Quick and Easy Recipes for One Person
Answer the question of what to make for dinner with these quick and easy dinner ideas for one. These single serving dinner recipes are simple, satisfying, and perfect for anyone cooking for one.
What to make for dinner? Coming up with dinner ideas to answer this question every day is a challenge. Especially when you are cooking for one.
It's often hard to find the time to cook, especially if you're cooking for yourself. It can sometimes be easier to cook from a box or to order from a local restaurant. But the simple act of preparing a meal for ourselves is one of the most nurturing, loving things we can do. It's a real form of self-care and when you have the ingredients and a desire to cook, you can create and enjoy a fabulous meal for one in no time.
More and more of us have been turning toward healthy eating and taking control by preparing our own meals. There has been more interest in learning how to cook, being exposed to new dishes at restaurants as well as from foodie shows. We want to make those dishes at home as well as have some fun experimenting with different ingredients or spices to make something that we enjoy. That is where the fun begins.
To create single serving meals that you'll want to make and enjoy, we would like to offer some easy and quick dinner ideas that are the perfect place to start.
Easy Dinner Ideas For One
Pork Stir Fry For One
A pork stir fry recipe that's easy to make and filled with flavor. Ground pork seasoned perfectly and cooked with vegetables served with a terrific sauce over rice. Ready in under 30 minutes!
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Chicken Caprese For One
Healthy baked Chicken Caprese, an easy to make recipe filled with flavor! One chicken breast, seasoned and baked along with one sliced tomato, onions, a splash of balsamic and topped with melted Mozzarella cheese. A wonderful single serving meal!
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Turkey Chili For One
Easy Turkey Chili recipe made with lean ground turkey, tomatoes, vegetables, and spices. A healthier alternative to beef chili, this flavor packed single serving meal can be ready in around 30 minutes!
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Salisbury Steak Recipe For One
This Salisbury Steak Recipe For One is single serving comfort food at it's finest. Low in carbs and topped with a mushroom, onion gravy. Made with with pantry staples, this comforting meal can be ready in minutes.
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Steak Fajitas For One
Classic Tex Mex steak fajitas are an easy and adaptable dish to make. Consider topping yours with shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream. For a low-carb option, enjoy the cooked steak and vegetables over a plate of chopped salad greens: truly spectacular!
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Lemon Garlic Chicken For One
Easy to make and full of flavor, this Lemon Garlic Chicken For One is sure to please. This single serving meal cooks in under 30 minutes and can be cooked in the oven or on the grill. Serve over rice or orzo pasta. For a low carb variation, serve in a lettuce wrap.
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Buffalo Chicken Tenders
This small batch of buffalo chicken tenders are perfect for lunch or dinner. The seasoned chicken strips are baked and then tossed in a homemade buffalo sauce. Ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Slow Cooker Italian Chicken For One
A recipe that's been in our family for years, this slow cooker Italian chicken is a winner! Made with simple ingredients and packed with amazing flavors. This single serving version features tender, juicy chicken with a flavorful tomato-based sauce. Wonderful served over pasta, rice, or potatoes.
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Shrimp Scampi For One
This easy shrimp scampi recipe features shrimp simmering in a luscious garlic butter sauce and is served over pasta. This simple single serving meal looks elegant but takes just minutes to make!
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Seared Scallops For One
Learn how easy it is to make a few pan seared scallops with a golden crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture. An elegant dish yet so easy to make! Perfect for a special occasion or any day of the week. Ready in minutes!
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Single Serving Side Dish Options
Whether you're preparing a weeknight dinner or something special for the weekend, many cooks struggle with not only dinner ideas for one but also what to serve along with the main dish. A side salad or steamed vegetables seems like the easiest way to go - and it's a perfectly fine one too.
We've also got several side dish recipes that are not only easy to make but incredibly delicious. These quick recipes will go well with almost any meal.
I sometimes find myself making a side dish or fresh salads as a standalone snack or small meal if I am not too hungry.
Here are a few of our most popular single serving and small batch side dish recipes:
- Sautéed Green Beans
- Corn Muffins
- Mashed Potatoes
- Rice Pilaf
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Don't Forget Dessert!
Treating yourself to a great dessert is an indulgence that you deserve. Whether you're looking for a great way to finish a meal or you're satisfying a craving for something sweet, a dessert is a pleasure that you should happily give to yourself.
Be sure to browse through our dessert recipes, you're sure to find many to try.
Here are a few favorites:
- Mini Boston Cream Pie
- Mini Dutch Apple Pie
- Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Mini Hummingbird Cake
- Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
In every one of our recipes, we list ways to use any leftover ingredients from our single serving and small batch recipes. To find this information, click on the recipe title, then scroll down in the post. The information can be found just before the recipe box at the bottom of the page.
Please be sure to check out these other helpful articles:
Small Batch Cookie Recipes
Breakfast Recipes Worth Waking Up To
Slow Cooker Recipes For One
Single Serving Comfort Food Recipes
Soup Recipes For One
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