5 Ingredients or Less Recipes

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Sometimes we just need something easy in life. These 5 Ingredients or Less Recipes will make getting dinner on the table easier. You are going to love them! We have chicken, beef and pork main recipes along with some yummy sides.

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Life can be overwhelming. There isn’t enough time. There is too much to do. There aren’t enough ingredients in your cabinets or in the stores. And, yet, you still need to keep your family fed. What are you to do?

These 5 Ingredients or Less Recipes will help you to quickly put together dishes to feed your family and bring a little brightness to your day.

Beef Recipes

Ground beef, ribs, roasts…no matter what kind of beef you have in your fridge or freezer, we have a recipe that will fill your tummy without a ton of prep time or more than five ingredients! These recipes give you amazing flavor that everyone from the youngest to the oldest in your family or at your table will love!

Crock Pot Easy Special Pot Roast

This Crock Pot Eay Special Pot Roast is not only easy, it is delicious!

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Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs

Delicious Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs you can throw together in less than five minutes!

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Crock Pot Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

This Crock Pot Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole is a crowd pleaser for young and old alike! I’m guessing it will instantly go on your “go-to” recipe list.

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Chicken Recipes

We have chicken leg recipes, chicken breast recipes, canned chicken recipes and more! Some of these recipes are so simple it is unbelievable how amazingly tender and flavorful the chicken is when you serve it! You are going to love these amazing 5 Ingredients or Less Chicken Recipes!

Crock Pot Butter Chicken (Low Carb)

Our Crock Pot Butter Chicken is great on its own or shredded up for casseroles and sandwiches. Also great crock pot chicken for low carb and keto diets.

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Crock Pot Creamed Chicken Sandwich

Feeding a crowd? Looking for an easy recipe? This Crock Pot Creamed Chicken Sandwich is a snap to throw together and makes around two dozen sandwiches! This classic old fashioned recipe is always a favorite!

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Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Legs

Are you looking for an easy chicken recipe that everyone will swear came straight off the grill? This recipe for Crock Pot BBQ Legs is incredible and could not be easier!

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Air Fryer Fried Chicken

We love this recipe for Air Fryer Fried Chicken. Our chicken always comes out perfectly crispy and tender every single time. Using an air fryer is a fool proof way to get amazing fried chicken with very little mess compared to traditionally fried chicken.

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Crock Pot BBQ Ranch Chicken Buns

Want a foolproof recipe that is absolutely delicious? This Crock Pot BBQ Ranch Chicken Buns recipe is just that! Great for everyday or a potluck!

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Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Breasts

Are you short on time? No time to prep or make dinner? This Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Breasts recipe can be thrown together in 2 minutes and your slow cooker does the work!

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Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Ravioli Casserole

If you are looking for an easy recipe that kids and grown ups alike will love, this Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Ravioli Casserole recipe is for you! Yum!

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Hot Dog and Pork Recipes

Hot dogs are essential if you have kids or feed those of us adults who are kids at heart. We have a couple of recipes that are sure to please your kiddos and adults alike!

We also have couple of pork recipes that are comfort food at its best! Simple, delicious and sure to be on your “must make” recipe list after the first time you try them!

Crock Pot Easy Pork Roast

This Crock Pot Easy Pork Roast only has four ingredients! This super simple pork roast that is loaded with flavor made in the crock pot.

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Bubble Up Crock Pot Chili Dog Casserole

This super easy Bubble Up Crock Pot Chili Dog Casserole recipe was an instant family favorite in my house! I bet it will be in your home too!

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Crock Pot Country Ribs {Mississippi Style}

If you love a good recipe that is easy, delicious and fall-apart tender, then you are going to love this Crock Pot Country Ribs {Mississippi Style} recipe!

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Crock Pot Chili Cheese Dogs

Are you looking for the perfect way to feed a crowd? Our Crock Pot Chili Cheese Dogs are so easy and delicious!

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Cheesy Crock Pot Ham Tater Tot Casserole

This Cheesy Crock Pot Ham Tater Tot Casserole is a super easy recipe that young and old alike devour! It is simple and delicious!

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Side Recipes

Unless you are making a one-pot meal, you need some side dishes to complete you family’s meal! These 5 Ingredients or Less Side Recipes are easy and delicious. We have low carb recipes. We have recipes for those of us who love carbs…I am the Carb Queen after all. 😉

Crock Pot Bacon Bubble Bread

Slow cooker dinner cheesy bacon dinner bread that is perfect with soups and casseroles!

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Crock Pot Buttered Cabbage

Are you looking for an easy way to make buttered cabbage in your slow cooker? Our Crock Pot Buttered Cabbage is an easy way to enjoy this classic recipe. This recipe makes a delicious low carb side dish!

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Crock Pot Cheesy Fiesta Corn

This delicious Crock Pot Cheesy Fiesta Corn recipe can be thrown together in under five minutes and has an amazing flavor!

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Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes

Momma’s tried and true Cheesy Potato recipe for your Crock Pot!

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Crock Pot Buttered Cabbage

Are you looking for an easy way to make buttered cabbage in your slow cooker? Our Crock Pot Buttered Cabbage is an easy way to enjoy this classic recipe. This recipe makes a delicious low carb side dish!

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Crock Pot Green Beans

It only takes three simple ingredients to turn a can of green beans into a flavorful side dish that will remind you of your grandma's home grown green beans. You won't believe how easy our Crock Pot Green Beans are to make! These are perfect for a comforting weeknight meal and special enough for your holiday menus.

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Crock Pot Green Beans and Potatoes

Are you looking for a delicious and easy recipe that just might be the perfect comfort side dish? This Crock Pot Green Beans and Potatoes is all of that! Yum!

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Dessert Recipes

Let’s hear it for desserts! These sweet treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and aren’t going to take a ton of time or ingredients to make!

Crock Pot Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

Are you looking for a super easy dessert that you can just throw together? This Crock Pot Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake only takes 5 minutes to put together! Altered from original in Gooseberry Patch’s 101 Blue Ribbon Desserts

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Crock Pot Cream Cheese Danish

You can have one that tastes like it is straight from the bakery with this Crock Pot Cream Cheese Danish recipe! 

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Crock Pot Cherry Cobbler

Are you looking for a great slow cooker dessert recipe that is super easy to throw together? Our Crock Pot Cherry Cobbler is the perfect sweet treat.

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