5-Ingredient Main Dish Recipes

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Dan Becker

Browse our entire collection of featured "Five & Dine" entrees, from Chicken-Tortilla Pie to Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, complete with how-to videos from host Adrien Sharp.

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Pork Tenderloin in Phyllo

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

Pork Tenderloin in Phyllo Recipe
Wrap seasoned pork tenderloin in phyllo dough, bake, and top with mango chutney for an impressive 5-ingredient meal.

Video: How to Cook Pork Tenderloin in Phyllo

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Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe
This 5-ingredient grilled pizza features bottled Buffalo-style hot sauce, a prebaked pizza crust, deli-roasted chicken, and provolone and blue cheeses.

Video: How to Cook Buffalo Chicken Pizza

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Crunchy Pan-Fried Chicken

Crunchy Pan-Fried Chicken Recipe
For a satisfying chicken dinner, dredge chicken breasts in cornmeal mix and breadcrumbs, then lightly fry.

Video: How to Cook Crunchy Pan-Fried Chicken

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Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Whip up this vegetarian Italian favorite with just 4 ingredients: eggplant, shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, and bottled marinara sauce.

Video: How to Cook Eggplant Parmesan

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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Wrap pork tenderloin in bacon and bake for an easy weeknight main dish.

Video: How to Cook Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

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Chicken with Morels

Karry Hosford

Chicken with Morels Recipe
Simmer browned chicken thighs with morel mushrooms, chicken broth, and bay leaves for a simple yet elegant meal.

Video: How to Cook Chicken with Morels

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Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions and Balsamic Glaze

Randy Mayor

Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions and Balsamic Glaze Recipe
Dress up a humble cut of flank steak with caramelized onions and a made-from-scratch balsamic glaze.

Video: How to Cook Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions and Balsamic Glaze

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Maple Grilled Salmon

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Maple Grilled Salmon Recipe
Go out to the grill or use a grill pan indoors on the stove for this sweet and savory 5-ingredient salmon recipe.

Video: How to Cook Maple Grilled Salmon

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Chicken-Tortilla Pie

Photo: Oxmoor House

Chicken-Tortilla Pie Recipe
Rotisserie chicken, salsa, bean dip, cheese and tortillas are all you need for this easy take on a traditional tostada.

Video: How to Cook Chicken-Tortilla Pie

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Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Glaze

Lee Harrelson

Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Glaze Recipe
For an easy weeknight dinner that's good enough for company, coat lean pork tenderloin with a tart-sweet pomegranate glaze.

Video: How to Cook Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Glaze

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Prosciutto and Smoked Gouda Panini

Shelly Strazis

Prosciutto and Smoked Gouda Panini Recipe
These easy panini sandwiches feature thinly sliced prosciutto and smoked Gouda cheese pressed between two slices of Italian bread.

Video: How to Cook Prosciutto and Smoked Gouda Panini

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Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp

Photo: Dan Goldberg; Styling: Karen Shinto

Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp Recipe
This quick salt-and-pepper shrimp recipe is a lighter version of the deep-fried Asian favorite.

Video: How to Cook Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp

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Corn Chowder

Photo: Antonis Achilleos

Corn Chowder Recipe
For quick and easy comfort food, try a corn chowder that tastes like it's been simmering all day on the stove, but takes less than 10 minutes to make. Serve with a handful of oyster crackers.

Video: How to Cook Corn Chowder

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Marian's Easy Roast Chicken

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Marian's Easy Roast Chicken Recipe
A good roasted chicken is like a little black dress--always appropriate and very versatile. Use leftovers for casseroles, sandwiches, pizzas, and more.

Video: How to Cook Marian's Easy Roast Chicken

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Last-Minute Lasagna

Photo: Rick Lew

Last-Minute Lasagna Recipe
Using convenience items, such as jarred pasta sauce, cheese ravioli, and frozen chopped spinach, gets this lasagna on the table in no time.

Video: How to Cook Last-Minute Lasagna

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Creamy Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Creamy Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms Recipe
This 5-ingredient vegetarian pasta dish features a rich white sauce, earthy porcini mushrooms, and a sprinkling of fresh chives.

Video: How to Cook Creamy Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms

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Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

Photo: Jim Franco; Styling: Lynn Miller

Pulled-Pork Sandwiches Recipe
Make your own juicy pulled pork in a slow cooker with this simple recipe. Serve on hamburger buns and top with prepared coleslaw.

Video: How to Cook Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

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After School Pizza

After School Pizza Recipe
This easy baguette pizza makes for a great after school pick-me-up snack.

Video: How to Cook After School Pizza

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Chicken-Fried Steak

Chicken-Fried Steak Recipe
Don't be intimidated by the frying pan! This chicken-fried steak is super easy to prepare and requires just a handful of ingredients.

Video: How to Cook Chicken-Fried Steak

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Almond-Crusted Tilapia

Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Almond-Crusted Tilapia Recipe
Impress friends and family with this delicious tilapia dinner that takes just minutes to prepare.

Video: How to Cook Almond-Crusted Tilapia

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Classic Steak House Rubbed Filet Mignon

Howard L. Puckett; Melanie J. Clarke

Classic Steak House Rubbed Filet Mignon Recipe
Serve restaurant-style filet mignon at home with this simple recipe. The secret ingredient? Fresh rosemary.

Video: How to Cook Classic Steak House Rubbed Filet Mignon

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Crispy Oven-Fried Catfish

Crispy Oven-Fried Catfish Recipe
Oven-frying catfish that's been dredged in buttermilk and crushed cornflakes lets you enjoy the delicious crunch of fried fish without all the extra fat.

Video: How to Cook Crispy Oven-Fried Catfish

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Chicken and Dumplings

Photo: Antonis Achilleos

Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Watch how to prepare this classic comfort food casserole that's perfect for busy weeknights.

Video: How to Cook Chicken and Dumplings

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Maple-Balsamic-Glazed Pork Medallions

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Maple-Balsamic-Glazed Pork Medallions Recipe
Flavor tender pork medallions with a sweet-tart reduction sauce for a simple entree that's sure to satisfy friends and family.

Video: How to Cook Maple-Balsamic-Glazed Pork Medallions

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Sun-Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Sun-Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp Recipe
Dress up fresh grilled shrimp with a marinade of sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, curry powder, and lemon.

Video: How to Cook Sun-Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp

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Pasta Carbonara

Photo: Sang An

Pasta Carbonara Recipe
This yummy 5-ingredient pasta dish features a homemade sauce and a generous topping of crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.

Video: How to Cook Pasta Carbonara

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Herbed Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Herbed Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
Stuff lean chicken breasts with an herb-and-goat cheese filling for an easy but elegant chicken dinner.

Video: How to Cook Herbed Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Sauteed Scallops with Parsley and Garlic

Sauteed Scallops with Parsley and Garlic Recipe
This simple, flavorful entree is a wonderful way to enjoy fresh scallops.

Video: How to Cook Sauteed Scallops with Parsley and Garlic

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Lemon-Oregano Lamb Chops

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie Clark

Lemon-Oregano Lamb Chops Recipe
This elegant lamb chop entree tastes amazing and calls for just five ingredients.

Video: How to Cook Lemon-Oregano Lamb Chops

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Potato Leek Soup