Cooking for one shouldn’t be seen as a chore, and eating out can quickly get expensive! These easy dinner recipes for one person bridge the gap between cooking for yourself only and enjoying a good moment of prepping, cooking, and eating. Making a habit of cooking for yourself is like a celebration and meditation time in your busy schedule. This roundup includes easy recipes for chicken, salads, pasta, soups, wraps, slow cooker, and many more meal ideas to cook when you’re alone. Enjoy!


2. Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad on Grilled Flatbread
Try our chicken ranch salad on a flatbread - a fun and nourishing twist on classic pizza!
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3. Sweet Potatoes Lentil Salad
Our lentil salad is filled with fiber and plant protein for a hearty, healthy lunch or dinner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Spinach Orzo Pasta Salad
Orzo pasta, tangy feta, and fresh spinach combine to create a light and refreshing salad. Tossed with a zesty dressing, this orzo salad is perfect for lunch or a summertime picnic!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
One of our easiest recipe to pull out if you're cooking for yourself only.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. Blackened Chicken Salad
Pack this salad for lunch at work and you'll get plenty of leftovers.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Ham and Cheese Quiche
Quiche makes plenty of leftovers that keep very well in the refrigerator. You can pack a slice or lunch at work or on campus, and enjoy another one with a green salad in the evening for dinner.
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Creamy Mushroom Pasta
This 30-minute creamy mushroom pasta is the perfect weeknight indulgence for any pasta lover!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms
One-pot garlic parmesan pasta skillet with spinach and mushrooms is super delicious and quick to make. This pasta recipe is the ultimate win for easy weeknight dinners
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10. Corn Pasta Salad with Ham and Creamy Dressing
This Creamy Corn Pasta Salad is perfect for sharing at any summer gathering! Try this pasta salad with ham and creamy dressing for a quick, fresh, and delicious meal any time of the year.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
11. Creamy Chicken Soup with Pasta and Spinach
Soups are great when you're cooking for one because you can easily refrigerate, freeze, and reheat at will. Plus it's perfect for lazy evenings.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
12. Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe
This Tuscan salmon recipe is so creamy and delicious - Ready in 20 minutes or less, this easy salmon recipe is a winner!
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13. Bacon Quiche Recipe
This bacon quiche recipe is full of smoky bacon with swiss chard and creamy shredded cheese— ideal with a crisp green salad.
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. Cheesy Chicken Fritters
And you'll love to nibble on these chicken bites while streaming your favorite show!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
15. Easy Teriyaki Chicken Rice
Teriyaki chicken is great for one or two servings.
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16. 10-Minute Pizza Zucchini Noodles with Marinara Sauce & Pepperoni
A complete low carb meal you will feel great about eating!
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17. Mexican Street Corn Salad
This grilled mexican street corn salad bursts with flavors. It's a unique twist on the classic street corn recipe and the perfect side dish for your next summer get-together!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
18. Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables (Healthy Dinner in 15 minutes!)
This air fryer chicken veggies recipe is super easy to make and full of flavor. Air fryer chicken and vegetables make a complete and healthy low-carb or keto meal in under 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
19. Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake
Our quick and simple garlic parmesan chicken is bursting with delicious flavor and sure to become a new favorite. Try this baked chicken Parmesan recipe for a quick weekday meal!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
20. Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Honey garlic chicken bites is the easiest dinner to throw together! Make it all in one skillet and let the flavors blow your mind!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
21. Meal Prep Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice
These delicious chicken meatballs are easy to put together for the ultimate high protein meal prep lunch.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
22. Broccoli Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella
Contrary to what you might think, a nourishing casserole dish is not necessarily a family dinner staple only. bake a whole casserole on Sunday, then freeze portions that you implement in your personal meal planner rotation for the next month.
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23. One Pot Chicken and Vegetables Skillet (Healthy & Low Carb)
Our one pot chicken and vegetables recipe takes 20 minutes to make and will wow your family with its amazing flavor! Super easy to make, this chicken breast and vegetables recipe is also excellent for meal prep.
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24. Juicy and Tender Pork Tenderloin Roast
This roasted pork tenderloin is rich with holiday flavor - Incredibly tender, juicy and delicious. The best baked pork tenderloin recipe ever!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
25. Slow Cooker Beef Chili
The easiest slow cooker beef chili recipe! Full of tender beef, beans and seasonings, this chili has all the flavor you need for a cozy dinner!
