Pan's Labyrinth: From Sauté to Bake in One Pan

Welcome to the world of skillet cooking, where versatility meets convenience in the kitchen. A trusty skillet isn’t just for frying; it’s a multi-functional tool capable of both stovetop sautéing and oven baking, provided you have a heatproof handle. So think solid stainless steel or cast iron for these recipes.

In this post, we’re exploring an array of delicious recipes that showcase the full potential of your skillet. From savory Salisbury steaks to easy creamy chicken piccata, you’ll discover how one pan can easily handle various cooking methods. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, these skillet recipes are designed to simplify your cooking process while delivering mouth-watering results.

Creamy chicken in a cast iron skillet with capers. — Chicken Piccata. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Chicken Piccata

Create this classic Italian dish in a skillet, where chicken cutlets are pan-fried to golden perfection and then simmered in a zesty lemon-caper sauce. The skillet perfectly sautés the chicken while infusing the sauce into the meat, yielding a tangy, savory dish.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Piccata

Biscuit Topped Beef Pot Pie

This comforting pot pie starts with browning beef and vegetables in a skillet, followed by baking under a layer of fluffy biscuits. The skillet allows for both stovetop cooking and oven baking, ensuring a savory filling and a golden biscuit topping.
Get the Recipe: Biscuit Topped Beef Pot Pie

A cast iron skillet with chicken in a creamy sauce. — Creamy Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Creamy Garlic Chicken

Prepare this rich and flavorful dish in a skillet by sautéing chicken breasts and then simmering them in a creamy garlic sauce. The skillet’s even heat distribution cooks the chicken thoroughly while infusing it with the aromatic garlic flavors.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Garlic Chicken

Chicken cutlets in cream sauce in a skillet. — Creamy Ranch Chicken. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Creamy Ranch Chicken

A skillet transforms simple ingredients into a decadent meal, where chicken breasts are cooked and coated in a creamy, flavorful ranch sauce. This dish highlights the skillet’s ability to sear chicken and create a thick, rich sauce in one pan.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Ranch Chicken

Chicken Marsala

In this classic dish, chicken breasts are pan-fried in a skillet and then bathed in a rich Marsala wine and mushroom sauce. The skillet ensures a perfectly cooked chicken and a sauce that’s infused with the essence of the wine and earthy mushrooms.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Marsala

BBQ Pork Chops in the Oven

A quick spice rub and sear pork chops in a skillet, then transfer them to the oven to bake in a tangy BBQ sauce. This method creates a beautiful sear on the chops and allows the flavors to deepen and meld in the oven.
Get the Recipe: BBQ Pork Chops in the Oven

Stuffing and pork chops in a frying pan. — Pork Chops and Stuffing Casserole. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Pork Chops and Stuffing Casserole

A skillet is all you need to sear pork chops to a perfect crisp and then bake them with a layer of savory stuffing. This dish combines the ease of skillet cooking with the comfort of a baked casserole.
Get the Recipe: Pork Chops and Stuffing Casserole

Mexican meatballs in a cheesy sauce, perfect for cozy winter dinners. — Enchilada Meatballs. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Enchilada Meatballs

Cook up a batch of spicy, enchilada-flavored meatballs in a skillet, simmering them in a rich tomato sauce. The skillet perfectly browns the meatballs and creates a thick, savory sauce that coats them beautifully.
Get the Recipe: Enchilada Meatballs

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Pan’s Labyrinth: From Sauté to Bake in One Pan