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Main Courses

Main courses are the star of any meal! From versatile beef and classic chicken dishes to comforting pasta and flavorful pork, we’ve got recipes for every craving. Perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or celebrations—these dishes are sure to satisfy.

  • Beef Recipes
  • Chicken Recipes
  • Pork Recipes
  • Turkey Recipes
  • Pasta

Beef Recipes

  • Braised Short Ribs featured image.
    Braised Short Ribs
  • Instant Pot Mongolian Beef and Rice featured image
    Instant Pot Mongolian Beef and Rice
  • Slow Cooker Ground Beef Recipes featured image.
    8 Incredibly Easy Slow Cooker Ground Beef Recipes
  • Father's Day Recipes msn featured image.
    11 Father's Day Recipes that Dad Will Love
  • A cheesy slice of skillet lasagna.
    Skillet Lasagna Recipe
  • A serving of meatball sub bake topped with melted cheese.
    Meatball Sub Casserole
  • A bowl of taco dip with toppings with a slow cooker in the background.
    Slow Cooker Taco Dip
  • Close up for a bowl of bacon cheeseburger soup made in the crock pot.
    Easy Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup
  • Bisquick Impossible taco pie tolled with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and cheese with a slice taken out of it.
    Easy Impossible Taco Pie with Bisquick
  • Quesabirria tacos topped with queso fresco and cilantro.
    Easy Birria Tacos Recipe
  • A bowl with handles with Wedding Soup made in the Instant Pot.
    Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup
  • Birds eye view of bacon cheeseburger dip with pretzels and special burger sauce.
    Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
See more Beef Recipes →

Chicken Recipes

  • slow cooker shredded barbecue chicken featured image.
    Slow Cooker Shredded Barbecue Chicken
  • 13 of the Best Chicken Soup Recipes.
    13 of the Best Chicken Soup Recipes
  • Bowl of hibachi chicken and rice with chopped vegetables.
    Hibachi Chicken and Rice
  • Cowboy Caviar with blackened chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet.
    Easy Blackened Chicken Recipe
  • Chicken noodle soup with breadsticks and gray linen napkins.
    Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup
  • A rimmed bowl with chicken taco soup garnished with cheese, avocado slices, and tortilla chips.
    Chicken Taco Soup
  • A plate of chicken pesto pasta tossed with spinach that was made in the Instant Pot with a serving of breadsticks in the background.
    Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta
  • A plate of Instant Pot Jalapeno Popper Chicken Pasta garnished with bacon and scallions.
    Instant Pot Jalapeno Popper Chicken Pasta
  • Instant Pot White Chicken Enchilada Soup featured image
    Instant Pot White Chicken Enchilada Soup
  • Two plates of Cajun Chicken Pasta made in the Instant Pot with lemon wedges.
    Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
  • Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Chili in a brown bowl with handle.
    Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Chili
  • A bowl of Instant Pot Southwestern Chicken Fajita Soup topped with sour cream and tortilla strips.
    Instant Pot Southwestern Chicken Fajita Soup
See more Chicken Recipes →

Pork Recipes

  • Grinder Pasta Salad featured image.
    Grinder Pasta Salad
  • A collage for nine Honey Baked Ham Thanksgiving Sides recipes.
    28 Honey Baked Ham Thanksgiving Sides
  • Birdseye view of queso fundido topped with diced tomatoes, jalapenos, chorizo, and red onions.
    Queso Fundido
  • Close up of Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs in a stoneware bowl.
    Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
See more Pork Recipes →

Turkey Recipes

  • Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili featured image
    Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili
  • Close up of stuffing balls freshly baked for Thanksgiving on a baking sheet.
    Best Ever Stuffing Balls Recipe with Turkey
  • Turkey pot pie in cast iron skillet topped with biscuits.
    Easy Turkey Pot Pie

PASTA

  • A plate of chicken pesto pasta tossed with spinach that was made in the Instant Pot with a serving of breadsticks in the background.
    Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta
  • A plate of Instant Pot Jalapeno Popper Chicken Pasta garnished with bacon and scallions.
    Instant Pot Jalapeno Popper Chicken Pasta
  • Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli in a red pot garnished with fresh parsley.
    Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli
  • Two plates of Cajun Chicken Pasta made in the Instant Pot with lemon wedges.
    Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
  • Instant Pot Lemon Pepper Tuna Pasta made with fettuccine and a cream based broth.
    Instant Pot Lemon Pepper Tuna Pasta
  • Three bowls of Instant Pot Rotel Pasta garnished with cilantro.
    Instant Pot Rotel Pasta
  • A large bowl of pasta primavera with parmesan and lemon garlic butter sauce
    Instant Pot Pasta Primavera
  • two bowls of pesto pasta topped with Parmesan and cherry tomatoes
    Instant Pot Pesto Pasta
  • Instant Pot Philly Steak & Cheese Pasta
  • Ham and Cheddar Pasta (Pressure Cooker)
  • A cheesy slice of skillet lasagna.
    Skillet Lasagna Recipe
  • Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup in a large serving bowl with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
    Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
  • Instant Pot Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese served in a cast iron skillet with melted cheese,.
    Instant Pot Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese
  • Instant Pot Creamy Beef Tortellini in a cast iron skillet on a wooden board.
    Instant Pot Creamy Beef Tortellini
  • A bowl of Instant Pot Andouille Sausage with Orzo stirred with spinach.
    Instant Pot Andouille Sausage and Orzo
  • two bowls of instant pot chili mac with sour cream and cheese
    Instant Pot Chili Mac
  • rimmed bowl with instant pot lasagna ravioli
    Quick & Easy Instant Pot Lasagna Ravioli
  • Sausage & Peppers Mac and Cheese
  • Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Mac N Cheese
  • Chicken Spinach Skillet Manicotti

