27 Easy and Delicious Main Dishes That Make Dinner a Breeze
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
MAIN DISHES
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What’s for dinner tonight? If your answer is “I don’t know,” don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking for something quick and easy or a dish that will wow your dinner guests, we’ve compiled 27 of our favorite main dishes that check all the boxes.
From veggie-packed to one-pan meals, these easy recipes are guaranteed to please—and they’ll save you a ton of time in the kitchen. Looking for something a little more adventurous? We’ve got hearty proteins, and pastas made with fresh and flavorful ingredients that will make you forget all about takeout.
Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. Let these easy main dishes be your inspiration tonight.
The Recipe Critic
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches are filled with tender chunks of roast beef with thin slices of melted mozzarella cheese all held together by a soft hoagie bread all dipped in au jus sauce. This warm, savory and comforting sandwich is a MUST!
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$2.70
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Salt and Lavender
Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken
This creamy lemon chicken recipe is fast, simple, and uses everyday pantry ingredients. You will love the tangy lemon sauce. The chicken melts in your mouth! Easy and elegant!
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81
25 min
TOTAL TIME
494
CALORIES
$1.14
PER SERVING
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Primavera Kitchen
Garlic Shrimp and Veggies Meal Prep Bowls
Garlic shrimp and veggies meal prep bowls are a quick and easy make-ahead meal that is incredibly delicious! Tender shrimp, zucchini, bell peppers, and onion tossed in garlic butter sauce.
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20 min
TOTAL TIME
254
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$2.75
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Plain Chicken
Smoked Sausage Cajun Alfredo
Smoked Sausage Cajun Alfredo - Only 5 ingredients - smoked sausage, pasta, cajun seasoning, heavy cream and parmesan - ready in under 15 minutes! No prep! Very similar to our all-time favorite Chicken Lazone, but with smoked sausage. OMG! AMAZING! Make this tonight! We ate it two nights in a row - i...
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34,805
1,253
15 min
TOTAL TIME
1073
CALORIES
$2.16
PER SERVING
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The Girl on Bloor
One Pan Sausage Peppers and Onions
This Sausage, Peppers and Onions Skillet is an easy one-pan weeknight dinner made with turkey sausage, bell peppers, onions and pasta sauce.
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
225
CALORIES
$1.67
PER SERVING
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The Modern Proper
Sausage, Kale and Potato Skillet Dinner
This recipe ticks all the boxes—a little meaty, some dark leafy greens, and some starchy goodness. An easy one-pan sausage, kale and potato skillet that pleases everyone, from cook to clean-up crew.
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
983
CALORIES
$5.50
PER SERVING
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The Almond Eater
Quinoa Crusted Salmon
This Quinoa Crusted Salmon uses quinoa and breadcrumbs for added texture, flavor and nutrition and pairs beautifully with a side salad. It's packed with flavor and ready in under 20 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight meal!
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19
15 min
TOTAL TIME
321
CALORIES
$3.56
PER SERVING
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Taste of Home
Penne alla Vodka
This easy and impressive pasta is always on the menu when my husband and I have new friends over for dinner. Years later, they've asked me to make this Penne alla Vodka recipe again. —Cara Langer, Overland Park, Kansas
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183
30 min
TOTAL TIME
493
CALORIES
$1.68
PER SERVING
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Closet Cooking
Baked Firecracker Chicken
Sweet and spicy baked chicken that is both packed with flavour and nice and light!
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
343
CALORIES
$1.08
PER SERVING
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The Pampered Chef
Stromboli
Our stromboli has classic pizza flavors wrapped in a pizza dough crust. Think of it as a pizza turnover that's ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes.
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798
CALORIES
$2.14
PER SERVING
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Creme de la Crumb
One Pan Brown Sugar Pork & Apples
Easy and incredibly delicious one pan brown sugar pork & apples is quick to fix in less than 30 minutes and has wonderful fall flavors the whole family will love!
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3,652
170
20 min
TOTAL TIME
449
CALORIES
$2.89
PER SERVING
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The Recipe Critic
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet is the BEST 20 minute meal packed with awesome cajun flavor with shrimp, sausage, and summer veggies. This makes a great low carb meal and is also great for meal prep!
