Keto Dinner Ideas
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Stuck in a dinner rut? Never run out of ideas with these 30+ easy keto dinner ideas! From taco casseroles to pizza, ramen, and fried chicken, you’ll be amazed at your options!
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Tried and true keto dinner recipes
After a long day, the last thing I want to think about is making dinner. Especially if I have to worry about sticking to my diet.
To keep myself accountable, I’ve spent years developing and testing a list of easy, foolproof keto dinner recipes. Each is fast and uncomplicated yet full of familiar flavors. Like with my keto lunch recipes and keto breakfast recipes, I’ve decided to compile a list of my favorite dinner recipes.
Here are some of my top tips for making easy keto dishes:
- Plan a menu in advance. Meal prep doesn’t sound exciting, but it’s the best way to make sure you have the proper ingredients. I like to go shopping on Sunday afternoon so I know I’m set for the week.
- Buy protein in bulk and freeze it. Buying in bulk is cheaper, and most proteins freeze easily. If you know you’re making keto meatloaf, pull out a container of frozen ground beef in the morning, and it’ll be thawed by the time you’re home!
Keto chicken dinner recipes
Chicken is one of my favorite proteins to cook because it’s lean, high-protein, and cooks really quickly. Each of these recipes is comforting, fast, and won’t make you feel like you’re on a ‘diet.’
- Keto fried chicken– Crispy, crunchy, moist, and juicy, it’s no wonder that this is one of my favorite recipes for chicken thighs.
- Keto chicken soup– An easy one-pot recipe made with juicy chicken breasts and tender veggies simmering in an aromatic broth. Make sure to add a squeeze of lemon juice–it makes all the difference!
- Keto crack chicken– Chicken, bacon, TWO kinds of cheese, and ranch dressing…what sounds diet-y about that?
- Keto chicken parmesan– Chicken breasts dredged in almond flour and lightly pan-fried, then layered with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese. It’s hard to believe you get all that for only 2 grams of net carbs.
- Butter chicken– If you love Indian food but find it to be intimidating, you’re going to adore this recipe. It’s ready in under 20 minutes and tastes better than takeout!
- Ground chicken lettuce wraps– You won’t miss the carbs with these juicy, Asian-infused chicken wraps. If you store the chicken separately from the lettuce, the leftovers make a great lunch.
Easy weeknight dinner recipes
These handful of easy keto dinner recipes are my go-tos when I need a foolproof recipe to whip up on a moment’s notice. Each takes 20 minutes or less to make, and most are made in one pot or skillet, so cleanup is a breeze!
- Keto stir-fry– I keep coming back to this recipe because it’s fast and easy, and most of the ingredients can be substituted depending on what I have on hand.
- Keto jambalaya– Made with juicy shrimp, tender vegetables, Andouille sausage, and a rich, aromatic gravy, you won’t even miss the rice.
- Keto stuffed bell peppers– This is the perfect recipe for convincing the little ones to eat their veggies. Read my tips on using the Instant Pot or air fryer methods!
- Keto pizza– Yes, you read that right. You don’t have to bid adieu to pizza on a keto diet, so long as you use keto pizza sauce and keto pizza crust.
- Keto pork chops– Tender, juicy pork chops enveloped in a sweet and savory glaze, all for 1 gram of net carbs.
- Keto salmon– I know salmon can be a bit intimidating to cook but trust me, this recipe couldn’t be simpler to make. You’re guaranteed flaky, buttery soft fish every time.
Keto comfort foods and casseroles
Most people assume being keto means sacrificing our favorite dishes, but I beg to differ. Each of these hearty casseroles and comfort food classics tastes as if there’s nothing missing–because there isn’t!
- Keto cheeseburger casserole– All the best parts of cheeseburgers but with keto macaroni instead. The hardest part is picking your favorite burger toppings!
