Busy nights call for quick, no-fuss meals that still deliver big on flavor! These easy main dishes are here to save the day, helping you whip up a delicious dinner in no time. From crispy air fryer chicken to cheesy casseroles and hearty one-pot wonders, these recipes make weeknight cooking a breeze—without skimping on taste. Why settle for takeout when you can have a home-cooked meal on the table in minutes? Say goodbye to mealtime stress and check out all 35 recipes—you just might find your new weeknight favorite!

Original Tater Tot Hotdish

A casserole dish filled with a tater tot hotdish. The top layer consists of crispy, golden tater tots arranged in neat rows, drizzled with ketchup. Some are removed to reveal a filling of mixed vegetables and ground beef. A plaid cloth is nearby.
Original Tater Tot Hotdish. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This authentic original tater tot hotdish recipe stays true to its Midwestern roots, combining simple, hearty ingredients in a way that has stood the test of time.
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Spicy Honey Chicken Recipe

honey dripping on chicken
Spicy Honey Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make this sweet and spicy honey chicken recipe for a quick weeknight dinner in less than 20 minutes. It’s sure to become a family favorite.
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Seasoned Ground Meat Taco Recipe

A skillet with cooked ground beef mixed with diced tomatoes, stirred with a wooden spoon. Nearby are bowls of shredded cheese, salsa, and jalapeños on a wooden board. A striped cloth napkin is partially visible.
Seasoned Ground Meat Taco Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Taco night just got even better! This ground meat taco recipe is quick, easy, and packed with bold flavors the whole family will love. No premade taco seasoning is needed with this festive blend of seasonings; your tocos just got better than ever!
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Easy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken

A rectangular dish contains baked lemon chicken fillets, topped with lemon slices and herbs. The chicken is glazed with a sauce, and the dish is set on a yellow and white checkered cloth.
Easy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Easy to make baked lemon pepper chicken is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines the zesty brightness of lemon, mellow baked garlic, and the slightly spicy taste of black pepper.
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Pan-Seared Tilapia With Lemon Butter

tilapia with lemon butter sauce
Pan-Seared Tilapia With Lemon Butter. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Enjoy this pan-seared tilapia with lemon butter that cooks up in 10 minutes. With a hint of tart lemon, cilantro, and sweet creamy butter.
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5-Ingredient Cheese Quesadillas Homemade Recipe

A plate of golden fried empanadas arranged in a circle around a small bowl of salsa, garnished with sliced jalapeños and fresh cilantro, on a light marble surface.
5-Ingredient Cheese Quesadillas Homemade Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cheesy, crispy, and perfectly golden! Learn how to make homemade cheese quesadillas your whole family will love. It’s easy with this step-by-step guide.
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Cheesy French Onion Chicken Casserole

A rectangular white baking dish filled with a baked dish featuring caramelized onions, melted cheese, and herbs in a rich brown sauce. The dish is set on a wooden board with a yellow cloth beside it.
Cheesy French Onion Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Savory chicken thighs, caramelized onions, beefy broth, and gooey provolone cheese come together in this French Onion Chicken Casserole!
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Easy Sweet Potato Pasta With Creamy Sauce

A white bowl filled with creamy pasta topped with grated cheese, featuring fusilli, spinach, and red bell peppers. There is a fork beside the bowl and another small bowl of cheese in the background on a marble surface.
Easy Sweet Potato Pasta With Creamy Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy sweet potato pasta recipe is made with smooth silken tofu, milk, and sweet potatoes for a rich, velvety sauce.
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Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe And Stuffing

A plate of sliced turkey breast covered with creamy gravy, garnished with fresh rosemary and sage. The dish is served on a white rectangular platter placed on a white cloth.
Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe And Stuffing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Juicy and tender turkey breast with this simple crockpot recipe. Perfect for weeknights or as an easy Thanksgiving option with stuffing!
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Taco Mac And Cheese Recipe

A white ceramic dish filled with pasta shells mixed with ground beef and diced tomatoes, all coated in a yellow-orange sauce. The dish is placed on a brown cloth.
Taco Mac And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make fusion with Taco Mac and Cheese! Creamy, cheesy goodness meets spicy taco flavors, perfect for family meals or parties.
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Easy Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

