25+ Easy Healthy Dinner Recipes for Two (2024)

These easy healthy dinner recipes for two are cheap and ready in up to 30 minutes, simplifying cooking, saving time, and with no leftovers to worry about!

Watch me to make one of our easy healthy dinners for two step-by-step!

Forget the daunting 'What's for Dinner Tonight?' question.

Whether you are a new couple, a family of two, or your children have flown the nest, you can find delicious, simple healthy dinner ideas for two people here.

Quick and Easy Healthy Dinner Recipes for Two on a Budget

Dinnertime doesn't have to be stressful, agree? Knowing what to cook in advance and planning to get the necessary ingredients for quick dinner meals will make dinner for two a breeze.

In addition, you won't have to worry about leftovers to care for or get wasted in your fridge.

To lend you a hand, I prepared this collection of 25+ easy healthy dinners for two that are quick to make and cost up to $3 per person.

It includes dishes made with simple ingredients such as chicken, sausage, ground beef, rice, beans, and pasta, quickly cooked in the oven, air fryer, Instant Pot, or stovetop. Ready to cook the best healthy meals ever?

Easy Healthy Dinner Ideas for Two with Chicken

Is chicken one of your favorite proteins? Mine too! In addition, it is budget-friendly and versatile! You can make an array of easy healthy dinner meals with it in the blink of an eye.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Made in less than 30 minutes, with either bone-in or boneless thighs, this busy weeknight dinner yields 2 thighs per person and costs up to $1 per thigh. They are crispy, lower in fat, tasty, and super simple to prepare. Serve it with this baked feta pasta, rice pilaf, or quinoa bowl!

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Cut this Asian chicken dinner recipe in half, and you will have 2 drumsticks to feed each of you two for just $1 per drumstick. They are crispy, yummy, and ready in just 30 minutes. I love to serve them with this air fryer asparagus for a light dinner meal.

Baked Chicken Breast

Looking for a healthy weeknight meal? With just 3 ingredients and less than $1 per chicken breast, you can have a flavorful and light dinner for two ready in 30 minutes. You can easily cut down our recipe in half to prepare 2 breasts (one per person). You may shred them to make chicken tacos or have them with these hearty smashed potatoes and steamed green beans.

Brazilian Chicken and Saffron Rice

This is a complete dish made with rice, chicken thighs, and veggies in 30 minutes. Cut down our recipe in half to feed two people for $2.50 per person. It is like having a comforting restaurant-quality meal at home.

Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff Recipe

Made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs smothered in a flourless creamy mushroom gravy, this comforting dinner is low-carb and ready in 30 minutes if cooked on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot. It is another restaurant-quality dinner meal for two that costs $3 per person. Easily scale down our recipe in half to cook it only for two people!

Chicken Salsa with Peppers and Onions

No fuss chicken bites with peppers, onions, and salsa. Finished in 30 minutes, this healthy dinner recipe is affordable, simple, quick, and satisfying to the taste buds. Make it for $2.25 per person and serve it with mashed cauliflower for a comforting yet light dinner.

Healthy Pasta Dinner Recipes for 2

What can be more comforting and satisfying than a good pasta dinner? It is my go-to meal for busy weeknights and one of the most requested by my family. To make them healthier, I use whole-wheat or low-carb pasta.

Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta

Are you on a tight budget? No worries! You can make this copycat Cheesecake Factory pasta dinner at home and save big bucks. It has penne tossed in a creamy healthy marinara sauce and four kinds of cheese, making a super yummy 30-minute vegetarian dinner meal for two for just $ 1.25 per person. Make sure to scale down our recipe by a third.

Creamy Vegan Spinach Pasta Recipe

Dunked in freshly made Spinach pesto, flavored with garlic and black pepper, this vegan Spinach Pasta is amazingly delicious and a perfect dinner meal for a lazy weekend or busy weeknights! You can make it for $1.50 per person.

Sausage Pasta Recipe

This creamy Italian sausage pasta is smothered in a creamy sauce, making a cozy dinner meal for two. In addition, it is ready in 28 minutes, costing less than $2 per person. To make it healthier, you can use a lean turkey or chicken sausage. Scale down the recipe by a third to have no leftovers.

Tuna Mac and Cheese

This creamy pasta with tuna makes one of the best easy dinner recipes for two. It is high-protein, ready in 25 minutes, and quite delicious. Just scale down the recipe by a third and you'll have a meal fit for two without leftovers for a dollar per person.

Creamy Vegan Pasta with Peas

Looking for a tasty pasta dinner dish? This 15-minute creamy pasta with peas is packed with plant-based protein and fiber, making one of those easy healthy dinner recipes for two on a budget!

Gigi Hadid Spicy Vodka Pasta

If you're looking for bold flavors, this internet sensation pasta recipe fits the bill! For a dollar per person, you can savor this 25-minute pasta dinner on busy weeknights. It is effortless so there will be no need for a takeout! Making it healthier is easy: Use a low-carb or whole wheat pasta and swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt.

