37 Easy Low-Carb Chicken Recipes

These 37 low-carb chicken recipes make it easy to enjoy one of my favorite ingredients while sticking to your goals, with quick weeknight meals and simple make-ahead options.

Every recipe on this page was checked ingredient by ingredient to make sure it is made without sugar, grains, potatoes, beans or starchy fruit. Carb counts vary with portions and brands, so adjust to your own goals.

At a Glance

Low-Carb Dinner & Main Dishes

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A white bowl filled with ground chicken and shredded cabbage egg roll in a bowl topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
Keto Chicken Egg Roll In a Bowl
Ready in 15 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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2
A sheet pan filled with golden roasted chicken cubes, green broccoli, red peppers, and zucchini.
15 Minute Healthy Roasted Chicken and Veggies (One Pan)
Ready in 15 minutes · 345 calories per serving.
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3
A colorful bowl of air-fried chicken breast cubes, broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini
Healthy Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies
Ready in 20 minutes · 345 calories per serving.
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4
Golden brown air fryer chicken breast sliced on a white plate showing juicy interior
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Ready in 20 minutes · 240 calories per serving.
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5
Golden brown stovetop grilled chicken breasts with char marks on a cast iron grill pan
Stovetop Grilled Chicken Breasts
Ready in 22 minutes · 250 calories per serving.
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6
Golden brown seasoned chicken breasts resting on a wooden board
Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
Ready in 23 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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7
Golden and charred blackened chicken tenders in a cast iron skillet
Blackened Chicken Tenders
Ready in 25 minutes · 280 calories per serving.
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A colorful sheet pan filled with roasted chicken cubes, broccoli, tomatoes, and zucchini tossed in vibrant green pesto.
Healthy Pesto Chicken and Veggies Sheet Pan
Ready in 25 minutes · 385 calories per serving.
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9
Golden brown pan-seared chicken cutlets drizzled with garlic butter sauce and fresh parsley in a black skillet.
Garlic Skillet Chicken
Ready in 25 minutes · 340 calories per serving.
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A close-up of perfectly cooked, tender shredded chicken in a bowl, ready for various meals. Learn how to make shredded chicken easily.
How to Make Shredded Chicken
Ready in 25 minutes · 200 calories per serving.
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A bowl of ground chicken and shredded cabbage garnished with green onions and sesame seeds
Egg Roll Bowls with Chicken and Cabbage
Ready in 30 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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12
A vibrant plate of Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with fresh green lettuce cups filled with savory ground chicken mixture.
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ready in 30 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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13
A perfectly golden brown, juicy baked chicken breast on a baking sheet with herbs, ready to be served.
Best Baked Chicken Breast
Ready in 30 minutes · 275 calories per serving.
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14
A skillet filled with golden seared chicken cubes in a creamy garlic sauce with wilted spinach and cherry tomatoes.
Creamy Tomato Spinach Chicken Skillet
Ready in 30 minutes · 485 calories per serving.
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15
Pan-seared garlic lemon chicken breasts served with bright green beans in a skillet.
Garlic Lemon Chicken Breasts with Green Beans
Ready in 35 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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16
Grilled chicken breast topped with melted mozzarella and fresh tomato bruschetta on a white platter
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
Ready in 35 minutes · 345 calories per serving.
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Pan-seared garlic herb chicken breasts resting on a bed of lemon parmesan cauliflower rice
Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken and Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
Ready in 35 minutes · 455 calories per serving.
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18
Golden brown Herb Baked Chicken Breast garnished with fresh herbs on a baking sheet, ready to serve.
Herb Baked Chicken Breast
Ready in 35 minutes · 280 calories per serving.
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A close-up of perfectly sliced easy poached chicken breast on a wooden cutting board, ready for meal prep.
Easy Poached Chicken
Ready in 35 minutes · 200 calories per serving.
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20
Pan-seared stuffed chicken breast filled with green asparagus and melted white cheese in a skillet.
Asparagus and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ready in 40 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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21
Four foil packets opened to reveal seasoned Cajun chicken, zucchini, peppers, and red onions garnished with parsley.
Foil Pack Cajun Chicken and Veggies
Ready in 40 minutes · 385 calories per serving.
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22
Sealable foil packets filled with Italian seasoned chicken, zucchini, and bell peppers on a baking sheet.
Easy Baked Italian Chicken and Veggie Foil Packets
Ready in 40 minutes · 340 calories per serving.
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23
A golden, bubbly chicken asparagus casserole in a baking dish with melted mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Casserole with Asparagus and Mozzarella
Ready in 40 minutes · 485 calories per serving.
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24
Four foil packets opened to reveal melted Gruyère cheese on chicken breasts with a side of green asparagus and fresh thyme.
French Onion Chicken Foil Packets with Cheesy Asparagus
Ready in 40 minutes · 455 calories per serving.
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25
Crispy paprika chicken thighs served in a skillet with sautéed lemon zucchini and fresh parsley.
Paprika Chicken Thighs with Lemon Zucchini Skillet
Ready in 40 minutes · 435 calories per serving.
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26
Golden seared chicken thighs in a creamy garlic mushroom sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a black skillet
Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Ready in 40 minutes · 485 calories per serving.
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27
A golden-brown Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake bubbling in a white casserole dish, garnished with fresh parsley.
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake
Ready in 45 minutes · 550 calories per serving.
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28
Crispy golden garlic herb butter chicken thighs in a skillet with roasted green asparagus
Garlic Herb Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus
Ready in 45 minutes · 480 calories per serving.
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A bubbling dish of creamy cauliflower and chicken casserole topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese and green chiles.
Green Chile Cauliflower Chicken Casserole
Ready in 50 minutes · 420 calories per serving.
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Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs with golden brown skin on a white plate with fresh herbs
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Ready in 50 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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31
A close up of tender chicken topped with caramelized onions and melted Gruyere cheese in a savory gravy.
Instant Pot French Onion Chicken
Ready in 50 minutes · 425 calories per serving.
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32
Golden crispy air fryer whole chicken on a white plate with herbs and roasted vegetables
Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Ready in 60 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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33
Slow cooker whole chicken with golden brown skin and herbs on a white platter
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Ready in 375 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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Low-Carb Salads

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A vibrant blackened chicken salad with sliced avocado and cherry tomatoes in a white bowl.
Blackened Chicken Salad
Ready in 25 minutes · 480 calories per serving.
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35
A fresh spinach chicken salad with grilled chicken strips, goat cheese, and walnuts in a white bowl
Spinach Chicken Salad
Ready in 27 minutes · 385 calories per serving.
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36
A fresh grilled chicken salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese in a white bowl.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Ready in 35 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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Low-Carb Appetizers & Snacks

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Crispy golden Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Lemon Pepper seasoning on a white plate garnished with fresh lemon slices
Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Lemon Pepper)
Ready in 35 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of these recipes really low-carb?

Yes. Each recipe was checked against its full ingredient list before being included here. Portions and brands vary, so check the details on each recipe card.

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

Keto Chicken Egg Roll In a Bowl (15 Minute!) is the fastest, ready in about 15 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 200 to 550 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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