14 Tasty Skillet Dishes for When You Want Easy and Clean

No time for messy cooking? Try these 14 tasty skillet dishes that promise big flavors and easy cleanup, so you can eat and relax!

Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

If you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal with minimal cleanup, this Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans is the way to go! It uses just one skillet and cooks up in under 20 minutes!
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Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Honey Lemon Pepper Thighs with parsley on a white plate. — Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs is a delicious and fragrant dish, great for a simple dinner. It features the sweet tang of honey, zesty lemon, and a touch of black pepper heat!
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Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Cast Iron Chicken Thigh in Creamy Tomato Sauce with a spoon in a cast iron skillet. — Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Cast Iron Keto Chicken Thigh Recipe in Creamy Tomato Sauce will quickly become your favorite dinner! It’s a tasty meal made with simple ingredients that the whole family will enjoy—and it’s dairy and gluten-free!
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Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs

These Cast Iron Meatballs are incredibly juicy and simple to prepare! Enjoy homemade keto meatballs ready in less than 30 minutes on the stove!
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Sauteed Cast Iron Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Sauteed Cast Iron Brussels Sprouts with Bacon in a white bowl with red pepper flakes, a spoon, and a fork. — Sauteed Cast Iron Brussel Sprouts with Bacon. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Cast Iron Meatballs are not only juicy but also easy to prepare! Whip up homemade keto meatballs on the stove in under 30 minutes!
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Easy Keto Hash Browns

Want a delicious and healthy breakfast before work? Try this keto hash brown recipe—it's simple to make, tasty, and really filling!
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Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

A bowl of pasta with shrimp and tomatoes. — Shrimp and Tomato Pasta. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This shrimp tomato pasta is both delicious and easy to make, perfect for seafood lovers who want a flavorful meal. Plus, it’s quick to whip up with no need for fancy ingredients!
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Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken

Enjoy our Italian Baked Chicken Recipe filled with juicy tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil for a classic Italian meal. These flavorful chicken breasts are baked until golden brown, perfect for cozy summer or winter evenings
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Taco Rice Skillet

Closeup of a skillet with ground beef, cheese and tomatoes. — Taco Rice Skillet. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This easy one-dish taco rice skillet makes dinner ready in just 20 minutes! With only 8 simple ingredients, it's a tasty meal the whole family will love.
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Baked Skillet Gnocchi

Gnocchi with ground pork, tomatoes, mozzarella and spinach in a cast iron skillet. — Baked Skillet Gnocchi. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

While it’s not exactly pasta, gnocchi is pure comfort! This one-skillet meal includes ground pork, crushed tomatoes, spinach, and delicious melted mozzarella.
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Spicy Udon Noodle Stir Fry

Spicy udon noodles are a quick stir-fry you can whip up in under 30 minutes! Packed with umami flavor from a ginger-garlic sriracha sauce, these doughy udon noodles combined with ground beef rival any takeout dish.
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Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet

Garlic chicken bites with peppers and mushrooms in a skillet. — Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This 20-minute, one-pan dinner is packed with garlic chicken bites, mushrooms, onions, and red peppers, all topped with fresh herbs for a burst of flavor.
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Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

A skillet with cooked ground meat, diced sweet potatoes, tomatoes, cheese, cilantro, and sliced avocado. A wooden spoon is in the pan. — Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This southwestern ground beef and sweet potato skillet is an easy one-pan meal that everyone will enjoy. It's perfect for meal prep, and the leftovers taste amazing!
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Sweet & Sour Tofu

Sweet and sour tofu in a bowl with rice and chopsticks on the side. — Sweet & Sour Tofu. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Make this sweet and sour tofu in just 30 minutes! Crispy tofu and a deliciously sticky sweet and sour sauce bring the classic Chinese takeout taste to your kitchen, making it a perfect vegetarian-friendly meal.
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