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Easy Dinner Ideas for Two

Cooking for two doesn't mean cooking twice the work. The best dinners for two are the ones that come together in a single pan, use ingredients you already have, and don't leave you with a week of leftovers.

These are our favorite easy dinner ideas for two — every one of them is a complete meal that scales naturally to two servings, most in 30 minutes or less.

Recipes in this collection

30-Minute Mediterranean Chicken Orzo with Feta and Olives for Two

30-Minute Mediterranean Chicken Orzo with Feta and Olives for Two

30 min2

Creamy Parmesan Garlic Chicken Orzo for Two (30-Minute)

Creamy Parmesan Garlic Chicken Orzo for Two (30-Minute)

45 min2

Salmon Orzo with Dill and Capers for Two

Salmon Orzo with Dill and Capers for Two

30 min2

40-Minute White Wine Lemon Chicken Orzo for Two

40-Minute White Wine Lemon Chicken Orzo for Two

40 min2

Garlic Shrimp Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes for Two

Garlic Shrimp Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes for Two

45 min2

30-Minute Summer Herb Chicken Orzo with Zucchini for Two

30-Minute Summer Herb Chicken Orzo with Zucchini for Two

45 min2

25-Minute One-Pan Garlic Herb Chicken for Two

25-Minute One-Pan Garlic Herb Chicken for Two

45 min2

30-Minute Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta for Two

30-Minute Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta for Two

30 min2

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Blistered Tomatoes and Sautéed Spinach

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Blistered Tomatoes and Sautéed Spinach

25 min2

Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner for Two with Herb-Roasted Chicken

Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner for Two with Herb-Roasted Chicken

45 min2

25-Minute Pan-Seared Chicken with Herb-Butter Pan Sauce for Two

25-Minute Pan-Seared Chicken with Herb-Butter Pan Sauce for Two

25 min2

Creamy Mashed Potatoes for Two

Creamy Mashed Potatoes for Two

45 min2

Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two

Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two

45 min2

One-Pan Ground Beef and Tomato Rice Skillet: Your Easy Week of Meals Starts Here

One-Pan Ground Beef and Tomato Rice Skillet: Your Easy Week of Meals Starts Here

45 min2

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta for Two

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta for Two

45 min2

4-Ingredient Feta Brine Chicken Breast for Two

4-Ingredient Feta Brine Chicken Breast for Two

34 min2 servings

Easy Mexican Dinner for Two: One-Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Easy Mexican Dinner for Two: One-Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet

35 min2 servings

Chocolate Chip Cookies for Two: Small-Batch, Ready in Under 30 Minutes

Chocolate Chip Cookies for Two: Small-Batch, Ready in Under 30 Minutes

23 min2 servings

2-Quart Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy for Two

2-Quart Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy for Two

4h 45 min2 servings

Chicken Pot Pie for Two with a Flaky Puff Pastry Lid

Chicken Pot Pie for Two with a Flaky Puff Pastry Lid

45 min2 servings

Pan-Seared Steak Dinner for Two with Garlic Butter and Blistered Green Beans

Pan-Seared Steak Dinner for Two with Garlic Butter and Blistered Green Beans

28 min2 servings

Stovetop Mac and Cheese for Two (No Baking, One Pot)

Stovetop Mac and Cheese for Two (No Baking, One Pot)

25 min2 servings

Easy Asian Beef Noodle Stir-Fry for Two (Ready in 25 Minutes)

Easy Asian Beef Noodle Stir-Fry for Two (Ready in 25 Minutes)

25 min2 servings

Garlic Butter Chicken Rice Bowls for Two

Garlic Butter Chicken Rice Bowls for Two

23 min2 servings