Food & Nutrition Easy One-Skillet Meals to Make for Dinner Tonight By Megan Falk, Laura Rege, and Sophie Dweck Sophie Dweck Sophie, a Brooklyn native, is passionate about writing everything from celebrity and beauty news to food and travel. She is the Associate Shopping Editor at Town & Country (Hearst Magazines). Sophie attended Brooklyn College (NY) where she earned her bachelor's degree in Journalism. Shape's editorial guidelines Updated on October 7, 2021 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: istetiana/Getty These one-skillet meals will help you spend less time cleaning and more time eating. 01 of 08 Butternut Squash Orecchiette with Radicchio View Recipe Caitlin Bensel This one-skillet meal comes together in just 25 minutes, features sweet butternut squash, and is sure to satisfy your pasta cravings. Plus, the addition of pumpkin, poppy, and sesame seeds add an irresistible crunch to the otherwise creamy dish. What's not to love? 02 of 08 Sweet Potato and Rutabaga Skillet Tagine View Recipe Caitlin Bensel If you can't seem to make yourself eat one more bland, oven-roasted sweet potato, use up your stockpile with this Moroccan-inspired one-skillet dish. The meal is rich with spices such as coriander, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon, and the chickpeas offer a punch of protein. 03 of 08 Shrimp and Sausage Paleo Skillet Meal View Recipe The Paleo Newbie If you're looking for an easy and healthy dinner recipe, this one-skillet meal is for you. The shrimp, sausage, zucchini, and peppers are cooked in a single pan in under 20 minutes. Plus, the dish is paleo-friendly. 04 of 08 Cast Iron Skillet Seared Salmon View Recipe Foodness Gracious By using a cast iron pan to create this one-skillet meal, the salmon develops a super crispy crust that's full of flavor. Plus, the oily fish offers omega-3 fatty acids which are beneficial for for heart health, and vitamin D to keep your bones strong. (Here are four brilliant ways to dress up grilled salmon.) 05 of 08 Skillet Chicken Fajitas View Recipe Recipe Runner Spice things up tonight with some paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free chicken fajitas with colorful peppers and onions. Trust, this super-easy and mess-free one-skillet meal will rival the takeout you usually get to celebrate Taco Tuesday. ( 8 Easy Enchilada Recipes When You Need a Break from Tacos 06 of 08 Cast Iron Skillet Ratatouille View Recipe The Fitchen FYI, you don't need to be a culinary whiz to create this edible work of art. This French one-skillet meal, made with squash, eggplant, red pepper, and tomato sauce, is so simple to whip up, you'll be tempted to meal prep with it every Sunday. 07 of 08 One-Pan Mexican Quinoa View Recipe Damn Delicious Thanks to this one-skillet meal's zesty lime juice and subtle spiciness of jalapeño, cumin, and chili powder, you're in for a serious burst of flavor. The dish is made primarily with pantry staples, including beans, corn, and quinoa, so it's ideal for the nights when you have zero time to run to the grocery store. 08 of 08 Healthy Skillet Lasagna View Recipe Apple of My Eye This one-skillet meal may not look like the expertly layered lasagna that you're used to, but it's sure to satisfy the hankering. Since you don't even need to pop the pan in the oven, the dish can even be made on the hottest of summer nights without heating up your house even more. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit