30 Easy Summer Dinner Recipes With 5 Ingredients or Less

1. Baked Chicken Caprese

Tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil – there’s really no other iconic summer trio in my opinion! This dinner will take you 30 minutes and 5 ingredients to make. Perfect for busy summer nights!

Recipe source + credit: Wholesome Yum

2. Lemon Chicken With Asparagus

This is a great dinner for late spring/early summer! Asparagus and lemon pairs so well to make this light, delicious chicken dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes!

Recipe source + credit: Pinch of Yum

3. Chicken Piccata

This is a light, buttery Italian-inspired dish that’s perfect for summer. This particular recipe is easy to follow and uses just 5 ingredients!

Recipe source + credit: Cooking For Keeps

4. Baked BBQ Chicken

This BBQ chicken makes a quick, easy, and simple dinner that you can pair with veggies, pasta salad, or potatoes!

Recipe source + credit: Yellow Bliss Road

5. Pesto Chicken Bake

If you’re not a big fan of cucumbers, why not try a tomato sandwich instead?! It’s a perfect way to use fresh tomatoes from the farmer’s market or from your garden.

Recipe source + credit: The Schmidty Wife

6. Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

This easy summer chicken dinner is juicy, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes. It’s also dairy-free for those with allergies!

Recipe source + credit: Simply Whisked

7. Grilled Lime Cilantro Chicken

These juicy chicken breasts are full of summer flavor and perfect to make for dinner or a summer party! You’ll just need a few pantry staples for this simple chicken dinner recipe.

Recipe source + credit: Averie Cooks

8. Walking Tacos

Keep things simple this summer and make these 5-ingredient walking tacos for dinner. This is a great recipe for using up leftover ground beef too!

Recipe source + credit: The Novice Chef

9. Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps

You can make these simple chicken salad croissants with just 5 ingredients! It’s packed with protein and a picnic food favorite that kids and adults are going to love.

Recipe source + credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes

10. Stuffed Bell Peppers

These delicious pinwheels are a high-protein picnic food that contains veggies and dairy too. They’re so simple to make, and a great way to use up leftover ingredients from Taco Tuesday!

Recipe source + credit: Le Creme de la Crumb

11. Smashed Cheeseburger Tacos

I am adding this to my summer dinner rotation ASAP! It’s so easy to make and there are so many ways you can customize these tacos.

Recipe source + credit: The Lazy Dish

12. Turkey & Zucchini Skillet

Here’s a simple low-carb and high-protein summer dinner that you can make in just one pot! It really doesn’t get any easier than that.

Recipe source + credit: Clean & Delicious

13. Pesto Turkey Meatballs

Got some leftover pesto? Make these high protein turkey meatballs with just a few ingredients! You can top these on pasta dishes, eat them with veggies, or just by itself for a low carb dinner.

Recipe source + credit: A Cedar Spoon

14. Turkey Zucchini Boats

Here’s another recipe using turkey and zucchini! This one is packed with protein and great for those looking for a lower carb summer dinner to add to the rotation.

Recipe source + credit: Eating Bird Food

15. Burrata Peach Salad

You can use the peaches you picked up from the farmer’s market for this incredibly easy burrata peach salad! For even more peach recipes, check out this roundup of 12 peach recipes

Recipe source + credit: The Almond Eater

16. Marinated Kale Salad

Pack in some iron with this incredibly easy kale salad that you can make using just a few ingredients! I love adding some pesto chicken on top of this salad for protein and even more flavor.

Recipe source + credit: Blissful Basil

17. Strawberry Spinach Salad

Make this classic summer salad with just 5 ingredients! It’s fresh, flavorful, and a little sweet too. The dressing is also very easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.

Recipe source + credit: Yay Kosher

18. Caprese Salad

You can eat this caprese salad by itself or paired with chicken or pasta – either way it’s delicious, fresh, and loaded with flavor!

Recipe source + credit: I Heart Naptime

19. Watermelon Feta Salad

This is a fresh, healthy sweet & salty salad that’s perfect for a light and lower calorie dinner. The combination of watermelon and feta is just chef’s kiss.

Recipe source + credit: All Ways Delicious

20. Pesto Pasta Salad

You can make this simple pasta salad for lunch or dinner, but it’s also perfect for bringing to a party or summer gathering!

Recipe source + credit: Gimme Some Oven

21. Lemon Cucumber Orzo Salad

This is a light, refreshing salad that will take you under 20 minutes to make, using just 5 simple ingredients!

Recipe source + credit: Veggies Save The Day

22. Baked Feta Pasta

You guys know I had to mention the baked feta pasta recipe that went viral a few years ago on TikTok! It’s such an easy recipe but it’s packed with flavor and perfect for any time of the year.

Recipe source + credit: Feel Good Foodie

23. Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo

I love this unique twist on the classic alfredo pasta made using sun dried tomatoes for a burst of flavor!

Recipe source + credit: Girl Gone Gourmet

24. Summer Squash Pasta

One of my favorite veggies to use in summer cooking is summer squash. Or technically I guess it’s a fruit? 😅 In either case, it’s brightens up the dish and pairs perfectly with pasta!

Recipe source + credit: Sam Does Her Best

25. Creamy Lemon Pasta

This pasta dish is perfect for the spring & summer when you’re craving light and fresh flavors. Here are 26 more easy 5-ingredient spring dinner ideas!

Recipe source + credit: Kirbie Cravings

26. Garlic Mushroom Pasta

This creamy garlic mushroom pasta is a must-try for all mushroom lovers!

Recipe source + credit: The Kitchn

27. Spinach Parmesan Zucchini Pasta

Use homemade or store-bought zucchini noodles to make this low-carb pasta dinner! They’re ready in 20 minutes and I love topping these with some grilled chicken or meatballs for a healthy dinner.

Recipe source + credit: Two Peas and Their Pod

28. Creamy Greek Yogurt Pesto Pasta

This is one of my favorite creamy pesto pasta dishes to make for dinner…it also makes great leftovers for the whole week. There’s no half & half or heavy cream involved thanks to Greek yogurt!

29. Garlicky Shrimp Pappardelle

This is a light, slightly spicy, and garlicky pasta that’s perfect for summer months when you want something quick and easy to put on the table for dinner.

Recipe source + credit: Cooking For Keeps

30. Chicken Caesar Salad Pasta

This is the ultimate girl dinner – caesar salad + pasta …add some fries and you’ve got my dream girl dinner! But seriously, this recipe is so easy to make especially after a long, tiring day at work.

Recipe source + credit: Easy Peazy Mealz

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