17 Skillet Dinners for Two You'll Want to Make ASAP

These delicious dinners make it easier than ever to enjoy a satisfying meal. Whether you plan to enjoy these tasty dinners as a pair or have dinner for one and reheat leftovers the next day, they're sure to impress. Recipes like our Broccoli Melts and our Skillet Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada Casserole are flavorful, healthy meals you'll love.

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Broccoli Melts

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Crisp-tender broccoli is combined with a layer of melted cheese inside two crispy pieces of bread for a sandwich that’s rich and creamy. These 20-minute cheese melts are the ultimate comfort food—satisfying and packed with that cheesy goodness everyone loves.

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Garlic-Butter Mushroom Steaks

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser

  1. Here, we pair juicy portobello mushroom “steaks” with a buttery garlic sauce flavored with rosemary, for a mouthwatering combination that’s sure to impress. Swap out the rosemary for another woody herb like sage or thyme for a different twist.

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Skillet Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada Casserole

  1. This 45-minute enchilada recipe is bursting with chicken, tomatoes, tomatillos, chile peppers, and cheese, and because it's a one-skillet casserole, cleanup is a breeze.

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Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast Sandwiches

Matthew Francis

Matthew Francis

This dish takes caprese salad ingredients—juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and balsamic vinegar—and nestles them into a seasoned and cooked chicken breast that can be picked up and eaten like a sandwich.

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Turkey Dinner in a Skillet

Here's a new way to enjoy that Thanksgiving dinner taste anytime of year! Turkey tenderloin slices, broccoli and bread "stuffing" cook up quickly in this layered one-skillet dinner.

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Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce

The secret to a good cream sauce is always the same: not too much cream or it can be overpowering, masking the more delicate flavors. Here it contains a bountiful amount of mushrooms and is served over chicken breasts.

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3-Ingredient Teriyaki Edamame Sauté

Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.
Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.

Whip up this high-fiber, plant-based stir-fry for a quick and convenient dinner. All you need is edamame, coleslaw mix and teriyaki sauce. Look for bottled teriyaki sauce labeled less sodium or reduced sodium to cut back on the salt without sacrificing flavor.

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Kale, Sausage & Pepper Pasta

This healthy sausage and kale pasta recipe cooks in one skillet, so there's only one pot to clean! Try it with any greens you have in the fridge, such as chard or spinach.

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Sweet Potato, Corn & Black Bean Hash

A hearty blend of black beans, sweet potatoes and corn makes up the base of this easy and delicious hash. Cilantro and lime brighten the dish, while jalapenos add a bit of heat.

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Chicken Saltimbocca

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Sally Mckay, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Sally Mckay, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

This healthy chicken saltimbocca recipe makes an impressive, yet fast, classy dinner. Serve this Italian-inspired chicken with roasted broccoli rabe and creamy polenta to round out this elegant meal.

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Zucchini Frittata

A frittata, a flat omelet in Italy, can be filled with a variety of vegetables and cheeses and makes a great impromptu brunch dish or supper. In this version, fresh mint and basil brighten the mild taste of zucchini.

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Black Bean Fajita Skillet

Here, presliced fajita vegetables are sautéed with canned black beans and Southwest seasoning for a quick and easy Tex Mex-inspired meal. You can easily take your bowl up a notch by adding some cheese, sour cream or another tasty topping.

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Pineapple Tofu Stir-Fry

This quick-to-make dish balances sweet and sour flavors without being overpowering. Tofu adds plenty of plant-based protein and you can customize the heat to your liking.

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Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower and Onions

This quick one-skillet vegetable and pork main dish recipe makes a great weeknight dinner. Look for pre-cut cauliflower florets in the produce aisle of your grocery store to cut down on prep time, and your dinner will be on the table in just 30 minutes!

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Italian-Style Turkey & Penne Skillet

This delicious one-skillet pasta meal-for-two is ready in just 35 minutes! Turkey--seasoned with a spicy Italian-seasoning blend--is served with tomato sauce and wilted spinach over multi-grain pasta.

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Spring Green Frittata

Frittatas are a versatile dish that can be served at breakfast, lunch or dinner. This easy frittata, featuring green spring vegetables accented by chopped tomatoes and parmesan cheese, can be on your plate in just 25 minutes.

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Chicken & Cornmeal Dumplings

This version of chicken and dumplings provides plenty of vegetables with 5 grams of fiber per serving. Dumplings are made with 1 part flour and 1 part cornmeal to make them stand out from a traditional flour dumpling. This hearty dinner option is the perfect comfort meal.

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