Three cheers for skillet dinners! These one-pan meals get the job done, and done fast. From cheesy pasta skillets to skillet chicken dinners (and a few desserts!), we’ve got plenty of ideas to help you out on busy weeknights.
Recent Skillet Recipes & Ideas
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Brussels Sprouts, Mushroom & Goat Cheese Breakfast Casserole
1 hr, 45 minVegetarianLoaded with eggs, bread, goat cheese, and veggies, this breakfast casserole, also known as a strata, is hearty enough to start the day. It would be equally welcome served with a simple green salad at dinner time, or as a side dish as part of a more lavish holiday feast. -
Creamed Spinach
25 minCreamed spinach is easy to make and comes together in minutes. A rich sauce gets a flavor boost from Dijon mustard. Serve this simple vegetable side dish alongside roast chicken, steak, or pork loin. -
Italian Gnocchi Skillet with Chicken and Pesto
15 minYou know those weeknights when you WANT to cook a homemade meal but just don't have it in you? This dinner is for you! It comes together in mere minutes thanks to store bought pesto, gnocchi, goat cheese and roasted chicken strips! -
Root Vegetable Skillet Pot Pie
1 hr, 35 minVegetarianHere's a rustic, vegetarian take on traditional pot pie! This weeknight dinner is prepped, cooked, and served all in one skillet. It's perfect for feeding a crowd and saves time on dishes and clean up. -
Classic Patty Melt
50 minSwitch up your burger game and make a patty melt for dinner (or lunch) this week. Layer caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and a perfectly thin burger patty between two slices of toasted bread for the BEST HOMEMADE patty melt ever! This recipe serves two, but you can easily scale it up or down. -
Mozzarella and Basil Stuffed Tomatoes
35 minGluten-Free, Healthy, VegetarianWhether you’re looking for new ways to use the abundance of summer tomatoes or simply want a quick side dish, these vegetarian stuffed tomatoes filled with mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh herbs are simple and delicious. -
Tuscan Chicken Pasta Skillet
1 hr, 5 minHealthyThis quick and easy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Skillet is a one-pot noodle dish made with simple, yet flavorful ingredients. Marinated chicken breast is tossed with tender spaghetti, tomatoes, artichokes, olives, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and herbs. It’s the perfect easy weekday meal! -
Steak on the Stovetop
40 minLow Carb, PaleoGet a restaurant-quality steak in the comfort of your own kitchen by making steak on your stovetop. The secret to success is a hot skillet, a good exhaust fan, and a butter and herb baste at the end. -
Turmeric Fried Rice with Eggs and Kale
30 minHealthy, VegetarianThis quick and easy dinner is Chinese fried rice with an Indian spin. Make it with ginger, cumin, and turmeric, toss in some kale and tomatoes, then top it with a fried egg and you have dinner served in 30 minutes. -
Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Garlic Shrimp
30 minDairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low CarbCauliflower rice bowls are a filling, low-carb, vegetable-and protein-packed weeknight dinner for two. The cauliflower is mild, so it doesn’t compete with the garlicky shrimp in this dish. -
Pork Chops with Cherry Pan Sauce
50 minThese are the best pan fried pork chops! Simply seasoned bone-in chops are treated with an extra special thyme and cherry pan sauce to make weeknight dinner seem like a weekend affair! On the table start to finish in 45 minutes. -
Charred Skillet Broccoli
15 minDairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Vegan, VegetarianGot broccoli? This is the perfect veggie side dish for every occasion! Use it as a layer in veggie bowls or serve it with nearly any meat or seafood main. -
Green Cauliflower Rice
25 minDairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Vegan, VegetarianCauliflower rice with spinach and fresh herbs is a healthy, quick, and easy weeknight side or main meal. Add some extra heft to this recipe by topping it with a fried egg, adding some tofu, or using it as the foundation for a burrito bowl. -
Skillet Chicken Thighs with Potatoes, Carrots, and Greens
1 hrDairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, PaleoCrispy skillet chicken is cooked in a flavorful lemon broth and served on a bed of Swiss chard, potatoes, and carrots. This bistro-style oven braised chicken with vegetables has everything you love about cozy comfort food. -
Quick and Easy Corned Beef Omelet
25 minEggs and corned beef hash come together for the perfect, hearty and delicious breakfast omelet. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover corned beef from St. Patrick's Day. -
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Skillet Dinner
40 minDairy-Free, Vegan, VegetarianLooking for dinner that’s healthy in a hurry? The whole family will love this vegetarian skillet dinner! It’s loaded with the sweet and earthy flavors of roasted butternut squash, black beans, and quinoa, seasoned with cumin and chili powder. The best part? It’s ready, start to finish, in about 45 minutes. -
Skillet Chicken and Rice
45 minGluten-Free, HealthyThis Skillet Chicken and Rice is a classic one-pot meal, perfect for a weeknight and totally kid-friendly. Serve it on its own or with a salad, and dinner is done! -
Valerie Brunmeier’s Cheesy Taco Pasta Skillet
33 minTacos and pasta! Why didn't we put these two together before? This one-skillet dish full of Southwestern flavors and pasta comes together in a flash with pantry staples. Your new favorite weeknight go-to! -
Marge Perry and David Bonom’s Easy Skillet Lasagna
55 minVegetarianHow about a quicker, easier lasagna? Pull pasta and canned tomatoes out of the pantry, frozen spinach from the freezer, pick up some cheese on the way home, and you’re on your way to lasagna in an hour. -
Sweet Corn Gnocchi Skillet
35 minVegetarianIt's sweet corn season! Make the most of it with this sweet and creamy Sweet Corn Gnocchi Skillet. Fast, filling, and kid-friendly—it's a win for everyone! -
Skillet Shrimp Fajitas
25 minIt's all in the seasoning for these skillet shrimp fajitas! Toss shrimp in some chili powder and red pepper flakes, and then quickly cook them in a skillet with some veggies. Better-than-restaurant quality fajitas are yours in no time! -
White Bean, Tomato, and Shrimp Skillet Dinner
45 minGluten-FreeConsider yourself transported to the Mediterranean! This gorgeous skillet dinner is bursting with tomatoes, anise-scented fennel, white beans, and vibrant shrimp. -
Easy Chicken Skillet Enchiladas
30 minThese chicken skillet enchiladas are easy to make and ready in 30 minutes. They also use only one pan and are great to double and freeze for a meal down the road! -
Rhubarb Almond Skillet Cake
1 hr, 5 minThis rhubarb skillet cake—scented with orange zest and crowned with ruby pink, tart rhubarb—is a keeper! It's made in the food processor, cooked in a skillet, and beautiful, too! -
Skillet Chicken Parmesan
40 minGood old-fashioned chicken Parmesan gets the skillet treatment in this one-pot dish. Serve with rice or spaghetti for comfort food at its finest—and fastest!
