Break out your cast iron skillets, these easy skillet meals will be your new go-to meal when searching for a quick meal! From breakfast to dinner, this list of recipe covers it all!
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Whether you’re looking for dinner in a hurry or to minimize your dishes, these one skillet meals are perfect! These skillet meal recipes are perfect for any weeknight meal!
My cast iron skillet is one of my all time favorite tools in the kitchen. If seasoned correctly, it can really add another dimension to any meal!
Quick and easy dinners are my go to during the week – anything to cut down on the work! I love when I can make an entire dinner in one pan, and these one skillet meals are some of my favorites!
One Skillet Breakfasts
Sausage and Egg Skillet
Sausage and Egg Skillet is a delicious breakfast skillet with andouille sausage, potato, eggs and gooey cheese. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for special weekend brunch!
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Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet
Start your day the right way with this simple and delicious Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet. Beautiful hearty ingredients and absolutely packed with flavor!
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Sweet Potato Hash
Loaded with sweet potatoes and other vegetables, this Sweet Potato Hash with Sausages and Eggs is all hearty, healthy and satisfying the same time!
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One Skillet Pork Meals
Cheesy Sausage Broccoli Skillet
This Cheesy Sausage Broccoli Skillet is so easy to make with rice, sliced sausage veggies and of course, CHEESE! Ready in 15 minutes!
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Pork Stir Fry
This Simple Pork Stir Fry is an easy stir fry with ground pork, broccoli, and a simple sauce. Super easy, and healthy, too!
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Pork and Sauerkraut Skillet
Easy and succulent, this recipe uses smoky kielbasa for the pork. Precooked and flavorful, it is the BEST pork and sauerkraut recipe out there!
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One Skillet Beef Meals
Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe
Homemade Hamburger Helper Skillet is a great ground beef recipe with cheddar cheese, seasonings and tomatoes all ready in 20-minutes!
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Skillet Shepherd’s Pie
This easy Skillet Shepherd’s Pie is a warm and hearty Irish dish. It’s a great way to use up those leftover mashed potatoes!
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Beef Goulash
Classic goulash doesn't get any better than this Beef Goulash recipe! The perfect comforting meal for any weeknight!
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One Skillet Chicken Meals
Mushroom Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe
Mushroom Chicken and Rice Skillet is an easy one dish meal with loads of flavor like peas, mushrooms, shallots, sage and garlic.
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Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe
Busy families can never have enough delicious and quick one dish meals. This Chicken and Rice Skillet is one of our favorites and so easy!
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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Delicious and hearty Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are perfect for dinner and game day!
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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
If you love one skillet meals, then this Skillet Chicken Pot Pie is a must try. Make this skillet recipe in under an hour!
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Chicken Artichoke Olive Skillet
This one pan Chicken Artichoke Olive Skillet is filled with Mediterranean style ingredients for an easy weeknight meal packed with flavor!
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One Skillet Seafood Meals
Lemon Garlic Scallops
Lemon Garlic Scallops are an impressive dish for guests or the perfect choice for a romantic dinner for two. This pan seared scallops recipe is on the table in just 20 minutes, leaving plenty of time for you to socialize with your dinner guests!
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Creamy Shrimp Primavera
This Creamy Shrimp Primavera is the perfect special occasion family dinner. It is sure to become an instant family favorite!
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One Skillet Pizzas and Mexican Meals
Skillet Pizza Potatoes
Golden fried, Skillet Pizza Potatoes topped with pizza sauce, gooey cheese and the pizza toppings of your choice makes for the perfect weeknight meal!
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Cast Iron Pizzas
These Easy Cast Iron Pan Pizzas with Perfect Crust have the best crispy, oiled golden brown crust. Fix ’em up with your favorite toppings for an easy, at home experience you won’t soon forget!
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Mexican Quinoa Skillet
This Mexican Quinoa Dinner recipe is full of fresh, flavorful ingredients. A one skillet meal, ready to eat in about 35 minutes!
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe
This Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe is a delicious casserole recipe loaded with a cornbread crust, chicken, beans, and cheese, all made in a cast iron skillet!
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Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole
Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole is an easy weeknight recipe using ground beef, taco seasoning and other easy ingredients for a one dish meal your whole family will love!
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One Skillet Pasta Meals
One Skillet Pasta Primavera
Get your daily serving of vegetables with One Skillet Pasta Primavera with a creamy Parmesan sauce! Customize your dinner by adding chicken, shrimp, and/or your favorite vegetables!
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Creamy Cajun Pasta Recipe
Creamy Cajun Pasta is seriously AH-MAZING and only takes 20 minutes! Rotini covered in a cream sauce with Cajun seasoning, smoky andouille sausage, sautéed peppers, red onion and grape tomatoes.
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Skillet meals are the BEST! So many great recipes…definitely bookmarking!
YUmmy love one skillet meals, so easy and so much variety. I am in love with al the skillet recipes that have eggs super comforting and delicious. Bringing out my skillet today!
Love having all these one-skillet meals in one place! So much deliciousness going on here from breakfast to dinner! And I never thought about making a pizza in a cast iron pan! Now, what to make first…
All the recipes are amazing. Perfect for Breakfast as well as Instant Meal. They look so delicious and yummy. Need to try them all.
Oh my goodness gracious -this roundup of one pan recipes is what my recipe round up dreams are made of. Every single one of them looks absolutely amazing! How do I even chose? Oh, that’s right – I don’t. I’m going to make all of them!
Thank you so much for this post. I recently bought a cast iron pan and I had no idea where to begin. These recipes are a good starting point.