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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

sheet pan with breakfast sliders

Breakfast Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

By Kathi & Rachel

These easy breakfast sliders come together super quickly! Our readers love our slider recipes so much, we had to try this sheet pan technique with a breakfast version, and it does not disappoint. To make these breakfast sliders on Hawaiian rolls, simply bake some scrambled eggs, some breakfast sausage, and place them on a package…

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Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

By Kathi & Rachel

Creamy Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce comes together so quickly. ย Comforting pasta dish made with simple ingredients. ย  Easy enough for weeknights but perfect for company dinner with it’s restaurant quality taste.   ย Ingredients for Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce – Pasta – we used Linguini but most any pasta will do – penne, spaghetti…

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BBQ chicken sliders on parchment with cabbage slaw in background

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders

By Kathi & Rachel

This is a great dinner for a busy weeknight! Slow cook some chicken thighs with bbq sauce, and slather it on Hawaiian rolls with or without toppings. Super flavorful, with sweet tangy, bbq sauce, this is one the whole family will love (and the bbq shredded chicken is great for meal prep!).ย  BBQ Chicken Slider…

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Soup made from leftover chicken or turkey in a bowl.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

By Kathi & Rachel

Chicken Pot Pie Soup – (or Turkey Pot Pie Soup) Cozy comfort in a bowl! If you love the classic flavors of a Chicken Pot Pie but are looking for something less time consuming, this soup is for you. This recipe doubles as Turkey Pot Pie Soup and is perfect for leftovers from Thanksgiving and…

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Ground Chicken Meatball recipe

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs in Creamy Tomato Sauce

By Kathi & Rachel

If you love Chicken Parmesan but want a cozier easy to make version, these Chicken Parmesan Meatballs in Creamy Tomato Sauce are for you. ย Tender and juicy ground chicken meatballs in a simple tomato sauce. ย Perfect for weeknights served over pasta or just on thier own for a protein packed dinner.   Meatballs are beautiful…

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balsamic and rosemary coated turkey tenderloin

Turkey Tenderloin with Balsamic and Rosemary

By Kathi & Rachel

Turkey tenderloin is one of the most underrated proteins for weeknight dinners. They’re lean but super high in protein, and absorb the flavor of marinade really well. My favorite part about this Turkey Tenderloin with Balsamic and Rosemary is that it makes for a unique twist on a weeknight dinner, little different than the usual…

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Ground Chicken Burgers

By Kathi & Rachel

We love ground chicken for how healthy it is and how quickly it cooks, so naturally, we had to share our recipe for ground chicken burgers! This easy and simple recipe comes together in a flash, and you can serve these ground chicken burger patties on a bun, or on their own for a nice…

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Protein Packed Dinner Recipes

15 Easy High Protein Dinner Recipes

By Kathi & Rachel

If your looking for Easy Protein Packed Dinner Recipes that keep you full you have come to the right place. ย Whether your meal prepping, feeding a busy family or simply trying to eat healthier we have the high protein recipes you need. From quick skillet meals to sheet pan dinners and cozy one pot dishes,…

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Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

By Kathi & Rachel

Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner – ย A colorful healthy meal with minimal prep. ย Packed with lean chicken breasts and fresh vegetables in a classic Mediterranean recipe. ย Best of all everything is cooked on one sheet pan which means very little clean up.   Why you will love this Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner – Easy…

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17 Healthy Chicken Breast Dinner Recipes

By Kathi & Rachel

We are famous for our healthy chicken dinner recipes, we thought it would be helpful to have our top 17 Healthy Chicken Breast Dinner Recipes all in one spot! These are recipes we cook often in our kitchens, and all of them can be made in 30 minutes or less. Not only are these chicken…

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ground turkey recipe collage

9 Recipes that Use Ground Turkey

By Kathi & Rachel

Ground turkey is a super versatile, healthy lean meat. You can use it so many ways, and it makes for a perfect protein packed main ingredient that’s easy to cook. It browns pretty quickly, making it ideal for easy weeknight meals. Here’s our favorite 9 recipes that use ground turkey, featuring everything from meatloafs, to…

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overhead view of chicken and rice pilaf

Baked Chicken Breasts with Lemon Rice Pilaf

By Kathi & Rachel

This easy chicken and rice recipe features tender baked chicken breasts, aromatic lemon pilaf with veggies, and the best part? This is such an easy recipe, you’ll make it over and over again! The bright lemon flavor is so delicious, and it’s a clean eating recipe with leftovers for days. Baked Chicken Breast with Rice…

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Baked Gnocchi Dinner with Sausage and Vegetables

By Kathi & Rachel

Simple flavors yield the best meals, and this Italian Sheet Pan Dinner combines fresh vegetables, herbs, and tender gnocchi with sausage. The gnocchi cooks right on the sheet pan alongside the sausage and veggies making this a true one pan meal. It’s easy, healthy, and such an easy dinner we think you will love! Sheet…

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overhead view of lemon orzo soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

By Kathi & Rachel

We love this 20 Minute Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup in winter or summer! ย This super fast and fresh soup is healthy and full of flavor, citrusy notes, tender chicken, and comforting orzo. We use a couple tips and tricks to give this soup the best flavor, and we’re so excited to share them. These 2…

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Garlic Herb Ditalini Skillet with Meatballs & Peas (one pan meal)

By Kathi & Rachel

You know we love a one pan meal around here! Ditalini is great pasta for one pan meals because of how easy it is to measure. We pair ditalini with garlic, herbs, browned meatballs, and peas for a one pan dinner perfect for any weeknight. Bonus? You can make this recipe in under 30 minutes…

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