25 Chicken Dinners That Are Perfect For Two

This simple chicken is one of our most romantic recipes ever. If you (or your boo) is a sun-dried tomato hater (we feel you), use fresh ones instead. It won’t have as much of a tangy kick, but it’ll still be just as impressive.

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When we’re looking for something simple to load up with all of our favorite toppings, we turn to these simple chicken tacos. While far from being authentic, these Americanized tacos load up corn tortillas with seasoned chicken and any variety of toppings to make your perfect taco.

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Smashed potatoes and an herby feta and olive topping lend an exciting spin to one of our most beloved recipes: lemon-butter chicken.

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Focusing on only 3 key ingredients, our chicken fajita recipe requires minimal prep and cook time, meaning dinner on the table FAST. Follow our classic recipe for our best-ever version or use it as a jumping-off point to experiment with your favorite proteins, veggies, and toppings.

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Oh, chicken Alfredo: It's the classic pseudo-Italian pasta we just can't seem to get enough of. Of course there are tons of jarred pasta sauces you can buy, but making Alfredo sauce from scratch is actually SO easy (and surprisingly fast!).

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It's true—we can't get enough of stuffed peppers, especially since it's our favorite way to add a veggie boost to classic weeknight dinners. For this recipe, we decided to fit everything you love about our Caprese chicken—chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamic—all into these gorgeous stuffed peppers for a satisfying (and eye-catching) meal.

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A stir fry is our go-to weeknight dinner when we just don’t have the time to hit the grocery store but still want something perfect for two—this chicken recipe is no exception. Make it as is, then use it as a jumping-off point to create your own perfect version.

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Tostadas might just be the perfect meal—these crunchy corn tortillas are easy to buy (or make!) AND they can act as a vehicle for whatever toppings you like. Here, that means creamy refried beans and a chile-spiked shredded chicken topping, but feel free to get creative.

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Dinner prepping doesn’t need to be complicated, and these chicken shawarma bowls prove that. The chicken is well seasoned with smokey, bold seasonings that you most likely have on hand.

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Though we’ve done it many different ways here (hi hello chicken nugget Parm casserole), this classic recipe is the chosen one, the holy grail. It has everything you want in chicken Parm—fried crispy cutlets, a perfect blend of mozzarella and Parm, and a tomato sauce that's full of life.

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This classic Indian dish is our go-to when we order takeout, but it's actually so easy to make at home. The only ingredient you might not have already have in your pantry is garam masala, but you'll want to add it to everything once you've got a jar on hand. Serve this chicken tikka masala with homemade naan and basmati rice for the perfect meal.

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Drumsticks are the unsung hero of dinner in this easy-to-execute, one-pan, Greek-inspired chicken meal. To lend the dish Greek vibes, we started off by preparing a creamy, lemon-y orzo that finishes off in the oven with the drumsticks.

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Who can resist rice noodles bathed in an abundance of sweet and creamy peanut sauce? Plus, these noodles are easier to make at home than one might think. The trick is getting everything in order before starting to cook.

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Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish that's crowd-pleasing, quick, and irresistible. The slightly sweet and savory sauce made of mushrooms, aromatics, and Marsala wine is straight-up drinkable. It's the perfect weeknight dinner (or date night stunner)—we don't even feel guilty making it three nights in a row.

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An ideal combination of spice, sweetness, and tang makes this skillet dinner taste like it took much longer than 45 minutes to prepare. Here, chickpeas are coated in a mahogany-hued sauce and caramelized under juicy, seared chicken thighs, resulting in a decadent, protein-packed dinner.

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A classic recipe, chicken piccata combines thin and delicate chicken breasts with a tart caper, white wine, lemon juice, and creamy buttery sauce topped with briny capers. Its ability to be ready and on the table in 30 minutes makes it an easy sell, whether you’re serving up a dinner party, a simple weekly dinner, or even as meal prep for the week.

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If you just can't get enough of the classic Panda Express dish, this copycat recipe will be a game-changer. Ready in under an hour with all of the same sweet and savory flavors you love, staying in for weeknight dinner has never been easier.

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What happens when you give chicken Parm the Buffalo treatment? You get this: a crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside chicken cutlet smothered in spicy sauce and topped with bubbling cheese. (Plus a drizzle of ranch, if that’s how you like your wings.) 😍

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Chicken Alfredo and pizza are two kings of the comfort food realm, so when they join forces, you get something truly magical. Creamy Alfredo sauce is topped with sliced chicken, broccoli, and oodles of gooey mozz for a rich, saucy pizza that will revolutionize your weeknight dinner routine.

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This savory, spicy, and saucy Chinese-American inspired stir fry makes for the ideal crowd pleasing weeknight meal or Sunday night meal prep menu item.

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