Easy Freezer Meals with 5 Ingredients or Less

Freezer meals can be even faster to put together when they have less ingredients. Surprisingly, less ingredients doesn’t have to mean less flavor. These 5 ingredient freezer meals take just minutes to assemble.

collage of photos of chicken on pasta, a casserole, beef nachos, and meatballs in red sauce on pasta

In the Freezer Meals 101 Club, you can easily find all our 5 ingredient freezer meals by typing “5 ingredient” into the keyword search bar. We add more recipes often. The Club is the best meal prep system to get you conquering mealtime.

Sticky Chicken

two chicken breasts with brown sauce on top of rice in a bowl

Chicken, olive oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, and ketchup may sound like a strange combination, but Sticky Chicken will soon be a family favorite, especially with the kids.

Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork

meat and mayo in a bun next to coleslaw on a plate

Drippy goodness abounds in this Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork on a bun. Packed with punch but easy to make in the slow cooker or the Instant Pot, this is a meal you’ll want to make on repeat.

Lemon Pesto Chicken

a cooked chicken breast topped with melted mozzarella on top of bowtie pasta

Chicken breasts, jarred pesto sauce, lemon juice, pepper, and shredded mozzarella cheese are all you need to make our fresh tasting Lemon Pesto Chicken.

All you need to do to get these dinners in your freezer is toss the ingredients into a freezer bag, seal, and freeze. See how easy it is to assemble five ingredient freezer meals in the video below.

Glazed Ham

two thick ham slices next to corn on the cob, potatoes, and a salad

Whether you’re serving this for a special holiday dinner or just a family meal, Glazed Ham is an easy but delicious freezer to slow cooker recipe.

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

chicken and zucchini in red sauce over rotini pasta noodles

This Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore freezer meal may just have 5 ingredients, but it tastes like a complex meal. Serve over noodles or rice for a complete dinner.

Shredded BBQ Chicken

saucy shredded meat and coleslaw on a bun

Shredded BBQ Chicken on a bun is a messy, delicious meal the whole family will enjoy. Add coleslaw for a crunch and garlic mayo for extra zippiness to take this up to another level of tasty goodness.

Cajun Shrimp Skewers

shrimp on skewers next to a steak, potato salad, and broccoli salad

A great addition to pasta, steak, or served on their own, these Cajun Shrimp Skewers are surprisingly easy to make as a freezer meal.

Baked Caesar Chicken

chicken breast smothered in sauce on top of noodles

With the flavor of this Baked Caesar Chicken, no one will believe that it was made with only 5 simple ingredients.

Shredded Beef Nachos

tortilla chips topped with melted shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, shredded beef, sliced green onions, and red bell peppers

It’s always a good day for nachos! Whether you use these Shredded Beef Nachos for a Game Day meal, a party snack, or an appetizer, you’ll have a winner.

Salsa Chicken

chicken with a red sauce next to rice, refried rice, and cornbread muffins

Just minutes is all you need to assemble this Salsa Chicken dump recipe. Most of the ingredients are probably already in your pantry.

Everything Bagel Salmon

This 4 ingredient Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon is moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside. This tasty dish is ready in just 20 minutes.

Easy Italian Meatballs

egg noodles topped with meatballs in red pasta sauce in a bowl next to shredded Parmesan cheese

These easy Italian Meatballs can be served on pasta or in a meatball sub. Use store-bought frozen meatballs to save even more time.

Zippy Shredded Chicken

shredded chicken and tomatoes in a bowl next to other taco toppings in smaller bowls

Give some excitement to your Taco Tuesdays with this Zippy Shredded Chicken. So fast to put together and so flavorful.

Honey Garlic Meatballs

These Honey Garlic Meatballs have just the right amount of sweetness. They create an easy meal when paired with rice or rice noodles and vegetables.

Lemon Pepper Chicken

a chicken breast next to mashed potatoes on a plate

Simple, but tangy and delicious, once you taste this Lemon Pepper Chicken, you’ll make it over and over again.

Salsa Verde Fish Tacos

fish in green sauce in flour tortillas with shredded carrots and lettuce

These Salsa Verde Fish Tacos can be thrown together in minutes for a tasty taco experience. Serve on flour or corn tortillas with your favorite fixings.

Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole

bowl with egg noodles, corn, peas, and cubed chicken

This Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole is a family friendly dinner that tastes like it has far more than just 5 ingredients.

Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

bacon wrapped cheese stuffed jalapenos on a plate

Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos are a decadent but easy appetizer that can be made ahead and frozen so they can be cooked up fresh whenever the craving arises.

That Lady’s Chicken

chicken breast in shiny red sauce on rice

Saucy That Lady’s Chicken is great for serving with rice or potatoes so that you don’t waste a drop of the flavor.

BBQ Salmon

broccolini and salmon on a plate with a fork lifting up a piece of the salmon

Can taste buds actually dance? This BBQ Salmon will help you find out!

Scrambled Egg Bites

muffin tray with little egg omelettes in it

So convenient to have for busy mornings, these Scrambled Egg Bites can easily be customized according to your family’s tastes.

Baked Tortellini Alfredo

tortellini in white sauce with peas and mushrooms topped with shredded Parmesan cheese

A kid favorite, this Baked Tortellini Alfredo can be customized by adding your choice of ingredients to mix in. It’s so versatile.

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