Main Dishes recipes

Dinner recipes for every night of the week, from 30-minute skillet meals to Sunday roasts and slow-simmered pots. Poultry and seafood lead the way: chicken fajitas, sesame chicken stir-fry, Marry Me chicken orzo, pan-seared scallops, and herb-crusted salmon. Pasta and rice dishes include tortellini, rigatoni bake, lasagna, and stuffed peppers.

For cooler evenings, look to clam chowder, chicken noodle soup, and corned beef made in the oven, Crockpot, or Instant Pot, plus comfort-food sandwiches. Pick by time first: quick pan dishes finish in about 30 minutes, while casseroles and braises need more oven or cooker time but little hands-on work. Serving sizes are listed on each card, so scaling up for guests or down for two is simple.

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup with Spinach Basil

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

4.61 (23 Ratings)

Stir in the pasta at the very end to keep it plump. This Tomato Tortellini Soup with Spinach Basil is for anyone needing a rich, hearty weeknight meal.

The Athenian Delight Juicy Lamb Gyros with Tzatziki

Juicy Lamb Gyros

4.75 (8 Ratings)

The Athenian Delight Juicy Lamb Gyros offer a street-food finish. An acidic marinade tenderizes the lean leg of lamb. Ready in 5 hours 55 minutes.

Her Majesty s Chicken Salad with Poached Chicken

Her Majesty's Chicken Salad

4.40 (35 Ratings)

Creamy, tangy Her Majesty's Chicken Salad with a curry dressing. Breasts poach gently in onion-and-bay water, so the meat stays tender. Good for picnics.

Anchovy Garlic Butter Pasta in 20 Minutes

Anchovy Garlic Butter Pasta

4.54 (35 Ratings)

Want a bold Anchovy Garlic Butter Pasta with a Salty Garlicky Symphony? This 20-minute meal is rich and includes the section what each ingredient does.

Speedy Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles

Beef Stroganoff in 40 Minutes

4.43 (28 Ratings)

Tender beef usually takes hours to simmer. Speedy Beef Stroganoff Comfort Food in a Flash with Egg Noodles fixes this and includes an ingredient purpose table.

Spicy Butter Chicken: Aromatic Indian Comfort Food

Spicy Butter Chicken

4.61 (36 Ratings)

Dinner fans will love this Spicy Butter Chicken Aromatic Indian Comfort Food Recipe. It includes an ingredient swap table for a rich, glossy finish.

Speedy Chicken Alfredo: Weeknight Wonder

Chicken Alfredo in 30 Minutes

4.56 (39 Ratings)

A rich and garlicky meal featuring Chicken Alfredo. These 30 minute dinner recipes include simple step-by-step instructions for a home-cooked feast.

Creamy Dreamy Baked Ziti CrowdPleasing Classic

Creamy Baked Ziti

4.49 (68 Ratings)

Lean beef, ricotta, and mozzarella make this Creamy Dreamy Baked Ziti CrowdPleasing Classic. Check the recipe specs for this hearty 1h meal.

Restaurant Style Vegetable Chow Mein

Vegetable Chow Mein

4.35 (43 Ratings)

Get a savory, restaurant-style dinner fast with our Speedy Satisfying Vegetable Chow Mein. Our detailed ingredient role table ensures a perfect finish.

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb in 40 Minutes

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

4.34 (50 Ratings)

Lamb often dries out. This Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb Roast Fit for Royalty or Sunday Dinner uses a high-heat sear; see the section Why This Roast Works.

Zesty Lemon Herb Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Cucumber

Quinoa Chickpea Salad

4.52 (48 Ratings)

Ready in 30 minutes, Zesty Lemon Herb Quinoa Chickpea Salad. It includes an ingredient breakdown to help you keep the flavors vibrant and clean.

Fiesta Chicken Fajitas in 40 Minutes

Fiesta Chicken Fajitas

4.41 (41 Ratings)

Learn why these fajitas actually work for a better char. This One-Pan Fiesta Chicken Fajitas with No-Fuss Flavor is ideal for busy weeknights.

BBQ Chicken and Potatoes in 50 Minutes

BBQ Chicken and Potatoes

4.29 (38 Ratings)

Want a Sticky BBQ Chicken and Potato Sheet Pan Feast for dinner? This one-pan meal is ready in 50 minutes and includes timing and yield details.

Creamy Mushroom Pasta: One-Pot Method

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

4.46 (41 Ratings)

OnePot Wonder Creamy Mushroom Pasta Perfection delivers a rich, earthy meal. This guide includes a component breakdown for easy substitutions.

Groovy Guac Black Bean Quesadillas in 25 Minutes

Guac Black Bean Quesadillas

4.58 (59 Ratings)

Want a Groovy Guac Black Bean Quesadilla Vegetarian for dinner? These healthy meatless fiesta quesadillas use a guide on why the texture works for a crisp…