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Eating keto doesn’t have to mean cooking complicated meals every night. I’ve found that the best dinners are the ones that take minimal effort but still taste like something special. Whether I’m using one skillet, tossing ingredients into a casserole, or making a quick salad, these easy keto dinners have helped me stick with low-carb eating—without the stress.
This list is full of simple, satisfying ideas that don’t take all evening to pull together. From creamy chicken dishes to flavorful beef bowls and veggie-packed meals, there’s something here for every craving. These are real recipes I’ve made in my own kitchen, and they’ve all earned a spot in my weeknight rotation.
Each recipe includes a quick tip to make it even better—because sometimes the smallest tweak makes the biggest difference.
1. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Broccoli
This one-pan dish is a total lifesaver on busy nights. Juicy chunks of chicken seared in garlic butter and tossed with tender broccoli make a filling, no-fuss dinner. It’s ready in under 25 minutes and doesn’t skimp on flavor.
Quick Tip
Add a splash of lemon juice at the end to brighten the dish without adding carbs.
Get the Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Broccoli recipe.
2. Keto Taco Skillet
I make this skillet when I’m craving tacos but don’t want to deal with low-carb tortillas. Ground beef, taco seasoning, cheese, and peppers come together in one pan. It’s cheesy, spicy, and super comforting.
Quick Tip
Top with sour cream, avocado, and green onions right before serving to give it that full taco flavor.
Get the Keto Taco Skillet recipe.
3. Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs
Bone-in chicken thighs and mushrooms simmer in a thick cream sauce that tastes like it came from a restaurant. I love this with cauliflower mash or sautéed green beans. It’s rich and perfect for a chilly night.
Quick Tip
Brown the chicken first to lock in flavor and make the skin nice and crisp.
Get the Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs recipe.
4. Sausage and Cabbage Skillet
This recipe is pure comfort food. I slice smoked sausage and cook it down with butter, shredded cabbage, and onions. It’s cheap, satisfying, and surprisingly quick to pull together.
Quick Tip
Add a dash of apple cider vinegar at the end for brightness and balance.
Get the Sausage and Cabbage Skillet recipe.
5. Keto Cheeseburger Casserole
When I want something hearty, this casserole delivers. It’s packed with ground beef, cheese, mustard, and a creamy base that tastes like the inside of a cheeseburger. Even my non-keto family loves this one.
Quick Tip
Let it rest for 5–10 minutes after baking so it sets up nicely and is easier to slice.
Get the Keto Cheeseburger Casserole recipe.
6. Lemon Butter Salmon
This salmon recipe is one of my weeknight staples. A quick sear and a drizzle of lemon garlic butter is all it needs. I serve it with steamed asparagus or roasted zucchini. It’s light, fresh, and satisfying.
Quick Tip
Use skin-on fillets and sear skin-side down first for extra crisp texture.
Get the Lemon Butter Salmon recipe.
7. Keto Chicken Stir-Fry
This stir-fry comes together fast with sliced chicken, low-carb veggies, and a soy-ginger garlic sauce. It’s great for using up leftovers, and cauliflower rice makes it a full meal.
Quick Tip
Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook the chicken in batches for better browning.
Get the Keto Chicken Stir-Fry recipe.
8. Zucchini Lasagna
Thin zucchini slices stand in for noodles in this cheesy, meaty lasagna. It’s layered with seasoned beef, ricotta, and marinara for that classic Italian comfort.
Quick Tip
Salt and drain zucchini slices before layering to keep your lasagna from getting watery.
Get the Zucchini Lasagna recipe.
9. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Shredded chicken mixed with buffalo sauce and a little cream cheese, then stuffed into crisp lettuce leaves—this one is spicy, creamy, and great for a lighter dinner.
Quick Tip
Chill the filling for 10 minutes before serving—it helps everything hold together better.
Get the Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe.
10. Cauliflower Fried Rice
This keto version of fried rice has become a weekly go-to. I use riced cauliflower, eggs, veggies, and a touch of sesame oil for that takeout flavor I missed.
Quick Tip
Let the cauliflower rice dry out a bit in the pan before adding other ingredients to avoid fogginess.
Get the Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe.
11. Keto Chicken Pesto Bake
Boneless chicken breasts layered with basil pesto, tomato slices, and mozzarella cheese, then baked until golden and bubbly. It’s simple but so flavorful.
Quick Tip
Cover with foil for the first half of baking to keep the chicken moist, then uncover to brown.
Get the Keto Chicken Pesto Bake recipe.
12. Shrimp and Avocado Salad
This cold salad is perfect when I don’t feel like cooking. Cooked shrimp, chopped avocado, cucumbers, and olive oil make a quick, protein-packed dinner.
Quick Tip
Add chopped boiled eggs to boost the protein and make it more filling.
Get the Shrimp and Avocado Salad recipe.
13. Keto Taco Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers filled with taco-seasoned beef, cauliflower rice, and cheese—baked until melty and hot. It’s a fun twist on taco night that keeps things low-carb.
Quick Tip
Pre-bake the peppers for 10 minutes before stuffing to soften them up just right.
Get the Keto Taco Stuffed Peppers recipe.
14. Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash makes a great noodle swap for creamy Alfredo chicken. It’s rich, cheesy, and the squash holds the sauce nicely.
Quick Tip
Bake the squash cut-side down and scoop gently to keep the strands intact.
Get the Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash recipe.
15. Egg Roll in a Bowl
Ground pork or chicken with cabbage, garlic, and ginger cooked together for a takeout-inspired meal, without the carbs. It’s fast, tasty, and reheats like a dream.
Quick Tip
Finish with sesame oil and green onions for an extra pop of flavor.
Get the Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe.
16. Keto Pizza Skillet
This crustless pizza is made right in a skillet with sausage, marinara, cheese, and toppings like mushrooms or olives. It hits all the pizza cravings.
Quick Tip
Use a cast-iron skillet and broil at the end for bubbly, browned cheese.
Get the Keto Pizza Skillet recipe.
17. Chicken Thighs with Creamed Spinach
Seared thighs and a creamy spinach sauce—it’s a one-pan dream. It’s rich, low-carb, and perfect with cauliflower mash.
Quick Tip
Add a bit of nutmeg or crushed red pepper for extra depth in the spinach sauce.
Get the Chicken Thighs with Creamed Spinach recipe.
18. Keto Tuna Melt Bowls
This twist on a tuna melt skips the bread. I bake tuna salad with cheese in ramekins until bubbly and golden. Fast, budget-friendly, and filling.
Quick Tip
Mix in chopped celery or pickles for crunch and extra flavor.
Get the Keto Tuna Melt Bowls recipe.
19. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
These mushrooms are filled with shredded chicken, cheese, and herbs, then baked until everything is melted and tender. It’s low-effort but packed with flavor.
Quick Tip
Brush the mushrooms with oil before baking to keep them from drying out.
