Prepping a meal usually takes time and effort. In order to have a delicious meal we usually spend from 1 to 1.5 hours. And that does not include the time we spend choosing ingredients. Fewer ingredients mean less choosing time and reduce the cooking process. Here are the top 3 5-ingredient recipes that you can make in 1 hour or less!
1. 5-Ingredient Recipes With Chicken
Source: Pillsbury
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
How to make
- STEP 1
In a 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. - STEP 2
In a 10-inch pan, melt 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter over medium-low or medium heat. Add coated chicken tenders; cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned and no longer pink in the center. Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside. - STEP 3
In the same pan, heat 1 cup whipping cream, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Increase heat to simmer or until cream comes to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until cream is reduced by half. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Season to taste with salt. Return chicken to pan.
Nutrition facts
- Cal: 460
- Fat: 37g
- Protein: 27g
- Card: 4g
- Sugar: 2g
2. 5-Ingredient Recipes With Sweet-and-Sour Chicken And Rice
Source: Pillsbury
Ingredients
- 1 Ib of rice
- 1 1/2lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 bottle (10 oz) sweet-and-sour sauce (3/4 cup)
- 1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained
How to make
- STEP 1
Put the rice in the rice cooker and set the timer for 20 minutes - STEP 2
In a 10-inch pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in the center. - STEP 3
Add bell pepper and sweet-and-sour sauce; cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is tender. Stir in pineapple; cook for 2 minutes or until hot.
Nutrition facts
- Cal: 900
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 36g
- Card: 34g
- Sugar: 31.5g
3. 5-Ingredient Recipes With Meatballs
Source: Pillsbury
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon
- 3 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
How to make
- STEP 1
Heat oven to 350°F.In an ungreased baking pan with sides, arrange 1 lb bacon slices. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Reserve bacon drippings in a small bowl. - STEP 2
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, place 3 lb lean ground beef, chopped 1 medium white onion, 3 tablespoons dried oregano leaves, and 1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs. - STEP 3
Chop bacon into very small pieces; add to beef mixture. Using clean hands, mix the beef mixture, making sure all ingredients are evenly distributed. Portion into about 30 (2-oz) pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. - STEP 4
Place a large ovenproof pan over medium-high heat; pour reserved bacon drippings into the skillet. Add meatballs; cook for about 3 minutes on each side or just until seared. (You may have to do this in batches.) - STEP 5
Place pan in 350°F oven; bake for 30 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in the center.
Nutrition facts
- Cal: 100
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Card: 1g
- Sugar: 0g
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