Main Course Recipes

  • Two bowls of Instant Pot Wendy's Copycat Chili recipe garnished with scallions and shredded cheese.
    Instant Pot Wendy's Copycat Chili Recipe
  • Instant Pot Teriyaki Noodles featured image.
    Instant Pot Teriyaki Noodles
  • Two Instant Pot Jerk Chicken Sandwiches on a white serving plate with fries.
    Instant Pot Jerk Chicken Sandwiches
  • Melted cheese on fiesta lime chicken made in the Instant Pot with jamsine rice.
    Instant Pot Fiesta Lime Chicken
  • chicken cobb salad featured image (1).
    Chicken Cobb Salad
  • Instant Pot Chicken Al Pastor in corn tortillas topped with cojita cheese, pineapple chunks, and red onion.
    Instant Pot Chicken Al Pastor
  • Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon with mashed potatoes in a white bowl.
    Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy)
  • Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs smothered in cherry barbecue sauce and sliced on wooden board.
    Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
  • Frito Pie served on a plate with a side of guacamole.
    Easy Frito Pie
  • Instant Pot Korean Beef
  • Honey Sesame Chicken featured image.
    Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken
  • Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham with glaze on serving platter
    Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham
  • top view of a plate of lemon thyme parmesan chicken
    Instant Pot Lemon Thyme Parmesan Chicken
  • White bowl filled with Instant Pot Spicy Venison Chili
    Instant Pot Spicy Venison Chili
  • two bowls of instant pot chipotle chicken chili
    Easy Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Chili
  • Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup
  • instant pot chicken noodle soup
    Comforting Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
  • A bowl filled to the brim with Instant Pot Beef Stew.
    Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew
  • Instant Pot No-Bean Chili
  • Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff
See more Main Course Recipes →
  • Pressure Cooker Chicken Fajitas
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup
    Cook Time31 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Carolina-Style Chicken Sliders
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Honey-Glazed Grilled Chicken Breasts
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Restaurant Style Ground Beef Tacos
    Cook Time22 Minutes
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks & Vegetables
    Cook Time1 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Sweet & Sticky Chicken Wings
    Cook Time33 Minutes
  • Quick & Easy Sicilian Pizza
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Chicken Cranberry Apple Rice Salad
    Cook Time23 Minutes
  • Skillet Steak Fajitas
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Quick & Easy Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Sweet Chili Chicken & Rice
    Cook Time27 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl
    Cook Time12 Minutes
  • Southwestern Shredded Chicken Tacos
    Cook Time11 Minutes
  • Easy Beef Stir Fry & Vegetables
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Quick & Easy Rustic Instant Pot Sausage and Tortellini Soup
    Cook Time16 Minutes
  • Instant Pot BBQ Beef Brisket
    Cook Time25 Hours 10 Minutes
  • Strawberry & Orange Crispy Chicken Salad
    Cook Time24 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Jamaican Jerk Chicken
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts
    Cook Time24 Hours 34 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Beef & Dumplings
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Peppers & Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad
    Cook Time12 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Spring Vegetables Pasta Salad
    Cook Time9 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Tomato and Spinach Penne Pasta
    Cook Time8 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Lemon Vinegar Chicken Breasts
    Cook Time24 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Santa Fe Chicken Casserole
    Cook Time22 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Chicken & Cheese Taquitos
    Cook Time16 Minutes
  • Rotisserie Chicken (Instant Pot Vortex)
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken (Instant Pot Vortex)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
    Cook Time17 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Summer Chili
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Italian-Style Pot Roast Sandwiches
    Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Blackened Chicken with Pico de Gallo
    Cook Time22 Minutes
  • Blackened Ranch Chicken Burrito Bowl
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken
    Cook Time28 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Homemade Sloppy Joes
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Pork Carnitas Tacos with Corn Salsa
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Beef Back Ribs
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Instant Pot Carne Picada Chili
    Cook Time50 Minutes

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