19 Quick Meals and Simple Yummy Dinners For Two
From simple one pot meals to dump and go dinners, romantic meals and super fast “we gotta eat SOMETHING” types of dinners.
The hubby and I love our comfort food – but we also TRY to eat healthy (at least more often than we eat UNhealthy haha!)
I’ve been collecting a list of recipes to try when cooking for just the 2 of us – and boy oh boy, these meals look DELICIOUS!
There’s recipes for chicken, steak, ground beef, pork… some pasta and yes – some super simple crock pot meals too!
Many of the recipes are budget-friendly, but there a few that I’ll save more special occasion types of “romantic” date night meals at home!
Dinner For Two
This Baked Ziti for Two recipe is everything you love about traditional ziti but in a smaller portion. Plus it’s ready in only 45 minutes!
Everyone has heard of beef stroganoff, but this chicken version is every bit as hearty and comforting! Plus, the egg noodles cook right in the same pot, to make this a one pot, 30 minute meal!
Slow cooker chicken Alfredo turns a classic Italian dish into an easy, hands-off dinner. Slow cooking melds flavors together in a way that stovetop cooking can't match. Add some broccoli or your favorite veggies to make it a complete meal.
Surf and Turf for Two is an elegant, decadent dish that WOWS! Perfect meal for a romantic dinner at home!
This cheesy Salsa Chicken is the easiest homemade chicken dinner ever. No cutting or measuring needed and made all in one pan!
This homemade mac and cheese casserole is one of our favorite dinner ideas for two! It’s decadent, rich, creamy, loaded with melty cheese, and sprinkled with crispy bacon.
Chicken and Broccoli with Alfredo Sauce is the ultimate weeknight dinner. It’s easy to throw together with just a few simple ingredients and is on the table in less than 20 minutes!
A creamy, cheesy, garlicky combination of fettuccine pasta, mushrooms plus slices of juicy steak - this Steak Alfredo recipe is so yummy!
Parmesan Zucchini Tomato Chicken Spaghetti - a delicious Mediterranean pasta toss with basil pesto and lots of grated Parmesan cheese!
This Low Carb Taco Casserole Recipe is the perfect dinner idea for anyone trying to eat low carb or Keto. A satisfying meal that is quick, easy and nutritious.
Easy One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is the best healthy dinner! This One Pot Pasta Recipe is delicious, quick to make and loaded with flavor!
Cheeseburger Tortellini Skillet is a hearty pasta dish loaded with ground beef, frozen cheese tortellini, diced onions, cheddar soup, Rotel and shredded cheddar cheese.
The tender ribeye, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, pairs beautifully with the elote mixture made from charred corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, cotija cheese, and lime juice. These tacos are easy to assemble and can be customized with optional jalapeño slices for those who enjoy a bit of heat.
This Creamy Herb Chicken recipe is easy to make with chicken breast in a delicious cream sauce. This 30 minute recipe is perfect with mashed or baked potatoes and vegetables!
Asiago tortelloni alfredo is filling, flavorful, and satisfying, with cheese-stuffed tortelloni, creamy alfredo sauce, and tender Italian-seasoned grilled chicken. Every bit as delicious as that Olive Garden favorite, it’s a simple but impressive restaurant-quality meal you’ll want to make over and over again.
Irresistible Baked Honey Mustard Chicken prepared with tender chicken breasts coated in a blend of honey and mustard and baked to absolute deliciousness. This fantastic dish is easy to make and a wholesome choice for a satisfying dinner.
Absolutely delicious! But the Best part of this recipe?
Not only can you just dump the few ingredients into your slow cooker and go, BUT…
You can also dump the few ingredients into a freezer-safe baggie and have a make ahead freezer pack dinner ready to cook when YOU are.