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.
5 Ingredient BBQ Chicken Sheetpan meal
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| 5-Ingredient BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe — Eat This Not That |
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken legs, or thighs
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 sweet potato
- Barbecue sauce, your choice
- Olive oil
- 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.
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| 5-Ingredient Chicken Lazone Recipe - Pillsbury.com |
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
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| 5-Ingredient Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs - Healthy Seasonal Recipes |
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
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| 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Fajita Salsa Chicken - Real Food Whole Life |
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.
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| Sweet Potato Gnocchi Recipe (Roasted, With Chicken Sausage) | The Kitchn |
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
- 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.
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