Delicious Skillet Dinners

Tired of wrestling with a kitchen full of cookware just to make dinner? I hear you. That’s why I’ve embraced the glory of the skillet! I’m no chef, just someone who values a straightforward, practical approach to cooking. Skillet dinners have become my lifesaver on those evenings when facing a pile of dishes feels like a punishment. In this article, I’m letting you in on some of my cherished one-pan wonders – uncomplicated, hearty, and undeniably delicious. These recipes don’t require fancy skills or rare ingredients; they’re all about tossing everything into a skillet, giving it a good stir, and relishing a flavorful meal without the kitchen chaos. So, if you’re in the mood for less cleanup and more taste, let’s explore the realm of easy, no-fuss skillet dinners!

Skillet Tilapia With Tomatoes

Grilled chicken with tomatoes and herbs in a skillet.
Skillet Tilapia With Tomatoes. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Quick, easy and full of healthy veggies this Skillet Tilapia with Tomatoes is a win for a busy night.
Get the Recipe: Skillet Tilapia With Tomatoes

Skillet Chicken With Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Olives

A pan with chicken and olives in it.
Skillet Chicken With Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Olives. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Skillet Chicken with Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives is a quick and easy way to spice up your weeknight chicken.
Get the Recipe: Skillet Chicken With Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Olives

Skillet Chicken Parmesan (Stove Top)

Skillet Chicken Parmesan.
Skillet Chicken Parmesan (Stove Top). Photo credit: Joyous Apron.

A yummy Skillet Chicken Parmesan recipe cooked on the stove top and ready under 30 minutes! Make this classic Italian American dish at home!
Get the Recipe: Skillet Chicken Parmesan (Stove Top)

Mediterranean Skillet Chicken With Greens

A skillet filled with chicken, tomatoes and greens.
Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

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)
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Skillet Chicken With Greens

Skillet Cranberry Leek Chicken

Chicken with cranberry sauce in a skillet.
Skillet Cranberry Leek Chicken. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

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}
Get the Recipe: Skillet Cranberry Leek Chicken

Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet

Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet.
Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

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.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Kale Skillet

A skillet full of vegetables, meat and cheese.
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Kale Skillet. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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.
Get the Recipe: Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Kale Skillet

Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops

Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops.
Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops. Photo credit: Busy Day Dinners.

Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops is an easy weeknight dinner that combines tender, juicy pork chops smothered in a comforting and amazing creamy skillet gravy.
Get the Recipe: Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops

Easy Skillet Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

Easy Skillet Mediterranean Chicken.
Easy Skillet Mediterranean Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: From A Chef’s Kitchen.

Easy Skillet Mediterranean Chicken makes a great healthy dinner any night of the week yet it’s dressy enough for weekend entertaining!
Get the Recipe: Easy Skillet Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

White Wine Tomato Skillet Chicken

White Wine Tomato Skillet Chicken.
White Wine Tomato Skillet Chicken. Photo credit: Joyous Apron.

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.
Get the Recipe: White Wine Tomato Skillet Chicken

Best Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Best Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta.
Best Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Busy Day Dinners.

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!
Get the Recipe: Best Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie.
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie. Photo credit: From A Chef’s Kitchen.

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!
Get the Recipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Tex-Mex Meatballs

Tex-Mex Meatballs.
Tex-Mex Meatballs. Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

These Tex-Mex Meatballs are the perfect one skillet dinner. With juicy spiced beef meatballs simmered in a rich and smoky tomato sauce.
Get the Recipe: Tex-Mex Meatballs

Pasta with Zucchini

Pasta with Zucchini.
Pasta with Zucchini. Photo credit: Busy Day Dinners.

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.
Get the Recipe: Pasta with Zucchini

Southwestern Chicken Skillet Recipe

Southwestern Chicken Skillet.
Southwestern Chicken Skillet Recipe. Photo credit: From A Chef’s Kitchen.

Made with simple ingredients, saucy and cheesy Southwestern Chicken Skillet can be on the table in about 45 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Southwestern Chicken Skillet Recipe

Spicy Cajun Shrimp Skillet (15 Minute Dinner!)

