47 Best Cast Iron Skillet Recipes

The Best Cast Iron Skillet recipes perfect for busy weeknights. Try these 47 easy skillet recipes sure to impress the entire family.

The Best Cast Iron Skillet recipes

Cooking with a cast iron pan is one of my favorite ways to make dinner. The food cooks evenly and taste amazing. I love to use my cast iron for numerous recipes from side dishes and the main course to even dessert.

We have rounded up the absolute best recipes to use with a cast iron pan. Each recipe is perfect for weeknight dinner and super easy. From chicken thighs to pork chops and more, the ideas are endless.

How to season a cast iron skillet

It is really important to take good care of your cast iron skillet. They require different care than a traditional non stick pan.

However, it is not difficult or complicated. These pans last forever when you take care of them.

Also check out How to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet and what is the Best Oil for Cast Iron Pan.

Cast Iron One pot skillet dinners

1. Quick Skillet Lasagna

Everything you need for a great dinner is in this lasagna recipe. It requires less time than baking lasagna but still has all the flavor.

2. Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe

Make this one pot meal in less than 30 minutes. The combination of cheesy rice and chicken make this a family favorite.

3. Beef and Macaroni Skillet Dinner

Skip the box mixes and make this skillet dinner for less. Plus, it tastes better and makes a hearty dinner.

4. One Pot Beef Taco Pasta Skillet Recipe

Try Taco Pasta for the next Mexican Monday or Taco Tuesday. It is so flavorful and really simple to put together.

5. Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Recipe

Enjoy everything you love about a Philly Cheeseteak in this tasty pasta recipe. It takes just minutes to prepare.

6. Homemade Hamburger Helper

Once you try hamburger helper made from scratch, you will be hooked. The flavor is much better than those store bought mixes.

7. Easy Cheesy Pasta and Sausage Skillet

Try this one pot meal for an easy but delicious weeknight dinner idea. The sausage and veggies combine with the pasta for a great meal.

8. Easy Chicken Penne Pasta

Enjoy hearty chicken in a creamy sauce over pasta. Everything is combined in one pot for an easy recipe.

9. Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

This is a great recipe to stretch your meat budget or use leftover chicken. The creamy sauce is divine.

10. Skillet Chicken Broccoli Pasta

In less than 20 minutes, this Chicken Broccoli meal goes from stove to table. Get dinner on the table fast.

11. Creamy Chicken Pasta

Tender chicken in a creamy sauce with pasta makes an easy comfort food dish.

12. Sausage Spinach Florentine Recipe

While this dish sounds fancy, it is so easy and takes only 20 minutes to make. It is a great way to sneak in extra veggies.

Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Recipes

13. Skillet Fajitas

Enjoy restaurant style fajitas at home with this easy skillet recipe. Skip the tortillas if you are eating low carb to easily make this work for the entire family.

14. Tex Mex Chicken Skillet

Enjoy tons of Southwestern flavor in this easy 20 minute recipe.

15. Salsa Chicken Skillet Recipe

This low carb dish is keto friendly and delicious. The salsa gives it amazing flavor.

16. Skillet Bruschetta Chicken

The next time you are craving Italian, try making Bruschetta Chicken in the skillet. It is so easy and great with pasta.

17. Skillet Honey Mustard Chicken

It does not get any easier than this. Prepare Honey Mustard chicken in only 15 minutes.

18. Brown Sugar Skillet Chicken

The delicious brown sugar sauce is sweet and delicious. The chicken is great over rice or pasta.

19. Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Anyone can make homemade Chicken Alfredo thanks to this easy skillet recipe.

20. Skillet Orange Chicken Recipe

The orange sauce makes this chicken fabulous. The skillet makes it easy. Skip takeout and make this in less time.

21. Easy Chicken Stir Fry

Whip up this stir fry in just minutes. It is healthy and delicious while being super easy.

22. Balsamic Chicken Recipe

Just 3 ingredients and 20 minutes is all you need to make this tasty chicken reicpe.

23. Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

Taco Tuesday is so easy with this easy lime chicken served in tacos.

24. Skillet Chicken and Rice Burritos

The combination of chicken and salsa make these burritos delicious and easy for busy weeknights.

Easy Beef Skillet recipes

25. Keto Philly CheeseSteak Skillet

This low carb recipe is so tasty the entire family will go crazy over it. The beef is so tender and flavorful.

26. Crunchwrap Supreme

You can easily enjoy these crunchwraps at home with these easy recipe. Each bite is crispy and delicious cooked in the skillet.

27. Beef and Noodles

This simple and frugal recipe is the best comfort food. Not only is it quick but so yummy.

28. Ground Beef Tacos

Just 3 ingredients and these tasty tacos come together fast and easy.

29. Beef Stir Fry

The beef and vegetables make this stir fry filling and delicious. It is a budget friendly recipe as well. Enjoy this meal instead of takeout and save money.

Seafood Skillet Recipes

30. Shrimp Tacos

Make this healthy dish in under 5 minutes for a great dinner.

31. Shrimp Alfredo

Homemade alfredo is very simple to make without much work. The shrimp adds to it for a complete meal in minutes.

32. Honey Glazed Salmon

The honey and lime glaze make this salmon sweet and savory. You will love this amazing dish.

33. Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi

If you love traditional shrimp scampi, you will love this easy recipe. Get dinner on the table in only 10 minutes.

34. Blackened Salmon

Try this for a healthy and easy weeknight meal. It is cooked to perfection in the skillet.

Skillet Pork Recipes

35. Skillet BBQ Pork Chops

Cook pork chops in the skillet for the perfect meal. The barbecue sauce is amazing.

36. Roasted Red Pepper Italian Sausage Pasta

The cream sauce is perfect with the Italian Sausage and pasta. It makes the best one pot dinner.

Cast Iron Side Dish Recipes

37. Green Beans with Bacon

Skillet green beans make a flavorful side dish. The bacon gives it so much flavor.

38. Easy Stovetop Scalloped Potatoes

Potatoes in the skillet are cooked perfectly. Everyone will love this.

39. Garlic Lime Steamed Asparagus

In just minutes, asparagus can be ready for a healthy and yummy side dish.

40. Pan Fried Potatoes

These homestyle potatoes make a savory side. If you are looking for comfort food, this is the recipe to try.

41. Sauteed Green Beans

It does not get any easier than sautéed green beans. You can make these in under 10 minutes.

42. Pan Fried Zucchini Recipe

The texture of zucchini pan fried is delicious. Plus, it takes just minutes to cook.

43. Pan Fried Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes

The combination of two types of potatoes makes this healthy and really tasty.

44. Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

The amazing glaze is so yummy that even kids will enjoy these carrots.

Easy Skillet Desserts

45. Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

The perfect dessert any day of the week. Just add a scoop of ice cream and you are set.

46. Fried Apples

Southern fried apples make any meal complete. They are sweet and buttery.

47. S’mores Dip

You only need 2 ingredients to make this decadent dip. S’mores dip will be a crowd favorite.

Try these Easy Skillet Recipes.

Skillet recipes make the best dinner any night of the week. We also love cooking side dishes and dessert in the skillet.

Give these recipes a try for lots of new and delicious meals everyone will love. Most of these recipes come together in 30 minutes or less. I doubt you can pick up take out and get home in that amount of time.

Save time and money with these delicious recipes. Your family will love these meals.

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