23 Skillet Dinners So Simple, You’ll Never Want To Cook Any Other Way

No more mess, no more stress! Discover 23 skillet dinners that are so simple and satisfying, you'll never want to cook any other way.

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 go-to dinner. It's tasty, made with simple ingredients, and sure to be a family favorite! Plus, it's dairy and gluten-free!
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Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

This Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans recipe is perfect for a tasty, healthy meal with minimal cleanup. You only need one skillet, and it’s ready 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 deliciously aromatic dish, perfect for an easy dinner. It blends the sweet tang of honey, zesty lemon, and a hint of black pepper.
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Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs

These Cast Iron Meatballs are juicy and simple to make! Whip up homemade keto meatballs on the stovetop in just under 30 minutes!
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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 flavorful, quick, and easy side dish! With just 5 ingredients and a cast iron skillet, prep and cleanup are a breeze!
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Easy Keto Hash Browns

Looking for a quick, delicious, and healthy breakfast before work? This keto hash brown recipe is simple, tasty, and filling—perfect to start your day!
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Copycat Chipolte Chicken Avocado Melt

A sandwich with avocado, chicken and cheese on a plate. — Copycat Chipolte Chicken Avocado Melt. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

The flavors of this copycat Panera Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt are unbeatable. Learn how to recreate this classic sandwich at home!
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Korean Beef and Broccoli

Ground Beef and Broccoli stir-fry over rice. — Korean Beef and Broccoli. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

The bold flavors of a sweet and spicy sauce perfectly complement tender ground beef and veggies in this Korean beef and broccoli dish. It’s ideal for a quick weeknight meal or a casual dinner party.
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Steak and Mushrooms with Balsamic Sauce

A plate with steak, tomatoes and cucumbers on it. — Steak and Mushrooms with Balsamic Sauce. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Indulge in a delicious dinner with our steak and mushroom dish, drizzled in a rich balsamic sauce. Satisfaction guaranteed!
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

A bowl of shrimp pasta with lemon and parsley. — Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Enjoy the rich flavors of garlic butter shrimp pasta—a delicious blend of succulent shrimp, tender pasta, and a garlic-infused butter sauce.
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Beef Yakisoba

Beef Yakisoba blends tender beef, cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, onions, and scallions with chewy noodles in a savory-sweet yakisoba sauce. It’s a quick and delicious meal!
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Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken

Enjoy our Italian Baked Chicken Recipe, featuring juicy chicken breasts baked with tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. It's a flavorful Italian meal that's perfect for any season.
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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 is ready in about 20 minutes! Just 8 simple ingredients for a tasty family meal.
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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 exactly "pasta," gnocchi is incredibly comforting. This one-skillet meal combines ground pork, crushed tomatoes, spinach, and melted mozzarella cheese for a cozy dish.
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Cheddar Stuffed Turkey Meatballs

These turkey zucchini meatballs are stuffed with cheddar cheese and Italian seasoning, then simmered in marinara sauce on the stovetop for an easy, flavorful dinner.
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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 a healthier, grown-up twist on hamburger helper. Packed with spinach, peppers, and real cheddar cheese, it's ready in just 30 minutes!
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Bucatini with Garlic Shrimp

Bucatini pasta with shrimp in a white bowl. — Bucatini with Garlic Shrimp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy bucatini pasta with garlic shrimp and cherry tomatoes is ready in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
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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 with garlic chicken bites, mushrooms, onions, and red peppers, all seasoned with fresh herbs.
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Easy Chicken Taco Skillet

Cooked chicken skillet, with cheese, pepper, avocado and cilantro on it. — Easy Chicken Taco Skillet. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Juicy chicken pieces coated in homemade seasoning are sautéed and coated in your favorite barbecue sauce. This chicken taco skillet is ready in just 30 minutes and makes for a delicious, easy weeknight meal.
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Vegetable Yaki Udon

This vegetable yaki udon is a stir-fried Japanese noodle dish that's savory, sweet, and a touch spicy.
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Eggplant Parmesan Caprese Skillet Pizza

A freshly baked deep-dish pizza with melted cheese, tomato slices, and basil leaves in a cast-iron skillet is one of the 23 skillet dinners that bring comfort and flavor to your table. — Eggplant Parmesan Caprese Skillet Pizza. Photo credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

A delicious deep dish caprese skillet pizza, layered with crispy baked eggplant Parmesan, fresh tomatoes, spinach, & basil, and creamy mozzarella cheese.
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Chicken Fried Rice

Ready in a jiffy, turn simple rice into a show-stopping meal! With garlic and ginger shining through and tender chunks of chicken, this one-dish wonder is both quick and delicious.
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Skillet Gnocchi with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe

A bowl of skillet gnocchi with sausage and broccoli rabe. — Skillet Gnocchi with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

1-skillet meals are a staple in my house, and this Skillet Gnocchi with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe is a top favorite. With savory sausage, slightly bitter broccoli rabe, and plump, delicious gnocchi, all in a light, flavorful sauce that makes you want to lick your plate clean!
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