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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29 Comments
I love her ! Such great recipes and great and easy ideas
Delicious and easy recipes I have saved all her recipes
But mixing w your rings on?…😮
I've seen a lot of merry me recipes. Can they also be called
"stay with me recipes?"
This is the most wholesome cooking channel on the internet. Love the down to Earth presentation and style. Nicole is amazing.
I would throw some black beans in there. Awesome video.
Oh my gosh. ….Marry Me Sausage … …….Heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can I use something else like hamburger or kilbasa sausage? Thank you so much for sharing!
The chicken Caesar taco was a big hit today! Easy and we love it.
And some of us feel like they’re living in a cave because they’re going through the divorce me stage instead.
The smashed taco 🌮 ♥️
I made this and it was delicious.
The tortellini dish looks good to me, going to make it. I tried your last taco dish, but we weren't impressed.
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.
Can’t wait for Tuesday to try these tacos 😋
Yum!
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.
How do I find these recipes on the website? I wish they would highlight the YouTube videos on their website
"5 ingredients recipes" starts with a sixth ingredient…. Come on
You forgot the One Pan Happy Plate link 😢 but you’re still awesome! Love your recipes 😊
What if you do not eat pork or sausage gives you terrible heart burn?
Keep cooking with those Publix products, Nicole! Can't go wrong!
no more takeout Nikki..thank you
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! 😂🇬🇧
I love this channel, but i don't consider these as 5 ingredients. Never heard of "marry me " stuff. But they all look amazing 🎉🎉❤❤
Always more than 5 Ingredients 😮
Wait! Swedish meatballs without lingonberry sauce?
You can also add capers to sauce…yummmyy
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!
❤️💜💚