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Laughing Spatula / Recipe Index / Main Course Recipes

Main Course Recipes

We have all your main course recipes covered here! ย From easy skillet dinners to glorious soups and stews. ย Everything you need for a fresh, fast and fabulous dinner!

Main course recipes are our specialty. We are experts in helping you get dinner on the table

Chicken and broccoli in one skillet

One Pan Garlic Butter Chicken

By Kathi & Rachel

This One Pan Garlic Butter Chicken is a dish you will make over and over again. ย Our family loves it and it is great for meal prep. ย We add the broccoli right in with the chicken for a true One Pan meal! Tender bites of chicken are seared a cooked in a silky easy to…

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tuscan orzo skillet in a bowl

Tuscan Orzo Skillet Dinner

By Kathi & Rachel

If you’re familiar with our recipes, you know how much we favor orzo around here. This Tuscan Orzo Skillet Dinner uses ground chicken, roasted red peppers, spinach and feta for a simple 20 minute dinner the whole family loves. It’s cozy, comforting, and delicious. My favorite part is how easy it is to make. You…

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front view of sheet pan sweet potato nachos

Sweet Potato Nachos (Viral Recipe!)

By Kathi & Rachel

If you’re looking for a fresh take on nachos, with the healthy addition of sweet potato rounds as the chips, you’re in for a real treat! I think I actually prefer this version to traditional nachos. Sweet potatoes are peeled and sliced thin, then baked to perfection for a soft, tender layer which naturally adds…

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Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

By Kathi & Rachel

This Easy Pasta Salad eats like a charcuterie board. ย Stuffed with salami, mozzarella, peppers, olives and more. ย All wrapped up in a two minute Italian Dressing. ย Make this once and eat all week! This Italian Pasta Salad is full of Mediterranean flavor. ย Packed with fresh veggies, salami, briny olives and soft mozzarella chunks. ย All tossed…

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Greek Lemon Chicken

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

By Kathi & Rachel

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes – Tender baked chicken thighs, yukon gold potatoes all mixed up in a lemony garlic sauce that comes together in minutes. ย  Toss, bake and serve. We love this one pan easy Greek baked chicken dish. ย Fresh and simple ingredients that work so well together. Chicken and potatoes are a…

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30 Minute Sheet Pan Marinara Sauce

By Kathi & Rachel

30 Minute Sheet Pan Marinara Sauce –ย  Easy to make with fresh tomatoes (all varieties), garlic, onion, bell pepper and seasoning. ย Whether you have an abundance of tomatoes in your garden or just want a fresh and healthy homemade marinara, this recipe is for you. This homemade marinara sauce is so full of ย fresh tomato…

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One pan chicken thigh recipe

Thai Chicken Coconut Curry Skillet

By Kathi & Rachel

We love this One Pan Thai Chicken Coconut Curry. ย Just a few ingredients and minimal prep and you have a Thai Restaurant Quality dish! ย Serve with rice or just on it’s own. We were feeling International today and thought we would try something new and so glad we did. ย I had forgotten how much I…

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side view of beefy tomato orzo in a pan

Creamy Tomato Orzo with Ground Beef

By Kathi & Rachel

We are famous for our skillet dinners, and this one pan Creamy Tomato Orzo with Ground Beef is a perfect weeknight staple. It’s a comforting, cozy one pan skillet meal that is perfect for any season. The orzo becomes perfectly tender and infused with beefy flavor as it cooks alongside a tomato broth mixture, and…

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tuna pastas salad in a white dish

Tuna Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

By Kathi & Rachel

If you need a side dish with tons of flavor, that’s easy to make, and want something a little unique, this is the recipe for you. This Tuna Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is fresh, protein packed, and uses simple pantry ingredients. Bright green peas, and finish it off with a creamy lemon dressing…

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hand grabbing a slice of quesadilla

The Secret to the Best Quesadilla

By Kathi & Rachel

We love quesadillas in our house, and it’s an art we’ve perfected over the years! This recipe originates from my mom’s kitchen. A unique combination of cheddar cheese, canned green chiles, sour cream, and a few spices really amp up a traditional quesadilla. The result is a slightly tangy, cheesy, gooey, restaurant quality quesadilla, with…

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making breakfast lasagna.

Breakfast Lasagna

By Kathi & Rachel

This Breakfast Lasagna has layers of sausage, potatoes, ricotta cheese and lasagna noodles for a hearty, crowd pleasing breakfast casserole! ย Make and bake right away or prepare and refrigerate ย overnight for an easy Holiday breakfast. We love to serve this hearty breakfast casserole for Mothers Day, Easter and Christmas morning. ย It’s filling and delicious with…

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a bowl of taco soup

Chicken Taco Soup

By Kathi & Rachel

This Easy Chicken Taco Soup is one of our favorite healthy soup recipes. ย Made with fresh simple ingredients like chicken, corn, black beans, chicken stock and spices. ย Plus my secret ingredient that boosts the flavor of the soup! We love this soup in winter and summer. ย So fresh and easy to make not to mention…

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side view of chicken and zucchini skillet with spatula

Easy Chicken and Zucchini Skillet Dinner

By Kathi & Rachel

One Pan Easy Chicken and Zucchini Recipe. This recipe is so easy, and you can meal prep it for days. Simple fresh ingredients like zucchini, corn, tomatoes, peppers and protein filled ground chicken come together in just minutes. This is a perfect way to use up all that extra summer zucchini. ย Clean eating, packed with…

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grilled swordfish

Grilled Swordfish

By Kathi & Rachel

This Grilled Swordfish recipe features a quick marinade and only requires about 5 minutes of grilling on either side making it the perfect weeknight healthy entree. High in protein and low in fat, it’s super healthy for most dietary needs.ย  Swordfish Recipe Swordfish is a mild tasing, slightly sweet fish. It is often cut into…

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Chicken and Pasta Casserole

Chicken and Pasta

By Kathi & Rachel

Cozy and comforting Chicken and Pasta. ย Simple and easy with fresh ingredients. ย We made this pasta and chicken in a casserole style to make it family friendly. ย A perfect Sunday night dinner but easy enough for a weeknight casserole. Nothing says comfort like a pasta casserole. ย We love to bake this up on Friday so…

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