28 Keto Dinners To Make Your Life Easier

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How much do you dread the question, “What’s for dinner?”

What used to be a monumental task after a long day might be even harder to figure out when you’re doing keto. You can’t just wing it, be lazy or rely on take out for dinner with a keto diet. You have to think within your macros and micros and whip up a healthy, easy keto dinner recipe or risk ruining all you’ve been working for.

You’ll have 26 tasty keto dinner recipes sure to put a healthy meal on your table, satisfy your cravings and please a wide variety of palates.

1. Low Carb Keto Pizza

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Sometimes, you just want pizza. Maybe your craving was sparked by everyone going out for pizza at the office or you saw a commercial during a sports game. Or maybe you’re just transitioning to keto and you’re finding carb-heavy pizza cravings hard to handle.

This keto fathead pizza recipe takes less time from start to finish than a delivery pizza (30 minutes in total) and it’s packed with the same great taste and none of the carbs to weigh you down. With just a few staple ingredients, you can satisfy your pizza cravings any night of the week.

2. Cheesy Low Carb Lasagna

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For former carb lovers, pasta is a favorite that’s hard to say no to. But, once again, you don’t have to give up this staple thanks to our keto friendly alternative.

Using sliced zucchini pasta and sauteed Italian sausage, you’ll quickly outdo what you thought was good lasagna and never look back again.

3. Crispy Keto “Fried” Chicken

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Yes, you can have fried chicken on a ketogenic diet. You just have to make it yourself. With only seven ingredients and in less than 40 minutes of your time, you can whip up a healthier batch of fried chicken that won’t break your macro bank.

All it takes is 10 minutes of prep time for you to enjoy fried chicken again. You can thank me later.

4. Keto Chili – Two Ways

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After a quick Google search, you will quickly realize that most chili recipes are loaded with both beans and carbs – two things that kick you out of ketosis. Lucky for you, that doesn’t mean chili is off limits.

This low carb version swaps celery for the hight starch beans and uses grass fed beef, bone broth and a mix of spices to not only deliver a huge burst of flavor but also just the right amount of protein and fat.

5. Slow Cooker Taco Soup

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Want an easy recipe you can set and forget? This taco soup is just that,

Throw a few ingredients in your crockpot, let it work its magic for four hours or so and you will come home to an aroma inspiring instant drool. Top the soup with a bit of sour cream and some cheese and enjoy.

This recipe makes for killer work leftovers. Pack your cheese and sour cream separately so you can heat up the soup. You’ll have a lunch your coworkers will be jealous of.

6. Better Than Your Mom’s Meatloaf

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Bless your mom’s heart. Before you knew any better, her meatloaf was probably what would be considered Instagram worthy today. Fast forward to the present and you’re probably looking at her recipe saying: How did you manage to squeeze in all those carbs when it’s just meatloaf? Breadcrumbs, peas, carrots, corn – you name it.

While her version may have been everything but the kitchen sink, this one isn’t anything like that. Using fresh lemon, parsley, oregano and garlic, you will have an elevated, low carb meatloaf your mom would be proud of. In fact, she’ll probably ask for your recipe next time.

7. Cheesy Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

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This “set it and forget it” recipe melts cream cheese, cheddar cheese and chicken thighs in the crockpot. It takes roughly five hours of simmering for the flavors to marry, but it’s so worth it. Use lettuce wraps to make buffalo chicken wraps, plate atop a salad or serve as a low carb appetizer with celery sticks.

8. Superfood Meatballs

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Sure, this recipe looks just the same as non-keto friendly meatballs on the outside. But it’s what’s on the inside that counts.

Before you tune this out, consider these facts:

  • The liver of the chicken has the most concentrated amount of vitamin B12 than any other part
  • In one serving, you’ll get 120% of your recommended daily B12 intake
  • B12 helps you produce new red blood cells, which can give you more energy and improve your mental focus

So these meatballs will do more than just fill your stomach.

9. Nutritious, Baked Pork Chops

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With nearly 60 grams of protein per serving, this is a protein-packed entree anyone will love. You bake seasoned pork chops in the oven for approximately one hour, then top with optional, keto-friendly barbeque sauce.

10. Portobello Bun Cheeseburger

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You don’t need mystery meat to make a good burger. And you certainly don’t need a bun either. That’s why this portobello bun cheeseburger is not only keto-friendly, it also gives you the same great taste of a traditional burger with an added boost of fiber, vitamins and essential nutrients.

By mixing grass-fed beef with portobello mushrooms, you will have a juicy, flavorful burger that will fit perfectly into your daily macros.

11. BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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Who says you can’t have barbecue on keto? Instead of using a high-sugar, commercial sauce that’s packed with additives and junk, this recipe uses one that’s homemade and bursting with flavor, not carbs.

It’s also a slow cooker recipe which means you can dump everything together and by the time you’re done with work, you’ll have a hearty meal waiting for you instead of the other way around.

12. Easy Breakfast Tacos For Dinner

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Everyone loves tacos. And breakfast foods for dinner make everyone happy.

So these tasty breakfast tacos made with bacon and eggs are just the right combination to keep the corner taco stand in your rearview mirror.

13. Shrimp Stir Fry

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While you could still order food at your favorite Asian restaurant, there’s a good chance you will have to make a few adjustments to get a keto-friendly dish. And that usually means subtracting a few key flavor components.

But with this shrimp stir fry recipe, you won’t have to do any of that. In less than 25 minutes, you’ll have a healthy, flavorful recipe that’s even better than your trusty local takeout.

14. Curry Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Curries and other Thai food are another tread-lightly takeout option many people miss after switching to keto. While certain options are loaded with added sugars and chemical additives, others can have way too many carbs to be keto friendly.

But with this recipe for curry chicken lettuce, you won’t have to deal with any of these issues – and you can still enjoy the zesty, spicy Thai flavors you love.

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15. Keto Beef Bulgogi

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Korean meats are often soaked in delicious marinades. But for ketoers, this just means added sugars. Fortunately, this beef Bulgogi recipe cuts those out while still keeping everything flavorful.

And with the addition of the soft boiled eggs, kimchi, cucumber and cauliflower rice, you will feel satisfied and convinced you just ordered a better takeout option for yourself.

16. Bebere Enchilada Style Peppers

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This enchilada dish contains just 8.4 total carbohydrates per serving, 35 grams of protein and almost 40 grams of fat. By swapping out a corn or flour tortillas for red peppers, the carb count is brought down considerably. Swap out ground beef for chicken breasts to make low carb chicken enchiladas.

17. Spicy Italian Keto Stuffed Peppers

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If you love Italian flavors, you can still enjoy your favorite dinners without pizza or pasta. You simply need to construct your dinner in a different way. These stuffed peppers use a helved peppers as the base, then get smothered in homemade marinara, Italian sausage and mozzarella.

18. Super Simple Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice

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This easy dish is a complete low carb meal all on its own. Riced cauliflower is combined with sesame oil, soy sauce, veggies and scrambled eggs to give the illusion of fried rice, without the carbs.

19. Creamy Mushroom Chicken

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This tasty and creamy mushroom chicken recipe can’t get any easier. Saute mushrooms and onions in butter. Remove from skillet. Add chicken, along with some spices, and more butter. Flip once, place the mushroom and onion mix right on top and add some coconut milk to create a deliciously creamy sauce. Then you’re done.

20. Mushroom Bacon Skillet

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This recipe combines mushrooms, bacon and fresh herbs in hot cast iron for an easy, one skillet meal. It takes just 10 minutes to cook, contains nearly 14 grams of protein and has just 8 grams of net carbs. So the question is, why not add it to your weekly meal prep?

21. Roasted Chicken Stack

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This roasted chicken stack may look like an advanced cooking technique but it’s so easy you can ask your kids for help in the kitchen, the tasty prosciutto and cabbage help turn this easy base into a well rounded dish that’s also tummy as leftovers for work.

22. Avocado Shrimp Stack

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Avocado, shrimp, basil and salt: That’s all it takes to make these fresh avocado shrimp stacks. Not only are they light and filling, they’ll also give you a nice break from eating chicken and other heavier meats around the clock.

These stacks are also great for impressing guests. So if you’re hosting a dinner party, consider adding these to your menu for a low carb showstopper.

23. Lemon Balsamic Chicken

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If you’re struggling to find a keto friendly pressure cooker recipe, look no further. This lemon balsamic chicken recipe has you covered.

Just like you would use a crockpot, simply throw a few ingredients into a pressure cooker, let everything simmer in harmony and you will have a shredded chicken dish you can put on top of zoodles or a salad. When you use this recipe for a dinner or lunch party, your guests won’t feel as weighed down and bloated as they would with a carb heavy meal.

24. Crispy Salmon with Pesto Cauliflower Rice

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When done right, salmon is one of those fish capable of turning devoted meat lovers into seafood eaters. And this salmon with pesto cauliflower rice recipe does that thanks to its crispy skin.

Plus, with over 51g of healthy fat and close to 34g of protein, it’s sure to keep meat eaters just as satiated and satisfied.

25. Crsipy Keto Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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You will quickly find that many keto side dishes consist of vegetables wrapped in bacon, but this is a particular favorite. With just for ingredients and a three-step process, this is an easy side dish even the most inexperienced chef can prepare.

26. Sheet Pan Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

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This easy dish can be one complete meal or a healthy side dish. All you need is brussels sprouts, bacon and a little salt and pepper for the ingredients. Simply roast at 400 F for 45 minutes, and you have yourself a low carb, easy dinner.

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