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Easy 7-Ingredient (or Less) Recipes You'll Wish You Discovered Before Today

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By Kristy Alpert Updated March 08, 2022
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Smoked Turkey Panini
Credit: Andy Lyons

Seven ingredients (not counting salt, pepper, or oil) are all you need for a wholesome dinner that comes together in a flash. It's no coincidence there are as many ingredients as there are days of the week in these easy 7-ingredient recipes, as they are perfect any day of the week … even the busiest weeknights. These easy dinner recipes with only a few ingredients all start by having you pick through your panty and raid your refrigerator for what you already have on hand. Take the stress out of dinner with saucy skillet recipes, quick-prep pastas, shortcut salads and soups, and more easy meal ideas.

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Queso Fundido Torta

stack of three cut sandwiches with cheese, peppers, and chorizo
Credit: Carson Downing
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Mexican dinner recipes in less than seven ingredients? Yes please! This Mexican sandwich packs in flavor with smoky chorizo, spicy poblano peppers, and melted queso Oaxaca.

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Air-Fryer Flank Steak and Fennel

Flank Steak, potatoes, and fennel on white plate
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This easy steak dinner comes together in your air fryer for easy prep, and easier cooking. You'll only need lemon juice, flank steak, fennel, and red new potatoes to pull off this few ingredient dinner recipe. Season with a bit of salt and pepper for a truly delicious steak dinner.

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Pesto-Prosciutto Flatbread

Pesto-Prosciutto Flatbread
Credit: Jacob Fox
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Refrigerated dough and store-bought pesto give you a head start to this 7-ingredient flatbread. Simply spread the pesto on the uncooked dough, add cooked prosciutto, and then sprinkle some cheese before it bakes in the oven for 16 minutes. Top with fresh arugula and a drizzle of lemon juice and olive oil.

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Taco Burger Sliders

Taco Burger Sliders
Credit: Jacob Fox
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Think mini to save precious prep time. These taco-seasoned beef burgers grill in less than 10 minutes since they're slider-size. Melty cheese and store-bought salsa are just two of the six ingredients that make these few-ingredient burgers fiesta worthy.

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Herb-Roasted Shrimp

Herb-Roasted Shrimp
Credit: Blaine Moats
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This seafood dish is made with fewer than 7 ingredients and can be served as an appetizer or on its own for a main course. Start with some fresh or frozen shrimp and add in a few pantry staples to finish off this simple recipe. The fresh succotash relish is optional but adds tons of flavor!

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Chicken and Vegetable Sauté

Chicken and Vegetable Sauté
Credit: Karla Conrad
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Looking for easy chicken recipes for dinner with few ingredients? Opt for chicken tenderloins (or slice full-size chicken breasts into thirds) to get this skillet dinner recipe on the table in 30 minutes. A can of white beans add protein, while carrots, broccoli, and onion boost the color and nutrition.

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Tuscan Tuna Salad

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This low-calorie tuna salad requires zero cooking! Just toss together white beans, canned tuna, lemon, arugula, and tomatoes for a fast and fresh salad. Prep a double batch and enjoy leftovers for lunch all week long.

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Quick Skillet Lasagna

Quick Skillet Lasagna
Credit: Jason Donnelly
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Five common pantry ingredients are all you need for this few ingredient lasagna that comes together in just 30 minutes. You'll just need a skillet and some will power not to dig in before this easy skillet dinner hits the table. Top the pasta with snipped fresh basil for a touch of freshness and a flavor boost.

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Turkey Vegetable Casserole

Turkey-Vegetable Casserole
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Five common pantry ingredients are all you need for this few ingredient lasagna that comes together in just 30 minutes. You'll just need a skillet and some will power not to dig in before this easy skillet dinner hits the table. Top the pasta with snipped fresh basil for a touch of freshness and a flavor boost.

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Herbed Chicken, Orzo, and Zucchini

Herbed Chicken, Orzo, and Zucchini
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From stove top to table in just 20 minutes, this chicken skillet recipe proves that easy recipes with few ingredients for dinner can be speedy and tasty. This easy chicken dinner gains simple but sophisticated flavor from dried basil. Orzo and zucchini cooked with red wine vinegar and dill round out the nutritious meal.

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Maple-Mustard Turkey Thighs

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Season tender turkey thighs with a zippy coating of brown mustard and maple syrup. Quick-cooking tapioca thickens the spread that pairs equally well with hearty new potatoes. Best part? This few ingredient chicken dinner comes together in your slow cooker!

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Apple-Pecan Pork Chops

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Brown sugar and butter provide the sticky glaze for these few ingredient pork chops. You'll only need some apples (tart are best!), pork chops, pecans, brown sugar, and butter for this easy dinner recipe. Cracked black pepper helps balance the sweetness of fresh apples and pecans.

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Gingered Beef and Broccoli Salad Bowl

Gingered Beef Broccoli Salad Bowl
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Dress up the tender steak strips and crisp vegetables in this no-fuss salad recipe with bottled ginger vinaigrette. The steak cooks quickly in a wok, while the rest of the salad assembles easily in a large bowl. Shredded carrot and sesame seeds make delicious additions to the nutritious 5-ingredient dinner.

