Bachelor…? These look so yummy I could easily adapt them for the family!!! 
Recipes come from the book Have Her Over for Dinner
Found at Art of Manliness via author Matt Moore, who blogs here.
In order to maximize flavor and results, I suggest you invest in my favorite piece of cookware: the cast iron skillet. Cast iron has been used in kitchens for centuries. It cooks items evenly, retains heat, and it is believed to keep you healthy by supplying a steady dose of iron to your diet. Above all, it’s fairly inexpensive and lasts a lifetime when cared for properly.
5 Simple, One Skillet Meals
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans – this rustic, Italian inspired dish evokes all of the flavors of comfort food without the guilt. Utilizing a bone-in chicken breast adds flavor and keeps the chicken moist. We create a nice crispy skin on the outside of the chicken by pan searing the breast, skin side down, on the stovetop. After that, the flavors meld together while finishing off and roasting in the oven. This dish pairs well with a crisp Pilsner (Beer) or dry Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc (Wine).
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 8 oz Bone-in Chicken Breast, skin on
Kosher Salt
Fresh Cracked Pepper
Italian Herb Seasoning Blend
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
4 Cloves Garlic, peeled
1 Cup Canned Great Northern/Navy/White Beans, drained
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. On the stove top, preheat skillet over medium high heat; add oil and heat until oil shimmers in the pan and just begins to smoke. Add chicken breast, skin side down, and sear (do not touch) for 3 minutes. Flip chicken breast, and add cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves to pan. Season the entire dish lightly with kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, and Italian herb seasoning. Add the skillet to the oven and roast, 18 – 22 minutes, internal temperature should be 160 degrees F. With 5 minutes remaining, add beans to skillet with the tomatoes, stir and add back into the oven to heat through. Remove skillet from oven and plate, discarding garlic cloves. Serve.
Shrimp and Chorizo Paella – though this traditional meal is typically used to entertain large groups of people, it’s an incredibly comforting and satisfying dish to end a busy day. By utilizing some store bought ingredients and simplifying the process, you can enjoy this meal on your own, including enough leftovers for lunch later in the week. Pairs well with Amber Ales (Beer) or Rioja/Malbec (Wine)
½ lb Spanish Chorizo Sausage, sliced into ½ inch slices
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ Medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
1 5 oz Package Mahatma™ Saffron Yellow Rice
1 Cup Canned Petite Diced Tomatoes
2 Cups Chicken Stock
½ lb Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
1 Cup Frozen Green Peas, thawed
On the stove top, heat skillet over medium high heat; add chorizo and brown for 2 – 3 minutes. Remove chorizo and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess grease and cool. Add oil and onions to the skillet and cook for 3 – 4 minutes, or until onions become translucent and tender. Next, add entire contents of the rice package to the skillet, and stir well to coat the grains in oil. Next, add tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil. When mixture reaches a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes. With 10 minutes remaining on the rice, fold in the chorizo, shrimp, and peas (allowing the ingredients to ‘steam’ in the rice). Continue to cook until the rice is al dente and the shrimp are bright pink and firm. Remove from heat and plate. Serve.
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