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    31 Days of Skillet Dinners

    September 14, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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    31 Days of Skillet Dinner Recipes | 5DollarDinners.com

    Skillet dinners are easy to prepare, dinner can be ready and on the table in 20-30 minutes, and they can almost all be one dish dinners that include the protein, starch, and veggie all in one dish.  Check out the recipes featured in our Skillet Dinners series!!

    Tips & Tricks for Skillet Cooking:

    • Invest in a good skillet. You want one with a good tight fitting lid, and one that is large enough to fit 4 hearty servings.
    • Be sure to keep the heat at medium-medium low to keep things from getting burned or crusty on the bottom.
    • Take good care of your skillets so they last you many, many years. I’ve detailed how to do this in my One Dish Dinners Cookbook, but you could also get some good tips here: How to Season and Care for Cast Iron Skillet.

    Recommended Skillet Dinner Supplies:

    • Simply Calphalon Nonstick 5-qt. Sauté Pan & Cover – this is the pan I personally use!
    • Pre-Seasoned 12 inch Cast Iron Skillet from Emeril by All-Clad – this is a really great cast iron skillet that won’t break the bank!
    • Silicone Hot Handle Holder – you’ll want one of these (or something like it) if your skillet is going in the oven!
    • Find even more skillet recipes in my One Dish Dinners cookbook

    Pin all of our Skillet Dinner Recipes on Pinterest:

    Follow $5 Dinners’ board 31 Days of Skillet Dinners on Pinterest.

    The Skillet Dinner Recipes (with new ones added each day in January):


    One Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Creamy Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Pasta Skillet
    Orange Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry | 5DollarDinners.com
    Orange Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

    Skillet Nachos

    Chicken and Potato “Stirfry” on the Grill

    Sausage, Potato & Pepper Skillet Dinner

    Beef Tamale Skillet Dinner

    Easy One Skillet Chicken Dinner

    Pork Chops, Red Potatoes & Apple Skillet

    Skillet Cornbread

    Tex Mex Chicken Skillet

    Cast Iron Chicken Enchiladas

    Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Skillet Dinner

    Spinach Meatballs with Spaghetti

    Andouille Creole Skillet Dinner
    sausage cabbage skillet dinner
    Sausage & Cabbage Skillet Dinner

    Spaghetti Frittata

    Tex Mex Beef & Quinoa Skillet

    Loaded Potato Frittata

    Spinach Lasagna Skillet
    Chorizo Rice Skillet Dinner from 5DollarDinners.com
    Chorizo Rice Skillet Dinner

    Asian Chicken Skillet

    Sweet Potato & Chicken Sausage Skillet

    Spinach & Bacon Frittata

    Creamy Ranch Chicken Skillet Dinner

    Salsa, Black Bean and Beef Skillet Dinner

    Ham & Potatoes Saute with Baked Eggs

    Skillet Macaroni with Swiss Chard
    Chicken and Stuffing Skillet Dinner ~ part of our 31 Days of Skillet Dinner Recipes | 5DollarDinners.com
    Chicken & Stuffing Skillet Dinner
    Tips for Cooking Pasta in a Skillet | 5DollarDinners.com
    Tips and Tricks on Cooking Pasta in a Skillet

    Other “31 Days of” Series to check out:

    • 31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas
    • 31 Days of Slow Cooker Meals
    • 31 Days of Gluten Free Meals
    • 31 Days of Freezer Cooking Recipes
    • 31 Days of Breakfast Recipes
    • 31 Days of Budget Friendly Paleo Recipes
    • 31 Days of Grilling Recipes
    • 31 Days of 31-Minute Dinners
    • 31 Days of Chili, Soups & Stews
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