Chicken Dinners for Two | Chicken Recipe for Two - Dessert for Two (2024)

Chicken dinners for two. A collection of my favorite ways to use chicken to get dinner on the table fast. 25 chicken recipes that you will love!

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If it isn't a Monday when I'm staring in the freezer at two frozen chicken breasts, then it's a Tuesday. Or a Wednesday or a Thursday; you get the idea.

I frequently buy a pack of chicken breasts, but as a family of two, I find myself freezing the remaining portion of the package. I use the Food Saver system to wrap up the chicken and seal it airtight for longterm storage.

While we're technically a family of three, my toddler only eats 1 tablespoon of meat, every 3rd day and only when it's raining. So yes, I still cook for two even though we're a family of three.

This is my list of chicken dinners for two.

These recipes use all types of chicken: chicken breasts, chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on chicken, boneless skinless chicken, and even ground chicken. I also have a recipe for a whole roasted chicken and 3 ways to use it.

  1. Lemon Chicken Piccata for Two

Two chicken breasts seared in a skillet, plus a pan sauce made with chicken broth, butter, lemon and capers. If you're weird about capers, leave them out and call this lemon butter chicken. I serve it over spaghetti because it makes extra sauce. One of my all-time favorite chicken dinners for two.

2. Chicken Cacciatore Recipe for Two

I love this one-pan chicken dinner for two! My toddler loves bell peppers, so this is an easy sell for her. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are one of my favorite cuts of chicken because they stay moist and get a great crust in a cast-iron skillet.

3. Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Quickly becoming my favorite dinner, my easy method for frying small pieces of chicken coated in a sweet honey garlic sauce. Plus, broccoli roasts right on the pan, so it's a sheet pan meal.

4. Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts for Two

Two chicken breasts stuffed with cream cheese, green chiles, and cheddar cheese. So good, and so spicy!

5. Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

The minute it's chilly outside, I start making this recipe. It takes about an hour from start to finish, but the reward of creamy chicken and cornmeal dumplings is so very worth it.

6. Creamy Chicken Pot Pie for Two

Since we're on the path of creamy chicken comfort, I also have a recipe for Creamy Chicken Pot Pie for two, topped with my homemade puff pastry.

7. Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Breasts for Two

I became addicted to the combo of raspberry and chipotle when I had it in a black bean dip at a small Kansas restaurant. This chicken breast recipe captures all of those flavors in one dish.

8. Chicken Francaise

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Lightly pan-fried chicken breasts in a lemony pan sauce served over pasta or rice.

9. Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

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My all-time favorite meal to bring to someone who just had a baby, or someone who needs help getting dinner on the table. It packs up nicely into an easy-to-deliver package for leaving on porches.

10. How to Roast a Whole Chicken

This is my method for roasting a whole chicken. In a household of two, you'll have plenty of leftover shredded chicken to make more recipes later in the week. This is one of the chicken dinners for two that keeps on giving: make it once and use the leftovers later in the week.

11. Asian-Style Chicken Soup for Two

Leftover roasted chicken (or store-bought shredded rotisserie chicken) make the most amazing ginger chicken soup with cilantro, scallions, and rice noodles. This is the chicken soup I make when I'm sick.

12. Indian Butter Chicken for Two

We eat this Indian Butter Chicken at least once a month; it's addicting and so easy!

13. Instant Pot Butter Chicken

All the delicious flavors of Indian Butter Chicken from above, but made in a fraction of the time in the Instant Pot! Browse all of my Instant Pot Mini recipes.

14. Engagement Chicken Pasta

I took Ina's famous Engagement Chicken and turned it into a creamy pasta dish. This method for melting cream cheese on hot pasta has become my absolutely favorite way to enjoy creamy pasta. SO easy, too!

15. White Chicken Enchiladas

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I'm from Texas, so I make a mean pan of enchiladas. True Texans will point out that real enchiladas are made with corn tortillas, not flour, but I like how soft flour tortillas get in the oven. Plus the 2-ingredient sauce on top is the best flavor combo!

16. Rosemary Apple Chicken Burgers for Two

These apple chicken burgers are so fun because I use half of the apple in the burger for moisture, and the other half in the tangy creamy slaw on top! I use a ½ pound of ground chicken to make these burgers, but feel free to double the recipe to make more than 2 burgers.

17. Crustless Chicken Pot Pie

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If you're not up for my version of chicken pot pie with a puff pastry lid, then my chicken pot pie filling over toast is just as good. It might be lazy, but it's definitely delicious!

18. Lemon Aioli Chicken Salad (small batch)

This chicken salad with lemon aioli, pistachios and dates is my favorite thing to grab at Whole Foods, and I finally made my own version at home!

19. French Chicken Burgers with French Fries for Two

Along with a recipe for making real French fries at home (that starts in cold oil and only requires ONE fry time, YES I AM FOR REAL), these chicken burgers are punchy with cornichons, Dijon and creamy Brie on top.

20. Easy Chicken Parmesan for Two

Hardly a recipe, more of a method for pounding chicken, coating it and quick-frying it. The jarred pasta sauce and melted mozzarella on top is just a bonus.

21. Graham Cracker Chicken Fingers for Two

It's hard to believe I made this recipe before I had a kid, but these chicken fingers coated in crushed graham crackers are insanely delicious! And so very kid-friendly!

22. Sweet Tea Fried Chicken for Two

Since we're talking about fried chicken, let's really talk about it! Whenever I fry chicken, I like to start it in a sweet tea bath on Friday and fry it on Sunday. Probably the most decadent of the chicken dinners for two here, but so very worth it.