A fork lifts spaghetti with meat sauce from a green plate. The pasta is topped with a rich, chunky tomato meat sauce, suggesting a hearty meal. A red and white striped cloth is partially visible in the background.
Easy Spaghetti Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

You need to try this spaghetti sauce creamy crock pot recipe! It’s a rich, protein-packed, and comforting blend of ground beef, velvety cottage cheese, and tangy tomato sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, it creates deep, hearty flavors in every bite, perfect for an easy, make-ahead meal.
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Sliced Herb Crusted Beef Sirloin Tip Roast Recipe

A plate of sliced, medium-rare roast beef is garnished with Rosemary sprigs. A sharp knife with a wooden handle and an intricate pattern on its blade rests on the plate, indicating the beef is freshly carved. A cloth napkin is visible to the right.
Sliced Herb Crusted Beef Sirloin Tip Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Herb Crusted Beef Sirloin Tip Roast is coated in a homemade spice rub and roasted in the oven. Perfect for a cozy dinner or feeding a crowd!
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Creamy Loaded Baked Chicken Potato Casserole

A baked casserole in a white dish, featuring diced potatoes topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and garnished with fresh parsley. The dish rests on a yellow and white checked cloth.
Creamy Loaded Baked Chicken Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy loaded baked chicken potato casserole recipe features baked potatoes, chicken, and seasonings topped with bacon and cheese.
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Southern Low Country Seafood Boil (Instant Pot)

Lowcountry boil made in an instant pot crab legs potatoes and corn
Southern Low Country Seafood Boil (Instant Pot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy Southern Instant Pot Low Country Boil recipe takes under 10 min. of prep time & turns out a slightly spicy, very juicy one-pot dinner.
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How To Cook Melt In The Mouth Roast Beef And Gravy

Super tender roast beef with a bowl of gravy
How To Cook Melt In The Mouth Roast Beef And Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Let me show you how to cook melt in the mouth roast beef using an Instant Pot Roast Beef and Lots of Gravy recipe.
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Eggplant And Beef Meatballs Recipe

eggplant and beef meatballs
Eggplant And Beef Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Your family will applaud your dinner when you make this delicious Eggplant and Beef Meatballs Recipe. Easy way to add veggies.
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Crispy Skin Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe (Extra Juicy)

chicken legs
Crispy Skin Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe (Extra Juicy). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crispy Skin Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe only takes 2 min. prep and you get extra crispy skin on the outside and a juicy bite on the inside.
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Quick & Delicious Instant Pot Pulled Bbq Chicken Recipe

Instant pot hold barbecue chicken sandwich with Pickles
Quick & Delicious Instant Pot Pulled Bbq Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This quick and delicious Instant Pot pulled BBQ chicken recipe is perfect for sandwiches, BBQ plates, or tacos in just 30 minutes.
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Super Tender Pork Ribs; Dry Rub Recipe In The Oven

bbq ribs and sauce
Super Tender Pork Ribs; Dry Rub Recipe In The Oven. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Get your napkins ready when you make these super tender pork ribs with a sweet maple dry rub in your oven. Easy and perfect every time.
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Spicy Thai Chicken Recipe

thai chicken with coconut on it.
Spicy Thai Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This spicy Thai chicken recipe cooks up juicy, flavored packed chicken breasts in 30 minutes for an easy weeknight meal everyone will love.
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Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe

chicken meatballs and cheese
Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs recipe is a twist on the classic dish. Italian chicken meatballs in marinara topped with melted cheese.
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Easy Baked Turkey Pasta Casserole

A bowl of rotini pasta with colorful vegetables, pieces of chicken, peas, and a breadcrumb topping. Garnished with fresh basil leaves. Placed on a speckled ceramic dish set on a textured cloth.
Easy Baked Turkey Pasta Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This turkey pasta casserole is a crowd-pleaser, combining juicy turkey and creamy sauce in an easy one-pan meal. Great for busy weeknights.
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Easy Turkey Bolognese Recipe

Turkey bolognese recipe on a plate with chili pepper seeds and parmesan in bowls by it.
Easy Turkey Bolognese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A spin on a classic bolognese sauce cooks up with ground turkey meat instead of beef or pork. requires only 10-15 minutes of hands-on time.
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In A Snap No Bake Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

single serving shepards pie with mashed potatoes and cheese on top in a small cast iron skillet
In A Snap No Bake Shepherd’s Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

