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Simple Skillet Suppers

By Midwest Living editors Updated December 07, 2022
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Looking for easy recipes? All you need is a skillet to make any of our quick dinner recipes.

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Chipotle Shrimp Scampi

Chipotle Shrimp Scampi
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This south-of-the-border variation on a classic Italian-American dish has a little smoky heat. It's a quick weeknight dinner, served over hot rice.

Related: Easy Shrimp Recipes

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Squash and Sausage Gnocchi

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

Related: Butternut Squash Recipes

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Skillet Lasagna Toss

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

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Pomegranate-Sauced Turkey Cutlets

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

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Ham with Leeks and Dilled Potatoes

Ham with Leeks and Dilled Potatoes
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Make this easy skillet supper with ham, leeks, potatoes and asparagus, all topped with Havarti cheese. 

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Sausage with Skillet Potatoes and Buttered Cabbage

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Chicken-apple sausage links, Yukon gold potatoes and cabbage combine with a simple dressing for an easy and nutritious skillet meal.

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Simple Salsa Skillet

Simple Salsa Skillet
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For a change in routine, substitute green salsa for red in this easy chicken, potato and bean hash.

Related: Fresh Salsa Recipes

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Green Bean and Tofu Stir Fry

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Extra-firm tofu is the choice for this quick, pretty and nourishing dish. It's least likely to stick in the pan or fall apart when turned.

Related: Try Our Laap Tofu

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Chili-Pasta Skillet

Chili-Pasta Skillet
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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.

Related: Warm-You-Up Chili Recipes

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Tortellini, Spinach and Mushrooms in Wine-Butter Sauce

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

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Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo

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

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Tender-Crisp Spring Braise

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Chicken, potatoes and veggies cook together for a nutritious dinner that's missing only one ingredient—a bottle of white wine.

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Smoked Salmon and Roasted Pepper Frittata

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

Related: Easy Frittata Recipes For Any Meal

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Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry

Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry
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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.

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Chicken with Black Beans and Rice

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Add some kick to this chicken dish by stirring in a few dashes of Louisiana hot sauce.

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Chicken with Pan Sauce

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

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Paella-Style Rice with Ham and Shrimp

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

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Cider-Braised Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Apples

Cider-Braised Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Apples
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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.

Related: One-Pan Recipes That Will Make Dinner So Much Easier

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Chicken Sausage and Peppers

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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.

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Mexican Skillet Dinner

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

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Balsamic Pork with Potato Pierogi

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

Related: Our Best Pork Recipes

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Whole Wheat Tortellini with Broccoli

Whole Wheat Tortellini with Broccoli
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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. 

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Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes
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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.

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Smoked Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash

Smoked Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash
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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.

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Easy Chicken Jambalaya

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

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Garlic Pork and Sweet Potato Hash

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

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One-Pan Harvest Pasta

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This hearty weeknight dinner recipe is perfect for fall and winter, when you crave cozier foods.

Related: Comfort Food to Keep You Warm All Winter

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    1 of 27 Chipotle Shrimp Scampi
    2 of 27 Squash and Sausage Gnocchi
    3 of 27 Skillet Lasagna Toss
    4 of 27 Pomegranate-Sauced Turkey Cutlets
    5 of 27 Ham with Leeks and Dilled Potatoes
    6 of 27 Sausage with Skillet Potatoes and Buttered Cabbage
    7 of 27 Simple Salsa Skillet
    8 of 27 Green Bean and Tofu Stir Fry
    9 of 27 Chili-Pasta Skillet
    10 of 27 Tortellini, Spinach and Mushrooms in Wine-Butter Sauce
    11 of 27 Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo
    12 of 27 Tender-Crisp Spring Braise
    13 of 27 Smoked Salmon and Roasted Pepper Frittata
    14 of 27 Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry
    15 of 27 Chicken with Black Beans and Rice
    16 of 27 Chicken with Pan Sauce
    17 of 27 Paella-Style Rice with Ham and Shrimp
    18 of 27 Cider-Braised Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Apples
    19 of 27 Chicken Sausage and Peppers
    20 of 27 Mexican Skillet Dinner
    21 of 27 Balsamic Pork with Potato Pierogi
    22 of 27 Whole Wheat Tortellini with Broccoli
    23 of 27 Sloppy Joes
    24 of 27 Smoked Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash
    25 of 27 Easy Chicken Jambalaya
    26 of 27 Garlic Pork and Sweet Potato Hash
    27 of 27 One-Pan Harvest Pasta

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