23. Rosemary Lemon Chicken for Two

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Another amazing way to use bone-in skin-on chicken breasts. The flavor combo is lemon and rosemary is so classic, and I've always got some rosemary growing in the garden.

24. Apple Cider Glazed Chicken Breasts

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The carrots are glazed in apple cider, too, and they cook right in the same pan! This one-pan chicken recipe for two is so simple!

25. Avocado Chicken Salad

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Creamy chicken salad made with avocados, and punctuated with bacon, cherry tomatoes, and red onion slivers. The cumin lime dressing is out of this world!

I hope you love these chicken dinners for two!

Chicken Dinners for Two | Chicken Recipe for Two - Dessert for Two (2024)

FAQs

How much chicken is enough for 2? ›

Anywhere from 4 to 6 ounces of boneless, skinless chicken breasts is enough for one adult and half that amount for kids. Most people are used to being served a single chicken breast on a plate; and while some pieces are cut into a 6-ounce portion, others can be up to 10 ounces in weight!

How many meals can you get out of one chicken? ›

1 Chicken = 5 Meals (All gluten free, by the way!)

This would go well served over rice or mashed white or sweet potatoes!

How much is two servings of chicken? ›

Two servings, or 6 oz., of lean meat (poultry, fish, shellfish, beef) should be a part of a daily diet. Measure the right amount with your palm. One palm size portion equals 3 oz., or one serving.

How do you get the most meals out of a whole chicken? ›

Six chicken recipes to make a roast last a week
  1. Meal 1: Roast chicken. Start the week with an indulgent roast, and serve with lots of seasonal veggie sides. ...
  2. Meal 2: Salad. Use the meat from one leg to make a Chicken salad. ...
  3. Meal 3: Chicken soup. ...
  4. Meal 4: Chicken and rice pie. ...
  5. Meal 5: Stock. ...
  6. Meal 6: Pasta.
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How big of a chicken do I need for 2 people? ›

For each adult, count on having about 4 to 5 ounces of cooked chicken, 10 ounces of uncooked boneless chicken breasts will yield approximately 6 1/2 ounces cooked, while 10 ounces of uncooked boneless chicken thighs will yield about 5 ounces cooked.

How many pounds of chicken do I need for 2 adults? ›

If the chicken is off the bone I would suggest about 1/2 (half) Lb per adult. Or a medium whole chicken, about 3Lbs, for two to 3 adults. If you are trying to be economic. A large chicken, about 4Lbs could feed two adults and two children.

How much chicken does one person eat per meal? ›

The recommended single portion of chicken is 3 to 4 ounces, about the size of a deck of playing cards.

How many people can a single chicken feed? ›

Herb Fed Free Range Chicken
Size of birdPortions
1.8kg (3.9lb)3-4 people
2kg (4.5lb)4-6 people
2.5kg (5.5lb)6-8 people

How many pieces of chicken do you need per person? ›

If you're serving larger pieces like breasts or thighs, two pieces per person should be enough. For smaller pieces like wings or drumettes, three to four per person would be appropriate.

What do 3 ounces of chicken look like? ›

The standard serving size for meat or fish is 3 ounces, which is about the size of the palm of your hand. The standard serving size for beans, legumes, and grains is around 1/2 cup or about the size of the front of your closed fist.

How much chicken should I eat to lose weight? ›

How much chicken should I eat per day to lose weight? As a lean meat, chicken doesn't have much fat — so aim for 100g per day as part of a balanced diet to make sure you're getting what you need. High is protein, it's a solid choice for feeling satiated for longer, weight loss and maintaining lean body mass.

How many chicken breasts for 4 cups? ›

1 1/2 pounds of boneless chicken will yield about 4 cups of shredded chicken. 1 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast will yield about 1 1/3 cups of shredded chicken. This is a medium breast.

What is the best complete food for chickens? ›

Both Smallholder Range Layers Crumble and Pellets can be fed to all poultry and provides all the nutrients your hens need. All commercial hens will have been fed a dry mash throughout their lives, so the Crumble is the perfect feed as they start their free range future.

What is the most pieces of chicken can you get in a original recipe meal? ›

Original Recipe Chicken

KFC's Original Recipe is hand-breaded and seasoned with a blend of 11 herbs and spices that have been kept secret since the chain's founding. You can order an iconic bucket of fried chicken in 8, 12, or 16 pieces, or get the Original Recipe as part of a meal or sandwich.

How long does cooked chicken last in the fridge? ›

USDA recommends using cooked chicken within three to four days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less). Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth. USDA recommends using cooked leftovers within three to four days.

How many chickens do I need for 2 adults? ›

Generally speaking, allow two laying hens per person eating eggs. But first pay attention to the space reserved for a chicken coop, an outside pen, and your garden size. The space you can devote to a chicken coop will tell you how many chickens you can have in your flock.

Is a pound of chicken enough for 2 people? ›

The following information may be helpful in determining your needs. Bone-in with skins: One pound of raw chicken will serve approximately two or three people.

Is 2 chicken breasts enough for 2 people? ›

3-4 people at most if serving it roast style or as main protein with salad or veg. A whole chicken breast each is really not a large amount for an adult. I found out over the weekend that HALF a chicken breast is considered a portion!

How much chicken for 1 person? ›

The recommended single portion of chicken is 3 to 4 ounces, about the size of a deck of playing cards. Some people use the palm of their hand as a guide. Depending on the vendor, some chicken breasts are two or three times the recommended serving size.

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