16 Dinners Without Chicken That Could Replace Your Favorites
Sometimes you need a break from chicken, and these dinners step right in. They’re so flavorful and satisfying, you might not miss your usual go-to meals.
This collection features recipes that are simple, versatile, and full of variety. Each one makes dinnertime exciting again, proving that chicken isn’t the only star of the table.
Venison Soup
Venison Soup is great to throw in the crockpot when you are cutting up your deer. Venison soup is easy and utilizes meat that is normally discarded!
Get The Recipe: Venison Soup – Barley and Vegetables.
Meatball Stew
This oven meatball stew is a vintage recipe that is incredibly easy to make and delicious! It’s a complete meal in one pot—juicy meatballs in a delectable tomato sauce with carrots and potatoes. Get the Recipe: Meatball Stew.
Venison Stew
Venison Stew is so easy and delicious! I make this Venison stew in the crockpot but you can make it on the stove top, as well!
Get The Recipe: Venison Stew.
Instant Pot Beef Ribs
These Instant Pot beef ribs, with their rich, mouth-watering flavor, are an absolute game-changer. This simple yet flavorful dish promises to deliver tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs in a fraction of the time it takes to cook them traditionally. Get the Recipe:
Get the Recipe: Beef Ribs.
Venison Teriyaki Stir Fry Tender And Delicious
Is your venison always tough? Well, It won’t be if you use this simple venison stir fry! Venison Stir Fry is simply outstanding and tender!
Get The Recipe: Venison Teriyaki Stir Fry.
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops can be prepared at any time of year in the oven or on the grill. Grilling them alongside some grilled veggies is so easy!
Get The Recipe: Grilled Bacon Wrapped Scallops.
Venison Neck Roast
When the Venison Neck Roast is slow-cooked, it turns out fall-apart tender. It’s incredibly easy with only a couple of minutes of hands-on time.
Get The Recipe: Venison Neck Roast.
Bacon-Wrapped Venison
This bacon-wrapped venison is the epitome of comfort food. Rich from the deer meat and a bit fatty from the bacon.
Get The Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Venison.
Beef Enchilada Pasta (One Pan Meal)
If you’re a fan of Mexican flavors and quick, one-pan meals, you’re in for a treat with this Beef Enchilada Pasta recipe! This delightful fusion of cheesy, savory goodness brings together the best of both worlds, making it a go-to dinner option for busy nights. Get the Recipe: Beef Enchilada Pasta (One Pan Meal).
Instant Pot Beef Brisket
Instant pot beef brisket is cooked to tender perfection in a fraction of the time it would take to smoke the meat.
Get The Recipe: Instant Pot Beef Brisket.
Tuna Casserole
This old-fashioned Tuna Casserole is the perfect nostalgic comfort food. It’s hearty, creamy, and full of flavor. This recipe uses pantry ingredients that you can keep on hand for quick dinners. It takes just minutes to assemble and is ready in under an hour.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Casserole.
Lamb Loin Chops
This Lamb Loin recipe is a superbly easy dish that adds a touch of elegance to any occasion. Whether you’re grilling or roasting, the step-by-step method we’ll show you makes cooking lamb loin straightforward and fuss-free. Grilling brings out a smoky richness, while roasting in the oven highlights the lamb’s natural flavors, resulting in a tender, juicy cut that’s simply irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Lamb Loin Chops.
Steelhead Trout Recipe
This Smoked Steelhead is our favorite Steelhead Trout Recipe. It is easy and delicious and only takes a few minutes of hands-on time.
Get The Recipe: Steelhead Trout Recipe.
Shrimp Scampi Recipe Without Wine
This shrimp scampi recipe without wine is a fresh & flavorful dinner you can make in 20 minutes to serve over pasta or bread! It’s loaded with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs in a tasty, flavorful broth. A simple and elegant dinner idea that tastes elegant but couldn’t be easier to make. I love serving this over angel hair pasta, creamy plant-based grits, or crusty low-sodium garlic bread.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Scampi Recipe Without Wine.
Instant Pot Lamb Stew
This Instant Pot lamb stew features tender, fall-apart lamb braised in a hearty, Guinness-spiked beef broth with vegetables. Rich, comforting, and ready in under two hours, it’s a perfect St. Patrick’s Day meal or cozy weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Lamb Stew.
Sardine and Tomato Pasta Bolognese
Sardine pasta with a nod to a rich Bolognese sauce made with red wine, sun-dried and fresh tomatoes, and my favourite, more affordable canned fish. All told, this delicious and fairly frugal recipe cooks in around 35-40 minutes, making it a relative rocket ship for a ragu-style sauce!
Get the Recipe: Sardine and Tomato Pasta Bolognese.
