These 17 skillet recipes are great for making meals right on your stovetop. Using a skillet helps to bring out the best flavors and textures in your ingredients. Each recipe is perfect for quick dinners or special weekend cooking.
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Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Spinach
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Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Spinach is another recipe done in just one skillet. Ready in 30 minutes, this dish features a mouth-watering combination of shrimp, grape tomatoes, and spinach, sautéed together in a savory garlic sauce. It’s a hassle-free recipe that promises a delicious and flavor-packed meal that will impress anyone who tries it.
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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
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These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are cooked to perfection right on the stovetop to yield bite-sized pieces of juicy, tender chicken in a delicious buttery garlic sauce. This is an easy-to-make recipe that comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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Get dinner on the table stat with this Chicken With Creamy Mushroom Sauce. Made in just a single skillet and ready in 30 minutes, this flavorful dish simmers chicken thighs in a creamy mushroom sauce. This dish is easy to make, filling, and a great option for a weeknight dinner or an impressive date night meal.
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Creamy Dijon Chicken
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Make your dinner time stress-free with this Creamy Dijon Chicken. Ready in 30 minutes, you’ll cook seasoned chicken thighs in a rich Dijon mustard sauce, with spinach and crispy bacon, into a meal that’s hearty and simple to prepare. It’s made in just one skillet, meaning both cooking and cleanup are as easy as possible.
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Sausage Curry
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Make weeknight cooking a breeze with this savory Sausage Curry. This one-skillet meal features hearty sausages and vegetables, cooked in a rich curry sauce. It’s hearty, flavor-packed, easy to make, and can be served in less than an hour.
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Fried Cabbage With Bacon
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This Fried Cabbage with Bacon recipe is all about simplicity and flavor. In just 25 minutes, you’ll use easy-to-find ingredients like cabbage, bacon, and onion to cook up a meal that’s surprisingly filling and delicious. It’s the perfect recipe for those busy evenings when you want something quick, easy and flavorful. Plus, with everything made in one skillet, cleanup is as easy as cooking.
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken
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Tuscan chicken is a delicious and rustic dish originating from the Tuscany region in Italy. This Creamy Tuscan Chicken combines chicken thighs, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach, simmered together in a creamy sauce. It’s a simple and comforting dish you can make in 40 minutes and just one skillet.
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Creamy Ground Beef And Cauliflower Rice Skillet
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This Creamy Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower Rice will simplify your cooking because it’s made in just one skillet. This recipe features ingredients like ground beef and cauliflower rice, sauteed together and then topped with cheese for a creamy, flavorful meal. It’s a great option for those busy evenings. Make this in 30 minutes flat and serve a filling dinner that everyone will love.
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Cabbage and Sausage
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Cabbage and Sausage is another skillet recipe for anyone wanting simple ingredients and easy cooking instructions. Ready in just 25 minutes, you cook this one-skillet meal by combining the smoky sausages with cabbage. It’s a great option for busy days when you need a quick and easy meal that doesn’t skimp on taste or require a ton of cleanup afterward.
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Cauliflower Risotto with Mushrooms
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This Cauliflower Risotto with Mushrooms is a practical and delicious way to prepare a risotto-style dish without spending a lot of effort and time in the kitchen. Traditional risotto can be a dish that requires a lot of attention. This cauliflower risotto, thankfully, is quite easy to prepare! It is creamy, flavorful, nutrient-dense, and yields a perfect option for weeknight family dinners.
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Creamy Garlic Chicken
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Whip up a quick dinner with the Creamy Garlic Chicken. Using just one skillet, you’ll bring together tender chicken breasts and a creamy garlic sauce made with grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, and heavy cream. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a fantastic choice for those busy evenings when you need something easy and flavorful on the table, ASAP.
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Lemon Garlic Scallops
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Contrary to what you might think, scallops are very easy to prepare. Lemon Garlic Scallops is a dish that showcases that ease of cooking. In this recipe, you will pan-sear the scallops until golden brown and then toss them in a mix of garlic and lemon sauce. Ready in 30 minutes and done in just one skillet.
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Broccoli Fritters
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These Broccoli Fritters can be made in only 35 minutes right on the stovetop and feature chopped broccoli florets and Parmesan cheese. Serve them with Greek yogurt or sour cream.
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken
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This Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken is another one-skillet dish you can prep, cook, and serve in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender chicken thighs with a rich sun-dried tomato sauce, it’s the epitome of effortless meal preparation — perfect for those looking for a filling and flavorful dinner without all the fuss.
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Green Chile Chicken
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Leftover chicken takes center stage in this Green Chile Chicken recipe. In just 20 minutes, you can make a hearty and quick dish in just one skillet. The combination of tender chicken and green chilies yields delicious flavor in each bite.
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Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts
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Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts is another one of those one-skillet meals that will sweep you off your feet. This dish combines chicken thighs and artichoke hearts in a rich, creamy sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes and with simple ingredients, it’s a fantastic option for a hearty and flavorful meal on busy evenings.
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Sticky Sauce Chicken
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This Sticky Sauce Chicken is an easy win for your dinner plans. In less than 30 minutes, this one-skillet dish combines juicy chicken thighs with a sweet and slightly spicy sauce, finished with a touch of sesame seeds. It’s a quick and easy-to-make recipe, perfect for those busy evenings when you want a meal that’s filling. Bonus — minimal cleanup after.
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