- Keto pizza casserole– It’s all the best parts of pizza baked in one dish and topped with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Keto beef stew– Nothing says comfort food quite like a warm, hearty beef stew. By swapping the potatoes for jicama, you now have a zero-carb dinner!
- Keto shepherd’s pie– Layers of creamy mashed cauliflower and juicy meat gravy, all topped with a crisp parmesan crust. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it.
- Keto taco casserole– I love keto tacos as much as the next guy, but if I can cut to the chase with a massive, cheesy taco casserole instead, I’m all for it.
- Keto chicken casserole– Featuring juicy chicken with tender onions, garlic, and vegetables baked in a cheesy sauce. It doesn’t get more decadent than that!
Keto Asian recipes
We cook a lot of Asian recipes at home because they’re easy to adapt into perfect keto meals without compromising flavor.
- Keto egg roll in a bowl– Let’s be real: The egg roll wrappers are the LEAST exciting part about egg rolls. So, I created a recipe that skips them altogether.
- Keto ramen– Chewy, low-carb ramen noodles swimming in an umami broth with your favorite veggies. It’s SO much healthier for you than instant ramen!
- Keto orange chicken– Tender pieces of chicken pan-fried and coated in a sweet and sticky orange sauce–this recipe leaves no room for wanting.
- Keto sushi– If you’ve been dying to bring sushi back into your life since going keto, this recipe is for you. Made with nori sheets, cauliflower rice, and fresh seafood, it’s better (and healthier) than takeout.
- Keto beef and broccoli– The sauce in this recipe alone is good enough to bottle, and when you pour it over tender broccoli and juicy flank steak, it’s irresistible.
- Cauliflower fried rice– Fried rice is a classic Asian staple, but if rice is out of the question, this cauliflower version is the next best thing.
Keto Italian recipes
Pasta? Gnocchi? Meatballs? No problem! With a few simple swaps, you can re-imagine your favorite Italian recipes into low-carb, high-protein dishes. Even your non-keto friends will be asking for seconds!
- Keto meatballs– Pair these with almond flour pasta, keto pasta, and keto garlic bread, and you’ve got a meal the whole family is sure to love. Not a fan of beef and pork meatballs? Make my ground chicken meatballs or lamb meatballs instead and use keto breadcrumbs!
- Keto eggplant parmesan– Eggplant parmesan is perhaps my favorite dish to order at Italian restaurants, but they’re usually coated in bread crumbs. I use keto breadcrumbs instead, which I now prefer to regular breadcrumbs.
- Keto lasagna– If you thought you’d never get to experience lasagna since going keto, think again. I use low-carb lasagna noodles but keep the melty mozzarella cheese and savory meat sauce.
- Keto gnocchi– My mom taught me how to make gnocchi with cauliflower, and it’s remained a staple in my house ever since.
- Keto beef stroganoff– Tender sirloin simmered in a thick, creamy sauce with caramelized mushrooms, all for the low, low cost of 3 grams of net carbs.
- Zucchini lasagna– Swap the pasta sheets for tender zucchini noodles, and you’ve got a low-calorie, low-carb, high-protein dinner waiting to happen.
✅ Nutrition reviewed
“These keto dinner recipes focus on reducing carbs while prioritizing protein, healthy fats, and whole food ingredients. Having reliable, well-tested meals can make it easier for those following a ketogenic diet to maintain variety and consistency.” – Felicia Newell, MScAHN, RD, CPT.
Yum. I’ve been on Keto for about 5 months and lost 20kg to reach my goal weight. We have discovered some amazing food during the Keto journey and this dish is up there with some of the best. Added a level table spoon of Dijon (I love mustard & Dijon is about the safest sweet mustard for Keto) and a good sprinkle of smoked paprika + 4 sliced cherry tomatoes. (2 people cook). Yes we did use the sun dried tomato pesto in oil but wanted to add the sliced cherry tomatoes toward the end of the cook for visual. They only need to be in the final cook for about 2 minutes. Also replaced the chicken breast for thighs as they are easier to not overcook. This dish literally took 25 minutes to make. Congrats Arman. 4-1/2 stars.
