17 Easy One Skillet Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

Posted by admin on February 21, 2022

These One Skillet Recipes are a lifesaver when it comes to last-minute meal prep. Add some protein, veggies and starch for an easy dinner!

One Skillet Recipes

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?

There is definitely a basic formula for any type of skillet dinner, and that's usually picking your protein (chicken, steak, eggs, tofu) and pairing it with a ton of veggies, and possibly 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!

The seasoning is key with these recipes; you'll be using anything from pre-made fajita or taco seasoning (store bought or make your own!), Italian seasoning, minced garlic, chili flakes and more. There's usually a super easy way to boost flavour without having to run to the store. Just have a look in your pantry!

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.

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 One Pan Italian Chicken Skillet via The Girl on Bloor

Easy Steak Fajitas via Isabel Eats

Veggie Mushroom & Halloumi Bake via The Desserted Girl

30 Minute Tuscan Chicken Skillet via Sweet Peas and Saffron

Healthy Caprese Skillet Lasagna via Salt and Lavender

Skillet Catalina Chicken with Broccoli via Diethood

One Skillet Parmesan with Orzo via The Girl on Bloor

Summer Veggie Skillet Enchiladas via The Endless Meal

Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Skillet via Tastefulventure

Chipotle Shakshuka via Isabel Eats

Easy Balsamic Chicken Skillet with Tomatoes and Tarragon via Sweet Peas and Saffron

Skinny One Pan Caribbean Jerk Chicken Skillet via The Cookie Rookie

Cheesy Baked Meatball Skillet via Salt and Lavender

Skillet Eggs and Potato Garden Breakfast via Aberdeen's Kitchen

Easy Mexican Quinoa Skillet via Tasty Thin

Beef Burrito Skillet via Food Fanatic

Stacked Eggplant Parmesan via What's Gaby Cooking

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