Skip to content
  • Home
  • How to cook
  • Tips for home chefs
  • Healthy lifestyle
  • FAQ
  • All Recipes
    • < 15 mins
    • < 30 mins
    • < 4 hours
    • < 60 mins
    • 5 ingredients or less
    • African
    • American
    • Appetizers
    • Apples
    • Asian
    • Bananas
    • Bar cookies
    • Beans
    • Beef
    • Beef roast
    • Beef steaks
    • Berries
    • Beverages
    • Blueberries
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Broccoli
    • Brownies
    • Cakes
    • Canadian
    • Candy
    • Caribbean
    • Carrots
    • Casseroles
    • Cheese
    • Cheesecake
    • Cherries
    • Chicken
    • Chicken breast
    • Chinese
    • Chocolate
    • Citrus
    • Cobblers and crisps
    • Coconut
    • Coffee cakes
    • Condiments
    • Cookies and brownies
    • Corn
    • Crab
    • Diabetic
    • Drop cookies
    • Eggs
    • Eggs/dairy
    • Elbow macaroni
    • English
    • European
    • Fish
    • For 1 or 2
    • For large groups
    • Free of…
    • French
    • Frozen desserts
    • Fruit
    • Garnishes
    • German
    • Gluten Free
    • Grains
    • Granola and porridge
    • Greek
    • Ground beef
    • Hand Formed cookies
    • Healthy
    • High calcium
    • Indian
    • Irish
    • Italian
    • Kid Friendly
    • Lactose Free
    • Lasagna
    • Lemon
    • Lime
    • Long Grain rice
    • Low calorie
    • Low carb
    • Low cholesterol
    • Low fat
    • Low in…
    • Low protein
    • Low sat. fat
    • Low sodium
    • Lunch/snacks
    • Main dish
    • Marinades and rubs
    • Meat
    • Melons
    • Mexican
    • Muffins
    • Moroccan
    • North american
    • Northeastern u.s.
    • Omelets and frittatas
    • One Dish meal
    • Onions
    • Oranges
    • Oven
    • Pancakes and waffles
    • Pasta
    • Peaches
    • Pears
    • Penne
    • Pies
    • Pies and tarts
    • Pineapple
    • Pitted fruits
    • Pizza
    • Pork
    • Pork chops
    • Pork loins
    • Potatoes
    • Potluck
    • Poultry
    • Puddings and mousses
    • Punch beverage
    • Quick breads
    • Raspberries
    • Rice
    • rice and grains
    • Salads
    • Salmon
    • Salsas
    • Saltwater fish
    • Sandwiches
    • Sauces
    • Savory pies
    • Savory sauces
    • Scones
    • Seafood
    • Shakes
    • Shellfish
    • Shrimp
    • Side dishes
    • Smoothies
    • Snacks
    • Soups & stews
    • South west pacific
    • Southern u.s.
    • Southwestern u.s.
    • Soy/tofu
    • Spaghetti
    • Spreads
    • Squash
    • Stews
    • Strawberries
    • Sweet sauces
    • Tarts
    • Tex Mex
    • Thai
    • Time to make
    • Toddler Friendly
    • Tomatoes
    • Tropical fruits
    • Tuna
    • Turkey
    • Vegan
    • Vegetables
    • Vegetarian
    • Very low carbs
    • Weeknight
    • White rice
    • Winter
    • Yam/sweet potato
    • etc.

Search Site

HomeHealthy Recipes

Category: Main dish

“Centerpiece Meals” – Our “Main Dish” category is the heart of any meal. It features a wide range of recipes, from succulent meats and hearty vegetarian options to flavorful pastas and exotic global dishes. These recipes are designed to impress and satisfy, perfect for daily dinners or special occasions.

Home » Main dish » Page 8
Chicken Ranch Wraps
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Ranch Wraps

Ingredients: 2 -3 cups shredded cooked chicken1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix1...

Continue reading
Nans Butter Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Nans Butter Chicken

Ingredients: 800 g chicken breastscooking spray1 onions ( diced)1 teaspoon crushed garlic ( in...

Continue reading
Triple Citrus Chicken Breasts
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Triple Citrus Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon grated orange...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Roasted Vegetable Salad With Garlic and Rosemary

Ingredients: 4 cups water6 red potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes1 sweet potatoes or...

Continue reading
Babi Ketjap
Main dishPorkPork loins

Babi Ketjap

Ingredients: 1 lb pork loin, cut in chunkssalt & pepper1 large onions, thinly sliced...

Continue reading
Creamy Palak (Spinach)
AsianMain dishVegetables

Creamy Palak (Spinach)

Ingredients: 20 ounces chopped spinach ( fresh or frozen)1 chopped onions1 chopped tomatoes2 teaspoons...

