• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Spring Comfort Food
  • YouTube
  • About

Chicken Fried Kitchen

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Spring Comfort Food
  • YouTube
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Spring Comfort Food
    • YouTube
    • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes

    Main Dish Recipes

    Main dish recipes are the centerpiece of any great meal, bringing together bold flavors, hearty ingredients, and satisfying portions. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these recipes are designed to be filling, flavorful, and easy to make at home.

    In this collection, you’ll find a wide variety of main dish recipes, including comfort food classics like Classic Southern Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy, and Southern Smothered Pork Chops, along with favorites like Smoked Pulled Pork, Chicken Spaghetti, and Filipino Chicken Curry.

    These main dishes pair perfectly with classic sides like Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Southern Style Green Beans, and Buttermilk Biscuits to create a complete, satisfying meal.

    • Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta in a cast Iron skillet on a wooden table with a wooden spoon and towel.
      Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
    • Chicken Mei Fun served with shrimp in a vintage bowl on a wooden table.
      Chicken Mei Fun Recipe
    • Green Chile Beef Stir Fry served over rice with green onion and topped with roasted sesame oil and sesame seeds.
      Green Chile Beef Stir Fry
    • Taco Tater Tot Casserole Served topped with salsa and sour cream then sprinkled with dried Mexican oregano.
      Taco Tater Tot Casserole
    • Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Served on a white plate drizzled with buffalo sauce, buttermilk ranch, and topped with sliced green onions.
      Tater Tot Buffalo Chicken Casserole
    • Homemade Mexican Pizzas sliced on a wood cutting board.
      Homemade Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat Recipe)
    • Homemade Copycat Crunchwrap Supremes sliced in half and stacked up.
      Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme (Taco Bell Copycat Recipe)
    • A burrata sandwich with fresh herbs, tomatoes, avocado, and balsamic glaze.
      The Ultimate Burrata Sandwich with Tomato, Avocado, and Fresh Herbs
    • Bacon, sausage, egg, and cheese, breakfast in a bun cut in half revealing the stuffed inside.
      Breakfast in a Bun
    • Crawfish étouffée served hot with white rice in a deep dish.
      Crawfish Étouffée
    • Southern Smothered Pork Chops served in a cast iron skillet on a wooden table.
      Southern Smothered Pork Chops
    • Two slices of classic southern meatloaf with mashed potatoes and brown gravy.
      Classic Southern Meatloaf
    • Baked Siti with Meat Sauce served and garnished with shredded mozzarella and Italian parsley.
      Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce
    • Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn.
      Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy
    • A Popeyes spicy chicken sandwich copycat served on a wood cutting board with fries in the background.
      Popeyes Spicy Chicken Sandwich (Copycat)
    • Filipino Chicken Curry Served family style in a deep dish featuring the chicken, curry sauce, and vegetables.
      Filipino Chicken Curry
    • A blue bowl full of slow cooker Jambalaya with a fork and blurry bottle of Louisiana Hot sauce n the background.
      Slow Cooker Jambalaya
    • Fried Catfish Po' Boy Sandwich served with coleslaw, fresh tomato, pickles, and remoulade.
      Fried Catfish Po' Boy
    • Copycat Raising Cane's Combo Meal with 3 chicken tenders, sauce, coleslaw, fries, and Texas toast.
      Copycat Raising Cane's Chicken Tenders
    • Three Homemade Copycat Taco Bell Santa fe Chalupas served on a black tray.
      Taco Bell Santa Fe Chalupa Recipe (Copycat)
    • Broccoli Cheddar Pasta with Italian-Style Chicken Cutlet, served in a deep-dish plate.
      Kid-Friendly Cheesy Broccoli Spaghetti with Italian-Style Chicken Cutlets
    • Crab Pasta served on a plate and garnished with a lemon wedge.
      Crab Pasta
    • Chicken Pot Pie with cream of chicken soup served in a cast iron skillet with a slice removed revealing the creamy chicken and vegetable mixture on the inside.
      Chicken Pot Pie with Cream of Chicken Soup
    • Pan fried Gnocchi in a creamy pesto sauce topped with freshly shredded parmesan cheese.
      Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce
    • Filipino Picadillo served over rice in a deep dish black plate.
      Filipino Picadillo
    • Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole served and topped with shredded lettuce and a decorative drizzle of Big Mac Sauce.
      Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole
    • Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole served family style form a casserole dish topped with extra potato chips.
      Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole
    • Thai Yellow curry served in a bowl with a bowl of white rice on the side.
      Thai Yellow Curry
    • Southern smothered Oxtails and gravy served over rice.
      Southern Oxtails Recipe
    • A breakfast sandwich with bacon, sausage, egg and cheese on a brioche bun.
      Ultimate Breakfast Brioche Sandwich
    • Homemade Chicken Sausage Patties served family style.
      Chicken Breakfast Sausage
    • A Churrasco Italiano Sandwich served on a wood cutting board.
      Churrasco Italiano
    • Pancit Bihon served in a large black bowl.
      Pancit Bihon Recipe
    • Pollo Asado sliced on a cutting board.
      Pollo Asado: Mexican Style Grilled Chicken
    • Barbacoa served with lime wedges and toped with Cilantro.
      Instant Pot Barbacoa
    • Jerk Chicken with Red Beans and Coconut Rice Served
      One Pan Jerk Chicken with Red Beans and Coconut Rice
    • Rigatoni D with blackened Chicken and a creamy wine based mushroom sauce served in a rustic platter and garnished with Italian parsley.
      Rigatoni D Copycat (Blackened Chicken with Mushroom Sauce)
    • Pulled Pork Sandwich Served with Pickled onions on a salted pretzel bun.
      Smoked Pulled Pork
    • Mississippi Delta Hot Tamales Served in a cast iron skillet topped with chili and cheese.
      Hot Tamale Recipe
    • Homemade Hot Italian Sausage mixed in a large stainless steel bowl.
      Homemade Hot Italian Sausage Recipe