Spicy Cajun Shrimp Skillet.
Spicy Cajun Shrimp Skillet (15 Minute Dinner!). Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

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
Get the Recipe: Spicy Cajun Shrimp Skillet (15 Minute Dinner!)

One Pan Mexican Chicken And Rice

One Pan Mexican Chicken And Rice.
One Pan Mexican Chicken And Rice. Photo credit: iFood Real.

One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice is easy skillet dinner. Rice and chicken breasts simmered in salsa broth, then finished with gooey cheese.
Get the Recipe: One Pan Mexican Chicken And Rice

Ground Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles

Ground Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles.
Ground Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles. Photo credit: Salted Plains.

This gluten-free Ground Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles is a flavorful recipe that is ready in just 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Ground Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles

Tex Mex Chicken And Zucchini Recipe

Tex Mex Chicken And Zucchini.
Tex Mex Chicken And Zucchini Recipe. Photo credit: iFood Real.

One pan Tex Mex chicken and zucchini recipe with black beans, corn, tomatoes and melted cheese. Low carb and crowd pleasing 30 minute dinner!
Get the Recipe: Tex Mex Chicken And Zucchini Recipe

Ground Beef Burrito Skillet

Ground Beef Burrito Skillet.
Ground Beef Burrito Skillet. Photo credit: iHeart Eating.

Ground beef burrito skillet has all of the flavors of a ground beef burrito in an easy, one-skillet dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Burrito Skillet

Chicken And Mushrooms Recipe

Chicken and mushrooms in a pan.
Chicken And Mushrooms Recipe. Photo credit: iFood Real.

This Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe is a 30 minute dinner recipe that is easy, low carb and flavorful. Perfect for meal prep!
Get the Recipe: Chicken And Mushrooms Recipe

Easy Skillet Salmon With Avocado And Basil

Skillet Salmon With Avocado And Basil.
Easy Skillet Salmon With Avocado And Basil. Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

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!
Get the Recipe: Easy Skillet Salmon With Avocado And Basil

Easy One-Skillet Lasagna

Easy One Skillet Lasagna
Easy One-Skillet Lasagna. Photo credit: iHeart Eating.

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.
Get the Recipe: Easy One-Skillet Lasagna

Chicken Tortilla Skillet

Chicken Tortilla Skillet.
Chicken Tortilla Skillet. Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

Chicken Tortilla Skillet with summer squash, corn tortillas, cheddar and spices. An easy gluten-free weeknight meal.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Skillet

One-Skillet Baked Ziti

One-Skillet Baked Ziti.
One-Skillet Baked Ziti. Photo credit: iHeart Eating.

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.
Get the Recipe: One-Skillet Baked Ziti

Steak And Sweet Potato Skillet

Steak And Sweet Potato Skillet.
Steak And Sweet Potato Skillet. Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

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.
Get the Recipe: Steak And Sweet Potato Skillet

Easy Skillet Chicken Marsala With Pancetta

Skillet Chicken Marsala With Pancetta.
Easy Skillet Chicken Marsala With Pancetta. Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

My favorite mushroom-filled Skillet Chicken Marsala recipe is elevated to the next level with the addition of salty pancetta.
Get the Recipe: Easy Skillet Chicken Marsala With Pancetta

Creamy Coconut Milk Chicken Recipe (One-Skillet)

Creamy Coconut Milk Chicken.
Creamy Coconut Milk Chicken Recipe (One-Skillet). Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

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!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Coconut Milk Chicken Recipe (One-Skillet)

Pepperoni Mac And Cheese Skillet Recipe

Pepperoni Mac And Cheese Skillet.
Pepperoni Mac And Cheese Skillet Recipe. Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

Creamy and delicious, this Pepperoni Mac and Cheese Skillet is ready in just 30 minutes and guaranteed to have your kids begging for more!
Get the Recipe: Pepperoni Mac And Cheese Skillet Recipe

Cajun Salmon Pasta

Cajun Salmon Pasta.
Cajun Salmon Pasta. Photo credit: The Oregon Dietitian.

Cajun Salmon Pasta: smoky, bold, and flaky salmon top a creamy and delicious fettuccine alfredo. An easy 30-minute dinner!
Get the Recipe: Cajun Salmon Pasta

Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir-Fry

Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir-Fry.
Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir-Fry. Photo credit: The Oregon Dietitian.

