Cooking for one can be fun, especially if the recipes are quick and delicious. To make it easier, we picked 10 top-rated dinner recipes ready in 30 minutes or less. From decadent mac and cheese to perfectly cooked salmon, these dishes are perfect for a hearty solo meal any night of the week.
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01 of 10
Air Fryer Salmon for One
Credit: Chef Mo
“Simple, flavorful, and delicious! Made as written, but my salmon pieces were a bit thinner, so I adjusted the time accordingly,” says reviewer Christina. “The whole family loved this!”
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02 of 10
Easy Tortilla Pizza
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey / Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling: Julia Bayless
“This tortilla pizza is extremely easy to make,” says Allrecipes member LPMUSTANG. “It is light enough to be a snack, serves well as an appetizer, or is so good that it can be devoured alone! You can use any sort of topping variation.”
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03 of 10
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast
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“Easy, easy, easy. I used only to cook chicken on the grill, but the air fryer could NOT be easier,” says reviewer Mom On Fire. “I use this recipe as the starter for chicken salad.”
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04 of 10
Grilled Cod with Spinach and Tomatoes
Credit: KGora
“I came up with this grilled cod with spinach and tomatoes recipe because I could not find the one I was looking for,” says Allrecipes member tcasa. “This is a very simple, easy, and quick dish to put together. I always make this for myself when I grill steaks for my family.”
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05 of 10
Spicy Asian Noodles for One
Credit: Chef Mo
”This quick ramen recipe will have you enjoying a spicy combination of flavors in this no-cook sauce in under 15 minutes,” says Chef Mo. “Deep flavors in such a simple sauce. Sweetness from the apricot preserves and heat from the peppers, but you’ll keep going back for more!”
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06 of 10
Baked Mac and Cheese for One
Credit: Fitzy
“Mac and cheese for one is quick and easy to prepare,” says Allrecipes member amydoll. “Once you try this homemade mac and cheese, you’ll never want the boxed stuff again. I cook mine in a soup crock.”
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07 of 10
Charcoal-Grilled Ribeye Steak
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“Rib-eye steak, seasoned salt, and pepper are all you need for a perfectly grilled steak,” says Allrecipes Allstar Yolanda Gutierrez. “Make sure your briquettes are red hot.”
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08 of 10
Low-Carb Zucchini Pasta
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“Zucchini noodles for keto and low-carb diets are much more similar to spaghetti than spaghetti squash,” says Allrecipes member DinnerMomma. “If you’re a pasta lover and need a low-carb version, try this quick and versatile recipe for one. Serve with your favorite sauce.”
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09 of 10
Zesty Tomato Soup for One
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“This was great, especially since I was alone for the weekend and needed a quick dinner,” says one Allrecipes member. “I did add about 1 clove of minced garlic to the mix just to give some more flavor. Really tasty and really quick!”
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BLT
Credit: Photographer: Will Dickey / Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling: Julia Bayless
“This BLT is classic: bacon, lettuce, and tomato—nothing fancy, just delicious,” says Allrecipes member MOTTSBELA. “I use fake vegetarian bacon these days, and it’s still really good!”
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