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Main Dishes

Looking for some delicious and easy main dish recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights? Check out our collection of easy main dish recipes! From quick and easy skillet meals to flavorful pasta dishes, our recipes are simple to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for any night of the week. Whether you’re in the mood for chicken, beef, pork, or vegetarian options, our collection has something for everyone. Plus, with easy-to-follow instructions and minimal prep time, you’ll have dinner on the table in no time. So why settle for takeout or frozen dinners when you can make a delicious, homemade main dish at home? Try our easy main dish recipes today!

A closeup on a juicy bbq chicken slider.

BBQ Chicken Sliders

A bowl of Italian Chopped Salad with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, mozzarella balls, red onion, and a light dressing.

Italian Sub Salad

Plate of penne pasta with creamy white sauce, pieces of Chicken Gorgonzola, grated cheese, and chopped parsley, served on a white dish.

Chicken Gorgonzola Pasta

Close-up of crispy Air Fryer Chicken Strips on a gray plate, with a black and white checkered cloth in the background.

Air Fryer Chicken Strips

A plate with a sandwich cut in half, , stacked with toasted bread slices.

Chipotle Chicken Salad

Close-up of golden-brown, breaded tofu nuggets stacked on a white plate, resembling the crispy texture of Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets.

Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets

A burrito bowl with lettuce, black beans, grilled chicken, shredded cheese, onions, tomatoes, tortilla strips, cucumbers, and creamy dressing—a delicious twist on a Spicy Southwest Salad—served with lime and tomato in the background.

Southwestern Chicken Salad

Three fish tacos with avocado slices, shredded cabbage, cilantro, and a drizzle of creamy sauce are arranged on a white plate. Reminiscent of popular shrimp tacos like Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos, these flavorful bites are perfect for any taco lover. A bowl of slaw is visible in the background.

Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos

Four grilled pork chops, marinated in a savory grilled pork chops marinade and marked with perfect grill lines, are arranged on a rectangular white plate, garnished with lemon wedges and herbs on a marble surface.

Grilled Boneless Pork Chops

A creamy chicken salad with chopped vegetables is served on lettuce leaves and garnished with fresh herbs, presented on a red plate. Reminiscent of a classic Shrimp Salad Sandwich, sliced onion, jalapeño, and lime are arranged in the background for a burst of color and flavor.

Taco Shrimp Salad Sandwich

Philadelphia Cheese Steak Sliders

Two Cuban Sliders with pulled pork, melted cheese, and pickles on seeded buns, placed on a white plate with more sliders in the background.

Cuban Sliders

A closeup of shredded pork sliders.

Shredded Pork Sliders

A skillet filled with creamy chicken tortellini pasta, mixed with sauce, herbs, and grated cheese, with a wooden spoon resting on the side—a comforting skillet recipe perfect for any night of the week.

Chicken Tortellini Skillet

A hand dips a piece of crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken into a small bowl of white sauce, with more chicken pieces in a bowl in the background.

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Grilled Salmon Salad: A succulent grilled salmon fillet rests elegantly on a vibrant bed of mixed greens, adorned with crisp sliced cucumbers and sweet cherry tomatoes, all artfully arranged on a pristine white plate.

Grilled Salmon Salad

Grilled Turkey Burgers with Pickled Onions

Breasts are arranged on a plate with fresh rosemary, grilled lemon, and sliced vegetables in the background.

Grilled Lemon Rosemary Chicken

A platter of the finished protein.

Grilled Marinated Pork Loin

Grilled vegetable and meat skewers, including tender steak kabobs with mushrooms, potatoes, peppers, onions, and tomatoes, are served on a white plate and garnished with chopped herbs. Parsley and a napkin are in the background.

Grilled Steak Skewers

Close-up of shrimp skewers cooking on a grill, seasoned to perfection with visible grill marks and some smoke rising.

Grilled Shrimp Kabobs

A plate garnished with chopped green onions sits next to a bowl of soy sauce and fresh green onions on a patterned tablecloth.

