18 Easy Keto Chicken Recipes

These 18 keto 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, so it fits a keto way of eating. Net carbs per serving vary with portions and brands, so check them against your own goals.

At a Glance

  • 18 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 35 minutes
  • 4 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: Fajita Seasoning in 5 minutes
  • Calories: about 15 to 485 per serving

Keto Dinner & Main Dishes

1
Sizzling golden-brown Cajun chicken bites in a skillet with lemon wedges and fresh parsley
Cajun Chicken Bites
Ready in 10 minutes · 240 calories per serving.
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2
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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3
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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4
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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5
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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6
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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7
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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8
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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9
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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10
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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11
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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12
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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13
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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14
Four golden brown roasted chicken leg quarters on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters
Ready in 60 minutes · 480 calories per serving.
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15
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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16
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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Keto Appetizers & Snacks

17
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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Keto Sauces, Dressings & Dips

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A close-up of a bowl of vibrant homemade fajita seasoning with whole spices scattered around it.
Fajita Seasoning
Ready in 5 minutes · 15 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of these recipes really keto?

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?

Fajita Seasoning is the fastest, ready in about 5 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 15 to 485 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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