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Main Dish Recipes

Add a pinch of fun to your next meal with these beloved main course recipe ideas. Meat and potatoes? You bet! But it doesn’t stop there…

The Best Chicken Divan ready to be served.

The Best Chicken Divan

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By Bonnie Roberts
Well. this is the famous "1st Dinner" recipe. When I was single, I served this ...
(8 ratings)
Air Fryer Chimichanga

Bonnie’s Air Fryer Chimichanga

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By BonniE !
This recipe is about as simple as it gets. Looking for a fast lunch? ...
Cheesy Beef Enchiladas served with mexican rice and refried beans.

Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

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By Sheena Gibson
Homemade Cheesy Beef Enchiladas everyone will love (including the kiddos). I'm not a big fan ...
A platter of Chicken Quesadillas with guacamole and sour cream.

Chicken Quesadillas

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By Megan Olson
This recipe is one I put together myself through trial and error. It's a great ...
(5 ratings)

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

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By Amy H.
This recipe is so easy and delicious. I love the way the chicken cooks in ...
Momma Linda's Enchiladas on a plate.

Momma Linda's Enchiladas

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By Marsha Cooley
This was the first dish my mom-in-law shared with me. It's popular in our family, ...
(8 ratings)
Lisa's Air Fryer Salmon With Dijon Dill Sauce.

Lisa's Air Fried Salmon With Dijon Dill Sauce

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By Lisa Walker
I am loving this new air fryer. I came up with this recipe last night ...
(1 rating)
Smothered Chile Verde burrito.

Chile Verde

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By Judy Garcia
I got this recipe about 30 years ago off of an old "Silver Palate" recipe ...
Taco pizza completely done and garnished

Taco Pizza My Way

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By Chrissy Hackley
My son and I created this version of taco pizza. It is similar to a ...
A bowl of homemade chili with chopped onions and cheese.

Homemade Chili

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By Judy Garcia
I have been making this chili recipe since I got married, almost 52 years ago. ...
Taco Meat Tostada for One

Taco Meat Tostada And An Idea

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By Ruth Ann Vokac
For the first time in my life, I am cooking for only one. ...
Taco Chicken in the Instant pot

Taco Chicken Pasta In Instant Pot

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By Jennifer P.
This instant pot is a game changer, ready in just minutes, and will satisfy ...
Burritos in a baking dish

Creamy Chicken And Corn Burritos

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By Jennifer R
This is a riff on a recipe I'd been wanting to try for a long ...
Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos on a platter.

Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos

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By Lynette !
A healthier fish taco using blackened rather than using fried fish!
(7 ratings)
A slice of Mexican Chicken Casserole.

Mexican Chicken Casserole

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By Jessica Taylor
This dish is my family's comfort food and it is spicy! We love this so ...
(3 ratings)
A bowl of Chicken Chili Verde.

Chicken Chili Verde

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By Tamra Miller
I have always made my chili verde with pork, but my family loves chicken. So ...
(7 ratings)
A bowl of Crock Pot Southwest Beef Chili Stew.

Crock Pot Southwest Beef Chili Stew

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By Jane Manna
I found this recipe for chili stew in a Crock Pot cookbook years ago. I ...
(19 ratings)
Spicy Mexican Chicken with Jalapenos, Tomatoes and Onions and Elote Salad.

Picante Pollo A La Mexicana(spicy Mexican Chicken)

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By Michael Hall
This Spicy Chicken dish is a feast for the taste buds. It is easy ...
Carnitas (Slow Cooker) in flour tortillas.

Carnitas (slow Cooker)

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By Pam Stewart
I served this on Mother's Day figuring it was MY day and I love this ...
(4 ratings)
Elmer's Bar-B-Que Sauce & Char-Grilled Chicken.

Elmer's Bar-b-que Sauce & Char-grilled Chicken

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By Jamie Beecham
My daddy was the best outdoor bar-b-que cook I knew. When it came to chicken ...
(7 ratings)
There was a nice cool day at the Lake on the 14th of June so I decided I wanted Mexican and a cold Michelob Ultra and this is what I made. The boats were soaring at the lake and me and my belly were Smiling

Beef Chimichangas With Fried Rice At My Lake House

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By Jamie Franks
I love going to Don Ponchos for this meal but I wanted to create my ...
So yummy

South-of-the-border Essentials: Tacos, Sans Shells

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By Andy Anderson !
These are tacos served without the shells. They are similar to a taco pie or ...
So Yummy

South-of-the-border Essentials: Awesome Taco Meat

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By Andy Anderson !
Well, another Cinco De Mayo party is in the rearview mirror, and among all the ...
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