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Tuscan Chicken Pasta Skillet
1 hr, 5 minHealthyThis quick and easy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Skillet is a one-pot noodle dish made with simple, yet flavorful ingredients. Marinated chicken breast is tossed with tender spaghetti, tomatoes, artichokes, olives, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and herbs. It’s the perfect easy weekday meal! -
Classic Patty Melt
50 minSwitch up your burger game and make a patty melt for dinner (or lunch) this week. Layer caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and a perfectly thin burger patty between two slices of toasted bread for the BEST HOMEMADE patty melt ever! This recipe serves two, but you can easily scale it up or down. -
Mozzarella and Basil Stuffed Tomatoes
35 minGluten-Free, Healthy, VegetarianWhether you’re looking for new ways to use the abundance of summer tomatoes or simply want a quick side dish, these vegetarian stuffed tomatoes filled with mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh herbs are simple and delicious. -
Italian Gnocchi Skillet with Chicken and Pesto
15 minYou know those weeknights when you WANT to cook a homemade meal but just don't have it in you? This dinner is for you! It comes together in mere minutes thanks to store bought pesto, gnocchi, goat cheese and roasted chicken strips! -
Creamed Spinach
25 minCreamed spinach is easy to make and comes together in minutes. A rich sauce gets a flavor boost from Dijon mustard. Serve this simple vegetable side dish alongside roast chicken, steak, or pork loin. -
Herbes de Provence Skillet Chicken with Potatoes and Greens
2 hrs, 50 minOne pan? Yes, please! This French Herbes de Provence skillet chicken uses chicken tenders, potatoes, olives, and spinach make quick work for this weeknight, freezer friendly meal. -
Root Vegetable Skillet Pot Pie
1 hr, 35 minVegetarianHere's a rustic, vegetarian take on traditional pot pie! This weeknight dinner is prepped, cooked, and served all in one skillet. It's perfect for feeding a crowd and saves time on dishes and clean up. -
Italian Skillet Chicken with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Onions
37 minBreak out your skillet tonight for this Italian-inspired chicken dish! Spinach, tomatoes, red onion, and capers combine to make this super simple meal a flavor superstar. Freezes well, too! -
Brussels Sprouts, Mushroom & Goat Cheese Breakfast Casserole
1 hr, 45 minVegetarianLoaded with eggs, bread, goat cheese, and veggies, this breakfast casserole, also known as a strata, is hearty enough to start the day. It would be equally welcome served with a simple green salad at dinner time, or as a side dish as part of a more lavish holiday feast. -
Skillet Chicken Puttanesca
30 minGluten-Free, Healthy, PaleoThis Skillet Chicken Puttanesca comes together so quickly, you'll hardly believe how good it tastes. Made with chicken breasts, canned tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, fresh oregano, and plenty of olive oil. Ready in 30 minutes. -
Cheesy Skillet Cornbread
50 minCornbread packed with cheese, onions, whole corn, and flavored with bacon drippings. Cooked in a cast iron skillet. -
Pasta Skillet with Chicken Sausage, Cheese & Spinach
40 minTry this one-skillet pasta dinner with chicken sausage, cheese, and spinach! Takes only 30 minutes to make. -
Keller’s Skillet Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables
1 hr, 40 minGluten-FreeSkillet Roasted Chicken—a whole chicken roasted on a bed of root vegetables in a cast iron pan. Step-by-step photo directions for cooking a whole chicken. An easy one-pan roast chicken dish! -
Cheesy Hamburger Pasta Skillet
40 minCheesy Hamburger Pasta Skillet! Way better than a box mix and just as quick and easy! 1-pot, make it for dinner and have the leftovers for lunch. -
Skillet Lemon Rosemary Chicken
1 hr, 35 minGluten-Free, Low Carb, PaleoEasy! Lemon Rosemary Chicken ~ Chicken thighs rubbed and marinated with lemon, rosemary, garlic, then seared in skillet and finished in oven. -
Skillet Chicken with Cheesy Orzo and Zucchini
45 minChicken and pasta and cheese, oh my! Zucchini gives this weeknight meal some veggie love, and the best part? The whole thing cooks in one skillet, minimizing the mess. -
Skillet Shrimp and Asparagus
30 minGluten-FreeSkillet Shrimp and Asparagus, only use one pan! Quick, easy, and delicious, perfect for a midweek meal. -
Skillet Pork Chops with Cabbage
1 hr, 10 minPaleoPork chops cooked low and slow become so tender and juicy—and so do the cabbage and apples that cook with them. Serve with a cold beer and imagine yourself at a biergarten in Germany.
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