20 Easy Dinner Recipes For Two

Are you stuck in the endless cycle of meal planning and kitchen chaos when trying to whip up a delicious dinner for two? We have your solution with these 20 easy dinner recipes for two that will help simplify your evenings.

No more stress. These recipes can help you celebrate a special occasion, plan a romantic date night, or simply make weeknight dinners easy and delicious.

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No need to scale down a large recipe, all of these recipes are tailored for 2 servings. Recipes for two are perfect for couples, roommates, or anyone who wants to cook a smaller portion size without having to deal with leftovers.

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Dinner Recipes for Two

Mexican-Style Chicken Flautas

These Mexican-style chicken flautas are a great snack or appetizer, served with shredded lettuce, cheese and pico de gallo.

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Chicken in White Wine Sauce with Roasted Asparagus

This chicken in white wine sauce is paired with a roasted parmesan asparagus for a complete dinner that's impressive and delicious.

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Crispy Pork Knuckle

Pork Knuckle is easy to make and produces an impressive looking and decadent dish that’s great to serve year round.

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Pesto Tagliatelle Pasta

This Pesto Tagliatelle features thick strands of pasta coated in an aromatic and flavorful homemade basil pesto sauce.

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Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls

These Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls feature caramelized pork and an array of crisp and refreshing vegetables in one satisfying bowl.

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Instant Pot Chicken & Broccoli

Instant Pot Chicken & Broccoli is a simple dinner idea with flavorful tender chicken and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce.

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Verde Wet Burritos

These verde Wet Burritos feature slow-cooked carnitas with spicy Mexican rice and beans and melted cheddar cheese.

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Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

This Honey Garlic Salmon is pan seared and topped with a sweet and savory sauce of garlic, ginger, honey and soy sauce.

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Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli

This homemade butternut squash ravioli is as impressive as it is delicious.

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Crispy Chicken Sandwich

This Crispy Chicken Sandwich uses chicken thigh meat to make sure the inside is moist and juicy while the outside is super crispy.

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Chicken Caprese Pasta

This Chicken Caprese Pasta is made with tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese, then piled on top of a bed of spaghetti for a super simple weeknight meal.

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Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e pepe is a pasta dish that hails from Rome. It means "cheese and pepper" and for such a simple dish, it is incredibly delicious.

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Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

These slow-cooker beef short ribs will reach fall-off-the-bone tenderness with very little work on your part.

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Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops

Perk up your bland, boring pork chops by wrapping them in bacon. As they say, bacon makes everything better.

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Farfalle alla Vodka

Farfalle pasta with a rich, creamy tomato vodka sauce.

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Salmon Sushi Bowl

These salmon sushi bowls are both healthy and irresistibly tasty. The avocado and salmon, mixed with delicious sushi rice is a huge hit.

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BBQ Chicken Tostadas

These BBQ Chicken Tostadas are quick and easy to make.

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Sweet & Sour Pork Chops

Sweet & Sour Pork Chops are doused in a delicious sauce made with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup that is so irresistible on pork and served with bell peppers and pineapple.

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Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

A creamy alfredo sauce is added to fettuccine and topped with chicken in this wonderful Italian-American dish.

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Beef & Broccoli Noodles

Delicious beef in a savory sauce with tender broccoli and noodles makes this one of our favorite stir fry dishes.

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Pulled Pork Gnocchi

This dish includes pulled pork, potato gnocchi, sage, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese.

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Angela Morris

Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.