish.

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Three soft Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos filled with lettuce, tomato, red onion, sour cream, and cilantro on a wooden tray, served with bowls of chopped tomatoes, onions, fresh cilantro, and warm tortillas nearby.

Easy Mexican Shredded Chicken Recipe

Easy Mexican Shredded Chicken made with just 3 ingredients! Cook it in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or stovetop — perfect for tacos, bowls, or meal prep.

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Pizza Casserole (Easy, 5 Ingredients!)

This pepperoni pizza casserole recipe is an easy dinner in one dish, featuring tomato sauce, melty cheese & zesty pepperoni. 10 minutes prep!

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Creamy, 5-Ingredient Pasta Carbonara

This easy, creamy carbonara recipe is made with eggs, crisp guanciale (or bacon), and a blend of Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheese for the ultimate creamy sauce. Toss with fresh homemade pasta for an elegant twist!

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Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken {5 Ingredients}

With just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, this sticky and crispy honey garlic chicken is an easy weeknight dinner recipe!

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A white baking dish filled with twisted pasta mixed with cherry tomatoes, topped with grated cheese and a sprig of parsley. Fresh herbs and a striped cloth linen are nearby on a white table.

Baked Brie Pasta

Try this easy and delicious Baked Brie Pasta recipe with cherry tomatoes, basil, and creamy brie cheese. A perfect dish for weeknight dinners or as a tasty dip!

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Plate of Skillet Tortellini with crispy bacon, corn, and green onions

Skillet Tortellini with Corn and Crispy Bacon

Skillet Tortellini with Corn and Bacon is a quick and easy pasta dish, made in one skillet, that's perfect for weeknight dinners or simple meals in 20 minutes or less. Packed with flavor from the tortellini and crispy bacon, it's a recipe to revisit often!

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4 Ingredient Pasta Recipe with Broccoli and Feta

This healthy 4 Ingredient Pasta with Broccoli and Feta is a simple pasta dish made in minutes. Healthy, satisfying, and delicious.

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Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

A comfort food classic in our home, this baked Macaroni and Cheese dish. Most especially on cold winter evenings. Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a comfort food classic at our house. Especially when it's baked in ramekins. An old family recipe that's comfy and cozy and perfectly simple.

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Top view of skewers of souvlaki with fresh dill on a white platter

Mediterranean Greek Chicken Souvlaki

If you love Greek street food, this Mediterranean Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is for you. Tender, juicy grilled chicken wrapped in warm pitas is an incredibly simple, delicious and authentic dish to make at home.

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Closeup side view of baked Buffalo wings in a white oval serving dish with crumbled blue cheese and celery sticks.

Easy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings (3 Ingredients)

Looking for a healthier twist on classic buffalo wings? Try these crispy oven-baked buffalo wings made with just 3 ingredients!

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Side view of Chicken Burger topped with guacamole, tomatoes, lettuce, and red onion on a wood board for serving.

Easy Grilled Cheddar Chicken Burger

Enjoy the bold and smoky flavors of this easy grilled cheddar chicken burger recipe. Perfect for grilling season!

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Side view of BBQ Chicken on a bun with coleslaw and potato chips

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken (3 Ingredients, 5 Minutes Prep)

This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe has 3 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep, and is ready in 3 hours. Juicy, tender, and oh-so-delicious!

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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with ranch dip and fresh parsley garnish

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

When it's party time at your house, these Air Fryer Chicken Wings are THE party food answer. Crispy, tender, and juicy, incredibly seasoned, and ready in about 20 minutes. With almost zero prep.

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This 5-Ingredient Ground Beef Dinner Might Be the Best Thing I’ve Ever Made

Give me a pound of ground beef and I can make you this garlicky, gingery ground beef over rice in under 10 minutes. According to my family, it’s the best thing I’ve ever made.

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Quick and Easy Oven Baked Chicken Tacos

These Baked Chicken Tacos are a quick and easy dinner favorite. Stuffed with cheese and beans, these rotisserie chicken baked tacos will have your people asking for seconds. And you will be smiling because they are so incredibly simple to make.

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