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Not sure what to make for dinner? A simple main course can set the tone for the entire meal. Once you’ve got your main settled, then you just have to decide if you want to serve side dishes with it. We love this Easy Deep Dish Pizza! Want something more out of the box? These Chicken Zucchini Enchiladas are a perfect choice.

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My Favorite Main Dishes

It’s really hard to choose my favorite recipes, but if I had to, these are the ones I would serve for dinner on the regular.

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs on a white plate with cheese and parsley on top.

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Gravy is poured on top of a stuffed chicken breast.

Stuffing Stuffed Chicken Breast

A spoonful of taco soup is lifted out of a full bowl

Instant Pot Taco Soup

A large serving bowl of juicy slow cooker Mexican chicken with rotel with a large spoon on the side and fresh cilantro sprinkled on top.

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

Most Popular Dinner Ideas

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A hot dog in a bun being held with an air fryer with hot dogs in it.

Air Fryer Hot Dogs

chicken fried steak with white gravy on top

Best Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

A fork lifting a bite of beef tips and beef tips on a bed of mashed potatoes.

Beef Tips And Gravy

A bowl of chicken pot pie filling with a biscuit on top

Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie

The Latest Main Dish Recipes

Whether you’re looking for chicken recipes, simple beef mains, or seafood dinner ideas, there is something here for you!

Close-up of shrimp tacos filled with sautéed shrimp, sliced red and green bell peppers, and carrots, topped with fresh cilantro leaves and drizzled with a white sauce in soft, lightly toasted tortillas.

Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Sliced sheet pan steak fajitas mixed with red, yellow, and green bell peppers and onions, cooked and served on a tray with a metal spatula partially visible.

Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

Raw beef marinating in a white dish with sliced jalapeños, garlic cloves, and a dark liquid steak fajita marinade on a white marble surface.

Steak Fajita Marinade

Crockpot cajun chicken breast is lifted with a spatula from a slow cooker filled with more chicken breasts and a flavorful orange-colored broth, garnished with chopped green onions.

Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken

Cooked Jalapeño Peach Pork Chops in a cast iron skillet garnished with green onions, all glistening with a rich, savory sauce.

Jalapeño Peach Pork Chops

A plate of creamy lemon orzo pasta topped with two golden-brown crispy chicken breasts, garnished with lemon slices, fresh herbs, and grated cheese.

One-Skillet Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo

Four baked Italian meatballs garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese sit on a bed of tomato sauce in a white bowl.

Easy Italian Meatball Recipe

A sheet pan shrimp boil filled with seasoned baked shrimp, corn on the cob slices, red potatoes, sausage, lemon wedges, and chopped herbs, with a spatula lifting a serving.

Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

A close-up of a baked taco pasta casserole topped with melted cheese, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, with a drizzle of white sauce in a white baking dish.

Taco Pasta Casserole

An upside-down pizza pot pie with pepperoni, cheese, and herbs sits on a white plate. A fork lifts a cheesy slice, showing melted cheese stretching. Chopped parsley and grated cheese garnish the pizza and plate.

Pizza Pot Pie

A bowl of creamy Italian sausage tortellini soup filled with kale, carrots, and diced tomatoes. Sprinkled with herbs and grated cheese, the soup is accompanied by a spoon and a small dish of Parmesan cheese on the side.

Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

A bowl of creamy chicken taco soup topped with avocado, red onion, cilantro, and crumbled tortilla chips. It’s set on a wooden surface with tortilla chips on the side.

Creamy Chicken Taco Soup

Sliced roasted pork tenderloin with a honey garlic crust, served in a skillet alongside roasted red potatoes and green beans. The dish is garnished with chopped herbs.

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes and Green Beans

A round baked tamale pie casserole featuring a layer of green chile cornbread on top, covered with melted cheese and a drizzle of sour cream. The dish is garnished with diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and cilantro, served in a black-handled pot on a striped cloth.

Easy Jiffy Tamale Pie

Two charred smash burger tacos filled with beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, and cheese, topped with a creamy Big Mac burger sauce. The tacos are on a wooden board, with a side of pickles in a small white bowl.

Smash Burger Tacos

A tray of crispy shredded beef tacos filled with melted cheese and beef, garnished with jalapeño slices and lime wedges. Two small bowls of dipping sauce are beside the tacos.

Crispy Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos

A bowl of Mexican shredded beef garnished with slices of red and green chili peppers, cilantro, and a lime wedge. A spoon rests in the bowl, which is placed on a green and white patterned cloth. A small bowl of sauce is visible in the background.

Crockpot Mexican Shredded Beef

Shrimp and corn chowder is presented in a bowl with a spoon.

Shrimp and Corn Chowder

A slice of cornbread is served with a bowl of cajun soup.

Crockpot Red Beans and Rice Soup

A plate of crispy parmesan crusted chicken and sprouts on a round white plate.

Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken