Main Courses Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/maincourses/ Easy recipes for busy families. Wed, 06 May 2026 15:49:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://balancingmotherhood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon-96x96.png Main Courses Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/maincourses/ 32 32 Easy Crack Chicken Sliders https://balancingmotherhood.com/crack-chicken-sliders/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/crack-chicken-sliders/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 15:49:08 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68280 My Easy Crack Chicken Sliders are layered with shredded ranch chicken, crispy bacon and melted cheddar on soft Hawaiian rolls. The filling bakes up creamy with classic ranch flavor and the rolls come out golden and buttery. This is the ultimate 20‑minute slider recipe for parties, game days or a quick weeknight meal. Best Crack...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/crack-chicken-sliders/feed/ 0 Greek Chicken Drumsticks (One Pan) https://balancingmotherhood.com/greek-chicken-drumsticks/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/greek-chicken-drumsticks/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68557 I’ve made these Greek Chicken Drumsticks more times than I can count, and they’re one of my favorite ways to turn simple ingredients into a flavorful dinner. The yogurt marinade, with fresh dill, lemon, and garlic, is something I’ve tested and adjusted to get just the right balance. It helps the chicken bake up with...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/greek-chicken-drumsticks/feed/ 0 Salisbury Steak Meatballs https://balancingmotherhood.com/salisbury-steak-meatballs/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/salisbury-steak-meatballs/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:12:46 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=58445 My Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe takes everything you love about the classic dish and makes it even better. Tender juicy, bite-sized meatballs are smothered in a rich, savory gravy that soaks into every irresistible bite. Plus, with a few simple shortcuts I’ve created, you’ll save time, money, and effort without sacrificing any of that homemade...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/salisbury-steak-meatballs/feed/ 0 Air Fryer Steak Bites https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-steak-bites/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-steak-bites/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68386 My Air Fryer Steak Bites are the easiest way to get tender steak with real steakhouse flavor every time. I’ve perfected the timing and seasonings so the meat stays juicy and flavorful with no babysitting or guesswork required. If you want foolproof air fryer steak  bites in 20 minutes, recipe, this one never disappoints. Air...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-steak-bites/feed/ 0 French Onion Meatballs (One Pan Meal) https://balancingmotherhood.com/french-onion-meatballs/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/french-onion-meatballs/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=63093 My recipe for French Onion Meatballs is nothing like the frozen shortcut versions you may have tried. I make them from scratch with juicy beef, onions caramelized until golden, and a sauce finished with gooey Swiss and Gruyere. They share the same flavors that make my French Onion Chicken so popular, only turned into the...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/french-onion-meatballs/feed/ 0 Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers (30-Minute Meal) https://balancingmotherhood.com/sheetpan-sausage-and-peppers/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/sheetpan-sausage-and-peppers/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68230 My Sheet Pan Italian Sausage and Peppers uses high heat roasting to cook the sausage and caramelize the vegetables to perfection. I’ve fine‑tuned the timing and layout so everything cooks evenly on one pan without extra steps or separate cooking. This is a hearty and delicious 30-minute dinner recipe that gives you better flavor and...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/sheetpan-sausage-and-peppers/feed/ 0 Swiss Steak (One Pan Comfort Dinner) https://balancingmotherhood.com/swiss-steak/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/swiss-steak/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68040 My Swiss Steak recipe is the perfect way to turn a less expensive cut of beef into a deeply flavorful, fork tender dinner that tastes like it simmered all day. The savory tomato sauce, sweet onions, and bell peppers cook right in the skillet with the beef for a classic comfort meal. This is the...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/swiss-steak/feed/ 0 Pasta alla Vodka (Ready in 30 Minutes!) https://balancingmotherhood.com/pasta-alla-vodka/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/pasta-alla-vodka/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=67895 My Pasta alla Vodka tastes like a slow‑simmered Sunday sauce, yet it comes together in about 30 minutes, perfect for even the busiest nights. The flavor is rich and deeply developed thanks to a simple method I use that builds layers without adding extra work. Pasta alla Vodka Recipe My recipe for Pasta alla Vodka...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/pasta-alla-vodka/feed/ 0 Easy Air Fryer Brats https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-brats/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-brats/#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:39:20 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=67697 With my Air Fryer Brats recipe, you get perfectly cooked bratwursts that turn out flavorful and juicy every single time. I’ve refined the timing and temperature so they develop that deep, well‑browned color you want while staying tender inside. This is the easiest and most reliable way to make mouth-watering brats indoors without having to...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-brats/feed/ 0 Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken https://balancingmotherhood.com/slow-cooker-creamy-italian-chicken/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/slow-cooker-creamy-italian-chicken/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=67103 I created this Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken recipe with busy weeknights in mind. It has the zesty Italian flavors I love, a rich, creamy sauce, and a true set-and-go method that keeps me out of the kitchen. Spoon it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, and dinner is done. Creamy Crockpot Italian Chicken I...

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