Best Main Dishes of 2023
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The category of best main dishes of 2023 is the hardest to limit to 4 recipes. Since a lot of the recipes I post are main dish recipes, there is a lot to choose from. The fact that I also do a soup category definitely helps out. After much contemplation, this is the list I came up with. They all are easy weeknight dinners for any home cook.
The first of the best main dishes of 2023 is this easy penne rosa recipe. So tasty and so easy! A rosa sauce a delicious combination of a tomato based marinara and a creamy alfredo sauce. The name comes from the Italian word for “pink”, which is the resulting color of this sauce. It’s a great choice that marries the tomato and cream sauces for a twist on the classics.
This sauce begins with cooking a pound of ground beef in a skillet along with some diced onion. Once the beef is fully cooked, you want to drain off any excess grease and then mix in a little minced garlic.
Next comes the marinara sauce. Just use your favorite sauce from a jar and heat through. Then you also add in some cream. Serve over cooked penne pasta and enjoy this terrific main course! It’s even nice enough to serve for a special occasion.
My next selection is the recipe I share for easy chicken cobbler. It’s a delightful twist on the classic savory supper dish. This comforting meal combines tender chunks of chicken, vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce, all topped with a fluffy, biscuit-like crust that bakes to golden perfection. It will become one of your favorite casseroles!
This easy chicken cobbler uses cooked chicken, so it’s a perfect use from that rotisserie chicken from the store. I like to cook up a bunch of chicken in my slow cooker. Then freeze it in bags for recipes just like this. You can have your chicken diced or shredded.
Third is a recipe for chicken stacked enchiladas.
They are now a family favorite. They are so delicious and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Plus, it’s quick and simple to make. The main thing you need for these enchiladas is cooked chicken. Another perfect recipe for rotisserie chicken. Or, I make some chicken in my slow cooker they same way that I mentioned for the chicken cobbler above.
My very last pick is this easy hamburger stew. It’s a comforting and quick to prepare dish with ingredients you probably keep on hand. You will find that is satisfies both the taste buds and the soul.
This hearty meal takes the simplicity of ground beef and combines it with a medley of vegetables. It is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. Pair it with a slice of crusty bread or savor a bowl of this on it’s own. Either way this dish offers the ultimate comfort in every spoonful.
