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Photo: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis

These skillet dinners are especially easy to make. With only three steps or less to prepare, these one-pot meals are simple to prepare and clean up later. And with15 grams of proteinper serving, these delicious dishes will keep you full and satisfied. Recipes like our Skillet Sour Cream & Onion Chicken and Skillet Steak with Mushroom Sauce are healthy and tasty options for any night of the week.
01of 18Skillet Sour Cream & Onion ChickenView RecipeRachel MarekThis one-skillet dinner combines quick-cooking chicken cutlets with a creamy sauce of sliced onion and sour cream flavored with sherry. Fresh basil brightens up the dish.
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Skillet Sour Cream & Onion Chicken
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Rachel Marek

This one-skillet dinner combines quick-cooking chicken cutlets with a creamy sauce of sliced onion and sour cream flavored with sherry. Fresh basil brightens up the dish.
02of 1820-Minute Creamy Tomato Salmon SkilletView RecipeJamie VespaSalmon fillets cook quickly and are coated with a delicious creamy sauce made with tomatoes, zucchini and Italian seasoning. This easy salmon dinner is sure to become a new weeknight favorite the whole family will love. The best news: you can get this meal on the table in 20 minutes flat.
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20-Minute Creamy Tomato Salmon Skillet
Jamie Vespa

Salmon fillets cook quickly and are coated with a delicious creamy sauce made with tomatoes, zucchini and Italian seasoning. This easy salmon dinner is sure to become a new weeknight favorite the whole family will love. The best news: you can get this meal on the table in 20 minutes flat.
03of 18Low-Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice with ShrimpView RecipeJacob FoxThis fried rice variation uses riced cauliflower instead of traditional rice to lower the calories and carbs. You can adjust the amount of chile-garlic sauce according to taste.
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Low-Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp
Jacob Fox

This fried rice variation uses riced cauliflower instead of traditional rice to lower the calories and carbs. You can adjust the amount of chile-garlic sauce according to taste.
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Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken

05of 18One-Pot Shrimp with Tomatoes & FetaView RecipeJason DonnellyThanks to quick-cooking shrimp, this one-pot meal comes together in record time. Tomatoes add a burst of color and acidity, while chopped basil brings freshness. Serve over pasta or whole grains.
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One-Pot Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta
Jason Donnelly

Thanks to quick-cooking shrimp, this one-pot meal comes together in record time. Tomatoes add a burst of color and acidity, while chopped basil brings freshness. Serve over pasta or whole grains.
06of 18One-Skillet Cheesy Ground Chicken PastaView RecipeVictor ProtasioMake this cheesy ground chicken pasta recipe for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve with a simple side salad and a glass of red wine.
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One-Skillet Cheesy Ground Chicken Pasta
Victor Protasio

Make this cheesy ground chicken pasta recipe for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve with a simple side salad and a glass of red wine.
07of 18Pork Chops with Balsamic Sweet OnionsView RecipeBalsamic onions and raisins add a burst of sweet and savory flavor to pan-seared pork chops. Round out this healthy dinner recipe with sweet potatoes and green beans.
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Pork Chops with Balsamic Sweet Onions

Balsamic onions and raisins add a burst of sweet and savory flavor to pan-seared pork chops. Round out this healthy dinner recipe with sweet potatoes and green beans.
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Creamy Chicken-Tomato Skillet
Caitlin Bensel

09of 18One-Skillet Chicken Paprikash with Mushrooms & OnionsView RecipeTry this quick and easy one-skillet version of the Hungarian classic chicken paprikash. Serve the chicken cutlets, mushrooms and creamy sauce over egg noodles with a green salad on the side.
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One-Skillet Chicken Paprikash with Mushrooms & Onions

Try this quick and easy one-skillet version of the Hungarian classic chicken paprikash. Serve the chicken cutlets, mushrooms and creamy sauce over egg noodles with a green salad on the side.
10of 18Skillet Steak with Mushroom SauceView RecipeThis steak, broccolini and pea dinner is a one-skillet meal that will be on your table in just 25 minutes! The pan drippings combine with mushrooms, broth and grainy mustard to make a thick and delicious sauce.
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Skillet Steak with Mushroom Sauce

