70 Recipes That Prove You Can Make Anything In A Skillet, From Breakfast To Dessert (2024)

When a sizzling plate of fajitas goes by you, it’s impossible to ignore. The signature smell, the trail of steam—this classic Tex-Mex dish is a showstopper. As iconic as they are when ordered out, fajitas are ridiculously easy to make at home, just how you like them.

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For a traditional Texas sheet cake, the batter and the icing are prepared separately on the stovetop. Using a skillet eliminates a dish and makes things way more fun. Especially when everyone digs in while it's still warm... with tons of ice cream on top.

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This light but satisfying dinner starts with a vibrant sauce made with some of our favorite sunny, bright flavors: sweet bell peppers, nutty white miso, and earthy turmeric, along with plenty of garlic and ginger. Topped with garlicky sautéed shrimp, this meal comes complete with protein, carb, and plenty of veg.

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Think you have to go to a fancy restaurant to eat a really great steak? Nah. You can cook a restaurant-quality steak in 15 minutes (sometimes even less) at home. The key: making sure your skillet is super hot, and your steak super dry and well-seasoned before the searing starts.

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When it comes to chicken breast recipes, it's hard to beat this one. The sauce is simple but so flavorful thanks to garlic, tomatoes, and most importantly, cream. It's bright and easy and just as good in the summer as it is in the winter, whether you're craving comfort food or a dinner fancy enough for guests.

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Is there anything better than a one-skillet meal? We don’t think so, particularly if it’s as family-friendly and quick as this one, featuring spiced ground beef, flavorful rice, hearty beans, and lots of cheese. It all comes together in just 40 minutes with minimal prep too!

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This savory-sweet salmon is quick and easy enough for weeknights (ready in under 30 minutes), but is also fancy enough for special occasions. If you’re a seafood novice, don’t sweat it: Searing fish might seem intimidating, but with our top tips, you’ll be a pro in no time.

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There’s a reason you’re filled with a wave of feel-good vibes when skillet cornbread comes around. Not only does this cornbread involve less cleanup, but it promotes the ideal texture of crackly crust around moist, decadent corn cake.

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If you’re looking for ways to jazz up your average rotisserie chicken and get your family excited about mealtime, look no further than this skillet recipe. With all the flavors of the beloved bar appetizer, it can take a boring roasted bird to new levels of deliciousness.

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With a creamy, cheesy sauce and tender chicken breasts, this is the pasta dish we turn to time and time again when we're craving the ultimate comfort meal. If you've never made pasta sauce from scratch before—this is where you should start. Fair warning: No jarred pasta sauce may compare after you've made this.

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Have you ever eaten a blueberry muffin and thought, If only this was 4 times the size? This breakfast cake is full of fresh blueberries, topped with an almond-flecked crumb, and served straight from a buttery skillet it's baked in.

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It turns out that the creamy, subtly sweet flavor of fresh mozzarella plays very nicely with similarly delicate spring produce like shallots, sugar snap peas, and oyster mushrooms. Paired with al dente orzo and a light cream sauce, this hearty dinner is the perfect way to celebrate the return of longer days and warmer temperatures.

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You can practically throw any combination of protein, veggies, and sauce in a pan and call it good, but sometimes it’s helpful to have a basic formula to go off of. Enter: our chicken stir-fry recipe. Make it as is, or use it as a jumping-off point to create your own.

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Socca, also known as farinata, is a chickpea flatbread popular in the Mediterranean. This deceptively simple dish is traditionally made with a short list of ingredients: chickpea flour, water, salt, and olive oil. The chickpea flour allows for a crispy exterior and soft center. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free!

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Creamy Tuscan anything is a cult classic here at Delish, but this vegetarian version might be our new favorite. Featuring white beans and spinach swimming in a luxurious tomato cream sauce, this hearty skillet dinner is so comforting and satisfying, you’ll never miss the chicken.

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This dish has all the eggplant Parm flavors you love—including sliced rounds of tender eggplant, tangy marinara sauce, and plenty of cheese. Instead of breading each slice of eggplant, though, you'll top the entire skillet with panko bread crumbs, making it easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

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The combination of extremely flavorful + minimal effort is a must when we’re searching for weeknight dinner go-tos, and this dish passes the test with flying colors. A classic recipe, chicken piccata combines thin and delicate chicken breasts with a tart caper, white wine, lemon juice, and creamy buttery sauce topped with briny capers.

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Pop-Tarts may be a go-to quick and easy breakfast, but in this recipe, we decided to transform them into a centerpiece dessert (or extra-sweet breakfast!) to share. You’ll never have to fight over the last Pop-Tart in the package again, and it’s perfect for any occasion.

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If you can't get enough of the flavor combo of saucy BBQ, tender chicken and creamy ranch, then you'll go crazy for this homemade version. Our twist? We bake the pizza in an oven-safe skillet, resulting in an extra-crispy crust.

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Mastering this classic Mexican staple takes a little bit of time, a lot of pork fat, and a few helpful hints (like how to speed up soaking your homemade beans!). Trust us, the effort is worth it for the best refried beans you'll ever have.

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