Our kitchen skillets get the biggest workout in our kitchen. Whether cast iron or standard frying pan, you can make many recipes in your skillet. Everything from breakfast to dinner to dessert can be made in your kitchen skillet. Check out these 27 recipes to make in your skillet. Fewer pans, less clean up… that’s a win win.
Skillet Lasagna
“This is one of the most requested meals to make from my children and the most requested recipe asked to share with friends. I would rather have this than regular lasagna.” – Tammy
Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler
“Just love peaches!” – Dawn
Baked Potato Breakfast Skillet
“Love the baked potato taste in the morning.” – Lonna
Buttermilk Cornbread in a Jiffy
“What’s really good about skillet cornbread? It’s soft and moist on the inside and golden brown crust on the outside.” – Carol
UN Stuffed Peppers
“I love the classic version of stuffed peppers but those sometimes take more than an hour to bake. I’ve taken all the flavors in my favorite stuffed pepper recipes and made it, well, UN Stuffed.” – Christine
Apple Dutch Baby
“This Apple Dutch Baby is a delicious twist on a traditional Dutch baby pancake. It has tender apples in every bite and full of cinnamon flavor.” – Debbie
Crusted Broccoli Mac and Four Cheese Skillet
“This recipe is so simple, easy, and delicious! No time to cook? No worries with this recipe.” – Linda
Skillet Chicken Nachos
“This is great for a party. You can make it and then put in a Crock Pot to keep hot.” – Shanda
Chicken and Rice Skillet Dinner With a Kick
“This is really a delicious meal. Make a delicious burrito by adding the mixture to a toasted tortilla and top with cheese.” – Cecelia
Zucchini Skillet
“The summertime means an abundance of zucchini. This is a favorite recipe that the kids will love. The flavor combination reminds them of pizza!” – Cara
Grandma’s Unbreaded Fried Chicken
“I love this chicken. In fact, it is the only fried chicken I eat. I love this chicken, it is so crispy and juicy. Finger-licking and lip-smacking good!” – Joeyjoan
Cheesy Taco Skillet
“I have been making this for my family for a long time. We love it! It really stretches the food budget without giving up on flavor or having small servings!” – Chrissy
Grandma Bastow’s Skillet Cake
“This recipe came from my husband’s grandmother in Kansas. He loved it enough to ask her for the recipe and he passed it on to me so I could make it for him too. This cake is very moist and the almond flavored icing tops it off perfectly.” – Pat
Southern Cornbread by Renae
“There must be a thousand ways we Southerners make cornbread. This is just mine. My family enjoys it and I hope you will too. It’s a little different than your standard recipe, but we like the buttery taste.” – Renae
Awesome Smothered Chicken
“I went out to a local restaurant one day and ordered this, and it left me wanting more! About a week later, I decided to perfect it and it came out just as good or better than the restaurant chef’s recipe.” – Robyn
Baked Custard Pancake
“This pancake is so good. In fact, it is more like a custard than cake and a wonderful breakfast delight.” – Barbara
Roasted Potatoes with Bacon
“This is one of those dishes that are made phenomenal by using cast iron. I make this frequently every winter and find it is awesome for any meal.” – Joy
Skillet Flaugnarde or Clafoutis
“Flaugnardes are an easy, French fruit and egg breakfast treat or dessert. Perhaps better known in the US as clafoutis, a true clafoutis is traditionally made with black cherries. A flaugnarde can be made with a wide variety of single or mixed fruits.” – Heidi
Southwestern Chicken & Rice Skillet
“This dish is crazy good. I’m always on the lookout for new recipes that have black beans and a Southwestern flair and this one is the best yet!” – Kathy
Iron Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake
“This is a great cake. It can also be made in a 9×13 pan. If you can, use a 12-inch iron skillet.” – theresa
Evil Chicken & Broccoli Skillet
“Did the name get your attention? My daughter Taylor gave it this name because she doesn’t like mushrooms. She calls them evil things. The cheddar sauce is optional.” – Lauren
Buttermilk Fried Chicken With Spicy Honey Drizzle
“I think that frying chicken is what God made cast iron skillets for.” – Mary
Eastern European Skillet
“This is a one-skillet dish that my whole family loves. It’s great to serve with a salad after studying Eastern Europe with your kids. It’s not traditional, but it’s delicious. Since it’s carb-heavy, it sticks to your ribs too.” – Shelley
Best Ever Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
“My husband and I absolutely love this version.” – Carol
Sausage Skillet Supper
“I made little changes to an existing friend’s breakfast skillet meal. Hubby says for me to make again.” – Denise
Hatch Green Chili Sauce
“Hatch green chilies are from New Mexico and add flavor with spice. The darker green, toward red, the hotter.” – Kathleen
Skillet Sweet Chili Chicken
“Skillet chikcen in a quick and easy sweet chili chicken sauce!” – Kevin