40 Easy Low-Carb Dinner Recipes

Looking for low-carb dinner recipes that are actually easy to make? Here are 40 of my favorites, from quick weeknight options to make-ahead ideas, all built on simple, wholesome ingredients.

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 Recipes

1
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 skillet of pan-seared shrimp and spiralized zucchini with garlic and parsley.
15 Minute Garlic Shrimp Zucchini Pasta
Ready in 15 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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3
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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4
Two glass meal prep containers filled with pan-seared salmon fillets and tender-crisp asparagus spears with lemon slices.
Meal-Prep Salmon and Asparagus
Ready in 15 minutes · 410 calories per serving.
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5
Crispy golden Air Fryer Salmon fillet with lemon wedges and fresh dill on a plate, ready to serve.
Air Fryer Salmon
Ready in 15 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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6
Sizzling sirloin steak pieces and charred zucchini rounds on a rimmed sheet pan with lemon wedges.
10-Minute Sheet Pan Steak with Lemon Zucchini
Ready in 15 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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7
Blackened salmon fillet with spiced crust on a white plate with lemon wedges and fresh herbs
Blackened Salmon Recipe: Perfectly Spiced and Tender
Ready in 15 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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8
Golden crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites on a white plate with lemon wedges and fresh herbs
Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Ready in 15 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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9
Close-up of golden brown garlic butter steak bites garnished with fresh parsley in a cast-iron skillet.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Ready in 18 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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10
Golden roasted shrimp coated in garlic and parmesan cheese on a baking sheet with lemon wedges.
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp
Ready in 20 minutes · 225 calories per serving.
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11
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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12
Best baked salmon with golden crust on a white plate garnished with fresh herbs and lemon slices
Best Baked Salmon
Ready in 20 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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13
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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14
A roasted shrimp sheet pan with asparagus, red peppers, and lemon slices garnished with fresh parsley.
10-Minute Shrimp Sheet Pan
Ready in 20 minutes · 245 calories per serving.
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15
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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16
Close-up of golden-brown Garlic Herb Baked Cod fillets garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on a baking sheet.
Garlic Herb Baked Cod
Ready in 22 minutes · 300 calories per serving.
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17
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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18
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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19
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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20
Fresh shrimp lettuce wraps in butter lettuce cups topped with peanuts and cilantro
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Ready in 25 minutes · 210 calories per serving.
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21
Sliced grilled steak on a wooden board topped with vibrant green parsley sauce
Grilled Steak with Parsley Sauce
Ready in 25 minutes · 645 calories per serving.
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22
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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23
Close-up of perfectly seared garlic rosemary grilled lamb chops on a grill grate, garnished with fresh rosemary.
Garlic Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops
Ready in 25 minutes · 520 calories per serving.
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24
Two perfectly baked chili lime trout fillets garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Chili Lime Baked Trout
Ready in 25 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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25
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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26
Creamy pesto ground turkey skillet in a cast iron pan with fresh basil garnish on wooden table
Creamy Pesto Ground Turkey Skillet
Ready in 25 minutes · 420 calories per serving.
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27
A sheet pan filled with roasted Cajun shrimp, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onions with lemon wedges.
Meal Prep Cajun Shrimp and Veggies
Ready in 27 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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28
Healthy sheet pan tilapia fillets with roasted broccoli, red bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes
Healthy Sheet Pan Tilapia and Veggies
Ready in 30 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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29
Golden seared pork chops topped with green basil pesto and melted white mozzarella cheese in a cast iron skillet.
Pesto Baked Pork Chops
Ready in 30 minutes · 385 calories per serving.
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30
A skillet filled with seared steak cubes and green beans in garlic butter sauce
Garlic Butter Steak and Green Beans
Ready in 30 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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31
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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32
Golden brown, perfectly seasoned baked pork chops resting on a cutting board, ready to be served for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Baked Pork Chops
Ready in 30 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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33
A perfectly cooked pan seared ribeye steak, sliced to show its tender pink interior, resting on a wooden cutting board with herbs.
Pan Seared Ribeye Steak
Ready in 30 minutes · 750 calories per serving.
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34
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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35
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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36
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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37
A skillet filled with browned ground turkey and tender cauliflower florets in a garlic butter sauce.
Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower
Ready in 30 minutes · 345 calories per serving.
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38
Six colorful bell pepper halves filled with taco meat and melted cheese on a baking sheet
Skinny Low-Carb Bell Pepper Tacos
Ready in 35 minutes · 280 calories per serving.
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39
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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40
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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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 750 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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