19 Skillet Recipes You’ll Want to Try This Week

Want to impress without the stress? These 19 skillet recipes are your secret weapon for an easy, mouthwatering dinner that’s ready in no time!

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 flavorful and aromatic dish, perfect for an easy dinner recipe. It combines the sweet tanginess of honey, the bright zestiness of lemon, and the mild heat of black pepper.
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Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

Making this Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans is great when you want a delicious and healthy meal without all the cleanup. It only uses one skillet to make! Plus, it cooks in less than 20 minutes!
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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 be your new favorite dinner. It's a delicious meal and is made with simple ingredients that the entire family will love! ! It's dairy and gluten free!
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Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs

These Cast Iron Meatballs are so juicy and easy to make! Make homemade keto meatballs in less than 30 minutes on the stove top!
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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.

Sautéed Cast Iron Brussels Sprouts with Bacon is a quick and easy side dish that's full of flavor! With only 5 ingredients and a cast iron skillet, clean up and prep is a breeze!
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Easy Keto Hash Browns

Want an easy delicious yet healthy breakfast before heading into work? This keto hash brown recipe is a simple yet tasty and filling breakfast.
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Chinese Black Pepper Chicken

Bowl of black pepper chicken with chop sticks. — Chinese Black Pepper Chicken. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Discover the secret to a delicious black pepper chicken. This easy recipe will have you making a classic Chinese dish in no time.
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Pan-Fried Pork Chops

Pork chops on a plate with rosemary sprigs. — Pan-Fried Pork Chops. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Learn how to make perfectly cooked pan-fried pork chops every time. You'll get an irresistible crunch on the outside with juicy meat inside.
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Sesame Noodles

Wheat noodles tossed with ground pork and a rich sesame-based sauce that combines sesame paste, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, are a real crowd-pleaser.
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Taco Rice Skillet

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

With this easy one dish taco rice skillet dinner will be on the table in about 20 minutes! Only 8 simple ingredients for a tasty family dinner.
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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 not quite "pasta", gnocchi is as comforting as it comes. This recipe is a one skillet meal with ground pork, crushed tomatoes, spinach and melted mozzarella cheese.
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Turkey Skillet Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese with ground turkey in a pot. — Turkey Skillet Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This one-pot turkey mac and cheese is like a grownup version of hamburger helper and a much healthier option than that boxed stuff. Filled with spinach, peppers, real cheddar cheese, on the table in just 30 minutes.
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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.

A 20-minute, one pan dinner featuring garlic chicken bites, mushrooms, onions and red peppers with fresh herbs.
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Greek Shrimp Skillet

Shrimp skillet dinner with kalamata olives, tomatoes and feta. — Greek Shrimp Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This Greek shrimp skillet is an easy 30 minute meal with tomatoes, spinach, Kalamata olives, feta and lots of fresh oregano and lemon flavor.
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Vegetable Yaki Udon

This vegetable yaki udon recipe is a stir-fried Japanese udon noodle dish that's savory, sweet, and just a bit spicy.
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Cast Iron Skillet Burgers

A cheeseburger on a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion on a wood board. — Cast Iron Skillet Burgers. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Sink your teeth into the savory goodness of this Cast Iron Burger—a classic patty perfectly cooked in a skillet, nestled between soft buns with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. There is no need for takeout burgers when you make these skillet burgers for the family.
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Garlic Steak & Mushrooms

A white plate with garlic steak bites and mushrooms on it. — Garlic Steak & Mushrooms. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Loaded with flavor and pletny of garlic, this easy peasy Mushroom & Garlic Steak Bites recipe is ready in a jiffy!
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Skillet Bacon Mac And Cheese

A skillet filled with smoked mac and cheese and bacon on a stove top. — Skillet Bacon Mac And Cheese. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

Dive into a pan filled with Skillet Bacon Mac And Cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with crispy bacon.
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rk Chops

A spoonful of creamy vegetable stew with visible carrots, herbs, and a rich sauce highlights the simplicity of 10 skillet meals enjoyed any night of the week. — Easy Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

These juicy, flavorful Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops bring Italian flair to a classic Southern comfort food! A quick brine keeps these boneless chops super moist, and the creamy herb & garlic Parmesan “gravy” loaded with onions, tomatoes, and spinach will have your family asking for this meal every week.
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