Ditch the Dishes: These 28 One-Skillet Meals Will Change Your Dinner Game!
Skillet recipes are the perfect solution for quick, flavorful meals with minimal cleanup. From savory chicken dishes to hearty pasta and even desserts, these one-pan wonders deliver big taste without the hassle of multiple pots and pans. With just one skillet, you can create a variety of delicious meals in no time, making them ideal for busy weeknights or easy weekend dinners. The best part? Skillet recipes are versatile, so you can mix and match ingredients to suit your taste. Get ready to discover just how easy and satisfying cooking in a skillet can be!
Penne Arrabbiata with Chili Crisp
This is the simplest but most delicious dinner you will ever make for your family. With only a few ingredients it is the ultimate in flavor and comfort. Arrabbiata means “angry” in Italian so you know this one is spicy!
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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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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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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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Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet
How does a cheesy Baja chicken & bell pepper skillet sound for tonight’s dinner? This tasty, succulent chicken breast recipe boasts plenty of south of the border flavours. So if you love chicken and peppers, you should really enjoy this chicken cheesesteak dish.
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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Kale Skillet
This ground turkey sweet potato kale skillet is a quick and easy one pot meal. It’s a 30 minute recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
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Easy Skillet Mediterranean Chicken Recipe
Easy Skillet Mediterranean Chicken makes a great healthy dinner any night of the week yet it’s dressy enough for weekend entertaining!
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White Wine Tomato Skillet Chicken
An easy and delicious one-skillet meal, perfect for busy weeknights! Chicken breast seared and cooked in a garlic white wine sauce that is infused with herbs, then combined with cherry tomatoes.
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Best Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Looking for an easy dinner idea that’s full of flavor? Try my family’s favorite creamy Cajun chicken pasta recipe. It’s perfect for busy weeknights!
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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie is pure classic comfort food made in one pan for an easy dinner that’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Tex-Mex Meatballs
These Tex-Mex Meatballs are the perfect one skillet dinner. With juicy spiced beef meatballs simmered in a rich and smoky tomato sauce.
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Pasta with Zucchini
Pasta with Zucchini is made with fresh zucchini, tender spaghetti and ground Italian sausage in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Perfect for a summer weeknight meal.
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Southwestern Chicken Skillet Recipe
Made with simple ingredients, saucy and cheesy Southwestern Chicken Skillet can be on the table in about 45 minutes!
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Spicy Cajun Shrimp Skillet (15 Minute Dinner!)
Spicy Cajun Shrimp Skillet is about to become your new favorite quick & easy dinner recipe. It’s ready in 15 minutes and super healthy! Guten-free & Whole30
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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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One Pan Mexican Chicken And Rice
One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice is easy skillet dinner. Rice and chicken breasts simmered in salsa broth, then finished with gooey cheese.
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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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Ground Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles
This gluten-free Ground Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles is a flavorful recipe that is ready in just 30 minutes!
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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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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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Tex Mex Chicken And Zucchini Recipe
One pan Tex Mex chicken and zucchini recipe with black beans, corn, tomatoes and melted cheese. Low carb and crowd pleasing 30 minute dinner!
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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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Chicken And Mushrooms Recipe
This Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe is a 30 minute dinner recipe that is easy, low carb and flavorful. Perfect for meal prep!
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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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Easy Skillet Salmon With Avocado And Basil
This skillet salmon comes together in 15 minutes and is naturally gluten-free, low-carb and paleo. Top it with avocado and basil and enjoy!
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Easy One-Skillet Lasagna
This easy one-skillet lasagna is a quick, delicious dinner that is made in less than half the time of traditional lasagna and cooks entirely in one skillet.
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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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