1. Cheesy Salsa Chicken and Rice Skillet
- Chicken Breast
- Chicken Stock
- Salsa
- Instant Rice
- Cheddar Cheese
Salsa seasons the whole skillet, keeping both the shopping list and the prep work short.
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9 Easy Dinners With 5 Ingredients or Less
These are the recipes to open when dinner needs to be practical. Every recipe uses no more than five main ingredients, skips specialty shopping, and takes 40 minutes or less.
2. Ground Beef Vegetable Soup
- Ground Beef
- Canned Stewed Tomatoes
- Tomato Sauce
- Frozen Mixed Vegetables
- Dry Onion Soup Mix
Frozen vegetables and canned tomatoes turn ground beef into a practical one-pot family meal.
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3. Pesto Rotini with Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella
- Rotini Pasta
- Pesto
- Tomato
- Mozzarella
- Basil
Store-bought pesto makes this colorful pasta approachable on a busy weeknight.
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4. Egg Fried Rice
- Soy Sauce
- Instant Rice
- Onion
- Green Beans
- Egg
A dependable way to turn rice, eggs, and frozen or canned vegetables into dinner.
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5. Air Fryer Garlic Parsley Baked Potatoes
- Potato
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Parsley
Three pantry-friendly ingredients make this a low-effort air-fryer recipe for beginners.
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6. Green Bean Cheddar Casserole
- Canned Green Beans
- Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Cheddar Cheese
Only three familiar ingredients and 20 minutes are needed for this budget-friendly casserole.
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7. Spicy Mashed Pinto Beans
- Onion
- Canned Pinto Beans
- Tomato Paste
- Chili Powder
- Vegetable Stock
An inexpensive can of beans becomes a filling meal base with four pantry ingredients.
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8. Salmon Cream Cheese Sandwich with Lettuce
- Bread
- Cream Cheese
- Smoked Salmon
- Lettuce
A four-ingredient lunch that looks polished but needs no advanced cooking technique.
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9. Baked Tomato and Feta Medley
- Tomato
- Garlic
- Parsley
- Feta Cheese
Four ingredients and one baking dish create a versatile dinner, side, or toast topping.
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