15 Easy Skillet Meals For Camping
When I’m camping, I want meals that are hearty, simple, and don’t require a pile of dishes — which is why skillet cooking is always my go-to. That’s exactly why I created these 15 Easy Skillet Meals For Camping — quick, satisfying recipes you can make right at your campsite with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
These are the meals I rely on after a long hike or a full day outdoors, when everyone’s hungry and I don’t feel like overcomplicating dinner. From cozy breakfasts to filling dinners, every recipe here is beginner-friendly and made with practical ingredients.
If you’re looking for stress-free camping meals that actually taste amazing, you’re going to love this list
1. LAZY LASAGNA
Need an easy dinner idea that the whole family will devour? This Lazy Lasagnarecipe has all the cheesy, meaty flavor of homemade lasagna – without the hours of layering or baking. With just one pan and a few pantry staples, dinner’s ready in under 45 minutes!
2. CHICKEN TATER TOT CASSEROLE
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this delicious and easy recipe for Chicken Tater Tot Casserole. With layers of tender chicken, crispy tater tots, and melted cheese, this hearty one pan meal will quickly become a family favorite.
3. THAI CURRY CHICKEN MEATBALLS
The amazing flavor in these homemade creamy Thai Curry Chicken Meatballs is fantastic. The bold coconut milk red curry sauce is savory, sour, sweet, rich, & the perfect amount of spicy. Don’t let a single drop of the gorgeous sauce go to waste!
4. CREAMY DIJON PORK CHOPS
This 30-minute recipe for Creamy Dijon Pork Chops will wow you. Juicy pork chops in a rich mustard herb sauce with white wine, parmesan, and spinach is amazing. Fancy enough for company but easy enough for any weeknight dinner.
5. DECONSTRUCTED STUFFED PEPPERS
This Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers recipe comes together with ground beef, bell peppers, onion, tomato sauce, cooked rice, and seasoning. The same traditional stuffed bell pepper flavors but faster and less work!
6. Cider Glazed Chicken Breasts
Cider Glazed Chicken Breasts are a delicious, easy gluten-free chicken dinner. If you’re looking for the perfect fall dinner, this might be it!
Chicken breasts are sautéed then finished of with a Dijon mustard and apple cider glaze. Ready in under 20 minutes, this is a great seasonal chicken dinner, but nothing says you can’t make it year-round!
7. Chicken Pot Pie
This chicken pot pie with cream of chicken soup is pure comfort food made easier without losing any of the homemade flavor. Using rotisserie chicken and a creamy herb-infused filling gives you that classic pot pie richness with way less effort.
8. PIEROGIES AND KIELBASA SKILLET
This Pierogies and Kielbasa Skillet Recipe is a hearty family friendly meal that is easily prepared. The Polish sausage and pierogies is a 30 minute dinner prepared in one skillet and loaded with flavor.
9. Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
An Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe that’s jam-packed with veggies, ground lamb, or beef, and Guinness stout is comfort food that’s essential to any home cook.
An Irish Pub-Style dish that doesn’t disappoint! Plus, it’s a perfect way to use leftover mashed potatoes and make a one-skillet dinner ready to serve in 45 minutes.
10. Pastrami Hash
Wake up to a breakfast that’s bold, hearty, and impossible to resist. This Pastrami Hash delivers the ultimate meal to start your day, all in one skillet and in just 30 minutes! It’s comfort food with a kick that makes mornings worth getting out of bed for.
11. Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Skillet
Bring comfort to your table with Smoked Sausage and Potatoes baked in a skillet for crispy edges, tender centers, and melty cheddar on top. This easy one-pan dinner is hearty, flavorful, and ready in just an hour.
12. CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA
Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fun and easy pasta dish, I love making for family dinner. The rich creamy sauce spiced with fajita seasoning coats the chicken and penne pasta, while sweet onion and red bell pepper add a texture and a hint of sweetness to the meal.
13. MARRY ME CHICKEN TORTELLINI RECIPE
This deliciously creamy, flavorful Marry Me Chicken Tortellini recipe is made with tender chicken, perfectly cooked tortellini, and a rich, cheesy sauce. This one-pan dish is a super simple recipe that delivers big flavors in under 30 minutes.
14. SOURDOUGH CHICKEN POT PIE
Sourdough Chicken Pot Pie is a twist on the classic comfort food. With its flaky sourdough crust and creamy chicken filling, this cozy dish transforms weeknight dinners into something the whole family will love.
15. Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
This Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with biscuit topping features tender chicken and veggies in a scrumptious, creamy sauce. It’s a super simple one pan meal that comes together in just 30 minutes!! This is one of my favorite recipes! Perfect for cold winter nights.