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
26. Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe
These easy pork chops simmered in a creamy garlic and mushroom sauce are perfect for any night of the week.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
27. Easy Pork Fajitas
Pork and sauteed veggies make an easy fix, even for when you don't feel like to cook.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
28. Crockpot Creamy Garlic Pork Loin
An easy, comforting and tender crockpot pork recipe everyone will love.
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
29. Blackened Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet (20 Minutes)
These delicious blackened shrimp and asparagus take less than 20 minutes to make! Get the secret to this restaurant quality dish you can easily make at home!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
30. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
Healthy chicken pasta salad is packed with flavor, protein and veggies. Try this pasta salad recipe for a quick lunch or a light dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
31. Beef Pasta in Tomato Sauce {Beef Ragu Pasta}
Ground beef pasta recipe is so delicious and so comforting! Everything is cooked in one pot - Everyone will love this easy pasta dish!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
32. BBQ Salmon Bowl
Alone tonight for dinner? Pull this one out for yourself!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
33. Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta Skillet
This parmesan spinach mushroom pasta skillet is super quick and impossible to mess up - The ultimate win for vegetarian weeknight dinners!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
35. Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Lemon Zucchini Noodles
These garlic butter steak bites with lemon zucchini noodles have so much flavor and are so easy to throw together!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
36. Garlic Butter Steak & Potato Foil Packs
Foil packs are a great option whn you're cooking for one. Just pop your foil packet in the oven and enjoy!
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37. Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli Rice
This shrimp and rice recipe with broccoli comes together in less than 30 minutes for a quick, balanced, and healthy meal. Shrimp and broccoli rice is also perfect for meal prepping!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
38. Garlic Butter Air Fryer Salmon
Air fryer is ideal for cooking just one or two portions.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
39. Blackened Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce
THE easiest salmon recipe of your dreams! This delicious blackened salmon recipe is fool-proof and ready in under 30 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
40. Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
This baked salmon and Asparagus in foil with garlic butter sauce makes for an amazingly tasty dinner. The salmon recipe of your dreams!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
41. Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs
This shrimp and broccoli foil pack meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Shrimp is seasoned to perfection with lemon, butter, garlic and herbs. The easiest way to bake shrimp in your oven!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
42. Phyllo Pizza with Egg and Peppers
The perfect brunch recipe! A brilliant and lighter alternative to a traditional pizza crust.
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
43. Slow Cooker Creamy Crack Chicken Soup
Slow cooker is not for big families only. Enjoy a cozy bowl of soup and freeze/reheat when you're busy and need to focus on other things!
Cooking time: 360 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
44. Lettuce Wrap Sandwich with Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella
This low-carb Lettuce Wrap Sandwich is the perfect option for lunch on the go. Paleo, gluten-free and keto friendly!
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45. Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This creamy shrimp pasta recipe will become your new favorite! Ready in 25 minutes, shrimp is cooked in a creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. A simple and fast shrimp recipe for an easy weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
46. One Pan Shrimp and Asparagus
Easy and flavorful, buttery garlic-y shrimp and asparagus are ready in 20 minutes. The whole family will beg for seconds on this one!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
47. Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Toasts
Toast for dinner? Yes please! Two toast make approx. one serving for one person. It's almost as you were prepping yourself a good breakfast!
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48. Creamy Tortellini Soup
Creamy tortellini soup with sun-dried tomato and spinach is perfect for cold nights. Need a cozy dinner in less than 30 minutes? Try our tortellini soup recipe!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
49. Tomato Zucchini Shrimp Pasta
This zucchini tomato shrimp pasta recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner. You can make the shrimp pasta in less than 30 minutes and everyone loves it!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
50. Healthy Zucchini Tomato Italian Sausage Soup
This Zucchini Tomato Italian Sausage Soup is delicious, nourishing and packed with healthy vegetables.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
51. Thai Coconut Soup with Mushrooms
Our Thai Coconut Mushrooms soup recipe is what you crave when it's chilly outside and yet want a light, comforting dinner option. This healthy Thai soup recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
52. Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup recipe is quick and easy to make and perfect for a warm, filling dinner. Did we mention this Instant Pot split pea soup is vegan?
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
55. Ground Turkey Pasta Skillet
Try this quick and easy ground turkey pasta skillet is ready in less than 30 minutes - perfect for busy weeknights! Packed with hearty flavors, this turkey pasta dinner is sure to be a hit!
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