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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!

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

A plate of dinner garnished with chopped parsley, sits on a white plate with fresh parsley in the background.

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

A plate of Chicken and Pesto Pasta Salad with rotini, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, spinach, zucchini, pine nuts, and shredded cheese.

Chicken and Pesto Pasta Salad

Big Mac Casserole

A tray of the finished meatballs.

Taco Stuffed Meatballs

A plate of Big Mac Salad with ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and creamy dressing, accompanied by small bowls of pickles and sesame seeds in the background.

Big Mac Salad

A plate with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, leafy greens, red onions, red peppers, and crumbled feta cheese.

Chicken Orzo Pasta Salad

A clear glass bowl filled with Instant Pot chicken fried rice, featuring peas, carrots, and green onions, sits in the foreground with a kitchen appliance in the background.

Instant Pot Fried Rice with Chicken

A white plate with the finished side dish o it.

Baked Beans with Ground Beef

Three Mexican Stuffed Shells topped with tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and sliced green onions on a white plate, with more shells in a baking dish in the background.

Mexican Stuffed Shells with Veal

Seasoned meat in a cast iron skillet, topped with chopped tomatoes, red onion, basil, and cheese—this recipe is served with a spoon beside it. Fresh tomatoes are visible in the background.

Bruschetta Chicken

A white plate with dinner all topped with grated cheese. A fork rests on the plate beside the food.

Italian Sausage with Gnocchi Sheet Pan Dinner

A fork holding grilled steak, onion, red pepper, and green pepper above a vibrant dish with avocado, sour cream, and lime wedges.

Fajita Steak and Rice Bowl

Close-up of a plate of creamy sausage risotto with chunks of meat, topped with grated cheese and garnished with fresh herbs.

Easy Sausage Risotto

A close-up of sliced Steak Quesadillas filled with sausage and melted cheese, garnished with chopped herbs, and served with a dollop of sour cream on a white plate.

Steak Quesadillas

A grilled pineapple pork chop topped with juicy pineapple chunks and sauce is served over a bed of white rice on a decorative plate.

Pineapple Pork Chops

A serving of cornbread-topped chili pie casserole with ground meat and vegetables on a red plate, garnished with chopped herbs.

Cornbread Chili Pie

A bowl of the instant pot orange chicken in a green bowl.

Instant Pot Orange Chicken

A plate filled with golden-brown, crispy copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets sits in front of an air fryer on a white surface.

Chick Fil a Nuggets (Copycat Recipe)

A plate of creamy White Cheddar Mac and Cheese topped with black pepper sits on a wooden board next to fresh parsley, a fork, and salt and pepper shakers.

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Two thinly pounded and breaded meat garnished with chopped parsley and served with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs on a white plate.

Crispy Breaded Pork Cutlets

A serving of Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole with a breaded topping and creamy filling on a red plate, placed on a red and white checkered cloth.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

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Christina Hitchcock NY Times Best Selling Author and recipe developer behind It Is a Keeper

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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.

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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.

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Honey Sesame Chicken Vegetable Sheet Pan

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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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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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