No bake shepherd’s pie takes under 30 minutes from stove to table. Budget-friendly ingredients and satisfies even the hungriest eaters.
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Curried Coconut Chicken

curry chicken
Curried Coconut Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Curried Coconut chicken is a sweet and spicy exotic-tasting dish that is an easy, crowd pleasing one pan meal.
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Turkey Wings With Gravy

turkey wings and gravy
Turkey Wings With Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Made In A Crock Pot incredibly simple to make and guarantees tender, flavorful turkey wings.
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Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

A white baking dish filled with a baked rice dish topped with several pieces of seasoned chicken and white sauce drizzles. The dish is placed on a wooden board with fresh basil nearby, and a white and blue towel underneath.
Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Creamy chicken and rice casserole with coconut milk, jasmine rice, and savory herbs. Juicy chicken and creamy rice will become a favorite.
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Easy Chicken and Stuffing Recipe

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
Easy Chicken and Stuffing Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple chicken and stuffing crockpot with 4 ingredients is the perfect easy dinner that only takes 5 minutes to prep.
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Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken Recipe

Texas Roadhouse herb crusted chicken
Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy-to-make Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken recipe is so flavorful. It cooks up juicy on the inside with a perfect seared herb crust on the outside.
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Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti (Slow Cooker)

A bowl of creamy chicken spaghetti with shredded cheddar cheese on top. Spaghetti noodles are mixed with a cheesy sauce and diced tomatoes. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. A red napkin and small bowls are in the background.
Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, slow-cooked dish with tender chicken, melty cheese, and a little spice. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Ham And Cheese Croissants With Honey Mustard

A person pulls apart a flaky croissant sandwich filled with melted cheese and ham. The croissant is topped with poppy seeds, and several sandwiches are stacked in the background on a plate.
Ham And Cheese Croissants With Honey Mustard. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easily make a big batch of ham and cheese croissants for a crowd! Enjoy warm, melty sandwiches with a honey-poppy seed glaze.
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Smoky Sofritas Chipotle Copycat Recipe

A bowl filled with rice, black beans, tofu, cherry tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and a generous scoop of guacamole. A fork rests on the side, and a striped napkin is partially visible next to the bowl.
Smoky Sofritas Chipotle Copycat Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Skip the takeout and recreate iconic sofritas Chipotle at home! This smoky, spicy, and tangy vegan dish is ready in just 20 minutes.
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Rich And Hearty Instant Pot Vegetable Stew

A white bowl filled with a hearty vegetable stew. The stew contains chunks of potatoes, carrots, green beans, celery, and chickpeas in a rich, tomato-based broth. A piece of pita bread is partially visible on the left side of the image.
Rich And Hearty Instant Pot Vegetable Stew. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Instant Pot vegetable stew is easy to prepare and packed with tender vegetables in a rich hearty broth.
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Orange Chicken Recipe

A white bowl filled with rice topped with saucy, golden-brown cauliflower and garnished with chopped green onions. The bowl is placed on a wooden board with a pair of chopsticks beside it.
Orange Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Orange Chicken couldn’t be more flavorful and easy to make. Move over take out menu, this is full of savory & orange citrus flavors, topped with sesame seeds & scallions.
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Juicy Quick Browned Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Sliced roasted pork tenderloin with caramelized onions and herbs, served with roasted pears on a white platter.
Juicy Quick Browned Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Skillet browned roasted pork tenderloin that’s finished in the oven creates a caramelized crust and the juiciest interior. This method for oven roasted pork tenderloin with pears is one of the best ways to cook a tenderloin.
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Grandma’s Best Kept Secret: 39 Slow Cooker Recipes for Pure Comfort

chicken and soft dumplings with peas and carrots
39 Slow Cooker Recipes for Pure Comfort. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sometimes, the best recipes are the ones passed down through generations, kept as a family secret until now! These collection of 39 slow cooker recipes is your go-to collection for hearty, home-cooked meals that bring warmth to the table with minimal effort. From White Chicken Chili to Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup and Crockpot Pork Chops, each dish is loaded with comforting flavors and easy-to-follow steps. Don’t miss out—check out all recipes and discover your new favorite go-to meal! Get All The Recipes: Grandma’s Best Kept Secret: 39 Slow Cooker Recipes for Pure Comfort