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TOTAL TIME
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$2.84
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Cooking Classy
Panko Crusted Honey Mustard Salmon
Likely to become one of your new favorite ways to prepare salmon and it's so easy. Salmon fillets are coated with a simple honey mustard glaze and dredged in crispy panko then oven baked.
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25 min
TOTAL TIME
356
CALORIES
$3.39
PER SERVING
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Copykat Recipes
Olive Garden Grilled Chicken and Alfredo Sauce
Enjoy Olive Garden Grilled Chicken Alfredo Sauce even more at home.
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
$3.57
PER SERVING
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Mom on Time Out
Kielbasa, Peppers, and Potato Hash Skillet
This Kielbasa, Peppers, and Potato Hash is a delicious and easy dinner recipe that takes just 20 minutes and one skillet!
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8,172
1,039
25 min
TOTAL TIME
356
CALORIES
$1.77
PER SERVING
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Feel Good Foodie
Arrabiata Pasta with Shrimp
Arrabiata pasta is a traditional Italian spicy sauce pasta made with garlic, tomatoes and dried red chili peppers cooked in olive oil. It's made with simple ingredients yet has a deep spicy bite that will definitely give your taste buds a kick. Try it with sauteed shrimp for a quick and flavorful we...
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3,906
33
25 min
TOTAL TIME
347
CALORIES
$1.97
PER SERVING
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Charisse Yu
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage
This easy cajun shrimp recipe with veggies and sausage is perfect for a hot summer day. Cooked in less than 15 minutes, this will be your family's favorite!
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30
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$2.62
PER SERVING
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Completely Delicious
Steak Fettuccine Alfredo
A simple but elegant dinner in for two!
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6,210
30
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1511
CALORIES
$8.76
PER SERVING
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Skinnytaste
Spicy Hearts of Palm Noodles with Chicken
This quick and easy, Spicy Hearts of Palm Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken is made with ground chicken, ginger, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, and sambal oelek – under 15 minutes!
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20 min
TOTAL TIME
315
CALORIES
$2.97
PER SERVING
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Hungry Root
Super Spinach + Salmon Flatbread
Get ready to step up your flatbread game with this delicious Super Spinach + Salmon Flatbread. This drool-worthy recipe features flaky, oven-baked salmon, a medley of roasted vegetables, and a creamy spinach sauce. All these flavors come together for a flatbread that's sure to be the star of your ne...
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7 min
TOTAL TIME
294
CALORIES
$4.59
PER SERVING
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Eating Well
20-Minute Chicken Cutlets & Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Tomato Sauce
This low-carb chicken dinner whips up in only 20 minutes, thanks to thin-cut chicken breast and packaged zucchini noodles. If you have a spiralizer and want to make your own zucchini noodles, use two medium zucchini.
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20 min
TOTAL TIME
805
CALORIES
$7.72
PER SERVING
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Hungry Root
Chicken + Creamy Broccoli Mash
Craving comfort food? This Chicken + Creamy Broccoli Mash is just the ticket. A perfect balance of creamy mashed potatoes, tender chicken, and hearty broccoli make for a delicious, wholesome meal. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is the ideal weeknight dinner.
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29 min
TOTAL TIME
974
CALORIES
$6.34
PER SERVING
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BuzzFeed
One-Pan Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe by Tasty
Here's what you need: canola oil, chicken breasts, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, pesto, penne pasta, cherry tomato, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
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701
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$1.55
PER SERVING
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Eating Well
Skillet Pork Chops with Peas, Carrots & Pearl Onions
This superfast one-dish dinner is full of classic flavor and is such a crowd pleaser that you'll want to work it into your regular weeknight dinner rotation. We call for bone-in pork chops to maximize flavor, but boneless pork chops are a fine substitution. To round out this meal a little more, serv...
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20 min
TOTAL TIME
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$8.52
PER SERVING
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Recipe Box
Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls
Colorful and fresh, these bowls may seem involved but they're actually simple to make and full of so much flavor!
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$5.77
PER SERVING
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Craving Home Cooked
Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus
Quick and delicious Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus that can be on your dinner table in only 30 minutes! Cheesy, creamy, delicious goodness!
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
687
CALORIES
$2.29
PER SERVING
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