One-pot cooking, chicken casseroles and hearty stews are among our most popular dinner recipes of 2022.
These highly-rated main dishes include something for everyone, from comforting, creamy pasta to cozy sheet-pan meals.
I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”

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It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea.
Meanwhile, the residual heat of the pasta wilts the spinach in record time for a fast weeknight dinner.

American Goulash
American goulash, also known as old-fashioned goulash, is the perfect economical family meal.
The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can cook in just one pot.
Serve over whole grains or rice.

Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew
This satisfying stew comes together in a snap.
White Bean & Veggie Salad
This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.
Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.

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Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.
Melted garlic butter coats the salmon and vegetables, adding depth of flavor and richness to the dish.
A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley.

Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce.
Finish the dish under the broiler to achieve a delicious melted cheese crust.
Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.

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The honey-soy-garlic marinade for the chicken does double duty as an irresistible sauce to drizzle over everything.
If it’s possible for you to’t find small carrots, cut medium carrots in half lengthwise.
Chicken & Zucchini Casserole
This baked chicken and zucchini casserole is creamy, hearty and low-carb!

A drizzle of olive oil to finish pulls together the flavors of this easy vegan crock-pot stew.
Serve with a crunchy green salad.
If you want an additional vegetable, stir in some roasted cauliflower florets.

Serve with brown basmati rice or warm naan.






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