Stuffed Main Dishes

From chicken cordon bleu to zucchini boats, stuffed main dishes are just more fun. With ratings, reviews, and cooking tips, these recipes will get you started.

an overhead view of two grilled stuffed poblano peppers.

Grilled Stuffed Poblanos

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Chicken-Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Savory Stuffed Butternut Squash served on a platter.

Savory Stuffed Butternut Squash

a close up view of an orange, yellow, and red stuffed bell peppers on a single plate.

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

a top down view of 4 golden-brown chicken cordon blues in a baking dish, each topped with melted Swiss cheese

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Authentic Chile Rellenos

Authentic Mexican Chile Rellenos

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Stuffed Cream Cheese Mushrooms

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Real Homemade Tamales

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Unstuffed Cabbage Roll

Golden-brown chicken kiev split in half to reveal the herb stuffed center.

Chef John's Chicken Kiev

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close up view of Stuffed Green Peppers with melted cheese on top, in a glass baking dish

Stuffed Green Peppers

Chef John's Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Zucchini

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Baked Stuffed Peppers

stuffed pork chops in turquoise oval dish

Stuffed Pork Chops

a white ceramic baking dish holding 6 baked stuffed red bell peppers

Beef and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

Crab Stuffed Flounder

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German Beef Rouladen

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Jumbo Stuffed Shells

high angle looking at a casserole dish of four vegetarian Mexican inspired stuffed peppers garnished with cheese and fresh herbs

Vegetarian Mexican Inspired Stuffed Peppers

close up on a stuffed pork tenderloin cut in half and resting on a cutting board

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Bob's Stuffed Banana Peppers

Close up on a baked stuffed pork chop, with a side of green beans.

Baked Stuffed Pork Chops

Healthier Stuffed Peppers

an overhead shot of bacon wrapped stuffed chicken breasts with cilantro on a blue plate

Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer

close up view of stuffed zucchini with melted cheese on top

Easy Stuffed Zucchini

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Halupki (Stuffed Cabbage)

close up view of Chicken Cordon Bleu II served with salad on a white plate

Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

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Easy Cabbage Rolls

Spinach Cheese Manicotti

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Stuffed Peppers with Turkey and Vegetables

close up view of Stuffed Pork Loin with carrots in a baking dish

Stuffed Pork Loin

Cheeseburger Meatloaf

close up view of Stuffed Peppers garnished with green onions, served with a side of sweet potatoes

Stuffed Peppers My Way

Instant Pot Basic Cabbage Rolls

Close up on a plate full of cheese blintzes, topped with confectioners' sugar and blueberries.

Chef John's Cheese Blintzes

Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls

Homestyle Stuffed Peppers

close up view of Crab-Stuffed Sole fillets on a white platter

Chef John's Crab-Stuffed Sole

close up view of Stuffed Bell Peppers garnished with fresh herbs in a white baking dish

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Crab-Stuffed Lobster Tail

Flank Steak Pinwheels

close up view of Sausage-stuffed Squash in a baking pan

Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

close up view of Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts in a cast iron skillet

Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Chiles Rellenos (Stuffed Peppers)

Quick and Easy Stuffed Peppers

Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage)

close up view of Golabki (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) in a baking dish on a stove

Golabki (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

close up view of Clams Casino on a baking sheet with a spoon

Siopao (Filipino Steamed Dumplings)

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Polish Stuffed Cabbage

close up view of a Cheesy Meatloaf on a white platter

Cheesy Meatloaf

Apple Stuffed Pork Chops

close up view of Cream Cheese, Garlic, and Chive Stuffed Chicken in a baking dish

Cream Cheese, Garlic, and Chive Stuffed Chicken

close up view of a Balsamic Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast served with salad and corn on the cob, on a plate

Balsamic Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms

close up view of Asparagus and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts, served with mashed potatoes and corn on a white plate

Asparagus and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts