Super Easy, Yet Incredibly Delicious 5 Ingredient Chicken Recipes

As busy as we are each day, we still want to prepare a decent and substantial meal for our family. While not all of us have the luxury of time to cook extravagant dinners, we can choose to cook simpler recipes that save time and are just as good. If you’re short on time, try these easy yet delicious 5 Ingredient Chicken Dinner Recipes!

Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

What do you need:

• 1 can condensed broccoli cheese soup

• 1 package chicken stuffing mix

• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken

• 1 cup of broccoli florets

• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Combine broccoli cheese soup (don’t water it down!), cooked chicken, and broccoli florets in a large bowl. Transfer mixture to an 11×7-inch baking dish. Prepare chicken stuffing mix according to package directions, then add to baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese. Cover and bake in a preheated oven (350F) for 20 minutes. When done, remove the lid and continue baking for another 15 minutes. Let cool for several minutes before serving.

Apricot Spiced Chicken

What do you need:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

• 1/3 cup canned apricot

• 1/4 cup hot sauce

• 1 tablespoon hot mustard

• Salt to taste

Combine the apricot preserves, chili sauce, mustard, and salt (you can pepper with pepper if you like) in a saucepan and stir over medium heat for about 3 minutes, or until heated through. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Place chicken on baking sheet and grill 6 to 8 minutes per side, basting liberally with Spicy Apricot Sauce during the last few minutes of cooking. Let cool and stand for a few minutes before serving.

Mexican Rice with Chicken

What do you need:

• 1 can of chopped tomatoes with onion

• 1 package of Mexican-style rice and pasta mix

• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

• 2 cups cubed chicken breasts, cooked

• 2 butter spoons

Melt the butter in a pan and cook the rice and pasta mixture for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Add the tomatoes (with liquid), a little water (about 3/4 cup), and the contents of the rice seasoning packet. Bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and continue cooking for 10 minutes. When done, add the chicken and jalapeno. Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.

These 5 ingredient chicken recipes are the answer to your busy weeknights – you won’t have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen!