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:
Swedish Meatballs and Gravy:
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles:
Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos
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4-5 ingredients ends up looking like 10-15 with all the spices, garlic, and milk! LOL 😂
Link for the sausage tortellini took me to a different one with chicken.
I watched the first one, apparently you don't know how to count. You put more than things in the pan.
Yes!! Ya know, I’ve been making smashed tacos for years but with hamburger meat. And I cook mine on corn tortillas. But these look amazing. I’m definitely going to give this a try. Thanks Nicole. You rock!
❤️💜💚
You can also add capers to sauce…yummmyy
Wait! Swedish meatballs without lingonberry sauce?
Always more than 5 Ingredients 😮
I love this channel, but i don't consider these as 5 ingredients. Never heard of "marry me " stuff. But they all look amazing 🎉🎉❤❤
Probably just me but I find it difficult to eat a hotdog let alone a large American burger or burrito type “sandwich” without a knife and fork! 😂🇬🇧
no more takeout Nikki..thank you
Keep cooking with those Publix products, Nicole! Can't go wrong!
What if you do not eat pork or sausage gives you terrible heart burn?
You forgot the One Pan Happy Plate link 😢 but you’re still awesome! Love your recipes 😊
"5 ingredients recipes" starts with a sixth ingredient…. Come on
How do I find these recipes on the website? I wish they would highlight the YouTube videos on their website
The tortellini recipe in the links is not the recipe you are using. I followed your instructions in the video and it came out amazing such a do again.
Yum!
Can’t wait for Tuesday to try these tacos 😋
Title should really be 5/15 ingredients/products. 5 if you use half dozen pro-pantry staples and pre-made, multi-ingredient products. packaged foods. But Onions? Tomato paste? Red pepper flakes? These are not pantry staples for those w/o pro pantry. Sigh.
The tortellini dish looks good to me, going to make it. I tried your last taco dish, but we weren't impressed.
I made this and it was delicious.
The smashed taco 🌮 ♥️
And some of us feel like they’re living in a cave because they’re going through the divorce me stage instead.
The chicken Caesar taco was a big hit today! Easy and we love it.
Can I use something else like hamburger or kilbasa sausage? Thank you so much for sharing!
Oh my gosh. ….Marry Me Sausage … …….Heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would throw some black beans in there. Awesome video.
This is the most wholesome cooking channel on the internet. Love the down to Earth presentation and style. Nicole is amazing.
I've seen a lot of merry me recipes. Can they also be called
"stay with me recipes?"
But mixing w your rings on?…😮
Delicious and easy recipes I have saved all her recipes
I love her ! Such great recipes and great and easy ideas
Hello, what is the composition of the allspice used in the swedish recipe, thank you
Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
I love your videos. You are a real cook. You make mistakes and fix it. It’s about feeding the family not form.
Great recipes
Yum city , can’t 😊 wait to try those grilled chicken Caesar tacos!
i like the recipes, but… NO WAY these are 5 ingredient meals. i will agree to not count basic spices and stuff, but EGGS dont count? ONIONS? tomato paste?
I counted way more than 5 ingredients ???
So happy I stumbled upon you! Love your sense of humor. You make cooking look so easy!
I look forward to making some recipes!!!
Just made the Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos. FAST, EASY, DELICIOUS and will be on my regular rotation! Thank you Nicole!!!!!
@allrecipes! Thanks for the allspice heads up! I add nutmeg, fry mustard to mine and do mini beef/pork balls. Thanks again so much! I forgot about allspice!
Give Nicole a raise! You do do not want to lose this wonderful soul!
Everyone enjoys good food, but you truly work magic in this channel. I love hearing your thoughts while you cook — your dishes always turn out simple and delicious! I found your channel two months ago, and I just want to say: you’re a blessing. A real miracle! You’re a true inspiration! Thank you for sharing this beauty with us — your cooking is magical! ❤ 🤩
"5 ingredients" – such a bold faced LIE!! Not even close to 5 ingredients – easily double at a minimum. Stop the lies!! Onion, milk, garlic, eggs, bread crumbs, fresh parsley, etc. are ALL INGREDIENTS!!
My favorite Blackstone recipe is to sell it!
Love that Caraway Skillet! ❤ Use mine everyday!
So useful , I enjoyed watching this
So lovely