Love to hear that, Noel. Congrats on the huge achievement. Thanks for sharing those tweaks, they sound incredibly delicious 🙂 Thighs are a great alternative.
We just started the Keto diet a week ago. Food is starting to get pretty boring, but this recipe was amazing. My whole family love it. Thank you!!
That’s so nice to hear, thanks for sharing that Christina!
I always looked forward to getting your recipes,but a while ago I stopped getting them.I am so pleased that I’m now getting them again.My favourite is ‘Marry me chicken’,but I am going to try this one too as it looks so good.
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Can I use milk instead of cream
It will be thin.
Very good idea for keto recipe. My friend is on keto diet so I can now make her dinner.
Tried this recipe last night. SOOOOO YUMMY!
Omg this was so good. I used 1/4 cup of sun dried tomato pesto instead of the actual sun dried tomatoes and I think this really elevated the recipe!
Also pounded the chicken a bit and doubled the garlic.
10/10.
Yummy! Love that!
Thanks for these!
Winner, winner chicken dinner! My whole family loved this!
This was a huge winner for my family!! Even my pickiest of eaters! Packed full of flavor & SO EASY!! My advice… do yourself a favor & use the sun-dried tomatoes (halves)… it makes it even more flavorful! 😋 I didn’t know when to add them, but did so before I put the chicken back in to simmer in the sauce. We paired with Butter Garlic Angel Hair Pasta Roni & salad. I also think the meal cost 26$ all together.
Whole family loved it!!! will make again soon!
This is a delicious meal and I am thrilled to fix it. Quick and easy. I had never had sun dried tomatoes but even the 5 year old loves it. I plan to try all the meals. I’m starting low carb. For the carb eaters I fix Bow tie noodles. I also double the sauce recipe because my son-in-law is wild for the sauce.
Aw, thank you Debbie!
Hello!
Recipe is great but doesn’t call out what to do with sun dried tomato and mentions Parmesan twice.
Add it when you add the cream 🙂
Very tasty. It’s one of the most requested meals in my household
Amazing!
I haven’t even tried all these but I am eager to do so. I think my husband will join me
for most of these. Thank you so much for sharing. I have great confidence after the
hifalutin’ dude recommends you so much.
tHIS RECEIPE WAS EASY TO MAKE AND DELICIOUS. THANK YOU
Loved it!! I added crimini mushrooms and Vidalia onions for more veggies/subtle flavor.So easy,quick,and delicious. Definitely adding this to regular rotation for meal planning.
Well, I haven’t made a single thing yet but have printed out many recipes. I need quick meals and this is close to the type of diet/foods I already eat. I’m so happy to have found your page!
This chicken dish was delicious. I added three cloves of garlic, mushrooms,tyme and tarragon. Yum!
I made this for the first time tonight. Absolutely delicious and so easy to make!
I have dry sun dried tomatoes. Is there a way I could make them usable for this recipe? I’ll never use them for anything else and I hate to waste food! Thank you!
When I looked up keto recipes, I was overwhelmed by all the results! I clicked on this link for the main picture of the chicken florentine. Made it last night and added some green beans for extra veggies. Wow! It was sooooo good. Followed the recipe to a T (with some extra garlic!) and it was incredible. Thank you! Looking forward to trying more.
I absolutely loved the recipe. Was nice and quick to make on a busy weekday and plus it was absolutely delicious! Thinking of making this again soon, maybe with shrimp this time! Thanks so much!
Very tasty, will be making this again for sure
This is absolutely delicious and easy to make! I highly recommend you try it.
a great recipe resource, thank you, keto or not, like a lot of these, cheeseburger casserole, crack chicken too! thank you
You are welcome!
These meatballs were quick, easy and amazing! I’m always searching for great MBs. Not sure if I’ll ever use another recipe again. Much appreciated.
I do love the meatballs, we make them weekly!