Lazy Dinners That Only Require One SkilletMary Shannon WellsMon, December 4, 2017 at 10:31 PM UTCRecipe: Lighter Pan-Fried Chicken with Green Beans and Tomatoes Get crispy, golden fried chicken with a quick pan-fry rather than a deep fry, and cook tender veggies in the very same skillet for a meal the kids and adults will love.Photo: Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie CoxRecipe: Skillet Spinach Lasagna We bet you didn’t see this one coming—all the homemade comfort of a casserole-style lasagna made quickly and simply in a skillet. Weeknight genius.Greg DuPreeRecipe: King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese Two Southern classics combine in this simple chicken mac and cheese that cuts down on preparation time by using a number of convenience products.Becky Luigart-StaynerRecipe: Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore This gorgeous Italian-inspired dish is ready in just 30 minutes, so you can focus on getting yourself and the house ready before company arrives.Photo: Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie CoxRecipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole Video: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole This one-dish meal is a modern take on the classic chicken-and-wild rice casserole Mama has been serving for years.Hector SanchezRecipe: Skillet Shrimp Chilaquiles Video: Skillet Shrimp Chilaquiles A grown-up version of nachos, these chilaquiles will switch up your taco Tuesday routine for the better. Best served with a margarita (in our opinion).Stephen DeVriesRecipe: Cast-Iron Chicken Piccata When we get an Instagram-worthy dinner on the table in just 30 minutes, we call that a win.Greg DupreeRecipe: Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions Video: Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions This decadent dinner features two of the South’s favorite flavors of the season—apples and hint of bourbon. With a warm sauce and comforting sides, this pork chop dinner is ideal for the winter.Becky Luigart StaynerRecipe: Skillet Enchiladas Suizas No filling or rolling required for our easiest-ever enchilada recipe that comes together in just 25 minutes. Victor ProtasioRecipe: Skillet-Baked Ziti with Andouille, Tomatoes, and Peppers Video: Skillet Baked Ziti with Andouille, Tomatoes, and Peppers Pasta night was already easy, but add a cast-iron skillet and wow-worthy Andouille and it becomes almost too good to be true.Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. CunninghamRecipe: Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables Bring a comforting stew of chicken and vegetables to the table in no time with this wholesome, one-skillet dish.Greg DuPreeRecipe: Braised Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Lemons In less than one hour, you'll have a savory chicken recipe that's as tender and flavorful as if it had been slow cooking all day.Hector Manuel SanchezRecipe: Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-Fry This flavorful stir-fry is even easier than ordering takeout, and your kids will actually eat Brussels sprouts served this way.Greg DuPreeRecipe: Whole Wheat Pesto Pizza With whole-wheat crust and fresh toppings, this skillet pizza is a healthy dinner that only feels indulgent.Greg DupreeRecipe: Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas Store-bought potato gnocchi is delicious when sautéed in a skillet. This easy recipe can be jazzed up with any sauce or seasoning, and you can add a protein like shrimp or chicken for a more filling dish.Victor ProtasioRecipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms This party-ready pot pie can be ready in time for everday dinner instead with a little bit of prep work. Slow cook the chicken ahead of time to make night-of meal preparation much easier. Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. ClarkeRecipe: Skillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs This pretty entrée is quick and simple enough for a weeknight but looks dressy enough for company.Becky Luigart StaynerRecipe: Easy Skillet Tacos This one-skillet approach to a family favorite will make taco night even easier.Southern LivingRecipe: Crispy Chicken Thighs with Pasta and Pesto This simple recipe doesn’t require a lot of seasoning or fuss because our homemade arugula pesto speaks for itself.Greg DupreeRecipe: Shrimp Fried Rice Your kids might not believe you when you tell them this fried rice came from your kitchen and not takeout boxes. Our test kitchen recommends using cooled, day-old rice, which is drier and less sticky.Greg DuPreeRecipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie This Southern classic is so much easier when made in a cast-iron skillet with refrigerated pie crusts.Becky Luigart StaynerRecipe: Skillet Mac and Cheese with Crispy Breadcrumbs This version of mac and cheese features three kinds of cheese for the dreamiest dinner your kids will beg you to make. Hector Manuel SanchezRecipe: Skillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken Packed with two kinds of protein, rice, and tons of veggies, this one-dish meal will fill your family up more than you might think.Hector SanchezRecipe: Sunny Skillet Breakfast Video: Sunny Skillet Breakfast If your family is craving breakfast for dinner, this skillet meal is easier and faster flipping pancakes or waiting for a breakfast casserole to chill for hours.Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey1 of 251 of 25Lighter Pan-Fried Chicken with Green Beans and Tomatoes2 of 25Recipe: Lighter Pan-Fried Chicken with Green Beans and Tomatoes Get crispy, golden fried chicken with a quick pan-fry rather than a deep fry, and cook tender veggies in the very same skillet for a meal the kids and adults will love.Photo: Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie CoxSkillet Spinach Lasagna3 of 25Recipe: Skillet Spinach Lasagna We bet you didn’t see this one coming—all the homemade comfort of a casserole-style lasagna made quickly and simply in a skillet. Weeknight genius.Greg DuPreeKing Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese4 of 25Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese Two Southern classics combine in this simple chicken mac and cheese that cuts down on preparation time by using a number of convenience products.Becky Luigart-StaynerCast-Iron Pork Cacciatore5 of 25Recipe: Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore This gorgeous Italian-inspired dish is ready in just 30 minutes, so you can focus on getting yourself and the house ready before company arrives.Photo: Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie CoxChicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole6 of 25Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole Video: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole This one-dish meal is a modern take on the classic chicken-and-wild rice casserole Mama has been serving for years.Hector SanchezSkillet Shrimp Chilaquiles7 of 25Recipe: Skillet Shrimp Chilaquiles Video: Skillet Shrimp Chilaquiles A grown-up version of nachos, these chilaquiles will switch up your taco Tuesday routine for the better. Best served with a margarita (in our opinion).Stephen DeVriesCast-Iron Chicken Piccata8 of 25Recipe: Cast-Iron Chicken Piccata When we get an Instagram-worthy dinner on the table in just 30 minutes, we call that a win.Greg DupreeSkillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions9 of 25Recipe: Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions Video: Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions This decadent dinner features two of the South’s favorite flavors of the season—apples and hint of bourbon. With a warm sauce and comforting sides, this pork chop dinner is ideal for the winter.Becky Luigart StaynerSkillet Enchiladas Suizas10 of 25Recipe: Skillet Enchiladas Suizas No filling or rolling required for our easiest-ever enchilada recipe that comes together in just 25 minutes. Victor ProtasioSkillet-Baked Ziti with Andouille, Tomatoes, and Peppers11 of 25Recipe: Skillet-Baked Ziti with Andouille, Tomatoes, and Peppers Video: Skillet Baked Ziti with Andouille, Tomatoes, and Peppers Pasta night was already easy, but add a cast-iron skillet and wow-worthy Andouille and it becomes almost too good to be true.Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. CunninghamChicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables12 of 25Recipe: Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables Bring a comforting stew of chicken and vegetables to the table in no time with this wholesome, one-skillet dish.Greg DuPreeBraised Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Lemons13 of 25Recipe: Braised Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Lemons In less than one hour, you'll have a savory chicken recipe that's as tender and flavorful as if it had been slow cooking all day.Hector Manuel SanchezBeef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-Fry14 of 25Recipe: Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-Fry This flavorful stir-fry is even easier than ordering takeout, and your kids will actually eat Brussels sprouts served this way.Greg DuPreeWhole Wheat Pesto Pizza15 of 25Recipe: Whole Wheat Pesto Pizza With whole-wheat crust and fresh toppings, this skillet pizza is a healthy dinner that only feels indulgent.Greg DupreeSkillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas16 of 25Recipe: Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas Store-bought potato gnocchi is delicious when sautéed in a skillet. This easy recipe can be jazzed up with any sauce or seasoning, and you can add a protein like shrimp or chicken for a more filling dish.Victor ProtasioSkillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms17 of 25Recipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms This party-ready pot pie can be ready in time for everday dinner instead with a little bit of prep work. Slow cook the chicken ahead of time to make night-of meal preparation much easier. Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. ClarkeSkillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs18 of 25Recipe: Skillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs This pretty entrée is quick and simple enough for a weeknight but looks dressy enough for company.Becky Luigart StaynerEasy Skillet Tacos19 of 25Recipe: Easy Skillet Tacos This one-skillet approach to a family favorite will make taco night even easier.Southern LivingCrispy Chicken Thighs with Pasta and Pesto20 of 25Recipe: Crispy Chicken Thighs with Pasta and Pesto This simple recipe doesn’t require a lot of seasoning or fuss because our homemade arugula pesto speaks for itself.Greg DupreeShrimp Fried Rice21 of 25Recipe: Shrimp Fried Rice Your kids might not believe you when you tell them this fried rice came from your kitchen and not takeout boxes. Our test kitchen recommends using cooled, day-old rice, which is drier and less sticky.Greg DuPreeSkillet Chicken Pot Pie22 of 25Recipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie This Southern classic is so much easier when made in a cast-iron skillet with refrigerated pie crusts.Becky Luigart StaynerSkillet Mac and Cheese with Crispy Breadcrumbs23 of 25Recipe: Skillet Mac and Cheese with Crispy Breadcrumbs This version of mac and cheese features three kinds of cheese for the dreamiest dinner your kids will beg you to make. Hector Manuel SanchezSkillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken24 of 25Recipe: Skillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken Packed with two kinds of protein, rice, and tons of veggies, this one-dish meal will fill your family up more than you might think.Hector SanchezSunny Skillet Breakfast25 of 25Recipe: Sunny Skillet Breakfast Video: Sunny Skillet Breakfast If your family is craving breakfast for dinner, this skillet meal is easier and faster flipping pancakes or waiting for a breakfast casserole to chill for hours.Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell BaileyYour family and holiday guests will adore these one skillet dinners, and you’ll adore how easy they are to get on the table and clean up.About Our Ads