Recipes Everyday Cooking Cooking by Equipment Cast Iron Skillet 13 Fast and Fresh Skillet Recipes That Are Perfect for Summer By Rai Mincey Rai Mincey Rai Mincey is a former editor at Allrecipes and a writer, photographer, and tastemaker with six years of experience in recipe development and food styling. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on June 3, 2021 Close Photo: fabeveryday Kick off the summer season with one of our sensational skillet meals. When you need quick, easy dinner options (and want to avoid turning on the oven), simple skillet recipes give you big, hearty flavors with minimal fuss. From tomato-braised cod to smoked mozarella chicken, we've got the skillet recipes that will satisfy you all summer long. 01 of 13 Pineapple and Apricot Skillet Chicken View Recipe Scott M. Tender chicken breast is combined with sweet, tangy fruits for a mouthwatering meal. This Caribbean-inspired dish uses rum, orange zest, and ginger to create a truly tropical taste. 02 of 13 Pork and Zucchini Rice Skillet View Recipe A deeply savory meal equipped with fresh herbs, nutty Parmesan cheese, and succulent pork that the entire family will love. Make a restaurant-quality skillet dish in just 45 minutes. 03 of 13 Hominy Skillet View Recipe Linda T Delicious, down-home flavor is in every bite of this spicy hominy recipe. Salsa, ground beef, and peppers create a smoky, totally satisfying result that can be enjoyed as an entree or burrito filling. 04 of 13 Skillet Tomato-Braised Cod with Bell Peppers and Ouzo View Recipe Diana Moutsopoulos This deceptively easy recipe will keep you coming back all summer long. Light flaky fish is surrounded by plum tomatoes, sliced peppers, and an anise-infused liquor for a wonderfully flavored seafood skillet meal. 05 of 13 Taco Macaroni Skillet View Recipe Whip up a creamy beef and noodle dish in under an hour. This dish has decadently gooey cheese, seasoned ground beef, and a kiss of heat courtesy of green chiles. One-Pot Dinners Ready in Less Than an Hour 06 of 13 Smoked Mozzarella Skillet Chicken View Recipe France C Just six ingredients make up this comfortingly cheesy chicken dish. "Very easy to make and the smoked mozzarella was delicious," says home cook Artemisia. "Served it with twice baked potatoes and a spinach salad." 07 of 13 Basil and Prosciutto-Wrapped Halibut View Recipe Amanda Potter Fresh basil combines with the lean saltiness of prosciutto for the perfect complement to halibut. Adobo seasoning adds a deep, smoky flavor that you'll want to revisit again and again. 08 of 13 Cowboy Skillet Casserole View Recipe Melissa Goff A hearty skillet dish with stick-to-your-ribs goodness. "This was delicious!" raves reviewer Squench. "My son and I both had seconds and enough left for work lunch." 09 of 13 One-Pan White Cheddar Mac and Cheese View Recipe fabeveryday Nothing beats scratch-made mac and cheese, and this skillet recipe makes it simple. White Cheddar, Parmesan, and bacon bits give this one-pan dish an unbeatable richness. 10 of 13 Shrimp Scampi Over Rice View Recipe Kaye May Whip up a tasty seafood meal in just 15 minutes with this lemony shrimp recipe. Pre-seasoned rice combines with green beans and garlic to round things out nicely. 11 of 13 Skillet Spinach Lasagna View Recipe mswafford Skillet lasagna with fresh mozzarella and grated Parmesan? We'll take it. This one-pan riff on the Italian classic makes homestyle flavor incredibly easy to create on a busy weeknight. 12 of 13 Weeknight Skillet Slaw View Recipe Buckwheat Queen "When you get home from work, you hardly want a big production for dinner," says recipe creator Matt Wencl. "That's when this recipe can be your standby." Simply toss coleslaw mix with ground turkey and veggies for a well-rounded meal. 13 of 13 Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet View Recipe Sweet onion, stewed tomatoes, and lots of fresh zucchini make this dish worth repeating. Please the whole family with this cheesy and filling skillet creation. See more One-Pot Recipes here Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit