These easy & healthy one skillet recipes are great for busy weeknights! Add some protein, veggies and starch for a delicious skillet dinner.
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One Skillet Meals
If you’re looking to simplify dinner time, these easy one skillet recipes are going to become your new best friend. All you have to do it throw a bunch of healthy ingredients into the pan and you’ve got a delicious dinner! Plus, who doesn’t love less dishes?
How to build your own healthy skillet recipe
- Pick a protein. You can use anything from chicken or steak to eggs or tofu.
- Pair it with a bunch of veggies. Make sure each vegetable is cut to roughly the same size so you can cook them together in one skillet.
- Add a starch like potatoes, pasta or a pre-cooked grain like quinoa or rice. If you're going with grains, I suggest you cook them ahead of time at the beginning of the week. A rice cooker usually comes in handy here!
- Add seasoning. A super easy way to boost flavour is to add any spices or seasonings you have in your pantry. You can try pre-made fajita or taco seasoning (store bought or make your own!), Italian seasoning, minced garlic, chili flakes and more.
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Skillet Dinners Round Up
In this round up we've got everything from tasty skillet chicken recipes to steak fajitas, pasta bakes, breakfast skillets and more! For the oven-based recipes, you'll need a cast iron skillet, but for the others, any old frying will do. Get ready for the easiest, fastest dinners of your life with these skillet recipes! Which ones will you be trying?
30-Minute Italian Chicken Skillet {One Pan}
30 minutes
This 30-Minute Italian Chicken Skillet is a delicious and low-calorie meal that’s great for meal prep – all you need is one pan!
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Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 380mg | Iron: 4.3mg
Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet {One Pan}
30 minutes
This Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet is an easy one-pan meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes with the yummiest basil and parmesan sauce.
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Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 1199mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2079IU | Vitamin C: 141mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 3mg
French Onion Chicken Skillet
40 minutes
This French Onion Chicken Skillet is a delicious weeknight dinner that is a play on French onion soup. It's packed with protein for a filling meal!
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Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 28.9mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 1.3mg
Sausage, Peppers and Onions Skillet {One Pan!}
30 minutes
This One Pan Sausage Peppers and Onions is made with turkey sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms and onions tossed in a simple tomato sauce.
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Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 709mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3950IU | Vitamin C: 328.4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3.6mg
Easiest Skillet Shrimp Fajitas
30 minutes
These Skillet Shrimp Fajitas come together in just one pan for minimal clean up. They take 10 minutes to cook and are PACKED with flavour!
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Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1220mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 4mg
Chicken Parmesan Pasta Skillet
30 minutes
This Chicken Parmesan Pasta Skillet is an easier way to make this classic Italian dish – and it comes together in about 30 minutes in one pot!
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Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1050mg | Potassium: 1102mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 4mg
One Pan Creamy Chicken with Quinoa
35 minutes
This Creamy One Pan Chicken & Quinoa is a delicious and easy skillet meal that’s perfect for nights when you don't feel like cooking!
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Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 984mg | Potassium: 1737mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 738IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 366mg | Iron: 6mg
Homemade Hamburger Helper {One Pot}
35 minutes
This Healthier Homemade Hamburger Helper is a delicious one-pot spin off on your favourite childhood meal – it's got extra veggies, too!
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Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1491mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1117IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 5mg
30-Minute Ginger Beef Sweet Potato Noodles
40 minutes
These 30-Minute Ginger Beef Sweet Potato Noodles are so delicious! Use spiralized sweet potato noodles for an easy low carb meal.
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Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 919mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6549IU | Vitamin C: 178mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 3mg
One Pot Chicken Teriyaki Bowls
30 minutes
These One Pot Chicken Teriyaki Bowls with veggies and rice are the perfect weeknight dinner – they're made in one pan for minimal clean up!
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Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1616mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1953IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg
Skinny Easy Chicken Marsala Skillet
40 minutes
This Skinny, Easy Chicken Marsala Skillet is a delicious, creamy mushroom chicken recipe and it's made healthier with less cream and marsala wine!
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Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1650IU | Vitamin C: 122.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.8mg
Easy Steak Fajitas via Isabel Eats
Juicy, tender and flavorful Steak Fajitas served with peppers and onions that are better than your favorite Mexican restaurant! A healthy low carb dinner!
