Easy Skillet Meal Ideas

20-Minute Smothered Beef Burrito Skillet

Prep: 20 min
Total: 20 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 4

Our easy, foolproof Smothered Beef Burrito Skillet is kitchen-tested and family-approved. With a quick prep time, this is a dinner you can make for your whole family in just 20 minutes. We’re not the only ones who love this recipe: 114 of our Pillsbury fans give it 4.5 stars for its simplicity and taste.

Meatball Sub Skillet

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Prep: 20 min
Total: 45 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 8

Skip the traditional bun and try this homemade spin on a classic sub. A skillet of mushrooms, meatballs and pasta sauce gets topped with gooey cheese and French bread for a sandwich twist you’ll have to taste to believe. Pillsbury baker Tifleigh says, “This was an easy recipe to make. … My entire family loved it and can’t wait for me to make it again.”

French Onion Soup Skillet

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Prep: 30 min
Total: 45 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 6

For a tasty twist on a soothing soup, try this skillet version of French onion soup. We started with Progresso™ beef broth, added in sliced sweet onions and cooked chicken breast, and topped with sliced French bread and shredded cheese for one delicious (and comforting!) meal.

Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Skillet

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Prep: 30 min
Total: 30 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 4

Trying to get your kids to enjoy their veggies? Our Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Skillet blends fresh green beans and summer squash with tender chicken breast and pasta—they’ll hardly know the veggies are there! Pillsbury fan cpemberton gives this recipe 5 stars: “Very good and easy to make. Used leftover chicken and it turned out great.”

Creamy Smothered Cajun Pork Chops

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Prep: 35 min
Total: 35 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 4

Add a little variety to your dinner rotation with this Creamy Smothered Cajun Pork Chops recipe. Starting with sautéed peppers and onions in a creamy sauce, this protein-packed meal has just the right balance of spicy kick and flavor. Oh, did we mention it’s ready in 35 minutes? Enjoy!

One-Pot Chicken, Bacon and Ranch Pasta

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Prep: 10 min
Total: 30 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 4

Saying goodbye to a pile of dishes! All you need is one pot to make this comforting, family-friendly dinner come together. It’s part cheesy, part creamy and all around dreamy. This meal is on the table in a half an hour which gives you more time to spend enjoying it with your family. Pillsbury reviewer Elizaj57 gives it a 5-star rating: “Yummy, easy, and quick! Love it!” Thanks, Elizaj57! We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

Skillet Zucchini Lasagna

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Prep: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 6

Ah, yes, another fun way to eat your vegetables and enjoy it! Our kitchen-tested method for Skillet Zucchini Lasagna preps in just 25 minutes and uses one skillet for a no-fuss scoop-and-serve lasagna that your family will ask for again and again.

Sloppy Joe Noodle Skillet

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Prep: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 6

Traditional sloppy Joes on a hamburger bun are a thing of the past. Swap out the bun for rotini pasta and get ready for a super-easy, super-hearty meal. Pillsbury fan lfoulk says, “It's is so easy to make and super delicious! My family loves it! Will be making it again soon!” Pro tip: If you’re still craving the bun, add in some fresh Pillsbury™ crescent rolls as a side.

Creamy Meatball and Garden Vegetable Skillet

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Prep: 25 min
Total: 25 min
Ingredients: 4
Servings: 4

Want dinner on the table in fewer than 30 minutes? You’re in luck! Our Creamy Meatball and Garden Vegetable Skillet promises to be on the table in less time than it takes to order a pizza. Plus, it uses just four simple ingredients to create a veggie-packed dinner your whole family will love.

Creamy Smothered Ranch Pork Chops for Two

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Prep: 30 min
Total: 30 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 2

Dinner for two is ready in as little as 30 minutes! Pair these scrumptious pork chops with cooked egg noodles and Pillsbury™ biscuits to round out the meal. This recipe gets high praise from our Pillsbury followers, including onecentpenny, who gave it 5 stars: “I made this the other night. It is great tasting and so full of flavor. I highly recommend this. It is a keeper.”

Mexican Pasta Skillet

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Prep: 30 min
Total: 30 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 6

Liven up your dinner time with a cheesy, Mexican -inspired pasta skillet! All you need is seven ingredients and a 12-inch skillet to make this dinner happen. Pro tip: Substitute lean ground turkey in place of beef for a lighter (but still flavorful) meal.

Creamy Chicken and Fall Vegetable Skillet Pot Pie

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Prep: 35 min
Total: 1 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 16
Servings: 6

Can we just say “yum”? Our Creamy Chicken and Fall Vegetable Skillet Pot Pie is hearty, comforting and just what your family needs. Packed with peeled carrots, parsnip and sweet potato, this homemade pot pie is unlike anything you’ll find in the grocery store.

