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Home » Main Dishes

Healthy Main Dish Recipes

Our collection of easy and healthy main dish recipes.

Whether it's a unique new meal, a meat main dish, or a casual dinner party recipe idea you're looking for, we have your back.

In all our recipes, we strive to create unique and healthy meals for the most memorable and enjoyable cooking experiences.

Browse our recipes for your next recipe -- whether it's an easy recipe to make at home tonight, an impressive new main course for your next dinner party, or just a new healthy dish to add to your family's dinner rotation. We look forward to cooking with you!

A side shot of a white dish of mushroom farro risotto

Mushroom Farro Risotto

An overhead shot of a plate of yogurt marinated chicken

Curried Yogurt Marinated Chicken

An overhead shot of a plate of bourbon salmon and a serving of quinoa salad with a tray of salmon in th ebackground

Bourbon Glazed Salmon

A plate of asian marinated chicken with peas, mushrooms, and quinoa

Asian Chicken Marinade Recipe

Two turkey sloppy joes on small plates with a glass of beer and a salad behind it.

Turkey Sloppy Joes (Quick & Easy!)

An overhead shot of a saute pan of healthy orange chicken

Healthy Orange Chicken

A large green dish of house special fried rice next to lime, ginger, and a dish of soy sauce

House Special Fried Rice Recipe {+ VIDEO!}

A picture of a pan of lasagna with a scoop lasagna coming out of it

Zucchini Lasagna (Keto + Gluten-Free!)

An overhead shot of a large platter of Italian Tuna Pasta salad with tomatoes, a glass of water, and a cup of cheese next to the platter.

Zesty Italian Pasta Salad with Tuna

A large pan of thai green chicken curry

Thai Green Chicken Curry

Mexican chicken marinated chicken on a white serving platter with lime wedges, tomatoes, and grilled corn

Mexican Chicken Marinade

An overhead shot of a skillet of tacto tater tot casserole

Taco Tater Tot Casserole

An overhead shot of two hands holding a large white bowl of taco mac

Taco Mac and Cheese

A large ladle of marinara sauce over a saucepan

The Easiest Homemade Pasta Sauce

An overhead shot of a green dish of citrus dijon pork tenderloin

Dijon Pork Tenderloin Marinade

sheet pan Mojo chicken on a serving platter

Sheet Pan Mojo Chicken

Two bowls of instant pot turkey chili in front of chunks of corn bread

Instant Pot Turkey Chili {+ Video!}

an over head shot of a pan full of the chicken stir-fry

Frozen Stir Fry Vegetables & Chicken

Sliced bacon wrapped tenderloin on a wooden cutting board

Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

An overhead shot of a bowl of bolognese and a small plate of pasta with bolognese

Chicken Bolognese Sauce

An overhead shot of a saucepan full of tuna mac and cheese

Tuna Mac and Cheese

A side shot of a pile of rubbed turmeric chicken on a white plate with salad tongs in the background

Rubbed Turmeric Chicken

An overhead shot of shredded bbq chicken in a white bowl

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

An up-close shot of a dish of tomato "red" pasta with a cup of parmesan cheese in the background

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (Red Pesto)

An angled overhead shot of a blue skillet full of sweet and sour shrimp

Sweet and Sour Shrimp

An up-close overhead shot of a bowl of white bean turkey chili on a blue wooden background

Leftover White Bean Turkey Chili Recipe

An overhead shot of a small bowl of sausage risotto with parmesan cheese

Sausage Risotto

An overhead shot of two bowls of peanut butter chicken curry with peanuts, herbs, and silverware between them

Peanut Butter Chicken Curry

Healthy Turkey meatballs on a small bowl of pasta next to a small dish of salads

Healthy Meatball Recipe (Dairy-Free!)

An overhead shot of sheet pan apricot chicken

Sheet Pan Apricot Chicken and Potatoes

Sauteed Parmesan Pumpkin Chicken

An overhead shot of 2 bowls of steak soup surrounded by toasted pita, baby tomatoes, and blue and white towels

Steak Soup

An overhead shot of a large platter of tossed thai chicken salad with peanut dressing. beside the platter sits the cup of dressing, herbs, and peanuts

Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

a collage of 9 of the photos of the recipes in this back to school dinner round up!

49 Best Quick Back-to-School Dinner Recipes

An overhead shot of my mountain breakfast skillet!

Mountain Breakfast Skillet

An up-close picture of Jamaican Jerk Turkey Burgers

Jamaican Jerk Turkey Burgers

"31 best healthy salad recipes"over a collage of all the different salads in this post

31 Best Healthy Salad Recipes

2 large white owls of instant pot risotto

Instant Pot Risotto

An up-close picture of a chicken fajita

9 Meal Prepping and Planning Tips for Busy Runners {+ 2 YUMMY RECIPES!}

My 43 favorite pantry recipes.

43 Favorite Pantry Recipes

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MEET CHELSEA MAE PLUMMER

Hi!  Join me in making quick and healthy recipes for active families!  Many of my recipes can be made gluten-free or lactose-free because life with food allergies doesn't have to lack flavor!
A bit about me: I'm a self-taught home cook of 20+ years, food lover, runner, and dog lover!

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