20 Quick and Easy One-Skillet Dinners

updated Jan 3, 2024

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Overhead shot of cooked sauerkraut and sausage in a cast iron pan. — Credit: Photo: Vicky Wasik ; Food Stylist: Rachel Perlmutter

We’d be hard-pressed to think of a meal better-suited to weeknight cooking than a one-skillet dish. These recipes are easy to prep, easy to clean, and can be served directly from the pan they’re cooked in. And though we love our fair share of one-skillet chicken, we’ve expanded the possibilities to include pizza, pot pie, and even lasagna.

Here are quick and easy skillet dinners to remember when you need something delicious, without the mess.

Quick and Easy One-Skillet Dinners

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Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Skillet

With just 4 ingredients and less than 30 minutes, dinner is served.

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One-Pan Chicken with Charred Corn and Zucchini

Tender pieces of chicken are tossed with charred sweet corn and tender summer zucchini.

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Egg Roll Skillet

A veggie-rich take on the classic Chinese appetizer that you can actually eat as dinner.

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Saucy Skillet Salmon

We knew you’d fall in love with this dish’s herby tomato sauce, so we planned ahead and included couscous in the recipe. The couscous soaks up every last drop, so none of the deliciousness goes to waste.

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4-Ingredient Cajun Sausage and Broccoli Skillet

This one-pan dinner comes together in just 30 minutes — and packs in a ton of flavor.

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Weeknight Orzo Paella

An easy recipe for a skillet shrimp and orzo dinner inspired by Spanish paella.

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Sausage and Peppers

This one-pan dinner cooks in just 30 minutes — and packs in a ton of flavor.

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Skillet Tortellini with Chorizo and Asparagus

A one-pan dinner of cheese tortellini tossed with tender asparagus and smoky Spanish chorizo.

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Philly Cheesesteak Skillet

Thinly sliced beef, sautéed peppers and onions, and gooey melted cheese made in a single skillet.

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Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet

Buttery sautéed cabbage and smoky kielbasa sausage take center stage in this skillet dinner.

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Skillet Creamy French Mustard Chicken

Chicken thighs braise quickly in a sauce made with two kinds of mustard and just a touch of cream.

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Shrimp Boil Skillet

Ditch the big pot and cook everything quickly in a skillet instead.

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Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken

This creamy Parmesan garlic mushroom chicken skillet is inspired by cream of mushroom soup, and comes together in 30 minutes.

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One-Skillet Salsa Pork Chops

Pork chops are simmered in chunky salsa that's punched up with a splash of balsamic, so each bite is just the right balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy.

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Gnocchi Skillet with Chicken Sausage & Tomatoes

Juicy, blistered tomatoes and fresh basil star in this four-ingredient dinner, which will be on the table in 15 minutes. We won’t tell if you make this multiple nights in a row.

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Weeknight Skillet Lasagna

Yes, it’s possible to make lasagna without turning on the oven. Tender noodles cook directly in the savory sausage and mushroom sauce, and three types of cheeses bind the dish together.

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Easy Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

When a craving hits for chicken pot pie, nothing else will do. Luckily, this skillet recipe means you won’t have to wait long to dig in. After cooking the filling in the skillet, it’s topped with crust and finished in the oven.

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Easy Skillet Meatloaf

A savory mixture of beef and pork flavored with slowly browned onion and pressed into a cast iron skillet and brushed with a sticky barbecue glaze.

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Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Skillet

Meet your new dinner favorite — a one-pot pasta riff on a Philly cheesesteak sandwich.

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Chicken Saltimbocca with Spinach and Potatoes

This is officially the dish chicken breasts have been waiting for. Crispy potato rounds and garlicky spinach combine to form the base for herbed chicken covered in prosciutto and melty cheese.

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