26 Easy Spring Dinner Ideas With 5 Ingredients or Less

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1. Lemon Chicken With Asparagus

Asparagus is one of the staple spring veggies, and it’s also loaded with lots of nutrients. Pair it with lemon slices to make a light, delicious chicken dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes!

Recipe source + credit: Pinch of Yum

2. Crockpot Chicken & Green Beans

If you want something quick, easy, & healthy for dinner try these crockpot chicken with green beans! You just throw all the ingredients into a slow cooker, let it cook, and you have dinner with very little effort or prep involved. For even more slow cooker recipes, check out my roundup of 25 crockpot dinners with 5 ingredients or less!

Recipe source + credit: Easy Eats Dietician

3. Pesto Chicken Bake With Cherry Tomatoes

Pesto is seriously one of my favorite ingredients – it’s delicious, goes well on so many things, and elevates any dish without a ton of effort. This recipe combines cherry tomatoes and pesto into a chicken dinner that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family!

Recipe source + credit: Spoonful of Flavor

4. Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

Here’s another 5-ingredient asparagus & chicken dish that’s cheesy and packed with flavor! The best part is that it’s ready in under 30 minutes for quick & healthy dinner that you can make even after a long day at work.

Recipe source + credit: Salty Side Dish

5. Baked Spinach Dip Chicken

While you can make this chicken dinner all year long, it just springs spring to me! You just need 3 ingredients to make this super easy dinner, and even picky eaters will love this one!

Recipe source + credit: The Lazy Dish

6. Chicken Piccata

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

Recipe source + credit: Cooking For Keeps

7. Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken

This creamy garlic chicken is a must-try for all mushroom lovers! I love how garlicky this recipe is, and it adds a really nice depth of flavor to the chicken & mushrooms.

Recipe source + credit: Budget Bytes

8. Creamy Pesto Pasta With Chicken Sausage

Want a creamy pesto pasta without the heavy cream? Try this high protein pesto pasta made with Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier pasta that you can whip up after a long day at work.

9. Pasta With Peas

Here’s a cheesy, bright pasta that you can even make with spring peas! Part of the pasta sauce is blended to create a green colorful pasta dish that’s made with just 4 simple ingredients.

Recipe source + credit: Cooking With Ayeh

10. Lemon Orzo With Asparagus & Chickpeas

This 30-minute lemon orzo is a simple vegetarian dish that you can make with just 5 ingredients! It’s also light and perfect for spring & summer dinners.

Recipe source + credit: Veggies Save The Day

11. Tomato & Goat Cheese Pasta

The combination of tomatoes + goat cheese is just chef’s kiss. Not only is this recipe easy, it’s also delicious and ready in just 15 minutes!

Recipe source + credit: Delicious Little Bites

12. Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta

If you’re in a pinch and need a quick high protein dinner in a pinch, try making these super easy rotisserie chicken tacos! There’s so many ways you can customize these with your favorite toppings.

Recipe source + credit: Maja’s Recipes

13. Creamy Tortellini Pesto With Peas

Here’s another pea pasta, but this time with pesto mixed in! It’s a perfect recipe for busy weeknights when you need a quick, filling dinner.

Recipe source + credit: Life As A Strawberry

14. Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta

Next time you’re at the farmer’s market, pick up some kale to make this super easy pasta! It’s a budget-friendly recipe you can make with pantry staples and sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Recipe source + credit: Budget Bytes

15. Orecchiette with Sausage & Broccoli

This quick & easy pasta dish is full of protein, veggies, and flavor!

Recipe source + credit: My Everyday Table

16. Beef & Green Bean Stir Fry

This stir fry is a simple spring dinner that you can throw together in just 20 minutes!

Recipe source + credit: Stetted

17. Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

If you’re looking for a low-carb spring dinner, here’s a simple one made with just 5 ingredients! Cabbage is an unsung hero, but it’s the star of this recipe.

Recipe source + credit: That Low Carb Life

18. Garlic Butter Steak & Asparagus

Yum, garlic butter anything is delicious! This recipe is another easy way to incorporate asparagus into your spring dinners this year. It also pairs really well with my 5-ingredient garlic butter parmesan pasta!

Recipe source + credit: Feeding Your Fam

19. Pineapple Salsa Pork Chops

This may be more of a late spring/early summer recipe, but it’s sure to get you in the mood for warmer weather!

Recipe source + credit: Andi Anne

20. Rosemary & Garlic Lamb Chops

These easy 5-ingredient lamb chops are perfect for Easter, but also work for any Sunday night dinner!

Recipe source + credit: Platings & Pairings

21. Black Pepper Pork

You’re only going to need a few ingredients for this delicious pork stir-fry made with spring asparagus! It’s perfect for when you’re craving Chinese takeout.

Recipe source + credit: Just A Taste

22. Citrus Pesto Flatbread

Here’s another easy recipe to get you in spring & summer mode! It’s one of my favorites when I’m craving a fresh homemade pizza/flatbread.

Recipe source + credit: Fork In The Kitchen

23. Asparagus Tart

Here’s another flatbread recipe you can make with asparagus and cherry tomatoes! The crust is made from puff pastry dough which is not only easy & convenient, but also incredibly delicious.

Recipe source + credit: Laughing Spatula

24. Spinach Artichoke Quesadillas

Got some leftover spinach & artichoke dip? How about making these super delicious yet easy quesadillas for an easy spring dinner! You can even make them for lunch, party, or as an appetizer.

Recipe source + credit: Budget Bytes

25. Vegetable Frittata

This recipe is perfect when you’re craving breakfast for dinner! You can even meal prep this ahead of time and freeze individual portions you can reheat & eat all week.

Recipe source + credit: Sweetphi

26. Quinoa With Peas & Parmesan

This one-pot dinner recipe is not only quick & easy, but it’s also a hit with kids and picky eaters too!

Recipe source + credit: Family Food on the Table