Continue reading
Pork Chops With Apples and Stuffing
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops With Apples and Stuffing

Ingredients: 6 boneless pork chops ( 1 inch thick)1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 (6 ounce)...

Continue reading
Zucchini  and  Brick Cheese Slices
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Zucchini and Brick Cheese Slices

Ingredients: 5 lbs zucchini1 1/2 lbs sliced brick cheese1 -1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1...

Continue reading
Country Style Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Country Style Chicken

Ingredients: 6 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 eggs1 tablespoon water3/4 cup dry...

Continue reading
Chicken Lime and Cashew Nut Stir-fry
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Lime and Cashew Nut Stir-fry

Ingredients: 16 ounces boneless chicken thighs, sliced into strips8 ounces fine egg noodles1 tablespoon...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Hot Santa Fe Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed1 1/4 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Arugula and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced3 1/2 lbs tomatoes,...

Continue reading
Filet Mignon With Cherry-Balsamic Reduction
Beef steaksCherriesMain dish

Filet Mignon With Cherry-Balsamic Reduction

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 shallots, chopped finely1 large garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup dry...

Continue reading
Maureen's Chicken Schnitzel-Lite
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Maureen’s Chicken Schnitzel-Lite

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt & freshly ground black pepper2 tablespoons flour2...

Continue reading
Beer Sauced Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beer Sauced Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 beaten eggs3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs2 tablespoons catsup1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon chili...

Continue reading
Hot Tuna Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hot Tuna Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked1 cup shredded cheddar cheese3 hard-boiled...

Continue reading
Pizza Dough for Pizza or Calzones (Bread Machine)
BreadsMain dishPizza

Pizza Dough for Pizza or Calzones (Bread Machine)

Ingredients: 1 cup lukewarm beer or 1 cup lukewarm water2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1...

Continue reading
Low-Fat Eggplant Parmesan (Kosher-Dairy)
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Low-Fat Eggplant Parmesan (Kosher-Dairy)

Ingredients: 1 1/8 kg eggplants ( about 2 medium)5 egg whites5 tablespoons water (...

Continue reading
Khao Pad Sapparod (thai Pineapple Rice)
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Khao Pad Sapparod (thai Pineapple Rice)

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil4 cups freshly cooked rice1/2 cup roasted cashews1/2 pineapple1/2-1...

Continue reading
Layered Cheese and Beef Casserole
< 60 minsCasserolesMain dish

Layered Cheese and Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles1 lb ground beef3/4 cup chopped onions2 (8...

Continue reading
Louisiana Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Louisiana Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup oil1 large chicken, cut into serving pieces1/4 cup flour2 medium celery...

Continue reading
Taco Salads
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Taco Salads

Ingredients: 3/4 cup thousand island dressing1 lb ground beef2/3 cup water1 tablespoon chili powder1/2...

Continue reading
Australian Pepper Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Australian Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups onions, chopped1 1/2 teaspoons salt2 lbs round steaks,...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
Main dishPorkVegetables

Nana Debs Pork Chops

Ingredients: 8 center-cut pork chops1 (1 2/3 ounce) envelopes dry onion soup mix1 (32...

Continue reading
Warm Spicy Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Warm Spicy Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken pieces ( about 150g each)1 tablespoon sambal oelek or 1...

Continue reading
Pineapple Mustard Pork Loin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pineapple Mustard Pork Loin

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork loin1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon vinegar2 tablespoons spicy brown...

Continue reading
Stir Fry Beef and Vegetables
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Stir Fry Beef and Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 lb lean beef, thinly sliced ( Slightly frozen beef is easier to...

Continue reading
Pasta With Chicken and Asparagus
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pasta With Chicken and Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1 lb asparagus spears, fresh2 tablespoons unsalted butter3/4...

Continue reading
Curried Chicken and Apple Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Curried Chicken and Apple Sandwich

Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt3/4 teaspoon curry powder, to taste1/8...

Continue reading
Ev's Greek Spaghetti Dinner
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ev’s Greek Spaghetti Dinner

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, minced4 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 lbs lean...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
Main dishOne Dish mealPizza

Southwestern Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1/2 lb chicken1 (10 ounce) cans pizza dough ( premade ready-to-bake cans)1 (12...

Continue reading
Meat and Potato Chili Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Meat and Potato Chili Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil3/4 lb beef stew meat, cut in to small cubes1 medium...

Continue reading
Tender Pork Chops in Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Tender Pork Chops in Gravy

Ingredients: 4 center-cut pork chops1 (3/4 ounce) package brown gravy mix1 (10 ounce) cans...

