The end of the week is nigh, your cupboards are rather bare, and you don’t have time to food shop. What do you do?

You whip up one of these delicious 4 ingredient recipes using whatever you’ve got left in the fridge plus a few pantry staples like a versatile can of Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup.

These budget-friendly, time-saving meals require just four key ingredients – perfect for anyone from students to busy families on the go.

4 Ingredient Recipes: The Cupboard Essentials

Importantly, we’re not counting any of the basic staples in our simple 4 ingredient recipe ideas. That means oil, salt, pepper, vinegar, water, milk, butter – the stuff you find in most kitchens – don’t count as an ingredient. The upshot is that you can season your meals without using your four options, so you’ll get more flavour for your money.

Whether it’s been a long stint at the office, or you forgot to nip to the supermarket, our 4 ingredient recipes will save the day!

Get Cooking with These Mouthwatering 4 Ingredient Recipes

Say goodbye to hunger pangs with these delicious 4 ingredient recipe ideas:

Creamy Tomato Courgetti Spaghetti

This quick and easy meal is a great way to use up courgettes before they go off. Tear up a few slices of Parma ham and a handful of fresh basil and gently fry until crisp. Transfer to a plate then add a tub of tomato and mascarpone sauce or a can of Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Tomato Soup to the pan and cook for a few minutes. Slice the courgettes into long, thin pieces so they look like spaghetti then toss in the sauce while it’s cooking. Simmer for a couple of minutes and serve with the crispy ham and basil topping.

Delicious Chicken and Bacon Mac & Cheese

Perfect for a midweek treat, this creamy chicken and bacon mac and cheese is easily tweaked so that you’ll only need four ingredients that you’ll probably find at home. Just omit the milk, breadcrumbs, and salad leaves and you’ll still be left with an unctuous dish of satisfying loveliness. So all you’ll need to do is sauté bacon in a little butter, add a portion of cooked pasta, and stir in a can of Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup. Pour the mixture into an oven proof dish, sprinkle over a cup of grated cheese, and bake until the cheese is melted.

Scrumptious Roast Chicken Breast with Mushroom Sauce

By focussing on four key ingredients in this stunning roast breast of chicken with mushroom sauce dish you’ll create a scrummy family meal in super-quick time. Season your chicken breasts well with salt and pepper before frying skin side down. Remove from the pan, fry the onions until they soften, then add Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. Return to a simmer, stir in the chopped flat leaf parsley then pop the chicken breasts back in along with the juices and serve immediately.

Crunchy Tuna Pasta Bake

This family classic can be adapted any way you like, and you can even make it using only four ingredients that most of us have lying around the kitchen. Simply heat a can of Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Tomato Soup in a saucepan before adding enough cooked pasta to feed everyone. Mix the ingredients then flake in a can of tuna plus a small can of sweetcorn, stir, and serve immediately.

Perfect Pizza Chicken Roll Ups

This recipe for pizza chicken roll ups uses pizza sauce, but you can easily substitute this for a can of Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Tomato Soup and still achieve mouthwatering results. Flatten some chicken breasts then place a few pepperoni slices and a slice of cheese on top. Roll up tightly and secure in place with string of toothpicks. Place the chicken in an oven proof dish, spoon over the sauce or soup, cover, and bake until the chicken is cooked. Remove, top with the remaining cheese, then bake for another few minutes or until the cheese is melted and brown at the edges.

Amazing Veggie Picnic Pie

Whether for summer lunches or an easy supper, this veggie picnic pie recipe certainly hits the spot when ingredients are scarce. Line a cake tin with a removable bottom with shortcut pastry. In a separate bowl, mix asparagus, green beans, or whatever vegetables are in your fridge with a can of Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. Pour the mixture into the tin before covering with a pastry lid and baking in the oven. You could replace one of the veggies with a large handful of grated cheese to blend in with the shortcrust pastry, giving this pie a punchy, cheddar-y kick.

The Best Beef Taco Bake

Things are getting spicy with this zingy, Mexican-inspired beef taco bake dish you can make with only four basic ingredients. All you need to do is leave the milk out of the recipe and you’ll still end up with delicious results. Cook the minced beef in the frying pan, drain off the fat, then stir in a can of Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Tomato Soup. Grab some hot sauce from the cupboard, adding as little or as much as you like, depending on your heat tolerance. Finally, add some flour or corn tortillas cut into one-inch pieces plus a good amount of grated cheddar. Transfer to an oven proof dish and bake until the beef mixture if hot and bubbling. Sprinkle over any remaining cheese and tuck in!

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