Best Ever Casserole and Skillet Recipes

I always reach for Skillet Recipes and casseroles when I need a hearty meal fast. They’re easy to put together and even easier to clean up, plus many of them can be enjoyed alone as a full meal. Choose from our favorite pasta bakes, skillet meals, and easy casserole recipes for dinner to please even the pickiest of palates!

Casserole and Skillet Recipes

Our 25 Best Winter Soups guide was so incredibly popular, so we had to put together another ‘best of’ guide — and we have had so many requests for skillets and casseroles!!

Skillet recipes make dinnertime easy and cleanup even easier, while casseroles are a great way to feed everyone and still have leftovers… or meal prep for the future!

I lean heavily on both of these options, especially when life gets busy. And that’s why so many of these recipes are ready in 30 minutes or less.

This list includes our all-time favorite skillet recipes, hearty casseroles, easy pasta bake recipes, and even a few restaurant copycats. There’s truly something for everyone.

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Best Skillet Recipes

There’s a short list of dishes that I make again and again, whether it’s because my family loves the flavors or because they’re so easy to throw together.

While skillet meals are known for being quick and easy, these first few recipes really take the cake!

Cheesy Taco Rice Mexican Skillet is something I make often — Munchkin requested it all.the.time. when she was little! It’s got all your favorite taco ingredients mixed into a hearty rice dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.

Skillet Ravioli and Sausage tastes like a fine Italian restaurant meal, but you can make it in 30 minutes with just one skillet! Featuring a meaty tomato sauce and loads of Italian cheese, this dish is extra cheesy and oh-so delish!

Cheese Lasagna Skillet is exactly what comes to mind when I’m thinking of easy skillet recipes. Instead of painstakingly assembling all of those layers in a baking pan, recreate the same delicious flavors in just 30 minutes!

Chicken in White Wine Sauce tastes just like my beloved Chicken Bianco which Olive Garden removed from their menu. Thankfully, I can make it whenever I want at home with this recipe! It’s also one of the best skillet recipes for dinner guests. So fancy!

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Easy Biscuits is one of my personal favorites! The flavors are so comforting and the biscuits are incredibly tender. Doesn’t hurt that it comes together in just 30 minutes either!

Easy Skillet Recipes

I don’t know about you, but life always seems so busy busy busy. Just when I think a break is on the horizon, something new pops up!

At least mealtime is one less thing for you to stress about with these easy recipes. Whether it’s a typical weeknight or you have last-minute dinner guests, we’ve got you covered.

This Skillet Dinner with Sausage and Pasta tastes just like your favorite baked ziti. One pan and 25 minutes are all that stand between you and a magical bite of Italian comfort food!

Chicken Parmesan Pasta combines crispy pan-fried chicken with tender pasta and a tangy tomato sauce, proving that easy skillet recipes can still have all the classic flavors you love! Feed the whole family in 30 minutes or less.

This Italian Sausage and Potatoes Skillet Recipe will please the pickiest of eaters… I mean, what’s not to love? It’s soooo good as leftovers too! Even better, it’s easy to customize the ingredients and scale the recipe up or down. Make it your own!

When it comes to Cheesecake Factory Copycat Chicken Piccata, the lemon butter caper sauce definitely steals the show. All you need are a few simple ingredients to make a stunning dish, paired with pasta, rice, potatoes, and more.

This Monterey Chicken Recipe is a Chili’s copycat and kid-approved too! Top pan-seared chicken breasts with barbecue sauce, fresh tomato, crispy bacon, and plenty of cheese for one of the best skillet recipes to come out of your kitchen.

Easy Casserole Recipes for Dinner

Casseroles always equal comfort food, but some of them take quite a bit of work!! I made it my mission to come up with a few easy options that will still get the job done.

Don’t be fooled — these aren’t lacking in flavor! Everyone will be just as satisfied, but you’ll spend less time in the kitchen.

This Baked Egg Casserole Breakfast Recipe is perfect for lazy weekends, holiday mornings, or even breakfast-for-dinner! Loaded with breakfast sausage, a whole pound of bacon, potatoes with onions and peppers, and plenty of cheese, it’s got everyone’s favorites in one dish.

Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole takes all the work out of this popular Mexican dish. Everything cooks right in the crockpot in 4 hours — no rolling, filling, or layering required! Have plenty of toppings ready so everyone can customize their plate.

Make Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas, featuring layer upon layer of drool-worthy south-of-the-border flavors. It’s prepped in just 15 minutes and baked in another 15 minutes for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s ready in no time. Perfect for taco night!

This Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe is packed with hearty ground beef, loads of cheddar cheese, and even some veggies too. When you’re looking for easy casserole recipes for dinner that the kids will love, this one is sure to be a winner!

Jiffy Corn Casserole is really more of a side dish, but I had to include it because it’s THAT good. Combining cornbread mix with creamed corn and corn kernels creates the boldest corn flavor you’ve ever had. And you can have it in the oven in just 5 minutes!

My Ultimate Cheesy Potato Casserole is one of our most popular casserole recipes, and for good reason. Also known as funeral potatoes, this dish is loaded with sour cream, bacon, and 3 types of cheese. You can even make it ahead of time.

Easy Pasta Bake Recipes

Some of the best casseroles are made with tender noodles, creating a hearty and filling meal that the whole family will love.

I especially love pasta bakes because you can sprinkle on plenty of cheese for an extra gooey topping. And it’s so easy to toss in veggies or change up the seasonings depending on your mood.

My Tuna Noodle Casserole is a classic family favorite, combining tender pasta and creamy sauce with melted cheese and a buttery, Ritz cracker topping. I love to double this recipe and freeze one of the pans for later!

Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese is a great way to enjoy cheesy flavor and get a serving of veggies too. While it’s far closer to the skillet recipes when it comes to preparation, you’ll still get that delicious baked flavor with a few minutes under the broiler.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole has all the comforting flavors of chicken noodle soup but in a hearty and balanced baked dish. And since it can be made with so many different ingredients, it’s one of my favorite easy pasta bake recipes for fridge cleanouts!

This Easy Cheesy Hamburger Casserole Recipe tastes just like Hamburger Helper, but it’s so much better for you! Combine pantry staples with hearty, seasoned beef and plenty of cheese. Everyone will ask for seconds!

Enjoy!
With love, from our simple kitchen to yours.

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Originally published September 2013, updated and republished December 2024

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