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Dinner for One

Cooking dinner for yourself should feel satisfying, not complicated. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or something a little cozier, these dinner recipes are designed specifically for one or two servings, with fresh ingredients, simple techniques, and minimal waste.

Chicken recipes

These easy chicken recipes for one are perfect for busy weeknights, with fresh ingredients and simple instructions.

  • Pan seared chicken thighs and broccolini in a stainless steel skillet.
    Pan Seared Chicken Thighs with Broccolini (For One)
  • A white bowl filled with creamy penne pasta, topped with sliced grilled chicken breast and garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese. A fork is beside the bowl on a marble countertop.
    Creamy Chicken Pasta for One (Stovetop, 25 Minutes)
  • Sliced, cooked air fryer chicken breast seasoned with spices is arranged on a white cutting board. The chicken looks juicy and tender with a light golden-brown exterior.
    Air Fryer Chicken Breast for One
  • Chicken burrito bowl with a blue and tan striped napkin.
    Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl for One (20 Minutes)

Seafood recipes

From salmon and shrimp to fresh seasonal favorites, these seafood recipes make it easy to enjoy a wholesome, restaurant-worthy dinner at home.

  • Oven baked salmon fillets on a white plate with a side of asparagus.
    Easy Oven Baked Salmon for Two (Ready in 25 Minutes)
  • A white plate with baked salmon topped with a lemon slice and roasted potato and green beans, set on a blue striped napkin. A fork is placed beside the plate.
    Easy Salmon Dinner for One (Sheet Pan)
  • A salmon bowl with rice, seared salmon, sliced cucumber, avocado, radish, carrot ribbons, lime wedge, and sprinkled with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, with a fork on the side.
    15-Minute Salmon Bowl for One (Quick & Easy)
  • Two shrimp tacos topped with avocado, slaw, and cilantro are served on a white plate with lime wedges and a side of creamy sauce, placed on a blue and white checkered cloth.
    Easy Shrimp Tacos for One (15 Minutes)

30-minute meals

Short on time? These quick dinner recipes come together in 30 minutes or less, making them perfect for busy evenings.

  • A plate of cooked shrimp garnished with chopped parsley and crispy garlic bits, served with two lemon wedges on the side.
    Quick Garlic Shrimp for One
  • Turkey burger and potato chips on a white plate.
    Juicy Turkey Burgers with Red Peppers and Onions (Easy Recipe)
  • Herb and walnut crusted chicken thighs on a white plate.
    Easy Walnut Crusted Chicken Thighs
  • Cheese calzone sliced in half on a white plate.
    Easy Calzone for One (Crispy & Cheesy)

Cozy comfort food

When you're craving something warm and comforting, these cozy dinner recipes are just the thing for a relaxing night at home.

  • A Harvest Bowl with diced apples, crumbled goat cheese, roasted sweet potato slices, chopped almonds, wild rice, seasoned chicken pieces, kale, and a small container of balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
    Harvest Bowl for One (Sweetgreen Copycat)
  • Two Parmesan crusted chicken breasts on a white plate.
    Parmesan Crusted Chicken
  • Kimchi noodles garnished with fresh cilantro and scallions on a white plate.
    Quick Kimchi Noodles
  • Quick and easy chili with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese.
    Quick and Easy Chili

Browse by meal type

Looking for something lighter? Check out my salads for one.
Need an even quicker meal? Try these lunch recipes for one.
Craving something warm? Head over to soups for one.
Want something sweet afterward? Don't miss these small batch baking recipes. 🙂

More dinner ideas

  • A collage showing Greek scrambled eggs, a salmon bowl, a breakfast sandwich, and two shrimp tacos.
    15-Minute Meals for One (Fast, Fresh & Simple)
  • Mozzarella, tomatoes, red onion and cucumbers on salad greens.
    Simple Summer Recipes for One
  • Homemade Niçoise salad in a ceramic beige serving platter.
    Classic French Niçoise Salad with Tuna
  • Trimmed and seasoned asparagus spears.
    Easy Spring Recipes for One
  • A bowl of creamy broccoli cheese soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese, with a spoon inside, placed on a striped beige and blue cloth.
    Broccoli Cheddar Soup for One (Panera Copycat)
  • Marinated baked tempeh triangles garnished with parsley.
    What is Tempeh (and How to Cook It)
  • Veggie and rice steak bowl with cilantro lime pesto in a tan ceramic bowl
    Cilantro Pesto Steak Bowl
  • Three mini pizzas with various toppings on a white plate.
    Mini Pizzas
  • Pan seared salmon with broccoli, fingerling potatoes and garlic aioli with a slice of lemon in glass food prep containers.
    Pan Seared Salmon Meal Prep

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