17 WW Skillet & Stir-Fry Recipes (2024)

Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: 17 WW Friendly Skillet and Stir-Fry One Pot/Pan Recipes

17 WW Skillet & Stir-Fry Recipes (1)

Meals made in a single pot, skillet, or wok, are perfect for when you're preparing dinners after a long day, or lunches to take to work for the week. They are also a great option if you're a new home cook who's still working on your kitchen skills.

Fewer dishes means less time cleaning up too, so you can spend more time on what you really want to do. No one likes a huge pile of pots and pans waiting for them at the end of a meal.

So to make life easier I've rounded up this list of lunch & dinner recipes that cook up in a single pot, pan, wok or skillet. I've also included the SmartPoints and Number of Servings for each Recipe. Enjoy!

4-Ingredient Easy Healthy Taco Cauliflower Rice Skillet
*4 WW SmartPoints, 4 Servings (SimpleNourishedLiving)
Ground turkey mixed with cauliflower rice, salsa and taco seasoning, this Easy Taco Cauliflower Rice Skillet is quick, easy, healthy, low carb, low points and absolutely delicious!

3-Ingredient Low Carb Green Chile Turkey Skillet Freezer Meal
*5 WW SmartPoints, 4 Servings (SimpleNourishedLiving)
One pan and done. It doesn't get much easier than that – like with this Green Chile Verde Ground Turkey Meal which begins with just 3 simple ingredients!

Beef Barley Skillet
*7 WW SmartPoints, 4 Servings (EmilyBites)
This Barley Beef Skillet is a hearty, flavorful one-pot meal that's sure to be a family favorite! My husband told me this is one of the best dinners I make and my one-year old daughter gobbles it up too.

Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps
*6 WW SmartPoints, 4 Servings (Hungry Girl)
These healthy wraps have the burger flavor you crave, but they're so much better for you. Plus, they're ready in just 20 minutes!

Cheesy Italian Rice Skillet
*6 WW SmartPoints, 8 Servings (TheSkinnyishDish)
This dreamy Cheesy Italian Rice Skillet is filled with lean ground beef, rice, zucchini, green peppers, homemade marinara, onions, garlic... basically everything delicious, and then topped off with a pile of mozzarella cheese. It's not only delicious, but it's all done in one pot.

Easy Healthy Chicken Fajitas
*1 WW SmartPoint, 4 Servings (SimpleNourishedLiving)
Looking for a low-cal or low-carb option for fajitas? We've got you covered! Fajitas are AWESOME, easy to make, and can definitely be made light and healthy.

Egg Cauliflower Fried Rice
*0 WW SmartPoints, 4 Servings (PointedKitchen)
This Egg Fried Cauliflower Rice is so easy to make, tastes delicious and is Zero (0) SmartPoints on Weight Watchers Freestyle Plan.

Egg Roll in a Bowl Skillet
*1 WW SP, 1 Serving (SimpleNourishedLiving)
This light and healthy easy egg roll in a bowl, which you can make in less than 30 minutes, is one of my new favorites. My husband loves it too.


*0 WW SP, 4 Servings (SimpleNourishedLiving)
For this chicken stir-fry dinner, it's easy. Cube the meat, combine the liquids, prepare the asparagus and stir-fry everything until done, which takes less than 10 minutes.

Mexican Tortilla Skillet
*5 WW SmartPoints, 4 Servings (Meal Planning Mommies)
This meal is perfect for a quick, frugal family dinner. The flour tortillas are cut into little squares using a pizza cutter (affiliate link) and then cooked into a sauce made up of ground turkey, tomato soup, salsa, and a little water. The result is soft dough-like squares that taste similar to pasta.

Mom's Baked Gnocchi Bolognese Skillet
*9 WW SmartPoints, 6 Servings (SimpleNourishedLiving)
This recipe for baked gnocchi bolognese skillet is quick and easy with very few ingredients.Perfect for anyone like me who loves Italian food or pretty much anything that resembles it.

One Pot Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
*9 WW SmartPoints, 4 Servings (Slender Kitchen)
A healthier version of Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta that is all made in one pot in under 30 minutes. Tender mushrooms and chicken breast in a creamy Parmesan sauce all with pasta.

Pioneer Woman's Easy Healthy Shrimp Stir Fry for Two
*3 WW SmartPoints, 2 Servings (SimpleNourishedLiving)
This easy healthy shrimp stir-fry for two is a great example of what Ree cooks when she's lightening things up in the kitchen. With a tasty selection of colorful fresh vegetables and Zero Points shrimp, it's my kind of quick and easy meal.

Skinny Cheeseburger Pasta One Pot Skillet
*7 WW SmartPoints, 6 Servings (SimpleNourishedLiving)
This recipe for skinny cheeseburger pasta, aka homemade hamburger helper, is a one pot skillet meal that's sure to please the entire family. It did mine.

Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Skillet
*4 SmartPoints, 2 Servings (HungryGirl)
Creamy, cheesy spinach and artichoke topped chicken breasts made easy.

Turkey Roasted Red Pepper Skillet
*1 WW SmartPoint, 4 Servings (DrizzleMeSkinny)
The only points in this dish is the cheese and you can opt to leave it off but I think it added a nice finish to it and who doesn’t love cheese

Weight Watchers Beef and Broccoli

- Weight Watchers Beef and Broccoli.
*6 WW SmartPoints, 4 Servings (SimpleNourishedLiving)
Strips of beef and broccoli are quickly stir-fried in a large skillet (affiliate link), or wok, to create an easy, healthy and delicious dinner that's ready in minutes. I love that this Weight Watchers beef and broccoli stir-fry recipe has a streamlined list of ingredients and requires minimal chopping. Important considerations at dinnertime after a long busy day!


