It’s also a great opportunity to spend quality time in the kitchen with family members.

Filling and delicious, youll be coming back for more leftovers all week long.

Soaked in a tangy mixture of buttermilk and pickle juice, these are a crave-able and easy-to-whip-up weeknight staple.

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Plus, it comes together in just one pan in 25 minutesno need to boil water separately.

King Ranch Chicken

Cue everyone’s favorite casserole.

Serve with a side ofgarlic breadand afresh saladto make this dish a filling meal.

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This recipe will take you back to your childhood, with a little bit of added elegance.

We use some dry white wine to give this dish a grown-up, sophisticated flavor.

The vegetables in this recipe add a fresh touch that makes this meal all the more satisfying.

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To make this recipe even easier, stick with using store-bought refrigerated pie crust.

Covered in panko and crispy potato chips, this green-bean-and-tuna filled delight is perfect for any night.

This beloved Creole dish might just end up being the highlight of your whole week.

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It’s one of those recipes that just warms you and your family up every time.

Toss in this soup and you’ll savor all week long.

Plus, this meatloaf takes a fraction of the active time and cooking period of atraditional meatloaf.

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It’s just the right amount of heat to perfectly compliment your kiddos favorite cheesy dish.

Tortellini Soup

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An unexpected way to bring in pasta.

This rich and delicious soup is packed with flavor and will fill you up.

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

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The bacon drippings that are added to the casserole base really take this dish to the next level.

Our version is made with shredded chicken and okra.

Trust us, this timeless classic never fails.

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Be sure to serve overlong-grain rice.

Stuffed Shells

This filling dinner is so different and delicious that you will never tire of it.

This rich, dreamy dish is one that we dream about.

Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

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Yes, it does include a whole container of sour cream, but it’s oh-so-worth it.

This recipe uses chicken thighs to ensure that this chili is rich in flavor and stands above the rest.

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Chicken Tetrazzini

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Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

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Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche

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New Tuna Casserole

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chicken and sausage jambalaya

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Southern Living Baked Ziti in the baking dish ready to serve

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Southern Living Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup in a bowl to serve

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Sheet Pan Meatloaf

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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

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Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

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Tortellini Soup

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Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Southern Living Chicken Spaghetti Casserole in the dish to serve

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Southern Living Slow Cooker Brisket Chili in the bowl to serve

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Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

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Chicken Brunswick stew in black bowl

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Southern Living Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole with a serving scooped out onto a teal plate

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Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice

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Southern Living Stuffed Shells in the baking dish to serve

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French Onion Chicken Casserole

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5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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Southern Living Slow Cooker Chicken Chili in the bowls ready to serve

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