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    Home » Recipe Index » Chicken Dishes

    Chicken Recipes for One Person

    February 19, 2023 By Rebecca Chicken Dishes, Cooking for One

    collage of chicken dishes with text overlay

    Cooking for one? Here are 14 different chicken recipes for one person. These recipes include soup recipes, pasta recipes, salads, flatbread/pizza, and easy lunch recipes that all use chicken. Single serving recipes at their best.

    four different chicken dishes on plates

    Table of contents

    • Tips to Cook for One
    • What Should I Cook for One Person?
    • Soup
    • Pasta
    • Salad
    • Flatbread/Pizza
    • Easy Lunch Ideas
    • Other Chicken Recipes
    • FAQ

    Tips to Cook for One

    If you're new to cooking for one or your cooking is feeling stale, here are a couple resources to get you started/re-inspire you. Remember, there's no need to always cook at home, but if you like cooking, this will make it easier and more enjoyable.

    • Cooking for One Pantry Essentials
    • Meal Planning for One
    • Free Cooking for One Cookbook
    • Cooking for One Cooking Hacks

    What Should I Cook for One Person?

    • Pantry Recipes for One
    • Easy Pasta Recipes for One
    • Cheap Meals for One
    • The Best Single Serving Recipes
    • Single Serving/Small Batch Desserts
    • Instant Pot and Slow Cooker Recipes for One

    Soup

    Chicken Soup for One
    Make some comforting, delicious chicken soup for one in about 30 minutes. This warming recipe is easy, flavorful, and made in one pot. It's perfect for a quick winter dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    bowl of egg noodles, carrots in bowl

    Chicken soup is a comforting classic. For good reason. Make this easy chicken recipe for one person for a quick, comforting dinner. White wine and lemon are added for a boost of flavor.

    Instant Pot Chicken and Mushroom Soup
    This creamy, comforting chicken and mushroom soup with wild rice is the perfect winter recipe to warm up with. It just takes about 15 minutes hands-on time and is ready to eat in about 50 minutes. Use frozen chicken to make it even easier!
    Check out this recipe
    close up of mushroom and wild rice soup in a bowl

    Chicken and mushrooms is such a classic, delicious combination. Add both to this easy soup, that you can make in your Instant Pot. Double or triple this chicken recipe for one person so you can have leftovers.

    Pasta

    One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
    Make this 20 minute, pantry ingredient, one pot chicken parmesan pasta with crispy breadcrumbs instead of traditional crispy, cheesy chicken parmesan without the extra time, steps, and mess.
    Check out this recipe
    square photo of spiral pasta with tomatoes on a black plate with a fork

    Chicken parm is such a delicious dish, but it honestly takes more work than I'd like. With a few hacks, like pan frying breadcrumbs, you get all the delicious chicken parm flavors, without the mess and time.

    One Pot Chicken Bacon and Mushroom Pasta
    Combine the best salty, earthy, and meaty flavors in this 20 minute creamy one pot chicken bacon and mushroom pasta. Quickly cook your pasta while preparing your mushrooms then add it back after cooking the meat and mushrooms for a super easy one pot dinner for one.
    Check out this recipe
    close up of pasta with mushrooms, bacon, and chicken with a fork in it

    Chicken, mushrooms, and bacon with pasta! Need I say more? I love this flavor combo, and what makes it even better is that it's ready in 20 minutes. It's a delicious chicken recipe for one person.

    Salad

    Watermelon Chicken Salad
    Bring watermelon onto your dinner plate with this easy watermelon chicken salad. It's made with sweet juicy watermelon, tender chicken, peppery arugula, salty feta, and chewy barley. This salad is summer on a plate, no doubt!
    Check out this recipe
    large bowl full of watermelon, blueberries, feta cheese on a table

    I usually enjoy seasonal watermelon plain, but why not enjoy it with other ingredients in this easy watermelon chicken salad. It's easy, and perfect for a light summer meal.

    Chicken Cranberry Walnut Salad
    This 15 minute chicken cranberry walnut salad is the perfect easy lunch. It's got tender chicken, sweet chewy dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts dressed in a mayo/yogurt dressing that's wonderfully sweet and tangy. Make this chicken salad even quicker by using precooked chicken, it takes 5-7 minutes to assemble. Serve it over greens, in a sliced croissant, in a sandwich or a wrap for lots of options.
    Check out this recipe
    chicken salad over greens with crasins on top

    This chicken salad is great over greens, but it's really delicious with a crusty chunk of bread, or served as a sandwich. It's a great winter-y take on a classic chicken salad, which again, is the epitome of easy chicken recipes for one person.

    Flatbread/Pizza

    Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
    This easy buffalo chicken flatbread recipe is tangy, spicy, and cheesy. It's perfect if you've got precooked chicken and a few random vegetables. This pizza, depending on the size of your flatbread, serves 1-2 people.
    Check out this recipe
    buffalo chicken flatbread with ranch on top

    Pizza is my favorite way to use up random vegetables in the fridge, it's fun, always something to look forward to, and a great way to reduce food waste. This buffalo chicken flatbread/pizza is a nice vehicle for random ingredients.

