One Pan, Endless Flavor: 33 Skillet Dinner Hacks That Make Weeknight Cooking a Breeze
Skillet dinners are the ultimate solution for busy weeknights when you want something quick, easy, and packed with flavor. With just one pan, you can create everything from hearty pastas to sizzling chicken dishes, all with minimal cleanup. These meals offer a perfect balance of convenience and taste, making them a go-to for families or anyone looking to whip up a delicious meal fast. The best part? Skillet dinners are versatile, allowing you to mix and match ingredients to suit your cravings. Dinner time just got easier and more flavorful with these skillet recipes!
Crispy Tofu Stir Fry With Peanut Sauce
Crispy Tofu Stir Fry offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It’s quick and easy and is smothered in a rich peanut sauce.
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Szechuan Pork Stir Fry
This Szechuan Pork stir fry recipe is a quick, easy, and delicious dinner. With tender pork, crispy vegetables, and a savory, spicy sauce.
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Steak And Bok Choy Stir Fry
I especially like making it at home because, if you keep a few key ingredients around, you can make some super delicious stuff that is BETTER and healthier and quicker than takeout, but tastes great and isn’t hard.
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Skillet Chicken With Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Olives
This Skillet Chicken with Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives is a quick and easy way to spice up your weeknight chicken.
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Chicken Tortilla Skillet
Chicken Tortilla Skillet with summer squash, corn tortillas, cheddar and spices. An easy gluten-free weeknight meal.
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One-Skillet Baked Ziti
This One-Skillet Baked Ziti is an easy weeknight dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes! This simple pasta dinner is made with pantry staples.
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Steak And Sweet Potato Skillet
Steak and Sweet Potato Skillet filled with juicy, delicious, and perfectly bite-sized pieces of tender sirloin steak, sweet bell pepper, and creamy sweet potatoes. Gluten-free and easily modified to be Whole-30 compliant.
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Easy Skillet Chicken Marsala With Pancetta
My favorite mushroom-filled Skillet Chicken Marsala recipe is elevated to the next level with the addition of salty pancetta.
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Skillet Tilapia With Tomatoes
Quick, easy and full of healthy veggies this Skillet Tilapia with Tomatoes is a win for a busy night.
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Creamy Coconut Milk Chicken Recipe (One-Skillet)
This creamy coconut milk chicken recipe is made with fresh lime juice, creamy coconut cream, and tender, juicy chicken breasts. Easy and delicious, have this one-pan, dairy-free, and low-carb chicken dinner on the table in just about 30 minutes!
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Cajun Salmon Pasta
Cajun Salmon Pasta: smoky, bold, and flaky salmon top a creamy and delicious fettuccine alfredo. An easy 30-minute dinner!
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Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir-Fry
Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir-Fry: a crunchy and savory stir-fry that is as good for you as it is delicious to eat! One pot & ready in 30 min!
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Honey Orange Shrimp W/Stir Fry Vegetables
Honey orange shrimp is Asian-inspired and totally delicious. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have this shrimp in orange sauce on the table!
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Greek Chicken Thighs
Greek Chicken Thighs are a flavorful one skillet meal. You’ll love how cast iron chicken thighs are simple enough for a weeknight, but nice enough for company.
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Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken In Sherry Cream Sauce Recipe
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Sherry Cream Sauce is an EASY and quick dinner! There’s so much flavor in this skillet chicken recipe!
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Mediterranean Skillet Chicken With Greens
Try this hearty, healthy Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens. It’s full of nutrient-packed vegetables and can be prepped ahead to eat all week. (gluten-free)
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Skillet Cranberry Leek Chicken
This Skillet Cranberry Leek Chicken is a fun and festive holiday dinner. The tart and sweet sauce makes the perfect pairing with simply sauteed chicken breasts. {gluten free}
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Skillet Lasagna
Skillet Lasagna is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that will give you all the cozy vibes of a classic lasagna in half the time.
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One Pot Chicken Alfredo (Easy) Recipe
One Pot Chicken Alfredo is the easiest dinner recipe ever! This easy chicken alfredo recipe is so creamy, and it’s made in one skillet.
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Sausage And Vegetable Skillet
This super fast and easy Sausage and Vegetable Skillet is the ultimate busy-day meal and is perfect for meal prep!
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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are the perfect weeknight dinner! Sweet honey and tangy garlic dress up ordinary chicken in this easy dish. Just toss the ingredients together and bake! This is a staple recipe that is one of my husbands favorites. He loves things spicy and simple, so it’s right up his alley.
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Beef Taco Skillet
This Beef Taco Skillet can repurpose your leftover ingredients into a fast, easy, and hearty weeknight dinner.
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Skillet Mac And Cheese
This incredible roux-less mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and only requires seven ingredients. Perfect for last minute weeknight dinners!
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Skillet Balsamic Chicken With California Figs
A one pan dish to serve in late summer when fresh figs are in season
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Seafood Rice Skillet
Seafood Rice Skillet is a nod to seafood paella using easy to find ingredients and equipment. Impress your dinner guests with this easy and impressive dish!
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Greek Style Skillet Roast Chicken With Crispy Potatoes
Crispy skin, tender roasted chicken with extra crispy potatoes
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Drop Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie
A delicious gluten free one pan skillet pot pie
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Chili Cornbread Skillet
This hearty and comforting Chili Cornbread Skillet is an easy, one-pot meal that is sure to make the whole family happy. Freezer friendly!
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Pepperoni Mac And Cheese Skillet Recipe
Creamy and delicious, this Pepperoni Mac and Cheese Skillet is ready in just 30 minutes and guaranteed to have your kids begging for more!
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Sesame Chicken Stir Fry
A quick and easy dinner recipe that’s ready in 30 minutes or less you are going to love this Sesame Chicken Stir Fry!
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Korean BBQ Salmon Stir-Fry
A Korean BBQ Salmon Stir-Fry for one that’s a perfect, healthy, gluten-free and allergy-friendly lunch or dinner recipe when you’re on a tight schedule!
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Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry
Restaurant-style Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a 25-minute weeknight dinner. The rich and flavorful Asian marinade is the perfect sauce.
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Garlic Chickpea Stir Fry With Broccoli And Carrots
This Vegan Garlic Chickpea Stir Fry with Broccoli and Carrots will be your new favorite meal. Avocado Skillet is a plant based food blog.
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