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Skillet

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Prep: 10 min
Total: 30 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 4

Fans of spinach-artichoke dip, rejoice! We’ve upgraded cooked chicken breast to top it with the delicious dip you love. Pillsbury 5-star reviewer MaryM76 recommends serving this dish over cooked fettucine pasta: “It was so good!” Thanks for the recommendation, MaryM76! Don’t forget, you can also serve this savory dish alongside Pillsbury™ crescents.

Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet

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Prep: 30 min
Total: 30 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 4

No need to head out to the drive-thru, we’re bringing the cheeseburger flavors you love right to your dinner table. Spoiler alert: Steak grill seasoning gives this cavatappi-ground beef mixture that signature burger flavor. Oh, and did we mention it’s only 30 minutes from start to finish? You’ve got this.

Skillet Smothered Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

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Prep: 40 min
Total: 40 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 4

Nothing could be quite as comforting as this smothered dinner. Our savory skillet-cooked pork chops get covered with sliced apples, onion and thyme for a flavor combo we can’t stop raving about. It’s perfectly sized for a family of four or makes for great leftovers for future meals.

Creamy Chicken-Broccoli Skillet

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Prep: 15 min
Total: 35 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 4

Our Creamy Chicken-Broccoli Skillet has it all—chicken, veggies and side bread—all baked into one scrumptious meal (can we say triple win?!). Versatile chicken breast gets seasoned with savory herbs, fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets and topped with comforting Pillsbury™ Southern Homestyle Buttermilk biscuits.

Sausage, Onion, Peppers and Pasta Skillet

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Prep: 35 min
Total: 35 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 6

This all-in-one meal has a little bit of everything! It packs in all the flavor with Italian sausage, frozen pepper stir-fry vegetables and Muir Glen™ crushed tomatoes. Pillsbury fan Bella3333 gives it 4 stars: “This is a really good recipe and my family loved it when I made it.”

Tomato, Zucchini and Chicken Skillet Pasta

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Prep: 20 min
Total: 20 min
Ingredients: 6
Servings: 4

We’re always finding new and interesting ways to combine protein and veggies in one satisfying meal. This Tomato, Zucchini and Chicken Skillet Pasta calls for just six ingredients and it’s ready in 20 minutes flat. Want to give this meal a fancy upgrade? Sprinkle it with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Apple Cider Pork Chops

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Prep: 5 min
Total: 25 min
Ingredients: 6
Servings: 4

Our Pillsbury fans are raving about our Apple Cider Pork Chops with dozens of 5-star reviews. In just 25 minutes, your family can enjoy this deliciously flavorful main dish. Pillsbury reviewer MCooks says, “So good it’s ridiculous. We ate it up with scalloped potatoes and super sweet corn. This is definitely a keeper and our new favorite pork recipe.”

Beef Stew Pot Pie

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Prep: 25 min
Total: 50 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 4

Bring on the comfort with the skillet Beef Stew Pot Pie! Using Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crust and a handful of other ingredients, this dinner is ready in under an hour. Pillsbury baker BikerT52 gives this recipe a 5-star review: “I just made this over the weekend. Big hit with my husband and myself.”

Lemon-Basil Butter Chicken Skillet

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Prep: 15 min
Total: 45 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 4

For a refreshing twist on your typical chicken thighs, try our kitchen-tested method for pan-fried chicken. With lemon juice and dried basil leaves, this dish is anything but boring, and is made with pantry staples like Progresso™ chicken broth and spices.

Creamy Lasagna Skillet Pot Pie

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Prep: 20 min
Total: 50 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 6

Craving an Italian restaurant-quality dinner without having to leave the house? Our Creamy Lasagna Skillet Pot Pie combines warm, flaky Pillsbury™ biscuits, tender rotini pasta, shredded Parmesan cheese and Italian pork sausage for a taste that can’t be beat. Pillsbury fan mscherfin says, “Easy to make. My family loved it. They want it on the ‘make it again’ list.”

One-Pot Chicken and Vegetable Skillet

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Prep: 20 min
Total: 45 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 4

Looking for a tasty meal full of color and nutrients? This one-pot wonder is filled with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, diced tomatoes and lean chicken for plenty of veg and protein. Plus, with fewer dishes to clean, you can relax and enjoy dinnertime with the fam. Pro tip: Serve with a side salad or freshly baked breadsticks to round out the meal.

Skillet Chicken Biscuit Pot Pie

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Prep: 30 min
Total: 55 min
Ingredients: 12
Servings: 8

Our Skillet Chicken Biscuit Pot Pie is anything but boring. Topped with Pillsbury™ biscuits and filled with a savory chicken-veggie mixture, this is a dish that’ll take you right back to childhood meals around the kitchen table. Pillsbury baker Theresa7215 raves, “It was so so good. My go-to recipe for a great supper.” Thanks, Theresa!

24 Simple Skillet Dinners We Swear By