It’s time to grab your skillet and make one of these dinner recipes! Made with fresh produce like zucchini, tomatoes and squash, these meals are perfect for summer weeknights. Plus, they are all rated four- and five-stars by EatingWell readers, so we know you’ll find your new favorite dish. Try our Skillet Gnocchi with Tomatoes & Spinach or our Creamy Garlic Chicken & Zucchini Skillet to complete your next summer meal.
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Creamy Garlic Chicken & Zucchini Skillet Is the Best High-Protein Dinner
This creamy chicken skillet comes together in just 25 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner packed with savory garlic flavor. Tender zucchini and juicy chicken cutlets are coated in a silky pan sauce made with shallot, broth and half-and-half. Serve it with whole grains or crusty bread to soak up every bit of the sauce.
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Summer Skillet Vegetable & Egg Scramble
Don’t toss out those almost-past-their-prime vegetables and fresh herbs. Toss them into this skillet egg scramble for a quick vegetarian meal. Nearly any vegetable will work in this easy skillet recipe, so choose your favorites or use what you have on hand.
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High-Protein Skillet Gnocchi with Tomatoes & Spinach
This five-ingredient gnocchi dinner is the perfect solution for busy weeknights. Shelf-stable gnocchi becomes golden and crisp in the pan before being tossed with a simple sauce of tomatoes, spinach and garlic. A dollop of creamy ricotta on top adds richness and balances the bright, savory flavors.
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Tomato-Lentil Ratatouille Skillet
This one-skillet dish is inspired by classic ratatouille, combining tender vegetables with hearty lentils in a rich tomato base. Precooked lentils keep the recipe quick while adding plant-based protein and fiber. Finished with fresh herbs, it’s a satisfying, vegetable-forward entree that works well for weeknights.
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Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet with Spinach & Peas
This creamy lemon chicken dish is a bright, one-skillet dinner that pairs tender chicken cutlets with a creamy brown rice mixture studded with spinach and sweet peas. Lemon zest and juice add fresh flavor, while a touch of goat cheese melts into the warm rice for richness and savory flavor.
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Creamy Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Skillet
This creamy garlic chicken-and-broccoli skillet dinner comes together in just 20 minutes. Tender chicken cutlets are paired with crisp-tender broccoli in a light garlic cream sauce. A splash of white wine adds depth, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and flavor.
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Baked Feta, Tomato & White Bean Skillet
This Baked Feta, Tomato & White Bean Skillet is the perfect dish for scooping up with your favorite toasted whole-grain bread. Juicy cherry tomatoes burst as they roast, mingling with creamy white beans to create a flavorful base. Chunky pieces of feta cheese are nestled into the skillet and baked until warm and soft. The result is a savory, creamy mix with tangy bites of feta in every bite.
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One-Skillet Chicken Scarpariello Is Packed with Protein
This lighter take on chicken scarpariello delivers all the bold, tangy flavors of the Italian American classic with crispy chicken thighs, spicy sausage and pickled cherry peppers simmered in a savory pan sauce. Roasting everything in one skillet keeps cleanup simple while building flavor.
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Black Bean Fajita Skillet
You can often find presliced and ready-to-cook fresh vegetables in your grocer’s produce section. Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep. Here, presliced fajita vegetables are sautéed with canned black beans and Southwest seasoning for a quick and easy Tex Mex-inspired meal. Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil. You can easily take your bowl up a notch by adding some cheese, sour cream or another tasty topping.
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Ground Beef & Potatoes Skillet
In this healthy one-pan meal, ground beef and potatoes team up with colorful veggies, including kale, tomato and peppers. Everything is cooked in one skillet, which builds layers of flavor while also cutting back on the number of dishes.
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Skillet Chicken Parmesan
If you can’t find cutlets for this easy chicken Parmesan recipe at your supermarket, place a boneless, skinless breast flat on a cutting board, hold it steady with your palm and, using a sharp knife, slice the breast horizontally into two thin pieces.
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Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale
You can make these three-ingredient tomato-simmered eggs with things you probably already have on hand in your fridge and pantry. To make these baked eggs more like eggs in purgatory, look for a spicy tomato sauce and don’t forget some whole-wheat bread for dipping.
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Chicken Fajita Casserole
This chicken fajita casserole combines classic fajita veggies and chicken thighs with corn tortillas and spices in one skillet for an easy dinner.
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Skillet Chicken with Orzo & Tomatoes
In this healthy recipe, chicken thighs are infused with lemon, garlic and herbs and paired with perfectly al dente orzo. Charred tomatoes and onions add full flavor to complete this easy, one-skillet dinner.
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Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Omelette
This vegetable-studded frittata recipe is one of the quickest meals you can make. Have it for breakfast, or serve it for lunch or dinner with a tossed salad and a slice of olive oil–drizzled crusty baguette.
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Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach
Simmer eggs in a rich tomatoey cream sauce studded with chickpeas and silky spinach for a super-fast vegetarian dinner. Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes.
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Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole
This simplified take on cheesy chicken enchiladas only requires one pan for cooking and eliminates the need to stuff and roll corn tortillas. Charring the veggies in a cast-iron skillet adds depth of flavor. Don’t worry if you don’t have one, because you can use any oven-safe skillet instead.
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