Simple Skillet Suppers

Looking for easy recipes? All you need is a skillet to make one of our 25 quick dinner recipes.

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Skillet Lasagna Toss

Use up those stray lasagna noodles in this speedy, family-friendly pasta dish.Skillet Lasagna Toss

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Squash and Sausage Gnocchi

Hello, comfort! This one-pan supper dish is loaded with Italian sausage, butternut squash, spinach and cheese.Squash and Sausage Gnocchi recipe

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Simple Salsa Skillet

For a change in routine, substitute green salsa for red in this easy Mexican-inspired meal.Simple Salsa Skillet

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Tortellini, Spinach and Mushrooms in Wine-Butter Sauce

A simple pan sauce and fresh vegetables dress up family-favorite cheese tortellini for a meal that's ready in 25 minutes.Tortellini, Spinach and Mushrooms in Wine-Butter Sauce

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Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo

Chicken breasts, broccoli and a light Alfredo pasta sauce combine for a quick family-friendly dinner. Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo

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Cider-Braised Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Apples

This fantastic one-pan dinner is ideal for a Sunday supper or casual fall get-together with friends; the sauce is delicious, so serve with bread or mashed potatoes to soak up every delicious bite.Cider-Braised Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Apples

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Chili-Pasta Skillet

No need to boil hot water in a separate pot! The macaroni cooks along with the rest of the dish, so you'll have this meal on the table in 25 minutes.Chili-Pasta Skillet

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Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry

Garden-fresh veggies and juicy pineapple give classic stir-fry a seasonal refresh. For an easy substitute, switch the chicken for thinly sliced boneless pork or peeled, deveined medium shrimp.Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry

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Tender-Crisp Spring Braise

Chicken, potatoes and veggies cook together for a nutritious dinner that's missing only one ingredient-a bottle of white wine.Tender-Crisp Spring Braise

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Chicken with Black Beans and Rice

Add some kick to this chicken dish by stirring in a few dashes of Louisiana hot sauce.Chicken with Black Beans and Rice

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One-Pan Harvest Pasta

This hearty weeknight dinner recipe is perfect for fall and winter, when you crave cozier foods.One-Pan Harvest Pasta

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Chicken with Pan Sauce

This dinner recipe comes with four easy variations. Which would you like tonight? Chicken with Pan Sauce

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Paella-Style Rice with Ham and Shrimp

Ham stands in for sausage in this one-skillet dinner inspired by traditional Spanish paella. Sop up the juices with warm crusty bread.Paella-Style Rice with Ham and Shrimp

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Chicken Sausage and Peppers

Pair this hearty meat-lovers' dish with quinoa or whole wheat couscous and a crisp lettuce salad for a well-rounded meal. Chicken-apple sausage lends a pleasant sweetness to this dish, but you can take it in a kickier, more savory direction with hot Italian or roasted garlic sausage.Chicken Sausage and Peppers

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Mexican Skillet Dinner

Make this hearty meal-for-six in less than 30 minutes. Cumin and chili powder spice up the beans and meat.Mexican Skillet Dinner

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Balsamic Pork with Potato Pierogi

A simple balsamic reduction dresses up pork tenderloin and frozen pierogi (stuffed Polish noodle dumplings).Balsamic Pork with Potato Pierogi

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Skillet Chicken Cacciatore

"Cacciatore" is Italian for "hunter-style," which refects this dish's hearty flavor. White wine adds depth, but you can substitute chicken broth if you prefer.Skillet Chicken Cacciatore

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Sloppy Joes

Skip the canned stuff and make this childhood favorite from scratch. Our simple recipe is just a starting point; try one of our variations or experiment with seasonings.Sloppy Joes

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Pomegranate-Sauced Turkey Cutlets

Prepare these sweet, saucy turkey cutlets with a side dish of kale sauteed in garlic and olive oil or microwave-baked sweet potatoes.Pomegranate-Sauced Turkey Cutlets

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Whole Wheat Tortellini with Broccoli

Just boil the water, cook the noodles and broccoli and stir in the rest of the ingredients. This dish is ready to eat in 25 minutes. Whole Wheat Tortellini with Broccoli

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Smoked Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash

This colorful one-skillet meal lends itself to improvisation; you could trade the red sweet peppers for green, the spinach for kale, the turkey for ham or the fried eggs for scrambled. Of course, we think the original recipe is pretty darn perfect, with a blend of potatoes and tasty browned onions whose caramelly flavor ties the dish together.Smoked Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash

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Smoked Salmon and Roasted Pepper Frittata

Veggies and low-fat cottage cheese stretch the eggs in this frittata, a breakfast main dish that's both healthy and low-cost (about $1.75 a serving!). A little salmon or ham boosts the flavor.Smoked Salmon and Roasted Pepper Frittata

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Peppery Beef with Mushrooms

Make this easy main dish even faster by using prepared ingredients, such as purchased steak seasoning and presliced mushrooms. A quick side dish: roasted red potatoes.Peppery Beef with Mushrooms

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Easy Chicken Jambalaya

Cajun seasoning adds zest to the chicken; stick with mildly spiced sausage, though, if you can't handle much heat. Easy Chicken Jambalaya

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Garlic Pork and Sweet Potato Hash

Get dinner on the table in 30 minutes with this one-skillet pork and sweet potato recipe.Garlic Pork and Sweet Potato Hash

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Greek-Style Chicken Skillet

Chicken and fresh vegetables simmer in a garlic-tomato broth for an easy skillet dinner. Feta cheese adds a touch of tangy creaminess. Serve with either plain or flavored couscous.Greek-Style Chicken Skillet

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Fast Paella

"Paella is a snap when you use precooked turkey sausage, precooked shrimp and pouch rice," says Colleen Weeden, Test Kitchen project supervisor. Serve this delicious dish with warm, crusty bread to sop up the juices at the bottom of your bowl.Fast Paella

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Skillet Lasagna Toss

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Squash and Sausage Gnocchi

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Simple Salsa Skillet

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Tortellini, Spinach and Mushrooms in Wine-Butter Sauce

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Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo

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Cider-Braised Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Apples

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Chili-Pasta Skillet

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Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry

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Tender-Crisp Spring Braise

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Chicken with Black Beans and Rice

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One-Pan Harvest Pasta

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Chicken with Pan Sauce

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Paella-Style Rice with Ham and Shrimp

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Chicken Sausage and Peppers

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Mexican Skillet Dinner

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Balsamic Pork with Potato Pierogi

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Skillet Chicken Cacciatore

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Sloppy Joes

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Pomegranate-Sauced Turkey Cutlets

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Whole Wheat Tortellini with Broccoli

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Smoked Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash

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Smoked Salmon and Roasted Pepper Frittata

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Peppery Beef with Mushrooms

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Easy Chicken Jambalaya

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Garlic Pork and Sweet Potato Hash

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Greek-Style Chicken Skillet