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Chopped Salad Taco

Chopped Salad Taco
Credit: Andy Lyons
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Ditch the meat and grab a can of fiber-rich pinto beans for your next taco night. The versatile low-fat protein provides a blank slate for fresh sweet corn, zucchini, and homemade guacamole. These easy tacos only require six ingredients.

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Quick Meatball Minestrone

Meatball and Vegetable Soup with penne
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You don't have to serve the optional crusty bread with this 7-ingredient soup recipe, but you'll be happy if you do. Using frozen foods like meatballs and mixed vegetables is a smart way to make a wholesome meal in minutes. Combine them with beef broth, beans, and pasta for a quick take on cozy minestrone soup.

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Garlic-Lime Pork with Farro and Kale

Garlic-Lime Pork with Farro and Kale
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Easy pork recipes for dinner with few ingredients can be healthy, too! Skip the pasta and opt for nutty, fiber-packed farro instead. The perfectly al dente whole grain gets a coating of peanut butter, honey, and lime juice before joining wilted kale and garlicky pork medallions.

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Chicken-Green Curry Noodle Soup

Chicken-Green Curry Noodle Soup
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Soups are one of the best few ingredient dinner recipes. This Thai-inspired recipe cooks in only 12 minutes. That's just long enough to cook the chicken breast strips and to get the rice noodles al dente in the chicken broth and coconut milk base.

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Quick Skillet Steaks with Mushrooms

Quick Skillet Steaks with Mushrooms
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Red wine, garlic, and mushrooms combine for an impressive yet easy sauce for skillet-cooked steak. The fancy feast is ready in 30 minutes and contains less than 300 calories per serving. Top with fresh parsley (optional) for some added color.

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Ham and Sweet Potato Mini Flatbreads

Ham and Sweet Potato Mini Flatbreads
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In these few ingredient "pizzas," mashed sweet potatoes stand in for the marinara sauce. Thin whole wheat sandwich rolls can act as the crust, but a pita or tortilla would also work well. Add a handful of spinach for extra vitamins and a drizzle of warm cranberry sauce for color and flavor.

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Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo

Chicken Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo
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No now one will ever guess this flavorful one pot dinner calls for less than seven ingredients. Light Alfredo pasta sauce dresses up simple stove-top chicken and mushrooms. Broccoli cooked with fresh slices of lemon makes an easy (and healthy) side dish.

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Chicken and Asparagus Skillet Supper

Chicken and Asparagus Skillet Supper
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Minimal ingredients and minimal cook time make this one of our favorite few ingredient recipes. Asparagus, squash, and green onion add a fresh touch to this chicken and bacon combo. A splash of broth helps the meat stay juicy and flavorful.

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Grilled Salmon with Garden Mayonnaise

Grilled Salmon with Garden Mayonnaise
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In less than seven ingredients, you can have a delicious entrée and homemade sauce ready to go. A zippy mixture of celery, green onion, tarragon, lemon juice, and mayonnaise tops this simple salmon recipe. Serve the fish with fresh grilled asparagus.

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Chicken Breasts with Herbs

Chicken Breasts with Herbs
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This Italian-inspired dinner only requires seven ingredients. A quick sauté followed by a brief braising keeps these quick chicken breasts moist. A mixture of garlic, lemon, oregano, and parsley provides a fresh take on traditional gremolata.

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Grilled Chicken and Peaches with Green Beans and Orzo

Grilled Chicken and Peaches with Green Beans and Orzo
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Multitask and boil the orzo and green beans while you grill the chicken tenders for this few-ingredient meal. Then mix everything together with stone fruit and feta cheese for a fresh spin on pasta salad. Garnish with fresh thyme for a boost of flavor.

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Chicken with Summer Squash

Chicken with Summer Squash
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A few fresh ingredients and pantry staples are all this few ingredient chicken recipe requires. Prepared rotisserie chicken is a shortcut to home-style cooking. Simply quarter the chicken and serve it on a bed of sautéed squash, cherry tomatoes, and arugula or spinach leaves.

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Smoked Turkey Panini

Smoked Turkey Panini
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Even with the optional walnuts, this mile-high panini can be made in less than seven ingredients. This turkey sandwich gets a fresh spin with thick-sliced country Italian bread and bruschetta topping. Heart-healthy walnuts add nutritious and delicious texture to the easy recipe.

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    13 of 26 Gingered Beef and Broccoli Salad Bowl
    14 of 26 Chopped Salad Taco
    15 of 26 Quick Meatball Minestrone
    16 of 26 Garlic-Lime Pork with Farro and Kale
    17 of 26 Chicken-Green Curry Noodle Soup
    18 of 26 Quick Skillet Steaks with Mushrooms
    19 of 26 Ham and Sweet Potato Mini Flatbreads
    20 of 26 Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo
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    22 of 26 Grilled Salmon with Garden Mayonnaise
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    24 of 26 Grilled Chicken and Peaches with Green Beans and Orzo
    25 of 26 Chicken with Summer Squash
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