There's no need to stock your pantry for these easy skillet recipes. Each dish requires just 4 ingredients—or less!
24 Skillet Recipes With 4 Ingredients (Or Less!)
Updated on Jan. 05, 2022
1/23
Country Ham and Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Browned potatoes are a simple but perfect side for country ham. Not only do the potatoes pick up the flavor of the ham, but they look beautiful! Just add veggies or a salad and dinner’s done. —Helen Bridges, Washington, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 261 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1337mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
2/23
Sesame Cilantro Shrimp
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On days when I don't feel like spending much time in the kitchen, I reach for shrimp. I can have a hot meal in the table in 10 minutes. —Tami Penunuri, League City, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup shrimp mixture (calculated without rice): 153 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 461mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
3/23
Old-Fashioned Green Beans
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom would prepare home-grown green beans using this recipe, and boy did they ever taste good. The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness. This is one irresistible side dish. —Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 145 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
4/23
Baked Asparagus Dip
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Since I'm from Wisconsin, I thought it was only logical to put together a vegetable and a cheese—two of the foods my state produces in abundance. This cheesy asparagus dip fits the bill. —Sandra Baratka, Phillips, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 120 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
5/23
Fried Apples
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom often made these rich cinnamon-sugar apples when I was growing up. I swear the folks at Cracker Barrel copied her recipe! —Margie Tappe, Prague, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 235 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein.
6/23
Socca
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Socca is a traditional flatbread from Nice, France. It's a common street food, cooked on a grill and served in a paper cone, usually chopped and sprinkled with salt, pepper or other delicious toppings. Bonus: It's gluten free. — Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 113 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
7/23
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Total Time
15 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When our son, Chris, wants something other than cold cereal in the morning, he whips up these eggs. Cheese and evaporated milk make them especially good. They're easy to make when you're camping too. —Chris Pfleghaar, Elk River, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 246 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 438mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.
8/23
Cod with Bacon & Balsamic Tomatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Let's face it, everything really is better with bacon. I fry it, add cod fillets to the pan and finish it all with a big, tomato-y pop. —Maureen McClanahan, St. Louis, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet with 1/4 cup tomato mixture and 1 tablespoon bacon: 178 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 485mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
9/23
Upside-Down Bacon Pancake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Make a big impression when you present one family-sized bacon pancake. The brown sugar adds sweetness that complements the salty bacon. If you can fit more bacon in the skillet and want to add more, go for it! —Mindie Hilton, Susanville, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece (calculated without syrup and butter): 265 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
10/23
Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pair any entree with this fresh side dish for a truly succulent meal. With subtle garlic, melted butter and a hint of Parmesan cheese, what’s not to love? —Tara Ernspiker, Falling Waters, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 71 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
11/23
Skillet Pork Chops with Apples & Onion
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Simple recipes that land on the table fast are lifesavers. I serve skillet pork chops with veggies and, when my husband lobbies, cornbread stuffing. —Tracey Karst, Ponderay, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop with 3/4 cup apple mixture: 360 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1 fat.
12/23
Home Fries
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was little, my dad and I would get up early on Sundays and make these for the family. The rest of the gang would be awakened by the tempting aroma. —Teresa Koide, Manchester, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 349 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
13/23
Five-Spice Pecans
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Talk about a sugar-and-spice treat! Just try to stop eating these toasty, roasty snack nuts. “They’re also great sprinkled on all kinds of salads.”
Anne Leslie - Chandler, IN
Nutrition Facts:
1/3 cup: 285 calories, 26g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
14/23
2-Ingredient Biscuits
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
These 2-ingredient biscuits make a satisfying accompaniment to any meal. I never made biscuits until I tried this recipe, now my husband wants them all the time! —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 213 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
15/23
Spaghetti Squash & Sausage Easy Meal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My son’s favorite dish uses homegrown spaghetti squash, kielbasa, and pico de gallo or salsa. —Pam Mascarenas, Taylorsville, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 267 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 873mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
16/23
Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pull out your ovenproof skillet for this juicy balsamic pork tenderloin that goes from stovetop to oven. Balsamic vinegar gives it a tangy glaze. —Lisa Moriarty, Wilton, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork: 298 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
17/23
Sauteed Apples
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a sweet side dish my family loves. You can use it to top pancakes or French toast, but it’s wonderful with pork or chicken too. —Shirley Heston, Pickerington, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 185 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.
18/23
Sauteed Mushrooms
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These tasty garlic butter mushrooms are so delicious served with steak, chicken or pork. The sauteed garlic is the secret! —Joan Schroeder, Mesquite, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 109 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
19/23
Cast-Iron Steak
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you’ve never cooked steak at home before, it can be a little intimidating. That’s why I came up with this simple steak recipe that’s so easy, you could make it any day of the week. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
6 ounces cooked beef: 494 calories, 36g fat (15g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 2983mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein.
20/23
Tomato-Goat Cheese Spread
Total Time
10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A good friend shared this recipe with me. It is super easy and so delicious. Guests will love it! It's best served with crackers that aren't strongly seasoned. —Linda Alexander, Madison, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 117 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
21/23
Sauteed Green Beans
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These sauteed green beans with garlic and a variety of herbs and spices come together in no time at all for a well-seasoned side dish you'll make on repeat. —Heidi Wilcox, Lapeer, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 77 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 358mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
22/23
Curry Scramble
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have eggs every morning, and this is a delightful change from the classic scrambled egg meal. I like to add sliced peppers on top if I have them on hand. —Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 160 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 372mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat.
23/23
In-a-Pinch Chicken & Spinach
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I needed a fast supper while babysitting my grandchild. I used what my daughter-in-law had in the fridge and turned it into what's now one of our favorite chicken and spinach recipes. —Sandra Ellis, Stockbridge, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 1/3 cup spinach mixture: 297 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 376mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
