10 Easy Winter Meals You Can Make in a Skillet
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There is nothing better than a warm, comforting meal to keep you cozy during these cold winter days. And using a skillet makes it super easy to cook up something hearty without spending ages in the kitchen—or doing a mountain of dishes. These 10 simple winter recipes are perfect for cold nights when you want a tasty, filling meal with minimal fuss.
Maple Glazed Pork Chops
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These maple glazed pork chops are tender, juicy, and so flavorful from that easy sauce! They only take 20 minutes to make in a skillet and are the perfect cozy dinner for cold weeknights. Full recipe: Maple Glazed Pork Chops
Cajun Sausage Pasta
Creamy and dreamy Cajun sausage pasta skillet makes for a quick weeknight meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. You can use any sausage and veggies you have in the refrigerator and dinner is served! Full recipe: Cajun Sausage Pasta
Sweet Potato Frittata
Tender sweet potatoes with a creamy egg filling makes this frittata the perfect meal! it’s healthy, easy, and good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The best part? It only takes 30 minutes and one cast iron skillet to whip this up! Full recipe: Sweet Potato Frittata
Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie is the classic winter comfort food and this one’s made in a cast iron skillet to make it so easy! This one’s topped with homemade tender biscuits that makes it even more delicious. Full recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie
Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice
This list would be incomplete without a couple of stir fries and this pineapple teriyaki chicken fried rice is comfort food at its finest! You don’t always need a wok to make some good fried rice. Full recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice
Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken
Sweet apples and creamy brie is stuffed inside chicken breasts and cooked in a tangy and savory sauce to make this apple brie stuffed chicken using just a skillet! It sounds super fancy but is super easy to make. Full recipe: Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken
Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
This pineapple teriyaki chicken is the perfect meal to make in a skillet on a cold winter night! Serve it over some white rice for a quick and comforting meal. Full recipe: Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
Thai Red Curry Chicken
This Thai red curry chicken is comforting, filling, creamy, and so easy to make in a skillet! I serve it over some baked coconut rice for a balanced and cozy weeknight meal. Full recipe: Thai Red Chicken Curry
Chicken and Potato Curry
Curry made in a skillet? Yes please! This Indian-inspired chicken and potato curry is warm, comforting, and full of rich flavors! It’s the perfect way to wind down on a cold winter night. Full recipe: Chicken and Potato Curry
Sausage Kale Pasta
This sausage kale pasta just used 7 ingredients and it is so quick and easy to make in a skillet! It’s perfectly balanced and wholesome but still so indulgent. Full recipe: Sausage Kale Pasta
