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Easy Dinner Ideas for Two

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

Stuffed Peppers for Two: Seared Beef, Firm Shells, 55 Minutes

Stuffed Peppers for Two: Seared Beef, Firm Shells, 55 Minutes

55 min2 servings

Mushroom Risotto for Two in 40 Minutes

Mushroom Risotto for Two in 40 Minutes

40 min2 servings

22-Minute Vegetable Stir Fry for Two

22-Minute Vegetable Stir Fry for Two

22 min2 servings

Creamy Spinach Pasta for Two (Ready in 30 Minutes)

Creamy Spinach Pasta for Two (Ready in 30 Minutes)

30 min2 servings

One-Pan Vegetarian Risotto for Two — 40-Minute Weeknight Dinner

One-Pan Vegetarian Risotto for Two — 40-Minute Weeknight Dinner

40 min2 servings

One-Pan Gnocchi for Two: 30-Minute Tomato-Basil Dinner

One-Pan Gnocchi for Two: 30-Minute Tomato-Basil Dinner

30 min2 servings

30-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp for Two (One-Pan Skillet)

30-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp for Two (One-Pan Skillet)

30 min2 servings

45-Minute Copycat Texas Roadhouse Dinner for Two

45-Minute Copycat Texas Roadhouse Dinner for Two

45 min2 servings

Easy Whole30 Chicken Skillet for Two with Tomatoes and Garlic

Easy Whole30 Chicken Skillet for Two with Tomatoes and Garlic

35 min2 servings

20-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta for Two

20-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta for Two

20 min2 servings

One-Pan Chicken and Rice for Two (Ready in About 40 Minutes)

One-Pan Chicken and Rice for Two (Ready in About 40 Minutes)

40 min2 servings

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice for Two (No Leftovers to Guilt You)

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice for Two (No Leftovers to Guilt You)

5h 45 min2 servings

One-Pan Chicken and Rice for Two with Garlic Butter Tomato Sauce

One-Pan Chicken and Rice for Two with Garlic Butter Tomato Sauce

45 min2 servings

Easy Meal Ideas for Two: One-Pan Chicken and Tomato Rice

Easy Meal Ideas for Two: One-Pan Chicken and Tomato Rice

40 min2 servings

One-Pan Chicken and Vegetable Skillet for Two

One-Pan Chicken and Vegetable Skillet for Two

35 min2 servings

One-Pan Garlic Tomato Chicken and Rice for Two

One-Pan Garlic Tomato Chicken and Rice for Two

35 min2 servings

Easy Dinner Ideas for Two: One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken with Tomato Orzo

Easy Dinner Ideas for Two: One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken with Tomato Orzo

35 min2 servings

Easy Beef Ramen Noodles for Two (One-Pan, 25 Minutes)

Easy Beef Ramen Noodles for Two (One-Pan, 25 Minutes)

25 min2 servings

Easy Chili Colorado for Two: Tender Beef in a 45-Minute Dried-Chile Sauce

Easy Chili Colorado for Two: Tender Beef in a 45-Minute Dried-Chile Sauce

45 min2 servings

Slow Cooker Chicken & Ground Beef Pasta for Two (Weeknight Ragu)

Slow Cooker Chicken & Ground Beef Pasta for Two (Weeknight Ragu)

6h 40 min2 servings

Easy Lasagna Recipe for Two (Small-Batch, One Skillet to Oven)

Easy Lasagna Recipe for Two (Small-Batch, One Skillet to Oven)

55 min2 servings

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

One-Pan Baked Ziti for Two (Romantic Date Night Dinner)

One-Pan Baked Ziti for Two (Romantic Date Night Dinner)

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

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