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15 Skillet Recipes to Make Your Weekend Meals Super Easy

Published: Jun 17, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Tired of weekend meal hassle? Try these 15 skillet recipes that are easy, flavorful, and sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans in a white bowl with a fork.
Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Skillet Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Green Beans is perfect for a tasty and healthy meal with easy cleanup. You only need one skillet, and it cooks in under 20 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

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 tasty and fragrant dish, great for a simple dinner. It mixes sweet honey, zesty lemon, and a hint of spicy pepper.
Get the Recipe: Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

One-Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo

One-Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo in skillet and in a small bowl.
One-Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo. Photo credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

Try this One-Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo for a quick and easy meal any time of year. It's colorful, flavorful, and simple to prepare, perfect for a busy weeknight.
Get the Recipe: One-Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo

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 with Creamy Tomato Sauce will become your go-to dinner. It's delicious, made with basic ingredients, and loved by the whole family! Plus, it's dairy and gluten free!
Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Chicken Caprese

Overhead shot of Chicken Caprese in a skillet.
Chicken Caprese. Photo credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

Chicken Caprese is a beautiful, restaurant-style dish packed with Italian flavors. It features sautéed chicken topped with oven-roasted tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Caprese

Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs

Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs in a cast iron skillet with basil.
Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Cast Iron Meatballs are juicy and simple to make! Cook homemade keto meatballs in under 30 minutes on the stove!
Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs

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.

Cook up Sautéed Cast Iron Brussels Sprouts with Bacon—a quick, flavorful side dish! With just 5 ingredients and one skillet, cleanup and prep are easy!
Get the Recipe: Sauteed Cast Iron Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Chicken Green Bean Skillet

Overhead shot of Chicken Green Bean Skillet.
Chicken Green Bean Skillet. Photo credit: Wholesome Made Easy.

Enjoy this simply delicious Chicken Green Bean Skillet—a quick and healthy meal for busy days. Tender chicken chunks and fresh green beans are seasoned and cooked in a lemony garlic butter sauce all in one skillet, ready in under 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Green Bean Skillet

Easy Keto Hash Browns

Easy Keto Hash Browns in a cast iron skillet with potatoes, onions, bell peppers. and a wooden spoon.
Easy Keto Hash Browns. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Looking for a quick, delicious, and healthy breakfast before work? Try this easy keto hash brown recipe—it's simple, tasty, and satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Hash Browns

Blackened Walleye Recipe

Blackened Walleye on a white plate with parsley and a fork.
Blackened Walleye Recipe. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make this easy and delicious Blackened Walleye recipe for tender, fluffy fish in less than 10 minutes! It's got just enough spice.
Get the Recipe: Blackened Walleye Recipe

Skillet Sausage Pasta

Skillet Sausage Pasta served in a small bowl.
Skillet Sausage Pasta. Photo credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

Enjoy this Skillet Sausage Pasta—a one-pot meal ready in just 30 minutes! It features smoked sausage in a creamy tomato sauce with perfectly cooked penne pasta, bursting with flavor.
Get the Recipe: Skillet Sausage Pasta

Skillet Parmesan Chicken and Zucchini

Close up shot of Skillet Parmesan Chicken and Zucchini.
Skillet Parmesan Chicken and Zucchini. Photo credit: Wholesome Made Easy.

Make this quick Skillet Parmesan Chicken and Zucchini where crispy breaded chicken and garlicky zucchini cook together in one pan on the stove from start to finish. It's loved by people of all ages!
Get the Recipe: Skillet Parmesan Chicken and Zucchini

Easy Skillet Lasagna

Easy Weekday Skillet Lasagna overhead shot.
Easy Skillet Lasagna. Photo credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Forget layering with this easy weekday Skillet Lasagna! This simplified version serves up all the flavors of traditional Italian lasagna in less time and with less effort.
Get the Recipe: Easy Weekday Skillet Lasagna

The Perfect Cast Iron Steak

The Perfect Cast Iron Steak. Photo credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Once you master cooking the Perfect Cast Iron Steak at home, you won't need to go out for steakhouse dinners anymore! With a simple marinade, a hot pan, and a bit of butter, you can turn an ordinary piece of beef into a gourmet meal.
Get the Recipe: The Perfect Cast Iron Steak

Boneless Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

Boneless Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples served on a [plate.
Boneless Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples. Photo credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Make these Boneless Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples in just one pan in 30 minutes! This cozy fall meal is bursting with flavors from simple pantry ingredients—you're sure to love it!
Get the Recipe: Boneless Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

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