Looking for quick, satisfying dinners that don’t require a long grocery list? In this video, Nicole makes five delicious meals using just five ingredients each — proving that weeknight cooking can be simple, affordable, and full of flavor. From creamy pastas to one-pan favorites, these dishes come together fast and deliver big comfort with minimal effort.
We start with a rich and cheesy Marry Me Sausage Tortellini that feels fancy but comes together in minutes. Next, Nicole serves up Swedish Meatballs and Gravy, a cozy classic perfect for any night of the week. Then it’s time for Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles, a sweet-and-savory meal that basically cooks itself. For something hearty and hands-off, she makes the One-Pan Happy Plate — loaded with chicken, cheese, and rice. Finally, Nicole wraps things up with Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos, a fun, crispy twist on a dinner staple.
Whether you’re cooking for a busy family or just don’t want to fuss with a long ingredient list, these 5-ingredient dinners are quick to prep, easy to love, and guaranteed to make your weeknights a little simpler.
Timestamps:
0:00 – 5 Easy Dinners Made with Only 5 Ingredients
0:11 – Marry Me Sausage Tortellini
3:28 – Swedish Meatballs and Gravy
8:48 – Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles
12:57 – One-Pan Happy Plate
16:55 – Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos
Get the recipes here:
Marry Me Sausage Tortellini: https://www.allrecipes.com/marry-me-chicken-tortellini-recipe-8601280
Swedish Meatballs and Gravy: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/216564/swedish-meatballs-svenska-kottbullar/
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles: https://www.allrecipes.com/slow-cooker-honey-garlic-chicken-noodles-recipe-8629517
Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos https://www.allrecipes.com/chicken-caesar-smashed-tacos-recipe-11770163
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4-5 ingredients ends up looking like 10-15 with all the spices, garlic, and milk! LOL 😂
Hi Nicole, I am an avid fan of your cooking. There are many things I learned from you in terms of putting together a simple meal that is not only healthy but delicious at the same time. Anyway, I have a quick question. In the noodles recipe you used oyster sauce, would you recommend a substitute as I'm allergic to shrimp and shellfish? I wish I wasn't because shrimp is delicious and I didn't develop these allergies until later on. Anyway, hope to hear from you soon regarding the substitute for oyster sauce. Keep up the great work
Chicken fried rice on the Blackstone
Literally I can’t stop watching her videos!! I want to make everything she cooks!!
Fantastic.!!!!
My kind of lady <3 Tho look at her cook with that Giant wedding ring on her finger
Just recently found this awesome channel and I'm binge watching all the yummy recipes. The beautiful and funny host is relatable to my style of cooking and so likeable! I was in a cooking funk but now I have some yummy recipes to try❤
Can't believe i just found u today! Where have I been!
Just made the Marry Me Tortellini- big success! So easy and so yummy. Can't wait to try some of the others, especially the smash tacos and the garlic noodles.
As a Mexican that happy plate looked so good! Looks as good as the homemade tortillas my wife makes!