53 Skillet Casserole Recipes for Even the Craziest Weeknights

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53 Skillet Casserole Recipes for Even the Craziest Weeknights2/53 Chicken Creole 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like food that has a little zip to it, and this Creole chicken recipe hits the spot every time. It’s especially good served over rice. —Dolly Hall, Wheelwright, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 265 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 3/53 Beef with Ramen Noodles

Each time I make this, I change something slightly

5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made up this recipe when I was looking for good Chinese food in beautiful Oregon. Each time I make this, I change something slightly. Leftovers heat easily in the microwave or fry pan. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 601 calories, 28g fat (8g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 2086mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 40g protein. 4/53 One-Pot Creamy Vegan Pasta 2 Reviews Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a creamy

vegan pasta recipe with tons of fresh sauteed vegetables

vegan pasta recipe with tons of fresh sauteed vegetables. The spicy tomato sauce with sweet sun-dried tomatoes is the highlight of this dish. It’s the perfect meal for when you just don’t feel like cooking. —Michelle Miller, Sunkissed Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 500 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 10g fiber), 10g protein. 5/53 Easy Italian Sausage and Peppers 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister

was hosting a birthday party and asked me to bring Italian sausage and peppers

was hosting a birthday party and asked me to bring Italian sausage and peppers. I’d never made them before, so I altered a braised pepper recipe. Now family members request this dish often.—Jeanne Corsi, Arnold, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 224 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein. 6/53 Italian Turkey Skillet 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s a challenge to find imaginative ways to use leftovers. Here’s a favorite of mine

that you can easily make ahead for another dinner option

that you can easily make ahead for another dinner option. Prepare the recipe as directed, then transfer to a casserole dish and freeze up to three months. —Patricia Kile, Nokomis, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 337 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. 7/53 Skillet Tacos 8 Reviews Contest Winner Skillet Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fast and healthy alternative to traditional tacos has a delicious southwestern flair. The fact that is

comes together in just 30 minutes makes it even more irresistible

comes together in just 30 minutes makes it even more irresistible. —Maria Gobel, Greenfield, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 337 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 861mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein. 8/53 Barley Beef Skillet 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even my 3-year-old loves this family-favorite beef barley skillet. It’s very filling, inexpensive and packed with veggies. It’s also really good spiced up with chili powder, cayenne or a dash of Tabasco. —Kit Tunstall, Boise, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2

It is easy on the budget and turns out perfectly

cups: 400 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 682mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 10g fiber), 30g protein. 9/53 Shrimp Asparagus Pasta 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Asparagus ‘n’ Shrimp with Angel Hair Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We’ve all heard that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so when I plan a romantic dinner, this shrimp asparagus pasta with angel hair is one dish I like to serve. It is easy on the budget and turns out perfectly

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for two. —Shari Neff, Takoma Park, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 488 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 584mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 10/53 Vegetarian Farro Skillet 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Farro is a type of wheat that was popular in ancient Rome. A good source of fiber, it includes more protein than most grains, making it a smart choice for meatless meals like this vegetarian farro skillet dish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts:

I could never get enough of my favorite meal!

1-1/2 cups: 416 calories, 8g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 757mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 15g fiber), 14g protein. 11/53 Sausage Potato Skillet 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Potato Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Growing up, I would eat this sausage and potato skillet recipe almost every day. I could never get enough of my favorite meal! —Amelia Bordas, Springfield, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 416 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g

fiber), 15g protein

fiber), 15g protein. 12/53 Cashew Chicken with Noodles 69 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cashew Chicken with Noodles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tried this recipe for chicken with cashew nuts when making freezer meals with some friends. I was smitten! It’s quick, easy and so delicious! —Anita Beachy, Bealeton, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 638 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 870mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. 13/53 Beef with Broccoli 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

It features a tantalizing sauce made with garlic and ginger

Saucy Beef with Broccoli Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I’m looking for a fast entree, I turn to this beef and broccoli stir-fry. It features a tantalizing sauce made with garlic and ginger. —Rosa Evans, Odessa, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 313 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 816mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 14/53 Skillet Mac and Cheese 96 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

This creamy mac and cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy!

Skillet Mac and Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy mac and cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy! Kids really go for the rich cheese flavor, but I’ve never met an adult who didn’t love it just as much. —Ann Bowers, Rockport, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 600 calories, 37g fat (23g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 1185mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 15/53 Pulled Pork Pasta 101 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pulled Pork Pasta Recipe photo

by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m the proud mother of wonderful and active children. Simple, delicious and quick meals like this BBQ pork skillet are perfect for us to enjoy together after school activities, especially if I have leftover pulled pork. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 428 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 903mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. 16/53 Bacon Cheeseburger Rice 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings

I’ve had teenage nieces and nephews request the recipe after their first bite

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I thought the original skillet dish lacked pizazz, so we created this tastier version. I’ve had teenage nieces and nephews request the recipe after their first bite. —Joyce Whipps, West Des Moines, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 579 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 995mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. 17/53 Ham Pasta 48 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pretty Penne Ham Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

I’m a busy nurse, so fast meals are a must

I’m a busy nurse, so fast meals are a must. This pasta is a tasty change of pace from potato-ham casseroles. —Kathy Stephan, West Seneca, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 567 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 1344mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. 18/53 Sausage Pierogi Skillet 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Pierogi Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made this simple pierogies and sausage recipe one night when I hadn’t planned anything for dinner. It’s

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