41 delicious single-serving dinners
So you’re not eating the same thing all week long.
By Leslie Fink
Last updated February 20, 2023

Even though some of us love leftovers, it doesn’t mean we always want to eat them day after day (especially when cooking for one!). That’s why we created this collection of single-serving dinner recipes so you don’t have to. There’s something for everyone, from meat-lovers to seafood-lovers to those of you interested in eating a more plant-based diet. And the best part is, many of these recipes rely on supermarket staples—such as canned beans, frozen shrimp, cooked chicken breast, precooked rice and lentils—helping to streamline prep time, cook time, and cleanup.
Chicken & Turkey Dinner Recipes


6
Knife-and-fork Italian turkey and pepper sandwich
#Easy15 MIN


10
Turkey Burger with Squash Fries
#Easy15 MIN


8
Chicken & polenta parmesan packet
#Easy10 MIN


10
Greek Chicken with Tzatziki, Orzo & Peppers
#Easy12 MIN


6
Roasted chicken with squash and peppers
#Easy5 MIN


9
Leftover-Turkey Curry
#Easy18 MIN


8
Greek-Style Scrambled Eggs
#Easy12 MIN


10
Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs
#Easy14 MIN


6
Grilled lemon chicken with spring pea sauté
#Easy10 MIN


7
Italian turkey burger with crispy oven fries
#Easy15 MIN


5
Chicken Tostada with Chopped Tomato Salad
#Easy15 MIN


5
Mexican Chicken with Zucchini, Corn, and Black Beans
#Easy25 MIN
Vegetarian Dinner Recipes


9
Chipotle-Lime Chickpea, Avocado & Tomato Salad
#Easy15 MIN


10
Baked pasta with goat cheese & baby kale
#Easy15 MIN


11
Farro-Stuffed Acorn Squash
#Easy10 MIN


7
Shakshouka for One
#Easy12 MIN


4
Grilled veggie stacks with pesto-white bean mash
#Easy15 MIN


7
Black rice salad with tofu and squash
#Easy20 MIN


5
Stuffed sweet potatoes with spinach and chickpeas
#Easy15 MIN


7
Greek-inspired veggie burger
#Easy5 MIN


7
Chickpea and zucchini sauté with mint and feta
#Easy15 MIN
Beef & Pork Dinner Recipes


11
Tuscan Steak with White Beans & Broccolini
#Easy15 MIN


7
Grilled Mexican Meatball Skewer with Chunky Salsa
#Easy20 MIN


11
Quick pasta & mini-meatballs
#Easy12 MIN


11
Beef & Vegetable Stir-Fry
#Easy14 MIN


9
Pork and Vegetable Wraps
#Easy10 MIN


11
Mini Italian Meatloaves with Penne and Sautéed Zucchini
#Easy25 MIN


6
Flank Steak Citrus Salad
#Easy20 MIN


7
Filet Mignon with Warm French Lentil Salad
#Easy10 MIN


6
Grilled pork wraps with pineapple slaw
#Easy15 MIN
Fish & Seafood Dinner Recipes


11
Greek Shrimp & Artichoke Heart Sauté
#Easy15 MIN


12
Swordfish & Veggie Skewers with Creamy Avocado Sauce
#Easy5 MIN


8
Hoisin-glazed tuna with asparagus and rice noodles
#Easy15 MIN


7
Cauliflower rice bowl with grilled shrimp and romesco
#Easy10 MIN


7
Roasted salmon & potato plate
#Easy5 MIN


8
Potato-Wrapped Salmon
#Medium30 MIN


8
Tuna Burger, Sriracha Mayo & Ribbon Salad
#Easy20 MIN


7
Shrimp and grits with roasted vegetable sofrito by Chef Eric Greenspan
#Medium2 HR 30 MIN


4
Shrimp Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce
#Easy25 MIN


4
Easy shrimp chowder for one
#Easy15 MIN


3
Shrimp taco tostadas
#Easy10 MIN


7
Salmon Cakes with Dijon-Herb Sauce
#Easy6 MIN