One skillet – it’s all you need to get a wholesome dinner on the table with these single-pan dishes. For those nights when you have no time to do dishes but still want to serve a home-cooked meal, look no further than these flavourful one-skillet recipes.
Cornbread Topped Cast-Iron Skillet Chili
Cooked and served in a cast-iron skillet, this chunky, spicy, classic beef chili recipe is topped with hunks of cornbread for a meal in one.
Shakshouka
Shakshouka is normally made with iron-rich eggs, but it’s unusual to see butter beans, another excellent source of iron, in the sauce. Whether you’re starting your day with this spicy, saucy skillet or enjoying it for a weeknight dinner, it delivers big on both iron and taste.
Shortcut Fried Chicken and Dumplings
Leftover fried chicken can be underwhelming the next day. Instead of just reheating, transform it into a creamy skillet dinner that’s topped with flakey biscuit-like dumplings.
Lighter Taco Skillet
Ground turkey lightens up a traditional taco, but there’s no skimping on flavour as Ree Drummond amps up this recipe with smoky chipotle peppers and spices.
Vegetarian Skillet Chili Topped With Cornbread
Turn vegetarian butternut squash chili into a hearty one-pan meal by topping it with mouthwatering cornmeal cheddar biscuits. Sour cream and pickles are perfect for serving alongside this easy chili recipe.
Skillet Chicken Thighs with Luxurious Mustard Pan Sauce
The name of this dish says it all: luxurious. Mustard, while common and affordable, makes an everyday chicken thigh feel special-occasion. Bust out your best mustard for this recipe to make it really sparkle.
Wild Rice and Chicken Skillet
Whole grain wild rice and chicken combine to make a family-friendly, nutritious dinner. With greens, mushrooms and a bit of light sour cream, this is a healthy one-pot meal that looks and tastes elegant enough to serve on a special occasion.
Meat and Potato Scramble
A mix between a hash and scrambled eggs, this tossed skillet dish is packed with flavour, protein, veggies and Ree Drummond never forgets bacon!