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!
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir-Fry

Honey Orange Shrimp W/Stir Fry Vegetables

Honey Orange Shrimp W/Stir Fry Vegetables.
Honey Orange Shrimp W/Stir Fry Vegetables. Photo credit: The Oregon Dietitian.

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!
Get the Recipe: Honey Orange Shrimp W/Stir Fry Vegetables

Honey Mustard Pork Chops Skillet Recipe

Honey Mustard Pork Chops Skillet.
Honey Mustard Pork Chops Skillet Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Honey Mustard Pork Chops are cooked along with baby potatoes in a skillet for an easy and flavor-packed one pan dinner!
Get the Recipe: Honey Mustard Pork Chops Skillet Recipe

Greek Chicken Thighs

Greek Chicken Thighs.
Greek Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Good Life Eats.

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.
Get the Recipe: Greek Chicken Thighs

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken In Sherry Cream Sauce Recipe

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken In Sherry Cream Sauce.
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken In Sherry Cream Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Sherry Cream Sauce is an EASY and quick dinner! There’s so much flavor in this skillet chicken recipe!
Get the Recipe: Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken In Sherry Cream Sauce Recipe

Skillet Lasagna

Lasagna in a pan.
Skillet Lasagna. Photo credit: Budget Bytes.

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.
Get the Recipe: Skillet Lasagna

One Pot Chicken Alfredo (Easy) Recipe

One Pot Chicken Alfredo.
One Pot Chicken Alfredo (Easy) Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

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.
Get the Recipe: One Pot Chicken Alfredo (Easy) Recipe

Sausage And Vegetable Skillet

Sausage And Vegetable Skillet.
Sausage And Vegetable Skillet. Photo credit: Budget Bytes.

This super fast and easy Sausage and Vegetable Skillet is the ultimate busy-day meal and is perfect for meal prep!
Get the Recipe: Sausage And Vegetable Skillet

Honey Garlic Chicken Breast (Stovetop) Recipe

Honey Garlic Chicken Breast.
Honey Garlic Chicken Breast (Stovetop) Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this honey garlic chicken breast recipe is ready to serve in just 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Honey Garlic Chicken Breast (Stovetop) Recipe

Beef Taco Skillet

Beef Taco Skillet.
Beef Taco Skillet. Photo credit: Budget Bytes.

This Beef Taco Skillet can repurpose your leftover ingredients into a fast, easy, and hearty weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe: Beef Taco Skillet

Skillet Mac And Cheese

Skillet Mac And Cheese.
Skillet Mac And Cheese. Photo credit: Budget Bytes.

This incredible roux-less mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and only requires seven ingredients. Perfect for last minute weeknight dinners!
Get the Recipe: Skillet Mac And Cheese

Skillet Balsamic Chicken With California Figs

Skillet Balsamic Chicken With California Figs.
Skillet Balsamic Chicken With California Figs. Photo credit: Olive & Mango.

A one pan dish to serve in late summer when fresh figs are in season
Get the Recipe: Skillet Balsamic Chicken With California Figs

Seafood Rice Skillet

Seafood Rice Skillet.
Seafood Rice Skillet. Photo credit: Budget Bytes.

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!
Get the Recipe: Seafood Rice Skillet

Greek Style Skillet Roast Chicken With Crispy Potatoes

Greek Style Skillet Roast Chicken With Crispy Potatoes.
Greek Style Skillet Roast Chicken With Crispy Potatoes. Photo credit: Olive & Mango.

Crispy skin, tender roasted chicken with extra crispy potatoes
Get the Recipe: Greek Style Skillet Roast Chicken With Crispy Potatoes

Drop Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie

Drop Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie.
Drop Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie. Photo credit: Olive & Mango.

A delicious gluten free one pan skillet pot pie
Get the Recipe: Drop Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie

Chili Cornbread Skillet

Chili Cornbread Skillet.
Chili Cornbread Skillet. Photo credit: Budget Bytes.

This hearty and comforting Chili Cornbread Skillet is an easy, one-pot meal that is sure to make the whole family happy. Freezer friendly!
Get the Recipe: Chili Cornbread Skillet

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