Continue reading
Kung Pao Chicken II
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Kung Pao Chicken II

Ingredients: 3 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided5 teaspoons soy sauce, divided5 teaspoons dry sherry, divided1/4...

Continue reading
Greek-Style Lemony Chicken Breasts With Kalamata Olives and Feta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Greek-Style Lemony Chicken Breasts With Kalamata Olives and Feta

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts ( bone-in)8 large fresh minced garlic cloves ( can use...

Continue reading
Chicken in Orange
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken in Orange

Ingredients: 1 fryer chickens or 4 whole chicken breasts ( 2 1/2-3 lb.)2 tablespoons...

Continue reading
Spinach and White Beans with Garlic
BeansMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach and White Beans with Garlic

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil8 ounces chopped fresh spinach1 (15 ounce)...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
BeefCondimentsetc.

Homemade Gravy

Ingredients: juices from cooked meat2 tablespoons flour ( heaping tablespoons)water or vegetable stock1 dash...

Continue reading
Simple Baked Mostaccioli
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Simple Baked Mostaccioli

Ingredients: 2 cups pasta sauce with meat, your favorite ( ours is #151654)3 cups...

Continue reading
Spaghetti (Bo-Ghetti)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti (Bo-Ghetti)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey10 -12 ounces noodles1 (28...

Continue reading
Cuban Hamburgers (Fritas)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cuban Hamburgers (Fritas)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup milk ( I use skim with good results)1/2...

Continue reading
Summer Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Summer Pasta

Ingredients: salt and pepper3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ( or 2 tablespoons oil...

Continue reading
Oregano Garlic Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oregano Garlic Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice5 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 teaspoons oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless...

Continue reading
Meghan's Easy Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Meghan’s Easy Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef ( and seasonings, salt, Lawry’s, onion powder,...

Continue reading
Microwave Tuna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Microwave Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix4 tablespoons butter, cut in...

Continue reading
Fresh Tomato-Basil-Asparagus Pasta Salad
Main dishPastaSalads

Fresh Tomato-Basil-Asparagus Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages bow tie pasta1 lb fresh asparagus1 cup bottled lemon...

Continue reading
You Pick 'um Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

You Pick ‘um Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, with skin2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine1/2 teaspoon...

Continue reading
Fancy Smothered Onions and Cabbage
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Fancy Smothered Onions and Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon unsalted butter2 large onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon minced...

Continue reading
Veronica's Mediterranean Bulgur and Lentil Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Veronica’s Mediterranean Bulgur and Lentil Stew

Ingredients: 1/2 bell peppers1/2 small onions1 tablespoon fresh parsley1 1/2 cups water5 tablespoons of...

Continue reading
Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/3 cup red peppers, diced1/3 cup celery, diced1/3 cup yellow onions,...

Continue reading
Creamy Chicken Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishPasta

Creamy Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 8 chicken breastssalt and pepper1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms1 red bell peppers, chopped1/2...

Continue reading
Easy
Main dishMeatNorth american

Easy, Quick and GOOD Pork roast

Ingredients: 4 -5 lbs pork roast4 tablespoons of minced garlic, with oil from the...

Continue reading
Pork Chops with Wine Sauce on a Polenta Bed
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chops with Wine Sauce on a Polenta Bed

Ingredients: 8 pork chops, about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds trimmed2 teaspoons olive oil2...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Leftover Chicken Steak

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, minced1/4 cup canned pimientos, chopped1/2 cup sliced mushrooms2 tablespoons...

Continue reading
Glorified Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Glorified Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 8 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped in chunks and cooked till fork tender2...

Continue reading
Sausage Stuffed Zucchini With Penne Pasta
Main dishPastaPenne

Sausage Stuffed Zucchini With Penne Pasta

Ingredients: 4 orange-sized round zucchini or 2 large regular zucchini1 medium onions, diced1/2 cup...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Sausage and Vegetable Bake

Ingredients: 1 package Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix1/4 cup balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons water1/2...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Roast King Salmon with Pesto Glaze

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, green sprout removed1 tablespoon butter1/3 cup pine nuts1/3 cup pecanssea...

Continue reading
Delicious Oven Pot Roast
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Delicious Oven Pot Roast

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons oil1 (4 -5 lb) beef chuck roast or 1 (4...

Continue reading
Cracked Pepper Lemon Pasta
Main dishPenneSpaghetti

Cracked Pepper Lemon Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked pasta2 teaspoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, grated into a pulp3...

Continue reading

Posts navigation

Next→
←Previouse
2026 © ChampsDiet.com | [email protected]
Website development landing.lt