Easy Meal Ideas for Two

The hardest part of cooking for two is often deciding what to make. These easy meal ideas cover a week of dinners — from skillet meals to one-pan bakes — so you can plan ahead and shop once.

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

30 min2

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

45 min2

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Salmon Orzo with Dill and Capers for Two

30 min2

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40-Minute White Wine Lemon Chicken Orzo for Two

40 min2

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Garlic Shrimp Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes for Two

45 min2

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30-Minute Summer Herb Chicken Orzo with Zucchini for Two

45 min2

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25-Minute One-Pan Garlic Herb Chicken for Two

45 min2

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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Blistered Tomatoes and Sautéed Spinach

25 min2

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Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner for Two with Herb-Roasted Chicken

45 min2

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

25 min2

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Creamy Mashed Potatoes for Two

45 min2

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4-Ingredient Feta Brine Chicken Breast for Two

34 min2 servings

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

35 min2 servings

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

23 min2 servings

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2-Quart Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy for Two

4h 45 min2 servings

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Chicken Pot Pie for Two with a Flaky Puff Pastry Lid

45 min2 servings

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

28 min2 servings

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

25 min2 servings

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

25 min2 servings