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Veggie Mushroom & Halloumi Bake via The Desserted Girl
If halloumi didn’t cost half the earth in India, I’d be eating it for every meal. But my idea of a splurge is to buy delicious cheese, and this one is absolutely worth it. Salty, creamy…
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30 Minute Tuscan Chicken Skillet via Sweet Peas and Saffron
A rustic Tuscan chicken skillet that is full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. Don’t forget to serve with a chunk of bread to sop up the sauce!
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Healthy Caprese Skillet Lasagna via Salt & Lavender
This vegetarian caprese skillet lasagna recipe is a delicious lighter take on lasagna. It’s really easy and all cooked right in the skillet!
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Catalina Skillet Chicken with Broccoli via Diethood
Delicious and healthy 30-minute skillet chicken with broccoli. Smothered in a homemade, sweet and tangy Catalina Dressing, it’s an easy chicken breast recipe that’s perfect for dinner.
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Summer Veggie Skillet Enchiladas via The Endless Meal
Once you try Vegetarian Skillet Enchiladas that are made on your stovetop, you may never go back to the oven-baked version. You will LOVE them!
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Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Skillet via Tastefulventure
This Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Skillet meal is bursting with so much flavor! This easy meal comes together in 20 minutes using only 1 skillet!
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Chipotle Shakshuka Recipe via Isabel Eats
This Chipotle Shakshuka recipe features baked eggs in a smoky tomato sauce for an easy and healthy dish! Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner!
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Balsamic Chicken Skillet with Tomatoes and Tarragon via Sweet Peas and Saffron
This balsamic chicken skillet with tomatoes and tarragon is essentially summer in a skillet! With sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy balsamic and fresh tarragon.
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Skinny One Pan Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe via The Cookie Rookie
Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa is a surprisingly easy dish. Make this One Pan Caribbean Jerk Chicken recipe in just 15 minutes!
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Cheesy Baked Meatball Skillet via Salt & Lavender
Hello cheesy baked meatball skillet of your dreams! Tender and flavorful meatballs, a rich tomato sauce, and plenty of melted cheese make this skillet recipe a winner.
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Skillet Eggs and Potato Garden Breakfast via Aberdeen's Kitchen
A hearty, vegetarian breakfast made all in one pot. Easy, delicious, and healthy!
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Easy Mexican Quinoa Skillet (Gluten Free) via Tastythin
A tasty one pot dish of quinoa, black beans, and veggies. Meatless, gluten free and ready in under 30 minutes!
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Beef Burrito Skillet Recipe via Food Fanatic
Beef Burrito Skillet cooks in one pot for a delicious dinner with an easy clean up. A great idea for Tex Mex night!
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Stacked Eggplant Parmesan via What’s Gaby Cooking
Stacked Eggplant Parmesan is the perfect recipe to feed a crowd. Layers of breaded and fried eggplant topped with red sauce, 3 kinds of cheese and basil!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a skillet?
A skillet is a flat-bottomed pan with higher sides and often comes with a lid.
What's the difference between a skillet and a frying pan?
Skillets and frying pans are super similar and oftentimes interchangeable. The only real difference between the two is that a skillet is deeper than a traditional frying pan, so it’s a great option for easy one-skillet meals like these.
Can I put my skillet in the oven?
Most skillets are oven safe up to a certain temperature, but make sure to check the bottom of the pan or the box to see if you can put it in the oven.
What can ruin a cast iron skillet?
In order to keep your cast iron skillet in tip-top shape, you need to clean it properly. Do not put it in the dishwasher and instead use a tiny bit of dish soap and a brush and wash it by hand. Rinse it off then make sure it's completely dry before you put it away. Rust will ruin a cast iron skillet.
Meal Prep Tools
- Glass meal prep bowls are so great for microwaving and reheating your food safely – especially skillet meals.
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- These bento box containers are perfect for packing snacks and lunches together!
- Restock your freezer with grass-fed beef and poultry from Butcher Box.
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Comments & Reviews
jane says
First one I looked at “then bake in an oven at 350” – the whole reason i’m reading this article is because I am looking for one pan skillet recipes not oven baked dishes as mine is currently broken. Disappointed.
Taylor Stinson says
Hi Jane – these are skillet recipes. One or two of the recipes in this round up may need to be placed in the oven after sauteeing first, but the majority you will be able to cook in the one skillet on the stovetop. I encourage you to look further at the other recipes.
Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says
These look awesome!! Thanks so much for including my recipes. <3