These gluten-free skillet recipes make dinner, breakfast, and even dessert easy. Everything is cooked in one pan. From hearty skillet dinners like salsa chicken and shepherd’s pie to sweet treats baked right in the skillet, each recipe is simple, flavorful, and made with gluten-free ingredients you can trust. Whether you use a cast-iron skillet or your favorite oven-safe pan, you will find plenty of inspiration here to make mealtime easier.
Skillet meals are not just for dinner! Here are some of my very best gluten-free skillet dinners, breakfast skillets, and desserts made in skillets. If you have a skillet, you will find some recipes that your family will love to make over and over!
Do I need a cast-iron skillet, or will any skillet work?
Any skillet will work in most of these skillet recipes, but if you have to move the pan to the oven, you really do need a cast-iron skillet. They are heat-resistant up to 500ºF.
Are skillets safe for the oven?
Most of my gluten-free skillet recipes can be made in cast iron, stainless steel, or carbon steel pans. If you’re using a nonstick skillet, check the manufacturer’s guidelines first. These are not safe in an oven:
Non-stick skillets with plastic handles – the handles may melt at higher temperatures.
Older Teflon pans – coatings can break down in high heat.
Skillets with wooden handles – wood can crack or burn.
Skillets with silicone handles – usually only safe up to 350 to 400ºF.
Lightweight aluminum skillets – many warp or discolor in the oven.
How do I keep food from sticking to the skillet?
If you are using a cast-iron skillet and take care of it properly, food will not stick to your skillet. If you are using a different type of pan, keeping food from sticking can vary.
Non-stick pans have a coating to help prevent food from sticking. Other popular types of skillets, like hard-anodized pans, can be trickier.
Food tends to stick if the pan is cool, so heat the pan according to the manufacturer’s directions before adding food.
High heat should also be avoided because it can cause foods to stick.
This is the gluten-free Salisbury Steak listed below.
Easy Gluten-Free Skillet Dinners (One-Pan Meals)
These one-pan skillet dinners save time and pack in the flavor. If you want more easy dinners, check out these gluten-free 30 minute dinner recipes.
These easy stovetop chicken legs are juicy, flavorful, and cooked in one pan with garlic, herbs, and veggies. A quick gluten-free chicken drumstick recipe perfect for busy nights!
Make this easy 30-minute salsa chicken skillet for a flavorful, gluten-free meal packed with protein, veggies, and bold Tex-Mex flavors. It's perfect for busy nights!
This is a quick and easy gluten free egg roll in a bowl recipe. Use any ground meat, even vegan meat to make this delicious dinner recipe. Dinner is ready in under 30 minutes!
Easy Risotto With Smoked Salmon (Ready in 30 Minutes!)Sandi Gaertner
This creamy smoked salmon risotto is one of our favorite weeknight dinners. It's rich, flavorful, and surprisingly easy. It cooks in one pan, under 30 minutes, and the smoky salmon adds incredible depth.
Breakfast is the most typical way to use a skillet. Breakfast skillets are hearty and filling, perfect for weekends or meal prep. If you need more breakfast ideas, check out all of my delicious gluten-free breakfast recipes.
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This shakshuka-inspired dish swaps traditional tomato sauce for hearty chili, making it a protein-packed twist on a classic. It's a fun and easy gluten-free meal that's perfect for brunch or dinner.
This deliciously light and fluffy frittata makes a wholesome breakfast in 20 minutes. Use any vegetables you have on hand. There is also a dairy-free option.
Gluten-Free Skillet Desserts (Cast Iron Favorites)
If you are looking for a dessert baked in a skillet, I have several delicious options. These cast-iron skillet desserts are perfect for a party, a special occasion, or when you are craving something sweet. You can check out my Recipe Index to find dessert categories filled with recipes, or my gluten-free desserts to see them all.
If you love apple pie, but don't want to make a whole pie, a galette is a delicious dessert to make. This gluten free honey apple galette recipe is half the work, but still has all of that delicous apple pie flavor.
This easy gluten-free oatmeal pizookie is baked in a cast iron skillet for crispy edges and a soft, chewy center. Made with gluten-free oats, it's a cozy dessert that's perfect for sharing, especially warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream on top.
A delicious gluten-free almond butter cake that is also dairy-free and egg-free. Everyone will love this cake because is incredibly moist, light, and fluffy!
This gluten-free apricot crisp is sweet, fruity, and topped with a golden, buttery crumble. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream for a perfect dessert.
Gluten-Free Banana Bread Pudding with Maple and CinnamonSandi Gaertner
Warm, rich, and full of caramelized banana flavor, this gluten-free banana bread pudding is perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with maple syrup, cinnamon, and ripe bananas, it’s a delicious bananas foster-style treat.
Skillet meals are such a time-saver, whether you are cooking breakfast, dinner, or dessert. Be sure to bookmark or pin this roundup so you’ll have these gluten-free skillet recipes handy whenever you need a quick, one-pan meal.
I truly hope you enjoy this recipe. I have been testing and creating gluten-free recipes for over 15 years. Creating gluten-free recipes that do not taste gluten-free is my goal for every recipe. Sometimes I only have to test a new recipe a couple of times, and others it takes multiple times. I do this so you get reliable, delicious results every time!
