Need some three-ingredient recipes you can make with what you have in the pantry?
Keeping your pantry well-stocked with the basics can simplify meal planning. Especially if you can build meals that require just a handful of ingredients.
Because let’s face it, life as a busy mom is stressful enough already without worrying about what to make for dinner.
You might be working from home, homeschooling or just trying to stay on top of the laundry and other chores. So finding ways to take the hassle out of dinner is a must.
That’s what’s great about three-ingredient recipes — you can easily put them together with things you have on hand. And if you need some inspiration for what to make for dinner, I’ve got you covered.
I’ve rounded up a list of simple meal ideas you can make right now, with three ingredients or less.
Ready? Let’s go!
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20+ Easy (and Delicious!) Three-Ingredient Recipes
1. Simple Pasta With Peas
Mix pasta and peas with a dash of cheese in this simple pantry meal recipe from Veggie Desserts.
2. 3-Ingredient Broccoli Alfredo Sauce
Just add pasta for an easy broccoli alfredo dinner with this recipe from Savor + Savvy.
3. Crockpot Spicy Buffalo Ranch Chicken
You won’t believe how easy (and yummy!) this recipe is from Tammilee Tips.
4. Slow Cooker Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken
Another hassle-free crockpot chicken recipe, this time sweet instead of spicy.
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5. Easy Grilled Buffalo Wings
Who doesn’t love buffalo wings? And they’re practically painless to make with this recipe from Simply Full of Delight.
6. Bacon-wrapped Chicken Strips
Bacon and chicken together? It’s a win-win, thanks to this recipe from 24Bite.
7. Mac and Cheese with tomatoes
Noodles, cheese and tomatoes combine in this simple comfort dish from Food Meanderings.
8. Three-Ingredient Chicken
This three-ingredient chicken from Meals and Mile Markers goes perfectly with green beans or potatoes.
9. Sweet Potatoes with Kale and Caramelized Onions
This recipe from Calm Eats is healthy and tasty if you’re looking for a meat-free dinner option.
10. Crockpot Apricot Chicken
This apricot chicken from Food Wine Sunshine is light and flavorful, perfect for spring or summer!
11. Easiest Ever Chicken Pesto Pasta
This recipe from Snug & Cozy Life is perfect for nights when you need dinner to be done in a flash.
12. Three-Ingredient Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken
Set it and forget it with this slow cooker chicken recipe from The Rising Spoon.
13. Pasta e Fagioli
Try this easy recipe for pasta and beans from Christina’s Cucina.
14. 3-Ingredient Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
One of the best three-ingredient recipes for moms who want to keep it simple and healthy, from Little Sunny Kitchen.
15. Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
One of the simplest three-ingredient recipes you’ll ever make, courtesy of Tasty Galaxy.
16. Slow Cooker Applesauce Chicken
One of the easiest chicken dinners you’ll ever make! From Strength and Sunshine.
17. Easy Chicken Pizza Bake
Chicken and pizza team up in this simple bake from Strength and Sunshine.
18. Easy Silly Chili Macaroni
Chili + macaroni combine for the perfect family-friendly dinner in this recipe from Saving Talents.
19. Easy Low-Carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Just add toppings to this simple three-ingredient cauliflower pizza crust from Wholesome Yum.
20. 3-Ingredient Asparagus Quiche
Go low-carb and delicious with this asparagus quiche from Joy Filled Eats.
21. Mexican Healthy Baked Salsa Fish
Tired of chicken? Try this salsa fish recipe from Melanie Cooks.
22. 3-Ingredient Salsa Crock Pot Chicken
Slow cooker salsa chicken made easy, from The Dinner Mom.
23. The Best Instant Pot Whole Chicken
Cook an entire chicken fast in your Instant Pot with this recipe from Tasty Galaxy.
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Very useful, Thankyou. I’ll be back
Awesome, happy to have you!
Super easy recipes to try this time at home. Since all family members are together, I am trying soem new recipes. These are some great suggestions. Thanks
Thanks, I hope you give some of these a try! Let me know how they work out. 🙂
Wow these looks delicious and easy to do! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Thanks for this list! There are some great ones on here for me as a gluten free vegetarian. Very useful!