These 18 Skillet Recipes Keep Me From DoorDashing Again

Crave-busting, budget-loving, and one-pan easy. These 18 skillet meals made me break up with DoorDash for good.

Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

If you’re short on time and don’t want a mountain of dishes, this Skillet Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Green Beans has your back. It’s hearty, flavorful, and all comes together in one pan—ready in under 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 is a total win: juicy chicken in a creamy tomato sauce, all without dairy or gluten. It’s easy, packed with flavor, and sure to be a weeknight favorite for the whole fam.
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Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs

Skip the oven—these juicy Cast Iron Keto Meatballs cook up quick on the stove! You’ll have a satisfying, low-carb dinner ready in under half an hour.
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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.

Need a dinner idea that’s not boring but still super easy? These Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs bring sweet, tangy, and peppery goodness to the table without any fuss.
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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.

This cast iron Brussels Sprouts and Bacon combo is everything: crispy, savory, and ready in no time. Only 5 ingredients and one skillet needed!
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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.

If you love bold, peppery flavors, this Black Pepper Chicken recipe is calling your name. It’s quick, simple, and tastes just like your favorite Chinese restaurant version—maybe even better.
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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 one of those recipes you’ll want to keep in rotation. It’s rich, savory, and made with everyday ingredients. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or trying to impress someone, it’s an easy win without the hassle.
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Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Beef bulgogi in a bowl with rice and cucumbers. — Beef Bulgogi Bowls. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This easy Beef Bulgogi Bowl recipe turns thin-sliced marinated beef into a satisfying meal in no time. Just fire up a pan or grill and pile it over rice—it’s simple, fast, and seriously tasty.
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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.

Dinner in 20 minutes? Yes, please. This one-pan garlic chicken recipe comes loaded with juicy bites, mushrooms, onions, red peppers, and fresh herbs. It’s quick, colorful, and seriously satisfying.
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Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata is a classic you’ve probably seen on every Italian restaurant menu—but it’s way easier to make at home than you think. My version skips the messy chicken pounding and goes straight to the good stuff: lemon, garlic, and capers in a bold, flavorful sauce.
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Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner

A skillet filled with beef, rice and vegetables. — Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This cheesy Skillet Beef and Rice dinner is a quick-fix favorite. Made with ground beef, fluffy rice, peppers, and onions, it’s hearty, simple, and packed with flavor—all in one pan.
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Enchilada Meatballs

Cheesy mexican meatballs in a skillet. — Enchilada Meatballs. Photo credit: Litlle House Big Alaska.

These Enchilada Meatballs are one of those “why didn’t I make this sooner?” recipes. Toss ‘em together, bake, and boom—dinner done with zero fuss.
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General Tso Shrimp

Why wait for delivery when you can whip up General Tso Shrimp at home in just 10 minutes? This one-skillet wonder has that sweet and spicy sticky sauce you crave—and honestly, it tastes just like takeout (maybe better).
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Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Skillet

Everything you love about tacos—minus the mess! This easy ground beef taco skillet brings all the classic fixings together in one pan. Just 9 ingredients and 30 minutes for a dinner the whole family will love.
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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.

Skillet Bacon Mac and Cheese is what cheesy dreams are made of—creamy pasta, melty cheese, and plenty of crispy bacon to top it all off.
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Quick Skillet Shrimp Fajitas

Shrimp and peppers in a skillet with serving spoon. — Quick Skillet Shrimp Fajitas. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Dinner doesn’t get easier (or tastier) than these Quick Skillet Shrimp Fajitas. One pan, simple ingredients, and big flavor your family will love.
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Sloppy Joe Quesadillas

This Sloppy Joe Quesadilla recipe flips your childhood sandwich into a cheesy, skillet-ready meal that’s fast, filling, and totally craveable.
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Honey Garlic Chicken Rollups

Vegetables wrapped in chicken cutlets in a skillet. — Honey Garlic Chicken Rollups. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Tender chicken breast meets fresh veggies and a sweet-and-savory honey garlic sauce in this easy skillet meal that’s big on flavor and short on effort.
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