*2 WW SmartPoints, 4 Servings (SimpleNourishedLiving)
Simple and delicious vegetarian, gluten-free option for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Zucchini, Tomato, Mushroom Skillet
*1 WW SmartPoint, 6 Servings (SimpleNourishedLiving)
Here's a quick and easy vegetable skillet you can vary a multitude of ways.

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FAQs

Can you make stir fry in a skillet? ›

You can make stir-fry without a wok by substituting a deep, large skillet. However, the wok has one major advantage: The gentle, sloping sides of the pan allow you to cook in stages. The sides serve as a resting place to get ingredients up and out of the hot spot (at the bottom of the pan) so nothing gets overcooked.

How do you make stir fry taste like a restaurant? ›

Aromatic ingredients like garlic, ginger, green onions, chilies and spices. These ingredients are typically added to the oil first to infuse it with flavor. You won't need much; a few teaspoons to a tablespoon of total aromatic ingredients per person adds a serious amount of flavor.

Is there anything you shouldn t cook in a cast iron skillet? ›

Don't Cook Delicate Fish In Cast Iron

Flaky white fish like flounder or tilapia are at risk of falling apart and not flipping well when cooked in cast iron. Even with heartier fish like salmon, the skin is likely to stick to the cast-iron surface, making flipping difficult.

Is there anything I shouldn't make in a cast iron skillet? ›

Is There Anything You Shouldn't Cook in Your Cast-Iron Skillet? Experts Weigh In. While there's nothing that's technically off limits, the pros say you should be careful with acidic foods, like tomato or wine sauce, which can corrode the seasoning if left in the pan for too long.

What are the 3 rules of stir-frying? ›

Food & Dining

The first is to cook your protein and your vegetable separately, and combine them only after both are fully cooked. A second rule of thumb for stir-frying: Choose one vegetable per stir-fry. Finally, always remember to add liquid only after everything is more or less finished cooking.

What should you not do when stir-frying? ›

stir-fry—all you have to do is avoid these common mistakes.
  1. Using the Wrong Pan. ...
  2. Using the Wrong Oil (or, God Forbid, Butter) ...
  3. Crowding the Pan. ...
  4. Cutting Your Ingredients Too Big or Thick. ...
  5. Not Using High Enough Heat. ...
  6. Seasoning Your Meat and Veggies Too Early. ...
  7. Not Building a Bold Enough Sauce.
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What goes first in a stir-fry? ›

Stir-fry onions first, then add hard vegetables such as carrot and broccoli. Quick-cooking vegetables, such as snow peas, leafy greens and bean sprouts, should be added towards the end of cooking. If using vegies that have a combination of both textures, such as gai laan, add the stems first and the leaves later.

What spices to use in stir-fry? ›

Best Herbs And Spices For Stir Fry
  1. Ginger. Ginger root is one of the most popular spices used in stir frys. ...
  2. Cumin. Cumin has an intense aroma with warm, earthy flavours and tart undertones. ...
  3. Galangal. ...
  4. Chilli. ...
  5. Turmeric. ...
  6. Coriander. ...
  7. Mint. ...
  8. Basil.

Do you cook veggies or meat first in a stir-fry? ›

Meat first, then vegetables – If you want meat or seafood in your stir fry, cook it first then scoop it out onto a separate plate before cooking the vegetables. You'll add the meat back in at the end. 5. Don't crowd the pan – If you have too much in your pan, the vegetables will steam instead of staying crisp.

What sauce should I buy for stir-fry? ›

You can use regular soy sauce or low-sodium soy sauce for a milder taste. Teriyaki Sauce: Sweet and savory teriyaki sauce is great for drizzling over rice. It's especially delicious with grilled or stir-fried dishes. Sriracha Sauce: For some heat and a touch of garlic, sriracha sauce is a fantastic option.

What is the best oil for stir frying? ›

So many different oils, the good news is you can stick with what you know – canola is great! The best oils for stir frys are the oils with the higher smoke points. These tend to be the “thinner” oils such as peanut, grapeseed or canola.

What can I put in a stir-fry instead of meat? ›

Vegan stir-fry recipes
  1. Marinated tofu. A star rating of 0 out of 5. ...
  2. Seitan & black bean stir-fry. A star rating of 4.4 out of 5. ...
  3. Sticky noodles with homemade hoisin. A star rating of 3.8 out of 5. ...
  4. Chilli oil. ...
  5. Easy crispy tofu. ...
  6. Veggie noodles with sesame dressing. ...
  7. Teriyaki tofu. ...
  8. Sticky tempeh stir-fry.

What size cast iron skillet do most recipes use? ›

Depending on your menu and number of guests, use a skillet between the 13.25 inch and 15 inch skillet. What is the average skillet size? Our two most popular skillet sizes are the 10.25 inch and 12 inch and fit nicely on standard ranges. If you're ready to feed a crowd, you'll want a larger skillet.

What size cast iron skillet is most versatile? ›

The Best Cast Iron Skillet

This 10.25-inch size is arguably the most useful for most people, but the larger 12-inch skillet is nice to own as well, especially for bigger families.

What are the best foods to cook in a cast iron skillet? ›

The Best Foods to Cook in Cast Iron Pans
  • Pan-seared veggies and proteins.
  • Fatty foods like bacon.
  • Burgers.
  • Grilled cheese sandwiches.
  • Pizza.
  • Eggs (yes, you read that right!)
  • Potatoes.
  • Cornbread and other breads.
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