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A Dozen Recipes You Can Make Right On The Stove Top

These stovetop recipes bring big flavors with little effort, from cozy soups and hearty mains to quick breakfasts and indulgent treats.

If you’re craving comfort food, try the Chicken Pot Pie Soup or Sirloin Steak Chili. For an elegant but easy dinner, the Pan-Seared Duck Breast and Skillet Lamb Chops deliver gourmet flavor. Need a quick meal? The Ground Beef Pasta Skillet and Stovetop Sloppy Joes come together fast.

With minimal prep and no special equipment needed, these recipes prove that great meals start on the stovetop! 🍲🔥

Hot Chocolate from Chocolate Chips – Crock Pot and Stove Top Directions

Hot Chocolate from Chocolate Chips – Crock Pot and Stove Top Directions. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

This rich and creamy homemade hot chocolate, made with real chocolate chips, is perfect for cozy nights. Choose between stovetop or slow cooker methods!
Get the Recipe: Hot Chocolate from Chocolate Chips – Crock Pot and Stove Top Directions

Pulled Pork on the Stovetop

Pulled Pork on the Stovetop. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

No slow cooker? No problem! This stovetop pulled pork is tender, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or a hearty main dish.
Get the Recipe: Pulled Pork on the Stovetop

Stovetop Popcorn

Stovetop Popcorn. Photo credit: Happy Snackcidents.

Skip the microwave and make light, crispy stovetop popcorn in minutes—no special tools needed, just a pot and a little oil!
Get the Recipe: Stovetop Popcorn

Easy Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Easy Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

All the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie in a creamy, hearty soup—easily made on the stovetop or in the crockpot.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Hearty Sirloin Steak Chili (Stove Top, Slow Cooker)

Hearty Sirloin Steak Chili (Stove Top, Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Tender chunks of sirloin steak simmer in a rich chili with beans, tomatoes, and warming spices. Perfect for game day or chilly nights!
Get the Recipe: Hearty Sirloin Steak Chili (Stove Top, Slow Cooker)

Skillet Apple Cider Chicken Thighs (Stove Top Recipe)

Skillet Apple Cider Chicken Thighs (Stove Top Recipe). Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Juicy chicken thighs braised in an apple cider-infused broth with aromatic herbs—an easy and comforting stovetop dish.
Get the Recipe: Skillet Apple Cider Chicken Thighs (Stove Top Recipe)

Stovetop Sloppy Joes Recipe

Stovetop Sloppy Joes Recipe. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A quick, sweet, and savory stovetop sloppy joe recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights and family-friendly meals.
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Apple Cider Braised Lamb Shanks

Apple Cider Braised Lamb Shanks. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

These fall-off-the-bone tender lamb shanks are braised in apple cider with caramelized onions for deep, rich flavor. Stovetop and oven options included!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Braised Lamb Shanks

Strawberry Oatmeal

Strawberry Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

This creamy stovetop oatmeal is bursting with fresh strawberry flavor—a simple, nutritious breakfast you can meal prep for the week!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Oatmeal

Skillet Lamb Chops with Cipollini Onions

Skillet Lamb Chops with Cipollini Onions. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Juicy lamb chops seared to perfection and paired with caramelized cipollini onions and a bright tarragon honey mustard sauce.
Get the Recipe: Skillet Lamb Chops with Cipollini Onions

Pan Seared Duck Breast

Pan Seared Duck Breast. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Crispy, golden-brown duck breast with a tender interior, cooked effortlessly in a skillet for an elegant yet simple dinner.
Get the Recipe: Pan Seared Duck Breast

Ground Beef Pasta Skillet

Ground Beef Pasta Skillet. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

A 30-minute one-pan meal featuring ground beef, pasta, and a rich, savory sauce that tastes like it simmered all day!
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Pasta Skillet