Chili Mac and Cheese

With just 5 ingredients you can make dinner for two that is pure flavor and comfort in 15 minutes! It has macaroni, lean ground beef, lots of cheddar cheese, canned black beans, and chili seasoning mix easily cooked in the Instant Pot for a dollar per person. My husband and I can't get enough of it!

Easy Pasta Bolognese

Making this 25-minute pasta Bolognese for dinner is an easy task. You can prepare it with lean ground beef in one pot on the stovetop or the Instant Pot for a mess-free dinner recipe for two. Scale down the recipe in half and pay only $1.50 per person for a tasty Italian meal that is also high-protein.

Mediterranean Pasta

This 15-minute whole wheat pasta with Mediterranean vegetables and a creamy feta sauce will become your new favorite healthy dinner meal for two. It is packed with fiber and Mediterranean fresh flavors, costing $1.50 per person.

Soups for Two

Soup is a must for busy weeknights. It makes a complete quick meal, usually prepared with simple ingredients in one pot. It can carry lots of flavors too!

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Mexican dinner meal has bold flavors yet is light and comforting. Twenty minutes and a pressure cooker are all you need to prepare a heavenly pot of this budget-friendly soup.

Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup

This cheap Asian instant soup has rice noodles, low-carb veggies, and shredded chicken cooked in a delicious broth in just 15 minutes. It is quite satisfying and light!

Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

Savor my Grandma's healing soup for just $1.50 per person. It is rich in protein and vitamins, packed with flavor, and perfect for chilly days. In 30 minutes you can have a complete meal for two. Brown rice makes a great replacement for white rice. Awesome, right?

Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

Twenty-five is all you need to prepare this Italian dinner recipe for two on a budget. It is simple, rich in lean protein, and fulfilling!

Carrot Sweet Potato Soup

This vegan creamy soup is packed with vegetables and coconut milk, making one of those quick and easy healthy dinner recipes for two on a budget. It is one of my favorite meals!

Instant Pot Tomato Soup

This vegetarian creamy tomato soup is prepared in 30 minutes in the pressure cooker, making an easy, quick, healthy, and delicious meal for less than $2 per person. I enjoy it with a super crispy and cheesy grilled cheese!

Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup

This creamy French soup is loaded with comforting veggies and costs a dollar per person. Unlike several French dishes, this one is ready in 26 minutes. Pair with hard-crusted bread or toast for a complete vegetarian meal!

Norwegian Fish Soup Recipe

Salmon and low-carb veggies are cooked in a rich broth for 26 minutes, making a delicious dinner for busy days. To make it even more affordable, you can swap salmon with tilapia or fresh cod.

Salads for Two

Salad is a satisfying yet healthy affair, making it ideal for those on a diet or who enjoy a light dinner. I am a big fan of salads for dinner. How about you?

Mediterranean Cucumber Chickpea Salad

You can prepare this salad dinner meal in just 20 minutes without cooking a single thing. It has canned chickpeas, avocado, fresh veggies, and feta cheese tossed with a tasty vinaigrette. Spend less than a dollar for this amazing vegetarian dinner.

White Bean Salad Recipe

This 15-minute Mediterranean salad is packed with creamy Cannellini beans, fresh herbs, vegetables, and a zesty Mediterranean salad dressing, making a cheap, fresh, satisfying, and vibrant dinner for busy weeknights! Sliced air-fryer hard boiled eggs make a great addition to this healthy supper!

Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

You can prepare it in 20 minutes as a side dish or a complete dinner meal by adding bacon or another pre-cooked protein. It has whole wheat bowtie pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, and basil leaves tossed with a tangy balsamic dressing, making a cheap and easy healthy dinner for two.

Butternut Squash Salad Recipe

This complete vegetarian dinner in 30 minutes is everything you want in a meal. Using seasonal ingredients such as roasted butternut squash, kale, corn, pomegranate seeds, blackberries, walnuts, and goat cheese, tossed with an apple cider vinaigrette, our nutrient-dense, cheap dinner simplifies cooking without compromising flavor.

Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe

Twenty-five minutes and a dollar per person are what you need to prepare a delicious wholesome dinner loaded with Brussels sprouts, apples, pomegranate seeds, pecans, pepitas, cranberries, and feta cheese tossed with a tangy citrus salad dressing. If you want, you can add shredded turkey breast or rotisserie chicken to make it even more protein-rich!

Thai Mango Salad Recipe

Light, vibrant, and refreshing, our Thai salad prepared in 20 minutes makes a budget-friendly dinner that is packed with sweet, tangy, savory, and spicy flavors. To make our healthy recipe even more delicious, add cooked shrimp, shredded chicken, or crispy tofu to it.

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