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread
    This 20 minute chicken bacon ranch flatbread is an easy dinner recipe that works as a great base for using up other ingredients like vegetables.
    Check out this recipe
    slice of chicken bacon pizza with bite out of it

    Chicken, bacon, AND ranch on a pizza/flatbread? Yes please, enjoy this easy dinner as is or add some random veggies in your fridge to reduce food waste.

    Easy Lunch Ideas

    Healthy Chicken Salad Sandwich
    All you need is 10 minutes to assemble this chicken salad pita, thanks to precooked chicken. Eat it over a bed of lettuce, over whole grain bread, or just off a spoon. 
    Check out this recipe
    pita filled with chicken salad and salad on plate

    Like I said, chicken salad options are endless. Here's a classic version that's great in a pita, bread, or on greens. It's great as is or with even more add-ins.

    Chicken Omelet
    This chicken omelet is a great way to repurpose dinner leftovers. Pair the chicken with tomatoes, onion, and cheese for a flavorful breakfast.
    Check out this recipe
    omelet with chicken on plate with fork

    I never would have thought of adding chicken to an omelet, but this omelet is so comforting and delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken in a slightly unexpected way. It makes an easy chicken dinner or breakfast.

    Chicken Pecan Salad with Apples
    This chicken pecan salad, just like other chicken salad recipes are fantastic throw together lunch or dinner. Use precooked chicken, crisp green apple, pecans, and a Greek yogurt/mayonnaise dressing for a tangy salad.
    Check out this recipe
    open faced chicken salad sandwich with sides on plate

    If you like crunchy chicken salads, this chicken pecan and apple salad is perfect for you. Chicken salad is a classic quick chicken recipe for one person, and for good reason-it's easy, tangy, and add-in options are endless.

    Chicken Burrito Bowl
    This Burrito Bowl Recipe is so satisfying! It’s the perfect lunch option and, best of all, it’s easy to throw together.
    Check out this recipe
    burrito bowl with cheese, avocado, lime, onions, beans, tomatoes

    I love a good burrito bowl, lots of textures, flavors, and a delicious sauce... in a bowl?! yes please. Another great way to use up random ingredients in your fridge, but in a delicious way.

    Other Chicken Recipes

    Chicken Bacon Sheet Pan Dinner
    This easy chicken bacon sheet pan dinner with brussels sprouts is the best way to enjoy fall and winter flavors without much effort at all. I mean, you literally let your oven do all the work. It just takes about 45 minutes from start to finish, and you can let your oven do 90% of the work.
    Check out this recipe
    chicken with bacon on top next to brussels sprouts on a grey plate

    I'll be the first to admit, a recipe that takes 45 minutes to make? Not usually something I'd wait for. But this recipe is assembled quickly, is easy to clean up, and, well it has chicken and bacon. So it's worth trying. Again-chicken and bacon.

    Chicken Broccoli Divan
    Make dinner tonight a snap with this super easy 30 minute Chicken Broccoli Divan casserole for one + leftovers. Juicy chicken, tender broccoli, and a creamy sauce top brown rice.
    Check out this recipe
    close up of cheesy broccoli in white casserole dish

    Serve this chicken and broccoli over rice for a delicious, easy recipe. It makes 2 servings, but honestly you'll want the leftovers. It's as good, if not better day two.

    FAQ

    How to cook chicken for one person?

    There are lots of ways to cook chicken for one person, it doesn't have to be boring at all. Check out the chicken recipes listed above for some delicious and easy chicken recipes for one person.

    What are your best recipes for cooking for one?

    There are lots of delicious single serving recipes. Here is a list of some of my most popular/favorite Single Serving Recipes.

    Did you make any of these chicken recipes for one person? Leave me a comment & rating to share how your recipe(s) turned out!

    Want to get more single serving recipes delivered to your inbox? Click here to download my Single Serving Cookbook.

    Recipes are great, but you’ll need a simple 3 step process to create a meal plan that make cooking easy & helps you stop wasting food. Check out this expertly developed meal planning guide to get started. 

    More Chicken Dishes

    • sliced panko crusted chicken, side dishes, ranch on yellow plate
      Baked Panko Chicken for One
    • bowl of egg noodles, carrots in bowl
      Chicken Soup for One
    • slice of chicken bacon pizza with bite out of it
      Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread
    • open faced chicken salad sandwich with sides on plate
      Chicken Pecan Salad with Apples

    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Ned says

      February 23, 2023 at 7:17 pm

      These are the best recipes! I love making them for lunch. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 24, 2023 at 6:16 pm

        great to hear

        Reply
    2. Rachna says

      February 23, 2023 at 9:22 pm

      This is a fantastic collection. I have shared it with my college going son who is always looking for recipes for one. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 24, 2023 at 6:16 pm

        fantastic!

        Reply
    3. Dannii says

      February 24, 2023 at 2:36 am

      This is so helpful for those nights that I just have me to cook for. So much great choice.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 24, 2023 at 6:16 pm

        awesome!

        Reply
    4. Katherine says

      February 24, 2023 at 4:29 am

      This is such a handy list for small portion meals! Bookmarking as I'm sure I'll use it a lot.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 24, 2023 at 6:16 pm

        totally! enjoy

        Reply
    5. Sandra says

      February 24, 2023 at 4:42 am

      Fabulous list of chicken recipes for one person. So handy to have in one spot. I've bookmarked it for later. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 24, 2023 at 6:15 pm

        great! enjoy when you need one

        Reply

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