15 Quick and Easy Chicken Dinners for Two

By Melanie Fincher

France C

Don't know what to make with the chicken breasts you have on hand? These quick and easy dinners for two are perfect to make when you don't want to be stuck with a ton of leftovers. From stir fries to stuffed chicken breasts and everything in between, these chicken dinners are fit for a family of two. Plus, they're all ready in under an hour. Here are 15 quick and easy chicken dinners for two.

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Broccoli and Chicken Stir-Fry

Patrick Austin

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"I made this for dinner tonight. Fantastic," says reviewer Christina Hicks. "I usually use pre-made sauces and have trouble with the amount of salt, but this was so great, I used low sodium soy sauce and had no issues." Add any additional vegetables you have on hand for a meal that rivals your favorite take-out.

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Chef John's Chicken and Mushrooms

Chef John

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"This chicken and mushrooms recipe video is an experiment in extreme self-control; I wanted to challenge myself to make a chicken and mushrooms recipe using only chicken and mushrooms," says Chef John. This is a simple recipe with big flavor.

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Chef John's Chicken Marsala

mauigirl

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Don't let the elegant presentation fool you, this chicken marsala comes together in just an hour. "This recipe is straightforward and the final product is very impressive," says reviewer Melly Gee. "I added a bit more flour to make the sauce thicker because I wanted it to be more like gravy."

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Asparagus and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts

jayma12

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"This dish is easy enough for a Tuesday, but looks pretty enough for company. It has a really fresh flavor and goes great with roasted potatoes or rice," says recipe creator Madenish.

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Simple Lemon Herb Chicken

TTV78

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Enjoy this simple lemon herb chicken tossed in a salad or on its own with any vegetable side. "Simple but elegant, delicious, and easy," says reviewer naples34102.

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Favorite Barbecue Chicken

TTV78

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This sweet and tangy barbecue sauce makes the perfect marinade for a juicy, grilled chicken breast. "This chicken was a hit at our dinner party," says reviewer ABBY MOM.

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Chicken Breasts with Chipotle Green Onion Gravy 

mireiacle

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"So easy and so tasty and a big hit with the family," says reviewer WEELASSIE. "Didn't have to run to the grocery store because I had everything on hand." Learn Chef John's technique for perfecting pan gravy.

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Lucky's Quickie Chickie

France C

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"There are quite a few recipes like this circulating the web, but this one was less complicated, involving less steps. Man was it good," says reviewer naples34102. "I try to limit my carbs, so I served this with fresh green beans and sliced tomatoes but frankly, this would have been even better with some hot cooked rice."

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Gorgonzola Stuffed Chicken Breasts Wrapped in Bacon

melissagoff

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"This dish is as versatile as it is flavorful," says reviewer neidabyrd. "I followed the recipe exactly and I was very very pleased with every bite. This dish is great for a simple family dinner or works beautifully as the main course for a dinner party. Five stars all the way!"

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Pizza Chicken

KJ

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Chicken breasts are coated in a bread crumb mixture and topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni slices. "It was so simple to make and tasted amazing," says reviewer bethannyy.

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Orange, Honey and Soy Chicken

DIZ♥

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"What a great, quick dinner," says reviewer ernwin. "I added the zest of one orange and some chopped carrots and broccoli." With a little rice on the side you have a proper meal ready in no time!

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Stir-Fry Chicken and Vegetables 

naples34102

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"This recipe is wonderful! I used broccoli, onion, zucchini, green pepper, and carrots," says reviewer Shana McSunas. "Whatever you do, don't forget to top it with fresh green onions and also add toasted sesame seeds. Those additions just set it over the top!"

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Tender Tomato Chicken Breasts

pchbloom

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Got chicken breasts, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, and frozen vegetables? Then you've got this flavorful dinner for two! "I put all of the ingredients in the crock pot before work," says reviewer IndyDiva79. "When I came home the house smelled wonderful!"

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Salsa Biscuit Chicken

Alesha Walker

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Refrigerated biscuit dough is filled with a chicken and salsa filling and baked in the oven. Reviewer MOMMYVAL says, "This is a really tasty recipe that you can spice up with hot salsa or jalapeno jack cheese. We loved it! It's not the type of thing you'd want to have as a leftover (the biscuit becomes soggy upon reheating) but you don't have to worry about that because there's never any left when you're done! It’s too good!"

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Dan’s Favorite Chicken Sandwich

DIZ♥

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"BBQ sauce and bacon are the secrets to the wonderful flavor of the chicken in this sandwich," says recipe creator ANGELSHARK. "Add avocado and cheese, and how can you go wrong? Makes a hearty lunch by itself or serve with salad or french fries for a delicious dinner."

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