    Posts pagination

    1 2 3 Next page

    Primary Sidebar

    A close up photograph of Jeremy Klae sitting on the front porch of a cabin.

    I'm Jeremy Klae and allow me to be the first to say, it's a pleasure meeting you. I believe that sharing food with friends and family is the most comforting thing a person can do. Which is why i'm here to share my recipes with you!

    More about me →

    Spring Comfort Food

    • Crab Salad Sandwich served on a croissant.
      Crab Salad Recipe: A Light and Refreshing Summer Dish
    • Jalapeño Deviled eggs with candied bacon served on a metal platter.
      Jalapeño Deviled Eggs with Candied Bacon
    • Southern fried okra served on a metal plate with a paper towel, fork, and side of ranch dressing.
      Southern Fried Okra
    • A Popeyes spicy chicken sandwich copycat served on a wood cutting board with fries in the background.
      Popeyes Spicy Chicken Sandwich (Copycat)
    • Chicken Mei Fun served with shrimp in a vintage bowl on a wooden table.
      Chicken Mei Fun Recipe
    • Macaroni Salad Served in a large floral designed bowl.
      Southern Macaroni Salad

    Popular Recipes

    • Pancit Bihon served in a large black bowl.
      Pancit Bihon Recipe
    • Escargot served with a toasted French Baguette.
      Escargot Recipe Without the Shells
    • Blackened Alligator Etoufee served on a white plate with rice in the center garnished with sliced green onion.
      Alligator Étouffée
    • Chilean Sea Bass served with mashed potatoes, spinach, and creamy roasted red pepper sauce.
      Sous Vide Chilean Sea Bass
    • Two Copycat Arby's Roast Beef Copycat sandwiches served on a teal platter dripping with Arby's and Horsey Sauce.
      Arby's Roast Beef Copycat Recipe
    • Banana's Foster Pudding Served in wine glasses.
      Bananas Foster Banana Pudding

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    A featured in banner including logos for Parade, Yummly, MSN, and Foodgawker.

    Navigation

    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • YouTube
    • About
    • Contact

    Popular Recipes

    • Chicken Fried Steak
    • Classic Southern Meatloaf
    • Southern Smothered Pork Chops
    • Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
    • Olive Graden Gnocchi Soup

    Information

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Accessibility
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2026 chickenfriedkitchen.com