25 Delicious Dinners for Two

This chicken gets incredibly crunchy, thanks to a light coating of panko and Parmesan and a quick cook in the air fryer! Serve it with charred broccoli and a tangy yogurt sauce for a healthy and complete meal you can throw together any day of the week.

This risotto with lemon and shrimp has simple yet elegant flavors. Traditionally, risotto is made in large batches to feed a crowd, but this recipe breaks that tradition and makes just enough for exactly two people!

Overflowing with sauteed chicken and sweet roasted veggies like butternut squash and carrots, these bowls are chock-full of protein-chicken and quinoa-to keep you full. (You will be surprised at how satiated you feel after eating a bowl of this!)

This vegetarian twist on the famous Nashville hot chicken is much quicker, and similarly tasty. The key to getting the tofu nice and crispy is to resist the urge to move it around while it cooks. Allow it to form a crust before flipping, then let it cook undisturbed again until the other side is browned. Drizzle the finished tofu with homemade hot honey and serve with a refreshing salad. To make this a vegan dish, replace the honey with agave syrup.

Dinner just got a lot easier. Here’s a traditional surf-and-turf dinner with all the sides, but without the complicated prep. Using just one sheet pan makes it a quick cleanup, too.

Store-bought gnocchi is pretty much the perfect food because it goes so well with any cooked vegetables and can be made in one saucepan — no waiting for a separate pot of water to come to a boil. The Parmesan, butter and olive oil come together into a rich and creamy sauce — all in less than 15 minutes.

This roasted chicken takes a little bit of extra work and planning — but it’s sure to impress. The bones are removed from a small chicken to flatten it and help it cook evenly. It’s then air-chilled overnight to ensure the skin gets golden and crispy. Cooking it doesn’t take a ton of babysitting — just check it every once in a while and adjust your heat as necessary.

Why order takeout when you can make Ree’s spicy cauliflower for two in just 16 minutes?

You can have fork-tender turkey meatballs that are golden yet moist, thanks to the air fryer! Pair with fun zoodles, your favorite jarred tomato sauce and an extra pinch of Parmesan for a delicious and wholesome meal.

These pork chops are going to be a favorite in your household this fall. It’s a warm, hearty meal that features tart Granny Smith apple and subtly sweet cornbread. What’s not to love?!

There is nothing better than having very little to clean up after a good, home-cooked meal. With this one-pot pasta, the pasta and sauce are cooked in the same vessel. Even better, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes. The sauce is bright and tangy, thanks to lemon and white wine, and the fresh herbs and cheese make it delectably savory.

Fish cooks up in a flash which makes it the perfect choice for dinner. Best of all, this mahi features a simple sauce that will make your quick, homemade meal taste like a restaurant-worthy dinner.

You won’t believe how much flavor this quick and easy pasta dish has. The secret is a few special ingredients: sweet Italian San Marzano tomatoes, spicy red pepper flakes and a chiffonade of fresh, aromatic basil.

Ina always makes the best meals for Jeffrey so you know you can trust her with your dinner plans. Case in point? This decadent filet mignon for two.

This lemon-and-herb chicken dish is a trifecta of everything you and your other half need for a well-balanced meal. The best part of all? It really does come together in no time. While you have the potatoes roasting, you work on the chicken and asparagus. The dish is practically done by the time the potatoes are ready, and you can sit down to a fulfilling meal that doesn’t suck the energy out of you.

Ooey-gooey, cheesy and bacon-y pasta: It’s all here, and it will surely tempt you. The orecchiette pasta is the perfect shape for this dish because the cheese and bacon nestle into the pasta’s earlike grooves to give you the ultimate mac ‘n’ cheese experience.

Double up on ingredients and you’ll have enough of this rich, savory chicken dinner for two. Serve simply with your favorite grain or sautéed string beans and you’ve got a meal worth adding to your regular rotation.

With a few little tricks, you can transform a regular pepperoni pizza into a special heart-shaped treat. We take a few shortcuts, like store-bought pizza dough and sauce, so that it comes together quickly, but don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone it wasn’t a labor of love.

You can’t improve upon the classic stovetop risotto technique for a perfect hearty meal for two. We loaded this dish with tender leeks, crispy pancetta and baby spinach, giving this bowl a familiar flavor yet extra special appeal.

Keep it simple on weeknights. This meal is ready in just under 30 minutes — and there’s only one pan to clean up afterwards.

Healthy vegetables and spiced chickpeas get roasted on the same baking sheet, making dinner a breeze to put together and clean up. Quinoa and avocado round out this nutritional meal.

A quick lemon-butter sauce and a sprinkle of fresh parsley turn simple breaded chicken cutlets into an impressive dinner for two — in just 30 minutes!

A little bit panzanella and a little bit caponata, this vegetarian dinner for two boasts all the best Mediterranean flavors. Ciabatta, eggplant and red peppers roast at high heat until crispy and caramelized. In the meantime, you can whip up the tangy vinaigrette that ties the dish together. Bright herbs finish it all off with a fresh note.

Change up your weeknight dinner game with these flavorful lamb burgers. Prep the meat and cook the pasta ahead, so everything comes together quickly once you get to the grill.