In today’s busy world, finding time to cook a delicious and nutritious dinner can be a challenge. But with these 25 easy, delicious 5-ingredient meals, you can have a mouthwatering dinner on the table in no time.
- Caprese Pasta
Ingredients: pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, olive oil.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, cut the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls in half. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and return it to the pot. Add the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine. - Chicken Stir-Fry
Ingredients: chicken breast, broccoli, soy sauce, garlic, ginger.
Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and cook it in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Add the broccoli florets and cook for a few minutes until tender. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli and stir to coat. Cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens. - Taco Salad
Ingredients: ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, taco seasoning.
Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain any excess fat. Add the taco seasoning and stir to combine. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Top with the cooked ground beef and serve with your favorite taco toppings. - Salmon and Asparagus
Ingredients: salmon fillets, asparagus spears, lemon, olive oil, salt.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Place the asparagus spears on the baking sheet next to the salmon. Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon and asparagus. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the asparagus is tender. - Quesadillas
Ingredients: tortillas, cheese, chicken breast, salsa, avocado.
Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and cook it in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Spread a thin layer of salsa on a tortilla. Sprinkle cheese over the salsa. Add the cooked chicken breast and a few slices of avocado. Top with another tortilla. Cook the quesadilla in a skillet over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown. Cut into wedges and serve. - Pasta Primavera
Ingredients: pasta, zucchini, yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, cut the zucchini and yellow squash into thin slices. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and return it to the pot. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and toss to combine. - Eggplant Parmesan
Ingredients: eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the eggplant into rounds. Dip each round in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Place the eggplant rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the baked eggplant rounds on top of the sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese over the eggplant. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. - Sausage and Peppers
Ingredients: Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil.
Cut the Italian sausage into small pieces. Cut the bell peppers and onions into strips. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Add the bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender. - Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients: shrimp, garlic, butter, lemon juice, parsley.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through. Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with parsley. - Pancetta and Pea Risotto
Ingredients: Arborio rice, pancetta, peas, chicken broth, parmesan cheese.
Cut the pancetta into small pieces and cook it in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove the pancetta from the skillet and set aside. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer. Add the Arborio rice and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed. Stir in the peas and pancetta. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve. - Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
Ingredients: tortillas, black beans, corn, cheese, salsa.
Spread a thin layer of black beans on a tortilla. Sprinkle corn and cheese over the black beans. Top with another tortilla. Cook the quesadilla in a skillet over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa. - Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
Ingredients: chicken breast, broccoli, Alfredo sauce, pasta, parmesan cheese.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, cut the chicken breast into small pieces and cook it in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Add the broccoli florets and cook for a few minutes until tender. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top and serve. - Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, black beans, corn tortillas, salsa, avocado.
Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven until tender. Mash the sweet potatoes with a fork. Heat the black beans in a skillet over medium-high heat. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes on the tortillas. Top with black beans, salsa, and avocado. - Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients: chicken breast, spinach, feta cheese, breadcrumbs, olive oil.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut a pocket in the chicken breast. Stuff the pocket with spinach and feta cheese. Dip the chicken breast in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Place the chicken breast on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. - Caprese Grilled Cheese
Ingredients: bread, mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, basil leaves, butter.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place a slice of bread, buttered side down, on a griddle or skillet. Top with mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and basil leaves. Place another slice of bread on top, buttered side up. Cook the grilled cheese over medium heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. - Tuna Pasta Salad
Ingredients: pasta, canned tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and let it cool. In a large bowl, combine the canned tuna, mayonnaise, celery, and onion. Add the cooled pasta and toss to combine. - Bacon and Egg Salad Sandwiches
Ingredients: bread, bacon, eggs, mayonnaise, lettuce.
Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Hard-boil the eggs and peel them. Mash the eggs with a fork. Add mayonnaise to the mashed eggs and stir to combine. Toast the bread. Spread the egg salad on one slice of bread. Top with bacon and lettuce. Place another slice of bread on top to make a sandwich. - Sausage and Potato Hash
Ingredients: sausage, potatoes, onions, peppers, olive oil.
Cut the sausage into small pieces. Cut the potatoes into small cubes. Cut the onions and peppers into strips. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Add the potatoes and cook until tender. Add the onions and peppers and cook until softened. - Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
Ingredients: chicken breast, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, tortillas.
Cook the chicken breast and shred it. Cut the romaine lettuce into strips. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and parmesan cheese. Spoon the mixture onto tortillas and roll up to make wraps. - Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: frozen bananas, peanut butter, milk, granola, berries.
Blend frozen bananas, peanut butter, and milk until smooth. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with granola and berries. - Avocado Toast
Ingredients: bread, avocado, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
Toast the bread. Mash the avocado with a fork and add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Spread the mashed avocado on the toast. - Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients: bread, eggs, cheese, butter.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Fry an egg in a skillet. Place a slice of cheese on top of the egg. Place the egg and cheese on one slice of bread, buttered side up. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side down. Cook the sandwich in a skillet over medium heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. - Caprese Chicken Panini
Ingredients: chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, basil leaves, bread.
Cook the chicken breast and slice it. Assemble the panini by placing a slice of chicken, mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and basil leaves between two slices of bread. Grill the panini in a panini press or skillet until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. - Tuna Melts
Ingredients: bread, canned tuna, cheese, mayonnaise, tomato slices.
Toast the bread. In a bowl, combine canned tuna and mayonnaise. Spread the tuna mixture on one slice of toast. Top with cheese and tomato slices. Place another slice of toast on top. Grill the tuna melt in a skillet or under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly. - Pancakes with Berries and Syrup
Ingredients: pancake mix, milk, eggs, berries, syrup.
Mix the pancake mix, milk, and eggs according to the package instructions. Cook the pancakes in a skillet over medium heat. Top the pancakes with berries and syrup.
In conclusion, these 25 easy, delicious 5-ingredient meals are perfect for busy weeknights. With a little creativity and some basic ingredients, you can create a delicious dinner that your whole family will love.
