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Host dinner parties, celebrate the holidays, or simply bring the family together for a home-cooked meal. Pampered Chef's main dish recipes offer easy dinner recipes and healthy meal inspiration for American food, Asian food, Italian food, and other cuisines from around the world. Browse vegetarian recipes, gluten-free recipes, pasta dishes, casserole dishes, and more now.


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Weeknight Pressure Cooker Chicken Ramen

As part of our series on rightovers, @food.kids.love shared her chicken ramen recipe with us. Use leftovers from this recipe to make a Ramen Frittata!

Garlic & Herb Burgers

These burgers pair well with easy homemade french fries. Try this recipe for Air Fryer French Fries!

Falafel Burgers

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These vegetarian burgers are a filling and flavorful meal! Instead of being deep fried, these are made in a skillet for a simple weeknight meal.

Chipotle Marinade

Get ready to slather this smoky marinade loaded with Southwestern flavors onto whatever you’re grilling—fish, shrimp, chicken, pork, steak, vegetables, or really anything!

Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken is a curry of chicken that was developed in the 1950’s by the founder of a restaurant in Delhi, India. It’s known for its spiced tomato, butter and cream sauce. Best served with basmati rice and or naan!

Vegan Black Bean Soup

This vegan black bean soup is so creamy, rich, and deep in flavor, topped with a quick tomato salsa.

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Crispy, juicy at home fried chicken sandwiches are easier than you thought. Adding the buttermilk and baking powder to the flour mixture is key to make extra crispy chicken!

Rigatoni With Roasted Tomato Vodka Sauce

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The charred vegetables gives this sauce a slightly smokey flavor with more depth than a typical vodka sauce.

One-Pot Chicken & Gnocchi

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Even the pickiest eaters will love the soft-pillowy gnocchi and juicy chicken thighs.

Broccoli-Cheddar Burgers

These cheesy broccoli burgers with a tangy familiar sauce are simple and satisfying!

Burrito Cups

Bring everyone to the table with easy to customize burrito cups.

Shrimp Teriyaki

This simple, one pot meal with lots of flavor from the Asian-inspired sauce is a perfect weeknight dinner.

Chicken Divan

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With ingredients you already have in your kitchen, and such little prep time, this Chicken Divan is comfort food at its finest!

Carolina Barbecue Salmon

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Tangy lemon brightens up the mustardy flavor of our South Carolina-Style Barbecue Rub and the savory flavor of salmon.

Shrimp Saganaki

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Saganaki, is a classic Greek dish, named after the pan in which it's prepared, and is delicious served straight from the skillet with either orzo or warm toasted bread.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sandwich

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You can skip the bread and serve the this chicken and pineapple pico de gallo on top of a simple salad. (The pico de gallo is great with chips, too!)

Grilled Steaks & Asparagus With Rosemary Garlic Butter

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Wow your family and guests with charred asparagus, juicy steak, and a dash of rosemary garlic butter.

BBQ Chicken & Cornbread Waffles

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Crispy cornbread waffles, barbecue chicken, and melted cheese with crunchy onions and pickles make every bite of this sandwich an adventure.

Greek Zucchini Fritters

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We’re big fans of these tasty, vegetarian fritters. Feta and onion are a winning combo that pairs beautifully with a fresh, bright yogurt sauce.

Mushroom & Ricotta Sandwiches

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Asiago cheese? Grilled mushrooms and onions? Italian bread? We’re in love. This beautiful, open-faced sandwich tastes as great as it looks.

Chicken Vegetable Soup

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This summer refresh of a classic chicken soup is loaded with fresh vegetables and flavors that can come right from the garden.

Black Bean Burgers

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Get your veggies in with this simple black bean veggie burger made with simple-to-find ingredients.  

Super Veggie Marinara Sauce

This quick and flavorful sauce with hidden vegetables is great over pasta or as a dipping sauce.

Hidden Veggie Beef Burgers

Each of these juicy, flavorful burgers contains some hidden vegetables. They'll be your new go-to family meal!

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