Asian Pork Meatballs

A side view of the steak dish.

Air Fryer Steak Bites

A black bowl filled with Ground Beef and Broccoli, white rice, and sesame seeds sits on a red and white checkered cloth with a similar dish in a pan behind it.

Korean Beef and Broccoli

Sliced medium-rare Air Fryer Beef Roast arranged on a white plate with a side of green beans and a silver fork.

Air Fryer Beef Roast

A plate of perfectly cooked grilled chicken drumsticks garnished with parsley

Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks

A cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and cheddar cheese in a sesame seed bun sits on a wooden board, showcasing a classic take on baked hamburgers.

Best Baked Hamburgers

Asian Grilled Chicken thighs with visible char marks are arranged on a white plate, topped with fresh parsley garnish in the background.

Grilled Asian Chicken

A bowl of Lighter Corn Chowder topped with chopped green onions and bacon, served with a slice of bread and a bowl of green onions on the side.

Sweet Corn Soup

Sliced meat with carrots and onions in a glass baking dish, garnished with parsley. Garlic bread is visible on the side.

Oven Baked Brisket

A slice of meatloaf with brown onion gravy sits on mashed potatoes, reminiscent of classic Smothered Steak and Gravy, garnished with chopped parsley on a black plate, with a skillet and onions in the background.

Smothered Beef Steak and Gravy

A wooden spatula lifts a serving of cheesy spaghetti with melted cheese from a turquoise casserole dish on a kitchen counter.

Baked Cheesy Spaghetti

Grilled Balsamic Chicken breast sliced and topped with a fresh strawberry salsa, served on a white plate.

Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

A seasoned baked haddock fillet served with a colorful vegetable medley of corn, avocado, tomatoes, and carrots on a white rustic plate.

Baked Haddock with Corn Salad

Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken

Baked Honey Garlic Chicken

Chicken Margherita

Sliced baked chicken cutlets and halved grape tomatoes arranged on a black rectangular plate, set on a red and white checkered napkin.

Baked Chicken Cutlets

Sliced medium-rare steak served over pasta with a rich sherry cream sauce and mushrooms, garnished with chopped parsley in a white bowl.

Filet Mignon in Sherry Cream Sauce with Mushrooms

A cooked Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy is lifted on a metal spatula, garnished with chopped parsley.

Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy

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A plate of cheesy rotel chicken spaghetti garnished with chopped green onions.

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Plate of sliced slow cooker beef sirloin tip roast with potatoes, carrots, and onions, garnished with parsley.

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Slices of roasted crock pot pork tenderloin topped with sauce and garnished with herbs on a white plate. Nearby is a small bowl containing additional sauce.

Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Sauce

Close-up of crispy breaded Bang Bang Chicken drizzled with sauce and garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate. A small bowl of dipping sauce waits eagerly in the background.

Bang Bang Chicken

A plate of garlic Parmesan baked penne pasta with creamy sauce, tender chicken, and a sprinkle of parsley sits invitingly on a wooden board. In the background, a bowl of grated cheese awaits to enhance the savory delight.

Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken

A marble container with all purpose seasoning inside.

All Purpose Seasoning

A tray of meal features stir-fried snow peas, bell peppers, and carrots, all topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Honey Sesame Chicken Vegetable Sheet Pan

A slice of Easy Apple Pie with Crumb Topping.

Easy Apple Pie with Crumb Topping

A glass jar filled with apple pie moonshine, surrounded by fresh apples and spices, sits on a countertop.

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A mason jar of peach moonshine.

Peach Moonshine

Two cheese enchiladas topped with melted cheese and garnished with cilantro on a white plate, placed on a wooden board next to a fork and a bunch of fresh cilantro, reminiscent of our delectable Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas.

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A crinkle-cut French fry is dipped in creamy Sheetz Boom Boom Sauce with herbs, with more fries and sauce visible on a white plate in the background.

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