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The thought of a mountain of dishes to do afterwards can scare anyone off making dinner, particularly on those days you’re extra short on time. Don’t succumb to ordering takeout, we believe in you! With easy clean-up plus quick cook times, these one pan dinners have your back. With these recipes, you can make your favorite pastas, shrimps, and chicken meals in a single skillet.
When you’re only cooking in one pan, it’s got to be the best. Don’t worry, we’ve done the research for you! Here are our favorites, from the best cast iron skillets to the top dutch ovens. Thinking of splurging on a ? Check out our list of things to know before you buy. Not convinced on this whole one pan thing? Clean up is still a breeze with a non-stick cookware set.
These one pan dinner recipes are pretty meat- and pasta-forward— want to add more veggies to your meal without a lot more dishes? Roast them in the oven! Speaking of the oven, check out our one sheet pan dinners for even more meals with less clean up. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
On repeat all winter.
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This French dish is an absolute classic.
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You cant go wrong with easy one-pot meals! Using a single pot, skillet or baking dish, youll spend less time prepping and more time enjoying dinner with family.
The convenience and simplicity of this chicken dinner make it extra awesome. Feel free to change the veggies throughout the year—the sticky-spicy-sweet sauce is tasty on everything!! —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
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What can you make on a stovetop?
If all you have to work with is a stovetop, you’re in the right place as this a recipe collection will knock your socks off with hundreds of meal ideas and inspiration to make on your stovetop. Cozy up to classics like Spaghetti and Meatballs, Honey Mustard Chicken and Ground Beef Tacos.
What can you eat on a stovetop?
Cozy up to classics like Spaghetti and Meatballs, Honey Mustard Chicken and Ground Beef Tacos. Make a crowd pleasing dish like the Pumpkin Pasta or Zucchini Fritters. You can also use the stovetop to make impressive breakfasts like the Blueberry Pancakes, Strawberry Crepes and Banana Pancake Dippers.
What can you make in 30 minutes on a stovetop?
This 30-minute chili, featuring the flavorful power couple of chorizo and chicken, is what you make on Wednesday when you hit a wall on what to make for dinner. These recipes fall under the umbrella of dinners that can be made in 30 minutes or less — and all exclusively on the stovetop.
Can you cook with cast iron on an electric stovetop?
To avoid creating hot spots and burning your food, we’d recommend lowering the heat when using cast iron on an electric stovetop. I like to start the pan out on high for one minute to kick-start the heating process before reducing the heat to medium. Once the food begins cooking, you can even reduce the heat to low.