Whether you have kiddos that are back in school or it’s just you and the dogs, weeknights can be a little brutal. There’s a good chance you spend your whole day at work, then your evenings are full of who knows what else, cleaning, your other job, catching up on shows, it can all just be exhausting and frankly, the last thing most of us want to do is cook dinner whether it’s for a family of seven or party of one. So we’ve put together a few of our favorite (super easy) one skillet meals that make for perfect weeknight dinners. And major bonus, a lot of these skillet dinners make plenty for lunch or dinner the next day. Let’s get started!
Chicken Ramen Noodles
Not only is this dish super easy to make, but you know it’s also cost-efficient, so this is perfect if you’re on a budget. (And who isn’t?) This recipe is kid-friendly, takes less than 30 minutes, and all you have to do is add some extra broth and you’ve just made soup! So noodles for dinner and soup for lunch, yeah? We say yes. We also love that this recipe is easily customizable to your own likes when it comes to veggies and dare we say, how much spice you like your dishes to have. Get the full recipe here!
Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Bacon
Everything is better with bacon, right? That’s certainly the case when it comes to this chicken dish that only takes 30 minutes and is both low-carb and keto friendly. Serve this creamy deliciousness up with steamed veggies, cauliflower rice, or pasta and if you need a little something to take the edge off, go ahead and pour yourself a glass of wine for a crazy easy dinner that tastes very *chef’s kiss* uptown. Get the full recipe here!
Chicken Pot Pie Noodles
We don’t know about you, but we’re suckers for a comfort dish and there is nothing more comforting to us than a pot pie. The thing is, a really good made-from-scratch pot pie is more of a weekend delicacy, but these chicken pot pie noodles? This 30-minute meal screams weeknights. If you’re looking to save even more time, consider nabbing a rotisserie chicken to make this with versus cooking chicken breasts. And if you need to make this meal slightly healthier, switch out your noodles for whole wheat noodles. We can’t think of a more simple, more perfect, not to mention a more filling meal for the upcoming cooler months. Get the full recipe here!
French Onion Tater Tot Casserole
Last, but certainly not least, a fancier, if you will, variation of your classic tater tot casserole. Now, this skillet meal is a little more involved and does take closer to an hour to prepare and serve, but you won’t be disappointed. This dish incorporates caramelized onions, white wine, chicken or beef (your choice!), cheese, tots, and fresh herbs to create a meal that will leave your taste buds feeling so satisfied. Get the full recipe here!