Looking
for a quick and easy meal idea? Look no further than these delicious 5
ingredient recipes featuring chicken as the star ingredient. From simple sheet pan dinners to skillet meals, these recipes will save you time in the
kitchen without sacrificing taste. Whether you're a busy parent or just want to
simplify your cooking, these chicken recipes are sure to become a staple in
your meal rotation. 5
ingredient recipes are a popular concept in the culinary world, and for good
reason. These recipes use only five simple ingredients to create delicious and
flavorful meals in a fraction of the time and cost of traditional recipes. By
limiting the number of ingredients, the focus is on using high-quality,
essential ingredients that pack a punch in terms of flavor. This not only saves
time in the kitchen but also saves money on groceries. With 5 ingredient
recipes, anyone can whip up a tasty and budget-friendly meal in no time.
So grab your ingredients and get ready to whip up some delicious and budget-friendly meals in no time!
5 Ingredient BBQ Chicken Sheetpan meal
Ingredients- 1 pound chicken legs, or thighs
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 sweet potato
- Barbecue sauce, your choice
- Olive oil
Steps- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, and sprinkle some salt and pepper. Add it to one side of the sheet pan.
- Add the broccoli to the middle and coat them with olive oil.
- Add the chicken legs to the remaining side of the pan and brush on that barbecue sauce.
- Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is officially done.
- Before serving, brush on a second layer of barbecue sauce to the chicken.
5-Ingredient Chicken Lazone
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons kosher (coarse) salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup whipping cream
Steps
1. In small bowl,
stir together 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons garlic powder and 2
teaspoons chili powder. Sprinkle over 1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not
breaded) to completely coat.
2. In 10-inch
skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter over medium-low or medium
heat. Add coated chicken tenders; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until
browned and no longer pink in center. Transfer chicken to plate; set aside.
3. In same skillet,
heat 1 cup whipping cream, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet.
Increase heat to simmer or until cream comes to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer
until cream is reduced by half. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons unsalted
butter. Season to taste with salt. Return chicken to skillet.
Kale Salad with Quinoa & Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 1 ½ cups shredded
cooked chicken
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ¼ cup sliced jarred
roasted red peppers
- ¼ cup Greek salad
dressing (see Tip)
- 1 ounce Crumbled feta
cheese
Steps
1.
Place
kale, chicken, quinoa and roasted peppers in a large bowl.
2.
Add
dressing and toss to coat.
3.
Top with
feta, if desired.
5-Ingredient Honey Mustard Chicken
Thighs
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons brown deli mustard2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons chopped
fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 boneless skinless chicken
thighs, about 2 pounds
Steps
- Preheat
oven to 375ºF. Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk
honey, mustard, thyme, and salt in a medium bowl. Add chicken thighs and turn to
coat. Arrange chicken on the parchment-lined baking sheet, tucking them into
neat thigh shapes.
- Roast
chicken until cooked through and browned in spots, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Let
rest 4 to 6 minutes before serving
5-Ingredient
Slow Cooker Fajita Salsa Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless
chicken breasts or thighs
- 1-2 medium yellow
onions thinly sliced
- 1-2 medium bell peppers red,
yellow, orange or green, thinly sliced
- 1 16-oz
jar salsa divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lime about 2
tablespoons
Optional Toppings
- Fresh Tomato Salsa
- Easy Guacamole
Steps
- Add the
chicken, onions, peppers, about ⅔ of the
salsa, and salt to a 6-quart slow cooker, stirring to combine.
- Cover
and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6, or until the chicken and vegetables
are very tender.
- Uncover
and remove the chicken to a cutting board. Shred with two forks or cut into
pieces.
- If
there is a lot of liquid in the slow cooker you can drain some off or leave it
all in, depending on whether you want a drier or saucier consistency.
- Add
back the chicken, the remaining salsa, and lime juice, stirring everything
together. Taste and add additional salt, lime juice or salsa if you like.
INGREDIENTS
- 1
(12-ounce) package fully cooked Trader Joe's Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage, sliced
- 1
(14-ounce) bag frozen Trader Joe's Sweet Potato Gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons
olive oil
- 1/2 cup
Trader Joe's Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
STEPS
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 450°F.
- Place chicken sausage on a rimmed baking sheet with the sweet potato gnocchi. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
- Spread in an even later and roast until the gnocchi is plump and lightly browned and the sausage is warmed, about 15 minutes. Drizzle with pesto and toss to coat.
In conclusion, making 5
ingredient recipes is a win-win situation. They save you time, money, and
stress, while also promoting a healthier lifestyle and reducing food waste. So
why not give them a try? With just a few simple ingredients, you can create delicious
and nutritious meals that will impress your family and friends. So let's
simplify our lives and go back to basics with these easy and delicious 5
ingredient recipes.
Do you have a 5 ingredient recipe you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you in the comments below.
Keep it sassy,
Kelly
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