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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 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

A slice of the crustless spinach bacon quiche.

Crustless Spinach Bacon Quiche

The pasta in the sauce with parmesan on top.

Creamy Gnocchi Alfredo with Broccoli

Sliced beef eye of round roast with a seasoned crust, displayed on a wooden cutting board with herbs in the background.

Garlic Herb Eye of Round Roast

A close-up of Roasted Cauliflower Steaks on a white plate, topped with grated cheese and sprinkled herbs.

Garlic Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

A close up on the finished dish.

Sausage with Rice Casserole (St. Paul’s Rice)

Pan fried boneless pork chops on a bed of rice.

Pan Fried Boneless Pork Chops

A white plate with a serving of the tex mex casserole with ground beef.

Tex Mex Casserole with Ground Beef

A plate of instant pot cheeseburger macaroni on a white plate.

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni

A serving of Chicken Tater Tot Casserole with corn, beans, cheese, and a crispy topping on a black plate, with a skillet and fresh vegetables in the background.

Mexican Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

A white serving bowl with veal meatballs in piccata sauce.

Veal Meatballs in Piccata Sauce

A baking pan filled with with shredded meat, beans, melted cheese, barbecue sauce, and green onion.

Pulled Pork Totchos Recipe(Loaded Tater Tots)

The chili on a checkered mat.

Slow Cooker Taco Chili

A stack of the snack filled with cheese and beans are topped with sour cream, cilantro, and green onions on a white plate. A fork and a bowl of sauce subtly await in the background.

Shredded Chicken Quesadilla

A serving of Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole topped with paprika and chopped parsley on a white plate, with a fork in the background.

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole

A top shot of the chinese lemon chicken.

Chinese Lemon Chicken

A casserole dish of the finished dinner.

Mac and Cheese with Ham

A bowl of baked meatballs garnished with chopped herbs sits on a white surface, accompanied by a red checked cloth and vibrant green leafy vegetables.

Oven Baked Meatballs

A plate featuring two slices of meatloaf topped with ketchup and parsley, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes mixed with herbs, delivers a classic comfort food experience. The recipe calls for a dash of creativity: try crushed Ritz Crackers for extra texture.

Ritz Cracker Meatloaf

The meal with slaw, avocado slices, and sauce served on a white plate.

Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos

Close-up of a copycat honey baked ham with several slices cut, showcasing its juicy pink interior. Grilled orange halves and greens are visible in the foreground.

Copycat Honey Baked Ham

Pineapple Glazed Ham shot from the top on a white dish surrounded by pineapple and greens

Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham

Easy Shrimp Alfredo in a pan.

Easy Shrimp Alfredo

A closeup on the skillet gnocchi and peas.

Skillet Gnocchi and Peas

A dish of the dinner on a white plate with herbs on top.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

A top shot of the cheesy dinner with cream cheese and fresh herbs on top.

Baked Pierogi Casserole

Parsley on top of the pierogi casserole.

Pierogi Lasagna

Three crispy pesto tuna cakes.

Pesto Tuna Fish Patties

A Spiral han with pineapple and brown sugar.

Instant Pot Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar

A serving of spaghetti casserole with meatballs on a white plat.

Spaghetti Casserole with Meatballs

A Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham, adorned with orange slices and encircled by lime wedges, sits enticingly on a white plate.

Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

Porketta roast sandwich on a wooden board.

Porchetta Sandwich

Mexican shredded beef garnished with lime wedges and parsley on a white dish, nestled next to a checkered cloth adorned with fresh parsley sprigs.

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef

A close-up of a pile of air fryer pizza rolls, with one roll bitten to reveal its filling of tomato sauce and pepperoni.

Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

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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 (with video)

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