Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
This easy, one-pan ground beef and sweet potato skillet is filled with Southwestern flavors and topped with a good dose of melted cheddar for a delicious 30 minute meal everyone will love.
Main Dishes
My main goal when starting Running to the Kitchen was to make healthy, wholesome food approachable and fun! Nutritious meals don’t have to be boring and quality ingredients go a long way when putting together a meal. This collection of main dish recipes has you and your family covered for lunch and dinner.
Whether you’re in the mood for chicken, beef, turkey or seafood there are plenty of entrees to choose from.
Some of these main dish recipes can be made in as little as 15 minutes like this buffalo turkey cauliflower skillet while others are perfect for simmering on the stove for a few hours when you have the extra time on weekends like these apple cider braised lamb shanks.
There are sheet pan meals like this maple mustard chicken and one pot wonders like turkey skillet mac and cheese for those who don’t want to make a mess in the kitchen too.
Don’t forget about dessert afterwards and definitely check out the full recipe index to see the full list of main dishes and find one you love!
Spicy Udon Noodles
Better than takeout spicy udon noodles are a quick and easy meal boasting crave-worthy udon noodles tossed in a garlic sriracha sauce with beef, peppers and scallions.
Stuffed Red Kuri Squash
Golden roasted red kuri squash is stuffed with a savory sausage, mushroom, apple filling. With edible skin and a fun pumpkin-like vibe, red kuri squash is one of fall’s best offerings!
Lamb Bolognese
Lamb bolognese is a wonderfully flavorful variation on the classic Italian dish that makes for the coziest meal. Simmered with carrots, garlic, onion, red wine and fresh herbs, there’s nothing more comforting than twirls of tagliatelle nestled in this delicious meat sauce.
Slow Cooker Tri-Tip
Tender and juicy tri-tip is an easy slow cooker meal with so many uses! Enjoy this comforting meal as a sliced roast, shredded with mashed potatoes or in a sandwich with melted cheese and flavorful au jus.
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Need a quick weeknight dinner perfect for a hot summer night? This zesty lemon ricotta pasta is the perfect recipe. Featuring ripe
Lemon Spinach Feta Pasta
A quick and easy Mediterranean inspired pasta meal with rip cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, lemon and salty feta cheese. Enjoy it as is or top with your favorite protein.
Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Zucchini pasta with avocado cream sauce makes a perfect side dish or light meal for summer. Add some grilled shrimp or chicken for a heartier meal.
Maple Mustard Air Fryer Frozen Salmon
Making salmon in the air fryer from frozen is the perfect quick and easy meal for any busy night. Livened up with a delicious maple mustard garlic sauce, its taste far outweighs the effort!
General Tso Shrimp
If you love Chinese takeout, you’re going to be enamored with this easy 10 minute and one-skillet General Tso shrimp recipe!