5-Ingredient (or Less) Dinner Recipes

Put together dinner in a hurry with these recipes for both main dishes—quesadillas, beef tenderloin, ravioli, salmon, ham and more—and sides.

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Pierogies with Meat Sauce

Add watercress, sausage, cherry tomatoes and tomato sauce to a package of frozen potato-and-onion-filled pierogies for this colorful meal. Pierogies with Meat Sauce

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Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

Bottled black bean and corn salsa spices up these quesadillas, ready in just 20 minutes. Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

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Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Tomatoes

Balsamic vinegar and fresh chopped tomatoes add just the right amount of flavor to this dinner for two. Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Tomatoes

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Honey-Sriracha Grilled Chicken Thighs

Sweet and spicy! You only need five ingredients and a hot grill for a delicious weeknight entrée. Honey-Sriracha Grilled Chicken Thighs

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Garlic-Roasted Asparagus

Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of asparagus and garlic.Garlic-Roasted Asparagus

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Nacho Cheese Chicken Chowder

This five-ingredient slow-cooker chowder goes together in minutes and then cooks two hours on high or four to five hours on low. Serve with breadsticks for dipping.Nacho Cheese Chicken Chowder

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Shrimp with Warm Coleslaw

Add coleslaw, bacon and chives to shrimp for this quick and easy meal. Shrimp with Warm Coleslaw

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Quick Chicken Tortilla Bake

Buy a deli chicken or use leftover chicken to combine with cheese, tortillas, condensed soup and diced tomatoes for this easy casserole.Quick Chicken Tortilla Bake

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Ravioli with Peas and Lemon Pesto

Peas, pesto, lemon zest and toasted hazelnuts add fresh flavor to ravioli.Ravioli with Peas and Lemon Pesto

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Peppered Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables

Carrots, beets and orange juice concentrate top the fish in this dinner, ready in just 30 minutes.Peppered Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables

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Cheddar-Maple Squash

A little cheddar cheese, maple syrup, and turkey bacon dress up butternut squash for this side dish. Cheddar-Maple Squash

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Sausage Jambalaya

Combine sausage, sweet peppers, celery, canned kidney beans and fire-roasted canned tomatoes in your slow-cooker for a spicy main dish. Our recipe also gives an alternative using meatballs, cannellini beans, onions and diced tomatoes.Sausage Jambalaya

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Super Simple Peachy Barbecue Chicken

Just three ingredients produce a rich-flavored, sweet-tangy barbecue sauce for drumsticks in this easy chicken slow-cooker recipe.Super Simple Peachy Barbecue Chicken

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Broccoli with Orange-Cream Sauce

Combine orange juice concentrate and sliced almonds with whipping cream for a rich side-dish sauce. If you're trying to cut calories and fat, use half-and-half or milk instead, but the sauce won't be as thick.Broccoli with Orange-Cream Sauce

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Barbecue Beef Wrap

These wraps, made with leftover shredded roast beef and packaged broccoli slaw, can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Wrap tightly and chill.Barbecue Beef Wrap

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Potato Chips Meet Fish

How do you get your family to eat fish? By serving them tilapia coated with potato chips, herbs and honey-mustard dressing.Potato Chips Meet Fish

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Cherry-Stuffed Ham

Place plumped dried cherries into slits in the ham and add them to the fruit sauce for a double sweet-tart touch.Cherry-Stuffed Ham

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Asian Coleslaw

Jazz up packaged coleslaw with a sliced sweet pepper, green onion, cilantro and sesame-ginger salad dressing.Asian Coleslaw

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Chicken Focaccia Bread Sandwiches

Make these hearty sandwiches for a quick lunch or dinner. Add fresh fruit and a beverage for a picnic!Chicken Focaccia Bread Sandwiches

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Bean-and-Rice-Stuffed Peppers

With only five ingredients, these hearty stuffed peppers assemble in a snap. Team them with corn bread or whole wheat rolls, and dinner's done.Bean-and-Rice-Stuffed Peppers

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Gingered Beef & Broccoli Salad Bowl

Use a wok or skillet to stir-fry sirloin steak strips and broccoli. Combine with salad greens, chopped sweet pepper and bottled ginger vinaigrette salad dressing for a meal that's on the table in 20 minutes.Gingered Beef & Broccoli Salad Bowl

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Fish Fillets with Cucumber-Orange Salsa

Make a quick salsa from cucumber, red onion, a chopped orange and seasoning blend to serve with fish filets.Fish Fillets with Cucumber-Orange Salsa

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Skillet-Roasted Cauliflower and Squash

Skillet-roasting boosts the flavor of the veggies in this side dish. Serve with your favorite meat.Skillet-Roasted Cauliflower and Squash

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Thyme and Garlic Chicken

Thyme, garlic, a little orange juice, and a splash of balsamic vinegar flavor these moist, fork-tender chicken breasts. Thyme and Garlic Chicken

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Pierogies with Meat Sauce

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Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

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Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Tomatoes

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Honey-Sriracha Grilled Chicken Thighs

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Garlic-Roasted Asparagus

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Nacho Cheese Chicken Chowder

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Shrimp with Warm Coleslaw

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Quick Chicken Tortilla Bake

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Ravioli with Peas and Lemon Pesto

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Peppered Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables

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Cheddar-Maple Squash

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Sausage Jambalaya

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Super Simple Peachy Barbecue Chicken

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Broccoli with Orange-Cream Sauce

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Barbecue Beef Wrap

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Potato Chips Meet Fish

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Cherry-Stuffed Ham

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Asian Coleslaw

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Chicken Focaccia Bread Sandwiches

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Bean-and-Rice-Stuffed Peppers

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Gingered Beef & Broccoli Salad Bowl

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Fish Fillets with Cucumber-Orange Salsa

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Skillet-Roasted Cauliflower and Squash

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Thyme and Garlic Chicken

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