This steak, broccolini and pea dinner is a one-skillet meal that will be on your table in just 25 minutes! The pan drippings combine with mushrooms, broth and grainy mustard to make a thick and delicious sauce.
11of 1820-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Garlic Tomato SauceView RecipeJason DonnellyThis quick-cooking, high-protein chicken dish is perfect for any weeknight. Here, we cook down cherry tomatoes with a little wine until they burst and become jammy—making a luscious sauce to pair with chicken. A pinch of sugar at the end balances the sauce’s acidity.
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20-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Garlic Tomato Sauce

This quick-cooking, high-protein chicken dish is perfect for any weeknight. Here, we cook down cherry tomatoes with a little wine until they burst and become jammy—making a luscious sauce to pair with chicken. A pinch of sugar at the end balances the sauce’s acidity.
12of 18Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower CasseroleView RecipeJason DonnellyGround beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.
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Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole

Ground beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.
13of 18Creamy Skillet Chicken with Everything Bagel Spice & SpinachView RecipePhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly RaibikisThis cozy skillet dinner combines two favorites: chicken cutlets and everything bagel spice—and it’s ready in less than 30 minutes. This meal includes a healthy portion of spinach, and a creamy sauce makes it perfect for serving over pasta or grains.
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Creamy Skillet Chicken with Everything Bagel Spice & Spinach
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis
This cozy skillet dinner combines two favorites: chicken cutlets and everything bagel spice—and it’s ready in less than 30 minutes. This meal includes a healthy portion of spinach, and a creamy sauce makes it perfect for serving over pasta or grains.
14of 18Skillet Lemon-Pepper SalmonView RecipeAli RedmondSimple ingredients like lemon, cracked black pepper and paprika completely awaken this fall-apart-tender salmon with a crispy exterior. Use this salmon to add protein to a grain bowl or salad, or enjoy alongside roasted veggies.
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Skillet Lemon-Pepper Salmon
Ali Redmond

Simple ingredients like lemon, cracked black pepper and paprika completely awaken this fall-apart-tender salmon with a crispy exterior. Use this salmon to add protein to a grain bowl or salad, or enjoy alongside roasted veggies.
15of 18Fast Skillet Chicken CacciatoreView RecipeJennifer Causey; Styling: Missie Neville CrawfordLean chicken breasts cook quickly–in just 15 minutes compared to the hour-long braise in most cacciatore recipes. If you’d like more heat in the sauce, kick up the crushed red pepper to 1/2 teaspoon.
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Fast Skillet Chicken Cacciatore
Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Lean chicken breasts cook quickly–in just 15 minutes compared to the hour-long braise in most cacciatore recipes. If you’d like more heat in the sauce, kick up the crushed red pepper to 1/2 teaspoon.
16of 18Cabbage & Kielbasa SkilletView RecipeAntonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee.Smoky sausage, tender cabbage and sweet apples, along with mustard and cider vinegar, create a perfect balance of flavor in this hearty skillet dinner.
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Cabbage & Kielbasa Skillet
Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee.

Smoky sausage, tender cabbage and sweet apples, along with mustard and cider vinegar, create a perfect balance of flavor in this hearty skillet dinner.
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Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms

18of 1815-Minute Shrimp & Coconut Curry with EggplantView RecipeBrie PassanoIn this quick shrimp recipe, shrimp is paired with a coconut curry and tender eggplant. Red, yellow or green curry works well in this quick dinner. To keep it fast, serve with precooked brown rice to sop up the sauce.
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15-Minute Shrimp & Coconut Curry with Eggplant
Brie Passano

In this quick shrimp recipe, shrimp is paired with a coconut curry and tender eggplant. Red, yellow or green curry works well in this quick dinner. To keep it fast, serve with precooked brown rice to sop up the sauce.
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