Need to make dinner but don't want to be stuck with a ton of leftovers? These chicken recipes for two are perfect for you! With sandwiches, quinoa bowls, roll-ups and more, these chicken dinners are definite winners.
30+ Chicken Recipes for Two
Updated on Sep. 16, 2024
DIY Ramen Soup
This jarred version of ramen soup is a healthier alternative than most commercial varieties. Play favorites with the veggies to suit your taste. —Michelle, Clair, Seattle, Washington
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Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Blue cheese dressing and hot pepper sauce enhance these yummy tortilla wraps. Filled with chicken, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes, these buffalo chicken wraps are colorful, fun to eat...and tote-able, too! —Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 wrap: 879 calories, 55g fat (18g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 1589mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 39g protein.
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Tropical BBQ Chicken
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my favorite slow cooker recipe. The delicious, slightly spicy sauce will win you over, too! —Yvonne McKim, Vancouver, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 301 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein.
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Mexican Manicotti
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Serve this hearty entree with Spanish rice, homemade salsa and tortilla chips. I've also made it without ground beef, and our friends who are vegetarians requested the recipe. —Lucy Shifton, Wichita, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 431 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.
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Asian Chicken Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love their crunchy, citrusy salad so much that once I made my husband drive an hour to the nearest Applebee's restaurant just so I could eat it! It was time to come up with my own version. I'm completely happy with the results—and my husband is, too! Find more of my recipes at my blog, mandysrecipeboxblog.com. —Mandy Bird, Holbrook, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 419 calories, 25g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein.
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Chicken Vegetable Soup
Total Time
2 hours 35 min
Servings
16 servings (about 4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I experimented with different variations, and this is the best chicken vegetable soup recipe I came up with. It's especially good to take to potlucks or share with friends. I often take a bowl to work to heat up for a fast lunch. —Bertha Vogt, Tribune, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 195 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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Chicken Fajitas
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! —Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 fajita: 369 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.
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Chicken Panini
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This ooey-gooey, melty delight is packed with bacon, chicken, cheese and just enough lemon to tickle your taste buds. Other chicken panini recipes don't compare!—Terri McCarty, Oro Grande, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 653 calories, 42g fat (16g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 996mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.
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Chicken Fajitas for Two
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the best fajita recipe I've ever tried. It sounds complicated, but it really isn't. The servings are hearty, but this dish is so good that my husband and I never have a problem finishing it! —Kathleen Smith, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 383 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1471mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
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Asian Chicken Dinner
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick microwave dish for two is perfect for a busy day. Soy sauce and chicken broth bring out flavors of the chicken and veggies. —Carolyn Zimmerman, Fairbury, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 356 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 727mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My 10-year-old son and I devised the recipe for this rich and comforting soup. Now it’s a family favorite. —Terrie Sowders, Carthage, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 317 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 926mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
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Ramen-Veggie Chicken Salad
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Like a salad with plenty of crunch? Then this refreshing recipe is sure to please. Toasted ramen noodles, almonds and sesame seeds provide the crunchy topping. The chicken makes it a main dish. —Linda Gearhart, Greensboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 865 calories, 53g fat (11g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein.
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Deviled Chicken Thighs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this dish when I invite my next-door neighbor over for supper. It's just enough for the two of us. The tasty chicken is tender and moist with a bit of crunch from the cashews. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken thigh: 246 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My chicken bundles are simple, clean and comforting. Serve them with wild rice and green beans for one of our favorite meals. —Jim Knepper, Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken roll-up with 2 tablespoons sauce: 253 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.
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Chicken & Onion Caesar Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My Caesar with grilled chicken is a healthier alternative to heavy meat and potatoes dishes. After grilling the kabobs, we serve them family style. —Melissa Adams, Tooele, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 441 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein.
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Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this recipe because its simplicity allows me to spend time with my family while not sacrificing taste or nutrition. Plus the fresh spring flavors really shine through! —Allyson Meyler, Greensboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 491 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 6g fiber), 42g protein.
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Chicken Reuben Roll-Ups
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My Nebraska-native husband loves Reuben sandwiches and anything with chicken, so I combined his two favorites in a fun roll-up. —Ashli Kottwitz, Hermitage, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll-up (calculated without additional dressing): 326 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 790mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.
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Cobb Salad Wrap Sandwiches
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These wraps are easy for a summer night—and, even better, I don't have to turn on my oven. There are smiles all around when I make this for dinner. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 wrap: 610 calories, 37g fat (8g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 880mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 33g protein.
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Chicken & Goat Cheese Skillet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband was completely bowled over by this on-a-whim goat cheese and chicken skillet meal. I can't wait to make it again very soon! —Ericka Barber, Eureka, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups chicken mixture: 251 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Chicken Parm Sandwich
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Coat tender chicken breasts with seasoned bread crumbs and smother in marinara sauce. Served on a hoagie, they're a real treat! —Sue Bosek, Whittier, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 669 calories, 32g fat (10g saturated fat), 198mg cholesterol, 1124mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 48g protein.
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Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken cordon bleu is a great, fast dinner for two. It’s easy to fix and makes an elegant entree. — Betty Palmesino, Phoenix, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 441 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 792mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein.
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Pecan-Crusted Chicken
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 207 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's easy to make a whole chicken in a slow cooker. We save the shredded chicken to use during busy weeks. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked chicken: 408 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 44g protein.
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Italian Chicken Skillet Supper
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Romano cheese, sliced vegetables and pine nuts jazz up this Italian sauteed chicken. It’s easy, and my whole family loves it. —Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup vegetable mixture: 273 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 577mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
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Chicken Creole
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like food that has a little zip to it, and this Creole chicken recipe hits the spot every time. It’s especially good served over rice. —Dolly Hall, Wheelwright, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 265 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 vegetable.
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Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Inspired by Chick-fil-A chicken salad, this recipe is incredibly easy to make, and your family will love it. The sweet pickle relish gives it that signature taste. I like to use a thick crusty oat bread. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 651 calories, 29g fat (5g saturated fat), 222mg cholesterol, 1386mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 51g protein.
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Chicken with Peach-Avocado Salsa
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This super-fresh dinner is pure summer—juicy peaches, creamy avocado, grilled chicken and a kick of hot sauce and lime. To get it on the table even quicker, make the salsa ahead of time. —Shannon Roum, Cudahy, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup salsa: 265 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 536mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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White Chili for 2
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chili for two goes over especially well on a cool night. We're racing fans, and I'm frequently asked to bring this dish to the races. I'm happy to do so, because I enjoy it, too. I just double or triple the recipe. —Carol Swainston, Sheridan, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 418 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 1243mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 11g fiber), 36g protein.
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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Roll-Ups for Two
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These winning chicken rolls with a crispy crust are both impressive and easy to make. My family and friends absolutely love them! —Lisa Keys, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 270 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 617mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Tangy Glazed Chicken
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A flavorful sauce with a hint of orange and sweet apple jelly is perfect over bone-in chicken breasts. Serve with potatoes or rice and a salad. —Barbara Haney, St Louis, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 505 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 363mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein.
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Stovetop Orange-Glazed Chicken
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love a recipe that can put dinner on the table quickly without sacrificing flavor. This sweet and saucy dish does just that with ingredients you probably already have on hand! —Kallee Krong-Mccreery, Escondido, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 314 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 656mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.
