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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 plate of creamy pumpkin risotto topped with grated cheese and chopped herbs, set on a white surface with an onion and a pumpkin in the background.

Pumpkin Risotto

A glass baking dish filled with a Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole, layered and topped with golden breadcrumbs, finished with a rosemary sprig; bowls of cranberries add festive flair in the background.

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole

A Turkey Panini stacked with melted cheese, sliced turkey, leafy greens, and cranberry sauce sits on a wooden cutting board, garnished with whole cranberries.

Leftover Turkey Panini (Thanksgiving Panini)

A turkey in the roaster oven on a platter.

Turkey in the Roaster Oven

A plate of rice topped with Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy, garnished with chopped parsley, with fresh parsley and salt and pepper shakers in the background.

Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy

Close-up of a plate of Haluski (Cabbage and Noodles) featuring egg noodles, tender cabbage, and pieces of browned sausage, all seasoned with freshly ground black pepper.

Haluski (Cabbage and Noodles) 

Crock Pot Turkey Breast and Stuffing

Two topped with tomato sauce and chopped parsley are served on a white plate, with fresh parsley in the background.

Easy Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

A plate with whole baby potatoes, and cooked carrots, with a bowl of extra potatoes and carrots in the background.

Slow Cooker Beef Chuck Roast

A serving of cheesy Hobo Casserole with beef, potatoes, and vegetables is plated on a white scalloped dish, with the casserole dish and a patterned napkin in the background.

Hobo Casserole

A serving with green onions and a crunchy topping sits on a white plate, with a checkered cloth in the background.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole

Meat alongside roasted green beans, tomatoes, onions, and yellow squash, all sprinkled with grated cheese for a delicious one-pan meal.

Italian Sheet Pan Pork Chops

A white bowl filled with shredded Chipotle Slow Cooker Chicken, garnished with a sprig of cilantro, sits in front of a slow cooker and some dried peppers.

Chipotle Slow Cooker Chicken

A slice of cheesy John Wayne Casserole with ground meat and vegetables sits on a white plate, with a baking dish and a yellow-and-white towel in the background.

John Wayne Casserole

Crock Pot Pork Roast sliced and topped with chopped garlic and green onions on a white plate, with a bowl of rice in the background.

Honey Garlic Crock Pot Pork Roast

A serving of Chicken Parmesan Casserole with a golden breadcrumb topping and parsley on a white plate, with a casserole dish and striped cloth in the background.

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

A white casserole dish filled with Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole, baked to perfection and topped with golden brown breadcrumbs, garnished with chopped parsley.

Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

A plate of Baked Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo penne pasta with melted cheese, garnished with parsley, on a white plate with a fork nearby.

Baked Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Two delicious Wimpies, also known as Easy Sloppy Joes, filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, onions, and green peppers on a wooden board.

Wimpies (Easy Sloppy Joes)

Slow Roasted Turkey with golden brown skin, stuffed with bread cubes and herbs, served on a white platter with fresh herbs and garnished with orange zest. A tempting pie is visible in the background.

Slow Roasted Turkey

A fork holding a bite of Fried Cabbage and Sausage, with more cabbage, sausage, and vegetables visible in the background.

Fried Cabbage and Sausage

Bowl of mashed potatoes topped with creamy Chicken and Gravy, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley, with a black spoon resting in the dish. A slow cooker is in the background.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

Crispy baked pork belly slices served over rice with green vegetables on a black plate, with fresh parsley in the background.

Baked Pork Belly

A serving platter with instant pot chicken marsala.

Instant Pot Chicken Marsala

An oven bird on a baking tray with halved garlic, bay leaves, and a small bowl of spice mix on the side.

Turkey Cooked in an Oven Bag

A serving of Chicken Broccoli Divan casserole on a white plate with a fork, next to fresh broccoli and a baking dish.

Chicken Broccoli Divan

A plate of Enchilada Pasta with bowtie noodles, melted cheese, diced vegetables, and herbs, served on a light pink plate with a gray napkin underneath.

Baked Enchilada Pasta

A breast, breaded and baked to perfection then sliced in half to reveal its juicy inside, with a bunch of leafy green parsley in the background.

Chicken Milanese

A Hellman’s Crusted Parmesan Chicken thigh with a golden, crispy crust is served on a white plate alongside steamed Brussels sprouts.

Hellmann’s Crusted Parmesan Chicken

A turine of the finished dinner topped with the seeds.

Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup

Tuscan Salmon fillet grilled to perfection, topped with creamy spinach sauce and fresh parsley, served on a bed of white rice.

Tuscan Salmon

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

A bowl of Lemon Asparagus Pasta features penne mixed with asparagus and topped with grated cheese, accompanied by a fork, lemon, and fresh asparagus spears in the background.

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

A heaping serving of the salmon pasta on a white dish.

Salmon Pasta Recipe

Ham and Noodle Casserole

A white plate with Creamy dish garnished with grated cheese and chopped parsley.

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

A Dutch Oven Roasted Chicken, seasoned with herbs, is served on a white and green decorative plate.

Dutch Oven Roasted Chicken

A white bowl of the air fryer gnocchi.

Air Fryer Gnocchi

A plate of seasoned ground beef and onions, inspired by Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole, topped with tater tots, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced peppers, and creamy sauce.

Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole

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

Rotel Chicken Spaghetti

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

Slow Cooker Beef Sirloin Tip Roast

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.

Apple Pie Moonshine

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.

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

A bowl of Sheetz Boom Boom Sauce, rich and creamy, is garnished with parsley in the foreground. In the background, crinkle-cut fries are partially visible, ready to be dipped into this delicious blend.

Sheetz Boom Boom Sauce

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