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Five-Ingredient Meals

A short shopping list can still make a satisfying dinner. These recipes use five main ingredients or fewer, plus everyday oil, salt, pepper, and water where needed.

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What we count as an ingredient

A packaged food such as broth, tortillas, or prepared sauce counts as one ingredient, even though its label may list several components. Optional garnishes and suggested sides are extra. Always check product labels for allergens and dietary needs.

Recipes to make at home

15 recipes

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Five familiar ingredients turn into saucy shredded chicken for a simple bowl dinner.

Prep 10 min · Cook 5 hrs

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Pork shoulder slowly softens with onion and a tangy barbecue sauce.

Prep 10 min · Cook 8 hrs 15 min

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Sausage and Beans

Smoked sausage and white beans simmer with tomatoes into a thick, simple supper.

Prep 10 min · Cook 6 hrs

Recipes for Two

Lemon Chicken Skillet for Two

Two chicken cutlets with green beans and a bright lemon-butter pan sauce.

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

Recipes for Two

Salmon and Green Beans for Two

Two salmon fillets roast beside green beans with a mild maple-mustard glaze.

Prep 10 min · Cook 18 min

Recipes for Two

Pork Chops and Apples for Two

Pan-seared pork chops with softened apple slices and a quick mustard sauce.

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

Recipes for Two

Tomato Basil Pasta for Two

Cherry tomatoes soften into a light sauce for two generous bowls of spaghetti.

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Recipes for Two

Chickpea Spinach Skillet for Two

Chickpeas and spinach warm in a tomato sauce for a quick pantry supper.

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

Recipes for Two

Mushroom Grilled Cheese for Two

Two toasted sandwiches filled with browned mushrooms and melted cheddar.

Prep 10 min · Cook 16 min · Rest 1 min

Recipes for Two

Pesto Chicken Flatbreads for Two

Two crisp flatbreads topped with pesto, cooked chicken, tomatoes, and mozzarella.

Prep 10 min · Cook 12 min · Rest 2 min

Recipes for Two

Black Bean Sweet Potatoes for Two

Microwave-baked sweet potatoes filled with warm black beans, salsa, and cheddar.

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

Recipes for Two

Garlic Shrimp Rice for Two

Garlicky shrimp folded through hot rice and peas with a fresh lemon finish.

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

5-Ingredient Meals

Sheet-Pan Sausage and Peppers

Fully cooked sausage, peppers, onion, and small potatoes roast on one pan.

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

Recipes for Two

Baked Cod and Tomatoes for Two

Two mild cod fillets bake with cherry tomatoes, white beans, and lemon.

Prep 10 min · Cook 22 min

5-Ingredient Meals

Garlic Butter Noodles

Egg noodles tossed with garlic butter, green peas, and Parmesan.

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

A few tips before you start

Count the main ingredients before shopping and check the pantry basics listed separately.
Choose a prepared sauce you enjoy; it supplies much of the flavor in a short recipe.
Treat suggested sides and optional variations as additions to the ingredient count.

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