17 Stress-Free Skillet Chicken Dinners
Although there are endless ways to cook a bird, one of our favorite techniques involves our trusty skillet and practically zero dishes. Here, 17 different skillet chicken recipes, from cheater’s white wine coq au vin to chicken tortilla pie.
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30-Minute Creamy Chicken, Corn and Tomato Skillet
A handful of ingredients and just three simple steps are all it takes to whip up this crowd-pleaser.
Bruschetta Chicken
A speedy summer dinner that tastes super indulgent (thanks to juicy pieces of tomato and a dusting of Parm) but is actually low-cal, low-carb and packed with protein.
One-Pan Creamy Chicken Fricassee with Sage
This simplified version of an Italian classic tastes like it was made by an Italian grandma. Plus, the sauce is thickened with egg yolks and lemon juice, not heavy cream.
Greek Chicken and Rice Skillet
Easy, gorgeous and so damn delicious. Save it for those nights when you’re entertaining a crowd and need to casually dish up something sensational.
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Shallots and Dates
Juicy chicken with crispy skin rests on a caramelized layer of Medjool dates and green olives. The dish is salty-sweet and bright (thanks to lemon juice and zest) all at once.
Balsamic Cranberry Roast Chicken
If you can’t find fresh cranberries, it’s completely OK to use frozen ones; just thaw and drain them first.
Cheater’s White Wine Coq au Vin
Ready in under an hour and totally foolproof. Plus, it’s made with dry white wine instead of red for an elegant twist.
Skillet Roast Chicken with Peaches, Tomatoes and Red Onion
If you have an hour, you can easily whip up this bright and juicy skillet chicken dinner.
Baked Caprese Chicken Skillet
If it were up to us, we’d top everything with mozzarella. So naturally, this is one of our favorite dinners.
One Skillet Greek Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Farro
Greek seasoned chicken with fresh oregano, dill, garlic, lemon and paprika is pan-seared and cooked with farro, sun-dried tomatoes and olives.
Skillet Chipotle Chicken Enchilada Bake
When you layer enchilada chicken with all the cheese, fresh corn and black beans, you get an instant family favorite—in just 20 minutes.
Creamy Parmesan Pesto One Skillet Chicken
We give you permission to use store-bought pesto. Bonus points if you serve everything over cauliflower rice.
Skillet Chicken Tortilla Pie
Come Thursday, we’re tempted to skip the kitchen all together and order take out. Instead, opt for this easy, cheesy recipe, which will satisfy all of your cravings in practically no time.
Lemon Garlic Chicken and Rice One-Pan Skillet
Loaded with creamy flavors, plenty of leftovers and none of the cleanup.
Skillet Chicken with Creamy Spring Vegetables
The chicken comes out amazingly crisp tender with carrots, mushrooms and asparagus all cooked in the best herb cream sauce.
15-Minute Spicy Korean Skillet Chicken
Fast, spicy and so much healthier than ordering a boat-load of takeout.
Monterey Chicken
Seasoned chicken breasts smothered in barbecue sauce, cheese, bacon and tomatoes. Nom, nom, nom.
